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Hi, I'm considering a sleeve gastrectomy and was wondering if anyone has had the procedure done in Edinburgh, Scotland? Thanks Gina

Hi, it's a forum on this site under local gastric sleeve surgery (vsg) support groups called Uk support. :-)

Hi, I am so glad that I found the VSM app as its really helped inform my decision to opt for a sleeve. Met with the bariatric nurse last week with a view of having a lapband, she was great and laid out all the options. I hadn't heard about the sleeve before, my initial thoughts were OMG removing most of my stomach! Yes i went into panic mode & missed my connection that I need a 'tool' for life so a sleeve makes perfect sense. So the threads have been very very very informative. Thanks to all who share their experiences, it's calmed me down to no end. Meet the surgeon next week :-) Anyone had the op done at Spire in Edinburgh?

Two of my closest friends, then my sister had a lapband a few years ago. Seeing first hand what their experiences were like I've had the thought of weight loss surgery at the back of my mind for awhile & it kept coming closer to the front. I never followed through and after yet another failed attempt at dieting last month it just clicked that I should talk to professionals about wls. I've been over weight all my life & now have high blood pressure, so doing my research and will decide with my Dr when to have the op. feel for you, can see on the forum that its a natural response. You'll do great, one day at a time :-)

Thank you :-) Discovered a Uk support group & posted there. Seems the Dr I'm meeting next week is one of the best here & comes highly recommended. Result!

Hi Carly, Ooh that's soon, am excited for you :-) Did it take you long to decide to be sleeved, so to speak?

Thanks for your replies. Edinburgh has that special something, I feel in love with city and relocated here. Snap! Am seeing the same medical team too. Have a question about Protein drinks as seems to be a common staple, lorna didn't mention them and wondering if they recommend slim fast &/or another product?

LOL ...and they look mighty fine!!