chrisredjeep

Hi great blog glad u have put a toe in the water for the forum ! The sleeve will be the best thing u ever did . You have fantastic support from your hussyband so you will walk it ! All the best Chris in Pembrokeshire west Wales

Hi Im in Pembrokeshire West Wales. Have a look at the UK forum there are a few of us there. I had my sleeve 16th July this year, best thing I ever did

Where did you buy them Pippie

I had my meeting with the surgeon 28 May and had op 16 July. Could have been sooner but I needed to be around for birth of daughters first baby. I did a good bit of reading about the peeve and as I have been fat fighting all my life I just felt that this was the best resort for me. I looked into lap band about 5 years ago but did not go forward . My surgeon Mr hassan won't even do lap band any more. The dietician has been ok with advice but we don't have to jump through as many hoops as over the pond folks do !

Welcome to the forum. I am 5 weeks out from sleeve surgery best thing I ever did. I have had no complications. I am self pay based in Pembrokeshire west wales. I have had fantastic support from my partner, I only told my best friend and close family. My surgeon Mr hasn't was fantastic and answered all of my questions. I am sure that some of the other UK girls and guys will be along to answer your post Ps you will be looking around the 10 k mark for surgery in uk

I love it when you go to the wardrobe and something you have not been able to wear for ages just slips on a treat. Yes NSV s can really help you on if the scales are sticking ! Elide I love your posts

Im 5 weeks out and do you know something - I wish I had done this years ago. I cant believe that I feel so well and happy. We are a friendly group here in the UK forum, so good luck to Roully for Saturday and Soo doo you are not long to go now! Snooks you have come to the right place.

You are flying! I will be ordering that Biotin, my hair is thin at the best of times so want to keep it. The surgeon was very pleased with me and was happy for me to eat a bit more, Im not really that hungry as yet, but I do eat my three meals a day plus 2 snacks. Pleased for you that you are looking at your reflection and being happily surprised. I bought a maxi dress in M and S last week ready for hols and I though well if it fits that's fine if not I can take it back, lo and behold it fitted and a size smaller than I was expecting. I also find now getting in and out of bed is easier as big tummy is not in the way any more.,its all good Chris

What a good idea Kate. I would say don't go mad buying lots of little plastic containers . If you haven't got kitchen scales for food weighing buy some now. Might be a good idea to try and find a protein drink you like . I spent a fortune on lots of different ones all vile ! Check in with bariatric pal it's a great forum

Well done there Kate I am following behind you!

Very well done on making that 50lbs! That's just brilliant. You must be so pleased with that result. I go to see the consultant today ( changed appointment from Tuesday) and I will be proud to tell him that since the Monday before my op I have lost 28lb. Its 4 weeks today since the op and I cant believe how well I feel. Think the personal trainer is a great idea. When I have lost 50lb I might look into that one. I wear a fit band and I am manly doing 12ooo plus steps a day now. Poor dog is getting fed up. I will have to get some Biotin did you get it online or Boots. Im still quite low on the calories but I will be asking Surgeon today about increasing. I use the app my fitness pal to track all I eat and it sychs with the fit bit so that's good. Keep up the good work you are doing so well! Chris

You are so right about weighing your food. Its so easy to gestimate and then wonder why the scales in the bathroom are not going the right way!

We all are doing well. Im three weeks out today and I could not be happier! Walking the dog, doing work around the house and back in the office. This weekend I am going to do a little light work with the tractor, its the getting in and out that bothers me!

You will take over the world the way you are going ! Brilliant how you are doing very well done

Hi Pippi in Leicester, great to hear that you are doing so well. Im two weeks out and I feel really good. When did you have your op ? Im in Pembrokeshire West Wales

You are doing very well! I go to see the surgeon on 11th August and I will be asking him if I can start to go to the gym. Its marvellous that you are in the 16s instead of the 20s! I am feeling good too, I still get a bit tired in the afternoon but apart from that I am just so glad that I had this op. I look forward to being on my holidays in Cyprus in September, as last time I was there all I could do was think about the op and getting OH on side. I will enjoy myself this time, knowing that it all done. Totally know where you are coming from about getting back on track after holidays, so easy to go mad on hols and then say oh Ive blown it and never get back. Well done you! PS Kate UK was thinking that sometime in the future we might be able to get together ... Im in how about you?

Keep up the good work you are doing great !

That's the worst bit over . The lead up to up the op was for me the worst part of it . Apprehension makes the mind run wild . So good to know you are through it .

I hope my boobs shrink. I have some lovely bras at 38DD which I have not worn for some while. I will be happy to say goodbye 42.DD hello 38DD !

Candidate Woo Hoo you will be meeting us on the other side next time I log in! You have a great sense of humour and this will help you through it. So pleased that you have had your op its all a down hill ride from here. looking forward to seeing you on the boards again XX

Sorry Kate must have been outside looking at the cattle or sitting in a chair in the garden! Cant believe its nearly two weeks! As you know I am at the back of beyond here, but for those who don't know I am in sunny Pembrokeshire. Just to say I think its a great idea and I wonder how any we would be in total! Will call you tomorrow!

I'm in! As Soodoo says we are spread far and wide, but its a great idea! Glad you are doing well girl!

You will both be fine . I had my op 16 th July and feel pretty good . Kate I was the same as you very tired at the start . Good luck to all of the last jJuly sleever s we rock ????

BMI £9950 . They treated me very well indeed.

Two years ago I came to visit Florida . I was in Miami Orlando and the floods keys . Had an airboat ride on the Everglades . I enjoyed my time in Florida I especially liked the old Art Deco hotels in Miami and the wonderful beach . Key west was amazing . Only a short distance to Cuba from there ! I hope to go to Cuba late December this year . After this sleeve op there's a good chance I could get to do the salsa !