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Hi newbie here, I have searched and read so much on gastric sleeve! I have spoken to Michael from Cosmetic bliss and he is sending me info.

Anyone on here who would like to give me any advice it would be gratefully appreciated.

Im aged 52, and the skin after weight loss really worries me Any advice please.

I take omeprozole, had camera 12/18mths ago, but they found nothing,it doesnt really help my indigestion !

So only take it as last resort, usually use gaviscon.

Im frightened if they go and find hernia or ulsers while having sleeve, as i am not a where of anything, any help with this please.

Im sorry for all the questions and appologise if i sound stupid in advance.:):scared0::blushing:

hugs to all.

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i have no advice, but i am also looking into cosmetic bliss. so please share when he gets back to you :thumbup:

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If they find ulcers, there's a good chance they'll probably be on the part of the stomach they're removing.

If they find a hiatal hernia, like the do with SOOO many of us (myself included), it's a quick 10-minute fix while they're in there. It totally, completely, put an end to my years-long battle with heartburn and reflux.

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THANKU ALL. GREAT ADVICE!

I am looking 2 go in Nov or Jan. Cosmetic Bliss sound really wonderful ,ive also checked other sites who have had gastric sleeve with them. All good.il keep u posted. Well done to all who are on there losing journey, fantastic losses!

To all them starting big hugs.xxx

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I also had a hiatal hernia repaired during my sleeve surgery that I was not aware of before hand. Not a problem.

I'm almost 50 yrs old myself, and now that I've lost all my weight I definately do see a difference with my skin sagging much more. My neck is the worst area, but it's not horrible. I also notice it in the crook of my elbows and my upper arms on the underside near my arm pits. I'm sure if I tried to gain more muscle in my arms it might fill out a bit.

My cheeks are getting a little saggy also and I'm starting to look like those "before" pictures of the people that get fillers injected into their faces. Unfortunately this comes with the territory with weight loss at our age. I may do something about it in the next few years if I get the money to do so. But I'll take this problem over being overweight any day!

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the thing i just realized is that the surgery is not in england. i'm actually wanting to do it some place here. not that i have anything against other countries, but i'd like to be closer to home. it makes it frustrating that i don't know the area yet.

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leelee whereabouts in England are you? As I said the Spire hospitals are quite widespread in UK, my experience with them is great!

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Hi, Texest, Well on your pics you look ffffffffffab-u-lous !

May i ask your starting weight, and where you are now.? I need to lose about 4/5 stone. I live in the U.K.

I see your from Texas, you look like a very young " Pam or Sue Ellen of the old Series."Dallas" Hugs xxx

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Hi, there are lots of places in this country .The cost with Cosmetic Bliss is 2,500 cheaper approx, and they are U.k. Based.Just escort you abroard,cezh . Great Write up about it.

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chilo,

we are stationed at the RAF base in Lakenheath. I will definately check into the Spire hospitals :) that is very helpful!

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Sweetie, thanks for the compliment! I really appreciate it. If I hold my head JUST RIGHT the turkey neck is kept at bay - ha!

I don't know the conversion from pounds to stone, but I started out at 220/lbs before I had the lapband. I lost some with it, but was able to get to my goal weight of 140/lbs with the sleeve. I vary between 137 - 140/lbs right now. So I'm down 80+ lbs from my highest weight.

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chilo,

we are stationed at the RAF base in Lakenheath. I will definately check into the Spire hospitals :) that is very helpful!

I see there'e one in Norwich and one in Cambridge, the ggo thing is that the surgeons are the same surgeons that do surgery on the NHS, so you can fully check the consultants and ask about their experience etc

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Hi newbie here, I have searched and read so much on gastric sleeve! I have spoken to Michael from Cosmetic bliss and he is sending me info.

Anyone on here who would like to give me any advice it would be gratefully appreciated.

Im aged 52, and the skin after weight loss really worries me Any advice please.

I take omeprozole, had camera 12/18mths ago, but they found nothing,it doesnt really help my indigestion !

So only take it as last resort, usually use gaviscon.

Im frightened if they go and find hernia or ulsers while having sleeve, as i am not a where of anything, any help with this please.

Im sorry for all the questions and appologise if i sound stupid in advance.:):scared0::blushing:

hugs to all.

Hi I went to Dr Cierny in Czech Republic via Cosmetic Bliss for a VSG is May 2009. I can thoroughly recommend them, I have been extremely happy with the treatment and the outcome, and the price is very reasonable. I was not worried about going to the Czech Republic because we had a few Czech au pairs when the kids were little and they were all intelligent and kind.

I too am 52 and my skin has not been too bad, although I have lost over 8 stone! I think my twin pregnancy did more damage than the obesity to be honest. I take marine collagen tablets each evening to help my skin repair and I also used bio oil on my tummy for the scars which are now invisible.

Dr Cierny will explain anything you want to know when you are there, and Michael and Deborah can help beforehand. They are very knowledgeable, Michael has had a VSG himself.

Hope this helps.

Jane x

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Thanku Jane, I have been talking with Michael and im looking at Nov,or Jan.

Jane may i say you look a million dollars! Everyone says Cosmetic Bliss is super i havent had a bad word.

Im struggling getting round the site at the moment,:thumbup::blushing: So if i mess up i appologise in advance.

Hugs

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Hi and thanks. I feel so much better too. I am sure the tream will take good care of you. This site takes some getting used to but it's worth it, I have had such good advice here, and moral support in bucket loads!

Jane x

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