jackiemanning 1 Posted October 14, 2016 Hi. No offense to other countries but I would really like to find a support network of people who live in the U.K so that we can talk about foods etc that I can find in my local shops. My surgery is on 30 October 2016. If you are in the U.K and have recently had or having surgery please get in touch. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwtg 199 Posted October 15, 2016 Hey @@jackiemanning I'm UK based, I'm a bit further along this journey than you one year post at the beginning of October this year but if you want to keep in touch or have any questions give me a yell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackiemanning 1 Posted October 15, 2016 Hi. Thanks for getting in contact. Yes that would be great. How are you finding things. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwtg 199 Posted October 15, 2016 Life's good thanks, I've had an amazing year with better results than I ever expected - I'm probably within 20lbs of deciding I am at my goal weight I don't know how much you have to lose but I had plenty and this was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Hopefully you are feeling good about your choice and you will be blessed with a pain free successful journey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackiemanning 1 Posted October 15, 2016 Hi. I need to loose about 5.5 stone. Yes I am excited about this but not looking forward to the first 6 weeks. Did you do yours through the NHS and where do live Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwtg 199 Posted October 15, 2016 I'm in Wiltshire, I went private through Spire Southampton. 5.5 stone might seem like a lot but the sleeve is a great tool and will undoubtedly help you. Where are do you live, are you going with the NHS or private? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackiemanning 1 Posted October 15, 2016 I live in Kent and doing it privately. I am doing at a BMI hospital in Blackheath but that is only for the op, the rest of the appointment etc will be at the Orpington hospital. What part have you found the hardest Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwtg 199 Posted October 15, 2016 To be very honest I have had a very easy ride, I haven't had any real troubles I don't really have any hunger or particularly crave any foods, I had very little pain and was up and about within a couple of hours being back to my room and although I was signed off for two weeks I was back working from home in a few days. I still don't eat very much but am quite careful with what I do eat - I'm not a saint though I do occasionally have something sweet or a couple of glasses of wine. I'm struggling to tell you anything negative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dottygirl 32 Posted November 23, 2016 I live in Kent and doing it privately. I am doing at a BMI hospital in Blackheath but that is only for the op, the rest of the appointment etc will be at the Orpington hospital. What part have you found the hardest Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Hi Jackie, I have just joined also in Kent when is it was your surgery? Sent from my SM-G925F using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kim P. 13 Posted November 27, 2016 Hi there, I am in Scotland not far from Glasgow and am due to get my sleeve on 9th January - would love to have people that I could talk to who live in the UK who are going through the same things. I would really love a pen pal if anyone is up for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M@E 84 Posted November 27, 2016 Hi I'm in Lancashire and had surgery 28th Oct. how's everyone doing? Xx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
facebro29 272 Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) I had my surgery 4th Oct and haven't had the easiest time. Had my surgery done at Spire Southampton but the surgeon is making sure I get tests done to sort me out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Edited November 27, 2016 by facebro29 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
