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Hi all, I had my sleeve done 9 days ago and feel brilliant. I have just been reading the info supplied by my surgeon and it occurred to me that there is no clear info on the time that we are at risk of a leak. Does anyone know if this is a short term risk or something we are always going to be at risk of. I would really appreciate feedback on this one... Many thanks, Fiona

Hi Chrissy... I am on day 2 of pureed and to be honest, I've not had a single problem... getting the band out has been the best decision I have made. I know a lot of people have some nausea when they first start eating again... I've had nothing. I am also able to swallow my anti acid tablets and vitamins ( which are the size of horse pills!!) without any difficulty at all. I am back in for my first day in work tomorrow (boo hoo) but so lucky to be feeling so good.. You have had your band a long time... don't know how you coped for all that time.. Take care CHrissy and best wishes.., Fiona

Hi Chrissy... I am on day 2 of pureed and to be honest, I've not had a single problem... getting the band out has been the best decision I have made. I know a lot of people have some nausea when they first start eating again... I've had nothing. I am also able to swallow my anti acid tablets and vitamins ( which are the size of horse pills!!) without any difficulty at all. I am back in for my first day in work tomorrow (boo hoo) but so lucky to be feeling so good.. You have had your band a long time... don't know how you coped for all that time.. Take care CHrissy and best wishes.., Fiona

Congratulations!!!

I bet your friend is dead jealous lol. Anyway, I wouldn't fall out with her as Life is just too short!!

Hi Kacey... I don't know I'm in a position to mentor being only 9 days post op myself. Though I have lived through the bariatric regime and restriction for 5 years as with a band. I am so excited for my future and I'm sure you too will be feeling that. Any help I can give, please just give me a shout and it's so nice to make new friends who share experiences. Best wishes Kacey and keep in touch, Fiona x

Best wishes and have a speedy recovery!!!

Hi everyone, had my band to sleeve done on November 12th... Feeling good... Best wishes to all Top Bananas!!!

Oops! That was a typo... jasleeve

Hi jaw we've, it will be here before you know it, think positive... frame of mind is every bit as important. Best wishes.. Fiona x

I know the feeling. Well I know I shouldn't of, but I drove 4 days after my op. I needed to get to Heysham to get my car back on the ferry home to the isle of man. I had my first proper day out yesterday, drove into town, done a bit of shopping and spent an hour in local pub.. Life sure felt normal again.

Hi, i had my sleeve done at the spire Manchester hospital on the 12th Nov and my experience so far is very similar to yours. Within a few hours , I was up and about around the hospital garden, good nights sleep and then home. I was so so expecting to have more pain than I actually did. Now just lookin forwardbto the future. Nice to come across other uk members... Best wishes, Fiona

Congratulations, I had band out and sleeve 8 days ago and consider myself very lucky, I have had worse pain from an abcess I had on my tooth. Although I had many problems with my band, it has given me the experience of living with a restricted diet. So happy to now face a future where I am not depending on how well my band is functioning.. Best wishes for the future, Fiona

Hi Le Le, I am 4 days post op and can lie on my right side but not left. I spent a fortune on whey protien powder prior to surgery. Needn't have bothered as the nutritionist said milk was every bit as good and that at this point, taking in enough liquid is priority. Fortunately, I like milk and am having no problem getting enough to drink. Every day is a step to feeling 100% so the very best wishes... Fiona x

Hi Rachel, by the time you read this, you will probably be on your road to recovery. I am 4 days post op and can't believe how well I have come through this. Stay positive and remember, you are never going to weigh what you do today. How magic is that. Very best wishes, Fiona x

Hi coops... Well I almost shouted stop as the anesthetic went in. Boy am I glad I didn't! Can't believe how well Ihave come through it. Been back in my room for 9 hours and well up and walking about. I've not had any real bad pain and hope this is a sign of things to come. There doesn't seem to be an awful lot of people had the sleeve in Uk? I had mine done in the Spire Manchester by the brilliant PRofessor Ammori. Where did you have yours done? Best wishes.. Fiona

Hi everyone... Due to have my surgery in 36 hours!!! So useful reading all of your stories. Hope I have a good one to share soon. Bye bye lap band x

Hi Hunydew2262... You can't get any WLS covered by insurance here. Some people with the highest of BMIs can get it paid for on the NHS but they are few and far between! So far, I have paid £7000 for lap band, £ 5000 on 2 repairs and now getting band out and sleeve at a cost of £8500. I'm so bloody frightened right now... Got 6 hours to go!!!

Thank you.. Hope to catch up with you soon ... Knowing that others are starting on the same journey is such a comfort!

Hi, I'm new to this forum. Currently, it is 10pm in England and I am sitting in a hotel next to the hospital where I am having my op tomorrow... So scared but excited for the future. I'm having a band to sleeve revision so roll on this time tomorrow!!! Best wishes and hope all goes well for you, me and anyone else close to surgery.