Rozziep

Hi everyone, after waiting for about 3 months I had my sleeve done last Saturday. I was really lucky as I did not have a long time to wait and I was given a cancellation. To be honest I was not sure what I was getting into as originally I was looking at having the band done but my surgeon thought I would be better suited to the sleeve. I was in hospital for 4 days and was in so much pain. Thankfully since coming home the pain has reduced but I am just unable to tolerate anything more than a few sips of juice a day. On a really good day I can just about have 6 - 8 tea spoons of Soup. Is this normal ?? I am from London, England and we do not have any websites set up there so any help anyone could give me would be really appreciated. On the plus side, I really don't feel hungry at all :-) Thanks Roz x x

Hi Michelle, I had it done at a hospital called Homerton Hospital in London which is about half an hour away from me (I am out in Essex). The support service has been pretty good as they have given me a list of contact numbers and someone is always there to help and give advise. I have to admit the first few days were a lot harder than I thought and I was in a bit of pain and I thought omg what have I done but 9 days in and I am really pleased and am sure I have made the right choice. I weighed myself about 10 days before the op and again a couple of days ago and I have lost just under two stone in about 3 weeks, so that has made me even happier. Good luck and let me know if I can help at all Roz x x x

Hi, yes I was on IV fluids whilst I was in hospital and they gave me a info sheet afterwards which says I should I have 5 / 8 glasses of juice a day, plus a couple of cups of soup and some slim fast. I have not managed even half of this yet, but I do seem to be losing weight. I weighed myself a week before the op and again yesterday and I have lost just under 2 stone in 3 weeks so I am really happy with that. Thanks for the advice x