Bariatric surgery thread 3

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Relocating to shiny new thread for all those going through or considering weightless surgery in all its forms.

@Mildmanneredmum

Hi.
I don't have any parents as I am in my 50s. Some of my friends support me but my son does not. He feels it is a high risk for me. I nearly died of pneumonia in 2015 so until I have my screening I have no idea if my consultant will support it. I have RA.

Some slim friends have been dismissive. They are quite high maintainance, wealthy and not a addicted to over eating and drinking.
Personally I think it has to cone from you. Read lots and ask around. I have had two personal recommendations. One NHS the other private.

Good luck to those awaiting surgery.

I posted earlier saying I was considering a gastric balloon. I looked into it and had an online consultation and decided it isn’t for me. I think I might have been a bit hasty discounting a band or sleeve. Part of the reason I thought about the balloon was that I thought I could do it with only my husband knowing. If I have a band or sleeve I really need to tell my parents. I am going to speak to them soon and see what they think. Part of me is scared to, not that they will be horrible about it but it just feels such a big thing and I know they will worry if I have it done.

If I do it, then it will be in the UK and likely not to be for another 6 months due to work commitments but I am doing lots of research and thinking about it a lot.

@MagentaRocks

I am taking my time too. I am going the UK route and that means pre surgery consultations, counselling etc.
I have given up the grape to reduce my liver and it is helping my weight.
I am not a fan of very low calorie diets but I can stick to slimming world type eating. I am home for a bit before starting a new job so doing lots of research.

My surgery is tomorrow. I'm getting so nervous now!

@Brindille

Good luck.

Good luck @Brindille

Im 3 months out and lost 40 pounds. My BMI wasn’t huge but I had binge eating disorder and wanted to die. I haven’t/can’t binge since my day of surgery and it was the best descion I ever made.

I had Dr Tamer in Egypt and he was amazing

@PeggyGa

Hi, i have been recommended to Dr Tamer. How long before you went back to work?

Under 2 weeks. I had the op on the Tuesday, had a couple of days sightseeing then flew home Sunday. I was absolutely fine. It’s just getting used to gearing your fluids right and starting to eat soft foods.

It’s fine, I could have gone back to work on day 4 I felt great

Hello, I've been reading up about Dr Tamer, lots of good reviews. Can I ask how much you paid? 10K for UK surgery is eye watering.

@sobercuriouskind

Hi I am considering Dr Tamer and recently had a quote of £2800 plus flights.

I just thought I'd come back and update. I had my gastric sleeve on Friday, so I'm 5 days post op at the moment.

The surgery itself was fine. I had a bit of a rough time with the anaesthetic but that was short lived at least.

I came home on Sunday. I am able to drink enough to keep myself hydrated. I am finding hot drinks MUCH easier than cold, so I'm living on tea at the moment.

My surgeon recommends going straight to purées, so that's what I'm on now. I am able to eat and enjoy a small amount of food. I haven't vomited at all (yet - I'm sure I will at some point!)

My incisions are all clean and don't hurt apart from the bigger one which they used to remove my stomach, which is quite bruised and tender.

But I'm up and about and walking a little way each day.

So overall, it definitely definitely isn't easy. But it is manageable and I feel like I can cope with it.

Best of luck to all of you still waiting for your surgery.

Glad to hear you are ok @Brindille it’s good to know it isn’t too hard.

I have definitely decided against the balloon and I am looking at having a sleeve at the beginning of March. I just need to sort out leave and get a summary from my doctor. My husband is on board and I spoke to my Mum and Dad today. They are ok with me doing it. It took me a few days to pluck up the courage to speak to them about it. I had an eye procedure so was staying with them to recover so my dogs didn’t whack my eyes.

I then emailed the bariatric group that I have been in contact with and they called me back and gave me a few dates, now I have decided to go for it I just want it done. It is a lot of money but I am miserable as I am. I don’t have anything to be miserable about apart from my weight so I need to do something. Hopefully I will have something booked in by the end of the week, or Monday at the latest. It is scary but it needs to be done. I just have to wean myself off Diet Coke now.

a week and a half till I fly out and have surgery

A friend of mine is 3 stone down in 2 months and lost 4 dress sizes

I'm sorry this has probably been asked a million times but I'm new here. Does anyone have any experience on the nhs route? I'm devastated that I can't afford private and due to family abroad isn't an option

Hi Guys!

Was wondering why the last thread had gone quiet and only finding this thread now!

Having my bypass tomorrow.....AHHHHH
I was really excited, but now the nerves are kicking in! Hard slept a wink last night...

@pcosstruggler

Hi Guys!

Was wondering why the last thread had gone quiet and only finding this thread now!

Having my bypass tomorrow.....AHHHHH
I was really excited, but now the nerves are kicking in! Hard slept a wink last night...

Good luck xxx

Got my sleeve booked in for the 16th March. Very nervous now.

Hope it has gone well pcosstruggler.

I've got an appointment with Chris Pring at Streamline on the 10th Feb. Very nervous and haven't shared with anyone else yet.

Does anyone know if you can have weight loss surgery if you are taking antidepressants?

@BecR89

Does anyone know if you can have weight loss surgery if you are taking antidepressants?

I don't know why it would affect you having surgery.

I had to send a list of medication to the doctor, along with weight, height, age and any issues.

Thank you. I think just because they mention psychological assessments I just worried that they might refuse for this reason

@BecR89

I am going the NHS route and you meet with a psychiatric professional to access your expectations. They need to assess if you understand the food changes are for life. I don't think they are going to dismiss you for anti anxiety medication.

[quote SavBbunny]@BecR89

I am going the NHS route and you meet with a psychiatric professional to access your expectations. They need to assess if you understand the food changes are for life. I don't think they are going to dismiss you for anti anxiety medication.[/quote]
That's great thanks for this. I think I'm going to end up private. My anxiety is caused by my weight anyway and apparently the wait is about 3 years on the nhs. I hope it's going well for you

My mental health is shot to bits 4 months on not felt this low in years and years very tearful today. My restriction hasn't got any less feel sick after a few bites hunger is absolutely gone eating/drinking feels like a chore I have meal replacement shakes I feel like I've lost a friend that is food ! I've lost weight but feel tired and run down hopefully it gets better .