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Hi all, I was on the forums last year for the gastric sleeve in Turkey but decided to wait a year & see if I could lose the weight naturally. Safe to write that I lost nothing & gained a lot more! I am having my gastric sleeve surgery with APERA (went to them for a rhinoplasty last year & they were excellent) so I’m not nervous about the operation.. more the discomfort of the gas & pain afterwards. Could someone please let me know the stages you go through with food consistencies, please?

Hi, all! I’m new to these forums & have enjoyed reading the threads. I’m having my gastric sleeve surgery in Istanbul between 26th September & 1st October & was curious to know if anyone has had or is going to have surgery in Turkey? Thanks in advance. 😊

I have my operation at the end of next month & am reading horror stories about the post-operative pain from a gastric sleeve surgery. Can any post-ops share their experience of what the pain feels like, how bad it is & how they dealt with it, please?

Thanks, Raisn. I hadn’t considered nausea after the anaesthetic even though I’ve experienced that before. Are you up & about more now?

Thanks, Tufflaw. How long was it before the gas pain dissipated for you?

Yes, a lot of posters are suggesting walking. Makes sense as the air would rise & come out somehow! How long was it before the gas wasn’t there anymore?

Thanks, LookingForward. I’m going to write this down & ask for the medical staff to let me have these. How are you doing now?

I’ve been told by my clinic that I can’t take anything in with me & that they’ll supply any meds needed. I might sneak a packet in anyway to have at the hotel afterwards! 😅

Hi, Suze. This is my fear as I have a low pain threshold. Glad to read that you’re doing better now.

Gosh, it sounds like you went through quite an ordeal. I’m sure you’re looking forward to a smaller frame so that it is less painful for you. How is the curve now? Better? I sleep on my front so I’m going to struggle with getting used to being on my back. I guess it’s a small price to pay!

Thanks for the reply, Tomo. Are you allowed the Mylanta mini tabs straight after surgery to help with the gas pains? Seems like this is the main issue with a lot of sleevers post-op & I’ll get some if it helps, thanks!

Seems like it’s one or the other & there’s no way of knowing until you go in. Eek!

Hi, Laura. Thanks for replying! Glad to read that all has gone smoothly for you, it puts my mind at ease. Did you find the return flight ok with the pain etc?

Thanks, guys. I’ve had a recommendation of peppermint tea from another forum user & thought I would share that with you all. Sounds like the pain is there but manageable with meds so I’m feeling less anxious about the surgery date approaching.

Thank you for the replies! It’s good to read from people who have actually had the surgery. I’ve been putting this surgery off for two years because of the nerves & was scared after reading Reddit posts. This forum has alleviated my fear. 😊

Thanks, VickySue! My surgery date is 27th September so less than 5 weeks. Have you got your surgery date yet?

Thanks, Former Heavyweight! Glad to hear you’re back in U.K. & starting your new journey. I’ll DM you. 😊

Thank, Shoppgirl!

Congratulations! I fly out on 26th September & return on 2nd. I’m in U.K. I’ve never had surgery before.. let alone abroad.. so I’m nervous. I’m glad to meet you who will be going through the same thing! x

Congratulations! That’s awesome & very reassuring. I’m going with Apera Healthgroup. Which clinic did you go with?

Hi, Trixxx. I’m flying out to Turkey at the end of September for a gastric sleeve. 😊

Hi, Jenny. How was the surgery? I’m going to Turkey for mine at the end of September & a little nervous about it.

Hi, Kelly. I’m having a gastric sleeve in Turkey & am super nervous. How did your surgery go?

Hey, all. New to the forums.. my surgery date is set for the end of September & I am going to try Nutriseed Superfood Protein powder. It provides 14g of protein. Is that a good amount?

Thanks, Catwoman! I hope they see my post & reply as I’m nervous & would be good to read about their experiences.