summerseeker

I had this problem over the Christmas period. I couldn't get any medication for the whole two week period. I had to sleep sat up for 3 weeks, it was dreadful. I was eventually prescribed anti acid / anti nausea medication. I take it early in the morning in bed so that it lines my tummy before I eat or drink. It solved all my problems. I hope you get sorted soon, contact your team

Thank you, I finally understand this now. I know what happen to me last week now, dumping on restaurant food.

I had this after surgery but only for about 8 days. I think you have had this for too long, I think you need to contact your team. You must feel drained. If you are away from home and visiting the UK, ring 111 and they will help you with your medical inquiries.

I had a 3 week pre op of non carbohydrate vegetables, 1 low fat yogurt, 1 piece of fruit and 40 oz [ 2 pints] of skimmed milk. I had sugar free ice sticks and I was allowed coffee, thank the gods for that. I cook, I researched the food I could have really well. It was still the most torturous time of my life. As I was self pay, I didn't dare cheat but oh boy, was I a happy woman when the day came to have my op. In the end I lost 15 pounds eating salads, Thai broths with veg and water noodles in and lots of roasted vegetables with aged balsamic vinegar. After 4 days I wasn't hungry just very very bored. Stick at it, Your time in food prison will soon pass

Oh boy I have this problem too. I went a whole 7 days without going last week and in the end I didn't dare go out in case I had a accident. I hope I can eat more soon and then eat more vegetables.

Congratulations, You look so fabulous and beach ready. I love your bikini.

I try and eat really good quality food now. As I eat such small amounts the cost is smallish ... I get fish and seafood from our local market, I love mussels, scallops, crab and clams. I cant wait till June when I holiday in Spain and get some Boquerones . I dont feel as if I am missing out. Myself and my husband gave up the fags in 2010. I have never ever wanted another, in fact the smell revolts me. My husband on the other hand dreams he smokes all the time and loves to stand and chat with smokers so he can breath in the second hand smoke . Cigarettes are almost £11 a pack of 20 in the UK I think its only the price that keeps him off them.

I think everyone on this site who is close to their operation date is all of the above. I am the same if I am just going on holiday or Christmas is coming. Just use your extra energy cleaning your home and such because you will need to rest and relax after. You haven't long to wait now and then you can join us on the other side. Dropping weight and clothes sizes. Now that's exciting. Let us know how you get on, good luck

Its been 14 weeks since my surgery and I have finally been able to eat chicken. I feel overjoyed and empowered. I wanted to do a lap around my living room. I could cry, its been soul destroying to keep trying it and failing. I made a mild Thai broth for the family with chicken drumsticks and peppers, mushrooms, potato and beansprouts. They had it with noodles. I just had a drumstick and some broth it was heavenly. The old woman is catching up Whoop Whoop

Stress will do weird things to your body and I am convinced it will make you retain water. Just be calm and be kind to yourself. Eat really healthy, protein and salad with low cal dressing. Protein and non carby veg. Its boring but you cant fail. You haven't far to go now . Good luck and let us know how you get on

Like Aranchini says I cant help with the questions as I only just started this journey but I just wanted to say, you look so healthy and slim. Well done so far

Hello Iliquet, I am sorry you are still in pain, it must be soul destroying having that to face pain everyday. I have never heard of a single incision sleeve, how big is your wound ? Can you ring your surgery centre and ask them for advice ? Please let me know how you get on. Fingers crossed you will soon feel better

My cure all for sickness and coughs and colds. Chop up a big chunk of ginger root, do the same with 2 or 3 lemons. Boil in a pan for 20 - 30 minutes. When cool put into a large jar with a lid. Keep in the fridge. Use it like cordial/ tea , Put an inch in a cup and add hot or cold water to it and sweeten as you like. I add honey for coughs [and whiskey]

Hello and welcome in. Its the help from the wonderful people on this forum that have helped me so much. They will do their very best to help you too. I hope you get your surgeries ASAP

I am 3 months out and have 3 small meals and 2 snacks. Breakfast - 75 gms low fat Greek yogurt and some berries or passion fruit Lunch - 1/2 cup soup or meat stew Snack - 25 gms ham or some deli meat rolled with cheese or cream cheese Dinner - 50 gms fish or seafood in a homemade sauce Snack - melba toast or thin cracker with pate or blue cheese or 20 gms cashew nuts I drink milky coffees and am mostly getting up to 60 gms of protein. It took me about 10 weeks to get to this goal. { I also detest protein drinks. } I am overestimating my calories because I don't usually manage to eat all my food. I estimate it to be 600 - 800 a day. Hope this helps

Its hard to make the decision to do this surgery until you know for a fact that you have to get it. I haven't had the easiest ride since surgery and there are a few more like me. For about 3 weeks after surgery, I had buyers remorse and I did buy it myself. Then things turned around a little and got better. I love my new stomach now, I love how little I am able to eat and am growing in confidence in the foods that I can try again. Take your time with the decision, you can always return later if the time is not right for you now. I would say though that you need to listen only to your inner voice. Your husband may be having second thoughts and passing these on to you. Take care and good luck

I paid £11,000 plus about £500 consultant and psych fees pre op. It includes all costs and 2 years follow up with the dieticians. Bargain

I had no pain whatso ever not even gas pain. I made up for that with nausea and vomiting though yuk. Hope your pain settles soon

You must feel amazing, I bet the smile doesn't leave your face all day. I am sat here imagining myself writing that statement on here, will I, could I ? Thank you for the encouragement

Hello and welcome, I would never have begun the pre op diet earlier than needed its brutal. Everybody on these forums has a different diet given to them and a liquid diet seems to be voted the worst. My pre op was 3 weeks of only non starchy vegetables and nothing else and I cursed it and couldn't wait for it to end. The first 4 days of any pre op diet are truly the worst and then hunger pangs dissipate somewhat. Keep talking to the wonderful people in the forum and read the back pages, it really helped me. Good luck

Hello and welcome to the forum. I think most UK companies are reputable. They get their practices checked regularly. I chose Spire, They are offering Bariatric packages at a price I could afford. If you have complications and need more days in hospital or more x-rays or a CT scan, You are not going to get a bigger bill than you expected. I had to stay 6 days instead of 1. 5 days for nausea and vomiting and 1 day for the storm that outed the power in our county. The doc wouldn't let me go home to a cold house. If he or she has a Mr or Mrs instead of doctor in front of their name then they know their stuff, they are consultants. Good luck. P.s there is a Uk forum in the drop down boxes

The way we were taught is to walk across the floor on your butt, So hands and feet up in the air and off you go, one cheek then the other. My husband calls it butt scuttling. Lots of stairs are good too

Congrats on your journey so far. I am 62 and had the surgery last November. I was told I was diabetic too, it spurred me on. Good luck

I was told to take gummy vitamins from the out set but they made me so queasy. They are made with gelatine. I was told I could change to cheap supermarket brand vitamins with iron, I take 2 a day, 1 in a morning and 1 at night. Working well for me.

Hello Heather, I struggled too, its the absolute pits to be where you are now isn't it. Are you taking a medication for acid reflux or nausea, you really need this. My life was a living hell till I got Lansoprazole. As everyone else said contact your team and you will get help and reassurance.