New Sleevers 1st oct

[cathybb36 5]

Hi I would like to speak with fellow Sleevers who have recently had surgery I had my surgery 4th oct 2014 left hospital yesterday Glasgow United Kingdom - so far between pre op diet to date lost 21 pound but I am really struggling with fluids and been very emotional and moody no hunger or desire for food at present !! How are u all getting on ??

[Maggie07 2]

I had mine on Oct 1st and feel the same way. I am really tired of the liquid diet and looking forward to Protein Shakes. I am very moody also - my poor husband! The smell of everything he cooks for himself upsets my stomach.

[cathybb36 5]

Aw Maggie it's good to know I'm not alone - I know my husband has felt it the last 48 hours - I heard moody but I took that to be around the need for food I'm not yet craving food but my hormones certainly feel all over the place - I'm struggling to take the soluble Vitamins

[Maggie07 2]

I am struggling with the Vitamins also. I get the Multi Vitamins In but I am not always taking all 3 of the Calcium.

[cathybb36 5]

I have been prescribed a soluble one tablet a day called forceval it tastes horrid they accidentally gave me the capsule (large) yesterday in. The hospital which I was able to swallow and digest no problem before they noticed the error lol this really surprised me ..

[Maggie07 2]

I will ask about that. I have to take 3 Calcium pills and 2 Multi Vitamins a day. They are big chalky chewables.

[smacke20 0]

Hi,

I noticed you had your op in Glasgow, im also from Scotland and looking at options but struggling money wise- would you mind telling me where you had it done and how you've found it all? Not sure whether to go abroad or get it done at home.

Thanks!

[Jcotti 24]

Had mine on October 7th. First couple days were tough. It's getting easier. I'm mainly doing broths and juice. I'm on full liquid. In 3 days I go to pureed for 2 weeks then on a regular diet. I've had head hunger today terrible. It doesn't help my wife is 7 months pregnant and eating in front of me in addition to fixing normal meals for our other kids. Oh if only my eyes could eat.

[Maggie07 2]

Totally understand the head hunger! I had mine on oct 1 and I am in the Protein Shakes not phase until October 28. Then I can do some soft foods. Can't wait for that!

[cathybb36 5]

Hi smacke - I had mine done for Free on the NHS in Glasgow Royal infirmary - by a surgeon by the name of mrs carol Craig who was wonderful- I heard she also sees private patients via Ross hall hospital in Glasgow - I was on the Glasgow weight management programme for nearly 2 years before getting surgery it was a long road to attend many many group and individual sessions with dieticians and physiologist- the critea for surgery on the nhs in Scotland has recently changed you should look into this with your local health board it's a long road but 1st rate service with free lifetime aftercare xx

[Meonthelist 39]

I had my sleeve Oct 1st also! I have been HANGRY as well this weekend :-) I am so ready for something different than the shakes. I have also stayed the same weight for 4 days this week and today was actually UP 1 pound! I am trying not to be discouraged and just keep going, but this has been tough! I have my follow up with my surgeon this Thursday. I have scheduled an appointment with the nutritionist as well so that I can make sure I am making the correct choices this next phase. Good Luck everyone! I hope to stay in touch!

[cathybb36 5]

I had my sleeve 4th oct - I have had head hunger but no stomach I'm satisfied - today I moved onto full liquids I had orange juice cream of chicken Soup and low fat custard staggered through the day and could not finish it all off. I weighed myself and in 42lb down (16lb post op) from my HW 322 CW 280 GW164 My only regret do far is not having the surgery years ago.