Pre-op advice please!

[christinafin 18]

Hi all,

I'm very new to the site, just joined this evening. So a big hello to everyone. I'm going to be having my gastric sleeve operation next month, here in the UK. I have done a lot of research on the main areas of the diet and the op, and have of course discussed this with my surgeon. I just wondered if anyone had any extra advice they wanted to throw in? Anything I won't have thought of/anticipated?

Any advice on things to buy in preparation, or that I should take to the hospital with me would be particularly helpful. I've read some people saying to wear really loose clothing, and others suggesting some sort of control-wear to support the tummy area after. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

Christina. x

[Jdserra 78]

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[jensnewbody 33]

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Is that a Protein Shake?

[marylu 12]

Now, control wear will be the farther thing from your mind. Yes, wear loose clothing & you'll be glad you did. You'll do fine. Now, I had my sleeve 1 yr in June. I weigh myself every day. If I go up & we are talking 0.4 lbs, I get on the stick & take it off. One thing I would recommend is a scale that keeps it in memory. It judges your weight yesterday & today. I know I really didn't believe my primary Dr when he told me that the sleeve was a tool & he absolutely true.

[pattycaketoo 133]

Is that a Protein Shake?

Yes

[LeaninLanc 83]

Your hospital may offer you a "binder" that velcros around your abdomen. I think I was still sort of drowsy from anesthetic when they placed one on me. After wearing it a day I decided it was not of benefit. Totally optional I think.

[SleevyB 35]

Hi all,
I'm very new to the site, just joined this evening. So a big hello to everyone. I'm going to be having my gastric sleeve operation next month, here in the UK. I have done a lot of research on the main areas of the diet and the op, and have of course discussed this with my surgeon. I just wondered if anyone had any extra advice they wanted to throw in? Anything I won't have thought of/anticipated?
Any advice on things to buy in preparation, or that I should take to the hospital with me would be particularly helpful. I've read some people saying to wear really loose clothing, and others suggesting some sort of control-wear to support the tummy area after. Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
Christina. x

I did wear a binder and it helped tremendously with the pain where they took the stomach out. I was 264 and had a belly that didnt like gravity! :-)

[joycey100 95]

Hi I'm from the uk 🇬🇧 had my sleeve done 4 weeks ago if you need to no out please ask all I took to hospital was loose clothing phone wash stuff and mouth wash and lip barm as you get dry lips I took 2 in case I lost one lol I was in for 2 nights then traveled home at 10.30 day after if you want my advice please empty your bowls as much as you can before and when you feel safe and able to walk get your self up and move your body around helps with gas witch can be painful and also gets your blood flowing again 😀 You have ups and downs but I no it's the best thing iv done you hear a lot ov horror stores but once you get use to it all it will get better I was 16st9pounds now 13st 6 pounds as from this morning a few more months and you won't see the 5cuts on my tummy area 😀 My sleep apnea as gone for sure as I fell asleep over day In front ov the wife and she never punched me as I snore lol 😂 I'm now trying different foods after 4 weeks don't eat out waste ov money lol i tried could only eat 6-7 tea spoons full but was nice to try 😃Had salmon and mash 😀 It's wird coz you feel full as skunk 🤣 liquid diet is abit hard but you can buy 30g Protein Shakes from Asda witch helps x2 a day then you no you had your day Protein I also got tutu fruity Muti Vitamins chewable ones x2 a day can't drink the ones they give you Hope this helps you and good luck with your journey 😄 O yer take you pillow helps

[christinafin 18]

19 hours ago, marylu said:

Now, control wear will be the farther thing from your mind. Yes, wear loose clothing & you'll be glad you did. You'll do fine. Now, I had my sleeve 1 yr in June. I weigh myself every day. If I go up & we are talking 0.4 lbs, I get on the stick & take it off. One thing I would recommend is a scale that keeps it in memory. It judges your weight yesterday & today. I know I really didn't believe my primary Dr when he told me that the sleeve was a tool & he absolutely true.

Thanks for the advice! I'm definitely getting into the mindset of it being a tool, rather than a miracle fix. Very ready for the change!

[christinafin 18]

8 hours ago, joycey100 said:

Hi I'm from the uk 🇬🇧 had my sleeve done 4 weeks ago if you need to no out please ask all I took to hospital was loose clothing phone wash stuff and mouth wash and lip barm as you get dry lips I took 2 in case I lost one lol I was in for 2 nights then traveled home at 10.30 day after if you want my advice please empty your bowls as much as you can before and when you feel safe and able to walk get your self up and move your body around helps with gas witch can be painful and also gets your blood flowing again 😀 You have ups and downs but I no it's the best thing iv done you hear a lot ov horror stores but once you get use to it all it will get better I was 16st9pounds now 13st 6 pounds as from this morning a few more months and you won't see the 5cuts on my tummy area 😀 My sleep apnea as gone for sure as I fell asleep over day In front ov the wife and she never punched me as I snore lol 😂 I'm now trying different foods after 4 weeks don't eat out waste ov money lol i tried could only eat 6-7 tea spoons full but was nice to try 😃Had salmon and mash 😀 It's wird coz you feel full as skunk 🤣 liquid diet is abit hard but you can buy 30g Protein shakes from Asda witch helps x2 a day then you no you had your day Protein I also got tutu fruity Muti Vitamins chewable ones x2 a day can't drink the ones they give you Hope this helps you and good luck with your journey 😄 O yer take you pillow helps

Wow. You've lost 3 stone in 4 weeks? Congratulations! Thanks for the advice, some great stuff there.

[joycey100 95]

Took me about 7 /8 weeks 😀 Been challenging tho the trick is we have a tool in our body to keep it off well that's the plan had 3 eggs scrambled for tea even that's to much mad me chuck lol but feel fine now tho 😀 Where are you having your sleeve done had mine done in spire parkway Birmingham . It was nice 👍🏻

[Bon Appetit 41]

If you are on aspirin regimen, stop it as it interferes with blood clotting and surgery.

Your doctor may prescribe Phentermine pre-surgery to help control appetite (stop 2-21 days before surgery).

You can mix non-flavoured Protein Powder with flavoured to adjust sweetness and control carbs.

Yellow and green jelly (Jello) count as Clear Liquids on day before surgery