Been to surgeon today and Im now having a sleeve !

[krazykelly]

Just wanted to let everyone know im not having a bypass anymore.

the surgeon has suggested the sleeve he says the weight loss is the same as the bypass over 2 years and far less risky, and it can be converted to a bypass at a later date if required but he says most dont need it.

So I am waiting for my letter from him with a date but he says it will probably be august!

But I must say I feel alot happier now I have spoke to him and learned about the sleeve! sounds good

Kelly x

 

[CamperLou]

That's great news good luck! Who are you going with for the op?

 

[krazykelly]

Jeremy Hayden from Leeds Nuffield

 

[margaretmc]

Hi Kelly
That's great news Aug will soon be here hun I hope everything goes well for you . I might be getting a sleeve as well , did he say how long you`ll be in surgery for because my surgeon said about 40 mins which is great . Good luck and take care .
Margaret xx

 

[krazykelly]

Yes he said 45 mins to 1.15 hrs he said the hardest part is getting us in to the correct position ! God only knows what they do to us. but I must say it sounded quite good

 

[thinkbethin]

Great news Kelly!! Hope you get your date soon sweetheart. The sleeve seems to be getting more popular now as there's a couple of sleevers on here now.

 

[BlondeMoment]

Great News Kelly,

I had a sleeve 2 months ago and i am happy with the way things are going,good luck and i hope your appointment will be thru soon.

xx

 

[krazykelly]

Thank you I see your in North notts Im in Mansfield where did you have the surgery done ?

 

[Mixman]

Yes he said 45 mins to 1.15 hrs he said the hardest part is getting us in to the correct position ! God only knows what they do to us. but I must say it sounded quite good

Well I can only assume that getting me into the right position caused them to have all the weight on my left butt cheek! It's still hurting a little now 12 days after surgery!!

Butt it's all been really really easy for me.

I have had the sleeve. But after only 9 days after the op I stopped taking any pain killers. I have drove a couple of times already, I'm getting about. Not as good as normal just yet, but getting there.

One scrambled egg for breakfast is too much! I'm eating pretty nice things still on the sloppy stage but my parents have been fantastic. I am still at their house, but I could go home if they, well my dad, would let me! He's really really mothering!

 

[ditsy_dame]

I had my sleeve done back in March. Best thing I ever did for myself. I've lost 3 stone and yesterday at dancing people were coming up to me and telling me how good I look. One even said I have a neat little bum now. Never thought I'd hear that. My bum used to block out the sun! That is some great feeling I can tell you and also it's much easier to do enjoyable exercise (like tap and jazz dance) without all that fat .
I LOVE my sleeve. And my surgeon.

ETA-- a sleeve normally takes an hour? I was in theatre for 4 hours. But I do have complications with my liver so it was a riskier op for me. I have no idea what they do to get the instruments where they need to be. I don't think I wanna know.

 

[krazykelly]

Its good to see that im not on my own !

The surgeon did seem reluctant to do a bypass ! Maybe there will be more sleeves done in the future if the results are the same and its less risky.

 

[vanilla-cupcake]

Just wanted to let everyone know im not having a bypass anymore.

the surgeon has suggested the sleeve he says the weight loss is the same as the bypass over 2 years and far less risky, and it can be converted to a bypass at a later date if required but he says most dont need it.

So I am waiting for my letter from him with a date but he says it will probably be august!

But I must say I feel alot happier now I have spoke to him and learned about the sleeve! sounds good

Kelly x

Hi Kelly, whats a sleeve?

 

[Mixman]

Sleeve Gastrectomy. Often done in larger people as it's not as invasive as a full bypass. Results are very similar!

 

[kell]

Congrats, hope your date comes through soon

 

[gaelic girl]

Hi Kelly
Thats really good news. Don't know much about the sleeve as i was never offered it bypass was deemed the best for me which i'm having on August 7th. Good luck for a definite date soon. xx

 

[fairyringuk]

Good luck Kelly glad you are feeling happy after speaking to your surgeon, they usually know whats best lol

Jay xx

 

[krazykelly]

Hi Kelly, whats a sleeve?[/QUOTE

A picture says a thousand words, Thanks Mixman

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

kelly good luck with your sleeve op i hope it works out well 4 u xxx

 

[Gail-michelle]

MMMMMMMMMM It does look similar to a sleeve of a cardigan or something. G.M

Sleeve Gastrectomy. Often done in larger people as it's not as invasive as a full bypass. Results are very similar!

 

[sarjoamy]

Hello, this is a really interesting discussion as up to now had never heard of the sleeve. I am just in process of being referred by GP to a specialist so any info is really great.
Thanks