Sophie2015

Hi, my sleeve was going to happen 6 days ago but I had to reschedule as I was unsure if going under the knife during Covid was a good decision. I have postponed it to 21 Jan. However I am still in two minds. Any advice? I would love to hear from someone who has had it recently. The reason for my hesitation is when I spoke to the nurse for pre op, I asked her if this is good time(considering the pandemic), she said and I quote " after general anaesthesia, the body and organs will not work full on for a little while, and if I was to catch Covid on the ward (its a secure hospital but still there is a chance ) that my lungs won't be able to fight it as it would usually. Any ideas? Please advise. Im thinking to leave it until the summer but frankly I don't want to. Merry Xmas.

Thank you RTL for sharing your post experience with me. Hearing this makes all the difference, literally inspiring and encouraging me to g ahead with the sleeve. Any tips re pre op? my dietician has put me on a milk diet (semi skimmed milk for 1 week before op, water and tea unlimited) no solids.

Hi everyone, My op is on 21st Jan ( a sleeve) and my dietician has only asked me to go on a milk diet (2 litres of milk a day and unlimited water and clear fluids )1 week before my surgery. No one mentioned any protein drinks yet. May be because my op is in the UK and not in the States?? None of you are mentioning milk diet! Could anyone post their regimen that they are following please?

Hi, Thank you for your reply. I was just browsing the forums of people who have done it in the past few months and Thankfully, they are still with us sharing with us about their experience. My surgery will take place in a private hospital which doesn't treat or admit Covid patients, so I am going to go ahead with it. Enough waiting. As you have been through it yourself, would you (or anyone else ) be able to shed a bit of light on what I can what expect right after the surgery? Do you feel the stomach is sliced? Pain wise? I was terrified when the surgeon mentioned stitches and leaking...... Thank you so much and Merry Christmas.

Hi, my sleeve was going to happen 6 days ago but I had to reschedule as I was unsure if going under the knife during Covid was a good decision. I have postponed it to 21 Jan. However I am still in two minds. Any advice? I would love to hear from someone who has had it recently. The reason for my hesitation is when I spoke to the nurse for pre op, I asked her if this is good time(considering the pandemic), she said and I quote " after general anaesthesia, the body and organs will not work full on for a little while, and if I was to catch Covid on the ward (its a secure hospital but still there is a chance ) that my lungs won't be able to fight it as it would usually. Any ideas? Please advise. Im thinking to leave it until the summer but frankly I don't want to. Merry Xmas.