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Well I can safely say that I never want another year like 2018, After having gastric sleeve surgery in July 2018 and suffering with severe dehydration, Barrett's oesphagus and a 4cm hiatus hernia, I went ahead with a conversion to a gastric bypass in November 2018. I can now eat and drink, I...

Hi Chlobeae, how did your revision surgery from sleeve to bypass go

Hello and welcome, unfortunately I have no experience with bands but lots of people on here will be able to advise, Good luck in your journey xx

Hi bling babe, I think because I am feeling so nausea all the time , it is putting me off drinking because I keep thinking I am going to be sick , plus we have had exceptional hot weather since I had the surgery, plus bouts of diarrhoea which have all contributed to becoming dehydrated, and...

Welcome and congratulations x

Hi All, well I have just been discharged again from the hospital with severe dehydration! I was re admitted, for the s cond time on Tuesday 24 July and discharged again today , IV fluids, CT scan and all was positive. I can't be the other person that struggling with retaining fluids ..... can I...

Well done Victoria xx

Thanks Victoria, I've had some challenges but feel I am back on track. Well done on your weight lost, what made you decided to go for a bypass rather than anything else? Take care Jules xx

Hi how are you ? Have you got a date yet?

Hi All, just to give you an update, I had my Op on 4 July so 2 weeks today, under Mr Richardson at the Spire Parkway, all went well and I fell really well on the Thursday. I was discharged on the Friday, 6th July but started suffering with really bad diarrhoea which I put down to the iron...

Hi Blingbabe, Glad to hear everything going well, just wondered how you are feeling now your back at work ? And what phased hours you are doing? Jules xx

Very interesting reading John. I am just at the beginning of the journey so I don't have a lot of experience or information for you,but what I would say is that surgery will only be a tool to help you lose the weight. I have tried all diets possible and like lots of us, can lose the weight but...

I don't know if it's just me, but I think this year is flying by so the 4 July is just around the corner. I will be going properly onto the liquid diet, so shakes,milks and yogurts. The dietician said you should have no more than 100 grams of carbs a day, as this is what starts the process of...

Wow you have done amazing with your weight lost so far, fabulous x

Hi Irene, Not posted for a while, been busy at work and home. It's 3 weeks today I have my surgery, still trying to read as much information as possible," just in case I've missed something" My dietician rang me today to confirm the pre op diet with me, and explain how it works, which was...

Fingers crossed that you don't have to wait too much longer, but it will be all worth the wait I'm sure. Keeping reading and finding out as much information as you can while you are waiting. Keep us posted xx

Hi Hope the surgery went well, and you are doing well

Fabulous, well done x

Hi jackiesfatplan, I will, surgery date 4 July. How long have you been on the weight management program? Fingers crossed you won't Have to wait to long Luv Jules xx