Has any one has a sleeve gastrectomy?

[FluffyNotFat]

Do you have any hints or tips? Did the op go well?
I'm due to have the op in 2 months and I'm quite terrified of the GA. Not looking forward to the liver shrinkage diet either.

[QOD]

No but I've had a gastric bypass
I did the low calorie liver diet and it was fine as you know the op isn't happening if you don't stick to it!
Op was 3 or 4 hrs and I was in recovery for 8 as my bp is so low

[FluffyNotFat]

Oh, I'll definitely stick to the diet, I can only have milk and yogurt on it (I love milk but not sure I will after 10 days!). Are there any items your recommend taking to the hospital?

[FluffyNotFat]

You*

[QOD]

Ear plugs, eye mask and polo mints!
You will often be put in the bay by the nurse station and it's so noisy
Nightie not pjs as I had a catheter and a drain for 2 days
Don't panic is the main thing. I took paracetamol in solid form from day 2 and all my vitamins etc in tablet form after about the 12 days they recommend, often they say to get medication in liquid form but it's a huge hassle and expensive and not really needed
You also have to grow a thick skin!
All hospitals have different eating plans after, mine was clear fluid for 2 days then soups for 12 then blended mush and yet another friends hosp had them on rich tea biscuits and minced beef on day 2
Follow your plan. I know it's different for they bypass as we get dumping from too much sugar or fat, you just get food stuck or eat too much (which can make you vomit)

[FluffyNotFat]

Rich tea biscuits?!
I shall add ear plugs, eye mask and polos to my list. Thank you.

[StarJumpAlertTakeCover]

I'm pleased to see this thread! Thank you thank you

Today I'm meeting the surgeon before I have a gastric bypass in 2 weeks time. I'd love some hand holding and support. It's scary.
Over my life I have lost a total of over twenty five stone...well to be precise 4/5/6 stone about five times in my life...and each time I have slowly but steadily regained.
So here I go, A huge step. Final.
But I have to get myself in hand before I'm back in operating theatres having joint replacement and swallowing painkillers(which I do now) and other medication for high blood pressure and diabetes.

I'm taking a cool spray in to hospital! And my iPad that's for sure.

I'm dreading giving myself injections for a week afterwards!

[QOD]

Ah it'll be a breeze ... and it's fun freaking out the kids
Good luck, I have no regrets

[Sl0wlyGoingINSAINIA]

How are you holding up StarJumpAlertTakeCover?