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I'm sure you'll be fine, I had a good idea before surgery that I had this and was taking medication for it but refused to go for gastroscopy not knowing I would be going in for gastric surgery at that time. The hospital is first class. I got a good portion of my money back but they still had...

Hi, I went to theatre but the operation had to be aborted due to Dr Chris finding a large hiatus hernia. He told me afterwards that gastric surgery was not advisable. However I have spoken with 2 surgeons recently who disagree. I am seeing a consultant in the UK in a couple of weeks hoping he...

Hi Heidi, I had surgery on Tuesday. However, the outcome was not good for me as the surgeon was unable to proceed with the procedure as during the operation he found I had a very large hiatus hernia so sleeve (or any other WLS) is not an option for me - and never will be - even if I get the...

Good luck Jeff, hope all goes well x

Hi JakkiD, dont feel guilty. I am pleased for you that everything went to plan and you sound to be doing well. I am very disappointed obviously, but I am also grateful that I had a surgeon with sufficient expertise to abandon the procedure. He showed me photographs on his fone but I was too...

Hi everyone. Well, where to start?? Not good news. I underwent surgery yesterday but my surgeon advised me shortly after recovery that he had been unable to carry out the procedure as I had a very large hiatus hernia and my stomach was very high up within the thorax area. This rules out any WLS...

Hello fellow November sleevers. Just a quick update. Arrived in Brussels this afternoon ready for surgery tomorrow eeeek!! Will be glad this time next week!! Wantb3 sounds like youre over the worst; take it easy and continue to recover well.

Hi JakkiD, good luck tomorrow. I go to hospital at 7.00 am - not sure yet what time my surgery is. Keep us posted and I'll do the same. Take care!

Good to hear from you! Congratulations and well done. Hope you continue to do well x

Hi Jakki, we're next on the list! How are you feeling? Im going away for the weekend, hopefully it will keep me occupied and stop me dwelling on it. Back home Sunday, then fly to Brussels early Monday morning.

Hi there, well I suspect the op went ahead and I hope youre recovering well and looking forward to a new life. Best wishes x

Theyre probably waiting for someone being discharged - you know how slow it can be. I'm sure youll be tucked up in no time. Good luck. ps glad youve got someone else having it done rather than being alone.

Hi Want2b3, think I got a bit confused and thought your surgery was yesterday derrrrrrrrr! So its tomorrow, wish you the very best, Im sure all will be good. I think the negative feelings are natural now its so close. Chin up!

Hi Andy, welcome to the November surgeries thread! Good luck with everything. Keep us posted!

I keep reading "clear soup". Does anyone have any recommendations for these or do they have to be home made??

Hi Sallo, welcome to the madhouse! We're all a bit scared so we know exactly how you feel. It does help to share your feelings and anxieties on here though with people who understand. My op is a week tomorrow and although a bit nervous I'm keen to get it behind me and excited to get back to a...

Welcome Maria, hope you get your surgery date really soon x

Yes Want2b3 youre the leader - no pressure there then!!!

Welcome Mrs N to the group. Good to have you on board! We're probably all feeling the same if we're honest, so dont think youre on your own. I had my consultation in Manchester!

Thanks for the encouragement and of course youre absolutely right. Cant tell you how good it is to have this support network, its like a whole new family!! Congrats on your success so far by the way