brummyclaire
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Hey Sharona
I'm near longbridge/northfield way. I'm not sure Hun I didn't go to the heartlands as I self funded.
How are you getting on with your journey?
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Birmingham girl op 7th june 14
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Hey Sharona
I'm near longbridge/northfield way. I'm not sure Hun I didn't go to the heartlands as I self funded.
How are you getting on with your journey?
Butterfly_lady
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Spire Solihull is lovely I was in room 101 in November 
princess4d4
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Mine was spire solihull room 124 I think not sure but was just purely lack of beds at heartlands at that time they were using beds in 3 other hospitals as they had an influx of emergencies taking there's up
brummyclaire
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I was room 107 hehe lovely hospital couldn't fault it
mouse57
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Hi I was wondering how your getting on after your surgery, is everything going according to plan. I'm going to see surgeon on July 3rd . I'm very excited I can't wait.
princess4d4
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Sharona they dont have bariatric ward its general surgical ward they use I was told they can put you in a side room though if one is available
brummyclaire
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Hi I'm doing really well, I hardly had any pain from the surgery just a little bit uncomfortable if anything I actually thought have they actually done anything to me lol. Ive now lost 3 stone so they must have done something lol. I've just finished 4 weeks of liquid and I found that hard to get enough down but I've never been one who drinks a lot anyway (alcohol excluded lol) I'm just introducing soft foods now which is exciting and I'm feeling I have more energy as I'm not just running in reserves anymore. I hope your consultation goes well which surgeon are you seeing? Mine was mr richardson
mouse57
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having trouble finding out how to use this site need the help from kids I think. I'm going to see mr Richardson at heartlands
brummyclaire
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Hi mouse57
Hehe don't worry it took me a while to work it out. No need to feel rude I don't mind answering anything it's good to speak to people who have gone through it, I asked lots of questions before I had my sleeve. I had my op on 21st may I did 2 weeks pre op before and have lost 3 stone now. I think I may have hit my first stall now though as I've stayed the same weight for a few days but I think this is normal as I'm just moving from the liquid diet onto soft foods x
mouse57
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Hi brummyclaire why did you only have to do two weeks pre op diet, that would be my dream. I'm having mine done ( I might already have said) at Heartlands and I'm seeing mr Richardson on 3 July. I would like him to say the shortest time for the diet an just get on with it. Was it based on your BMI if so what was yours . I'm non my own diet at the moment but still bobbing around you know one of two on then two of one on I just can't move it. I know the pre op will shift it but I have heard different time scales just wondered if there is a reason you know of. Of course in an ideal world he will say to me on the day " ho pop back in a min and we will get you sorted today lol "
brummyclaire
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Hi mouse sorry for the late reply, I think every surgeon is different they all seemed to have different instructions for the pre-op which I find strange! I had mr richardson too so hopefully you will also only have to do 2 weeks. My starting bmi was 47.8 but I've got that down to 42.4 now
. The pre op diet isn't too bad as you know your almost there and doing it for a reason so it's easier to stay focused. Just think in a few more days you will be taking your first steps on the road
mouse57
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Thank you brummyclaire, that was what I wanted to hear. I'm feeling a bit deflated at the min what with problems at work and my health in general. You know when you just feel what the hell am I doing and why. I've been very relaxed with my diet so I'm going to continue to be a bit naught today like a. Holiday and when I get up in the morning I'm getting back on track. That gives me 6 days to make some change and hopefuls it will then like you only be 2 weeks my BMI is just over the 50 mark so if I could get it a bit smaller by next week it will help. Thanks for getting back to me
princess4d4
Active Member
Im heartlands bmi over 50 is 4 to 6 weeks pre op they told me I had to do 4 weeks fiirst week was hard but then was like 2nd nature
brummyclaire
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I know what you mean I was like that and it pushed me to go for what I wanted. I had a few naughty days just before my pre-op started, I felt like I had to have a last meal of everything which is silly but it was like food mourning lol. I got it all out my system then and followed my pre-op to the letter. Wish you all the best for next week, keep us updated x
mouse57
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Hi I was just having that same conversation with a friend it almost like, stuff yourself because you won't be able to soon and yeast it is silly but I did get back on track and lost a pound which I wasn't expecting. So maybe be next Thursday it will be another few for the surgeons eye.
brummyclaire
New Member
Hey mouse
The main thing after is head hunger I think, as I've not felt actual hunger. I'm now 2 weeks away from been able to try 'normal' goods again and can't say I really miss anything now. I was terrible before my pre/op though I know I put weight on. 1lb is great Hun and your staying so focused
How did it go today? Hope all was well
