BMI 62, can I not get gastric bypass in uk!!

[CYguy]

Thanks for all the support everyone . @MrsN I was told i'll get 5 days worth of lansoprozole (melt in the mouth) and 7 days of blood thinning injections, All will be revealed on Saturday when i'm discharged. I hope i'm home in time for Strictly . I am still chilled about the whole thing, I am not nervous at all, probably cuz I know i'm in good hands with Mr Li and his team.

 

[MrsN]

I was given 2 weeks worth of lansoprozole.

 

[JOHNG79]

Thoughts with @CYguy today but im sure he will be done & dusted & wondering what fuss was about by tonight.

 

[CYguy]

Hi folks
Sat here in my room at the Alex waiting to go down to theatre, I'm last of 3 on Mr Li's list for the sleeve procedure, was told about 30mins ago that it would be about 2hrs before I go into theatre. Everyone has been really lovely. Still no nerves or anxiety, not too sure about the theatre gown though, it makes me bum look fat . Catch you all later

 

[CYguy]

Hi folks
I'm back in my room now, I eventually went down to theatre at 4:35pm, my procedure started about 5pm and took 50 mins. I feel really good all things considered. I have discomfort in my back but that will be the trapped wind
I am a bit tired too but other than that I'm feeling ticketyboo . Got to go for my first walk around my room in a couple hours. I'll keep you posted on mynprogress. Goodbye 48 waist jeans hello 34 waist

 

[CYguy]

hi folks
Feeling really good, I have no pain only slight discomfort. @ JOHNG you are going to be in fantastic hands with Mr Li and the nurses at the Alex they are all amazing. I would love a cup of tea but I can only have water :-(.'ive managed about 150ml of water in 2hrs the last sip was quite big and it hurt as it went down....wont be doing that again.

 

[JOHNG79]

hi folks
Feeling really good, I have no pain only slight discomfort. @ JOHNG you are going to be in fantastic hands with Mr Li and the nurses at the Alex they are all amazing. I would love a cup of tea but I can only have water :-(.'ive managed about 150ml of water in 2hrs the last sip was quite big and it hurt as it went down....wont be doing that again.

Great news. Done & dusted. All the building yourself up to the op, & its now over you lol. You get out tomorrow arent you all being well?

 

[MrsN]

@CYguy thsts fantastic!!! I went down to theatre at the same time! Mr Li will come and see you tomorrow afternoon and talk about how the op went etc. He's a lovely bloke.
Well done on the water intake so far - first few days are the hardest but it really does get easier!!
Here's to a happier healthier future!

 

[CYguy]

Good morning all . I managed to get 2-3hrs sleep but that wasn't due to pain, it was the damn noise from the sexy space age calf massagers @JOHNG79 bring ear buds with you if you want a good kip . I am all done and dusted still not in any pain and doing well regarding trapped wind, a little discomfort every 15mins or so that last 20-30 secs. I've been for a few 3-4 minute walks up and down my room. all my vital stats are ok so im hoping I'll be home in time for strictly . One thing I wasnt expecting was a very very dry mouth so I keep sipping the peppermint tea that i'm allowed now. I find it strange not to have hunger pangs considering that all I have ate since 5pm on Wednesday is 2 muller light yogurts.

 

[MrsN]

@CYguy the dry mouth will probably be around for a few days!
Oh that machine - how annoying!!!!
Have they brought you a milkshake yet?? It was honestly like heaven in a bottle!!
The physiotherapist will come this morning and get you walking the stairs too.

 

[CYguy]

@MrsN Yeah, dry throat and mouth not pleasant at all but I keep sipping fluids to ease it. I had a chocolate yazzoo milkshake for breakfast, I can honestly say it was heaven. Tasting something so sweet was a lovely shock to my system lol, its taken me 3hrs to drink the 300ml bottle, pre op that would have taken probably 3 seconds lol.

Physio therapist has been to see me we walked the full length of the corridor and up and down 4 flights of steps twice, I confessed to her that I had already done the 4 flights of steps 8 times at 7am by myself . I don't need to see her again. I am waiting for Mr Li now to give me the OK to go home. I can honestly say at this point it's the best thing i've done, I just wish i'd had it done yrs ago before I got to 24st. This is a new chapter in my life, the thing im looking forward to most is being far more healthier with a great outlook on life and my confidence having a massive boost ....onwards and upwards.....oh and those 34'' waist jeans off the shelf from NEXT lol. We just need to get our friend @JOHNG79 through his surgery and then we can all carry on giving each other support and advice

 

[JOHNG79]

@MrsN Yeah, dry throat and mouth not pleasant at all but I keep sipping fluids to ease it. I had a chocolate yazzoo milkshake for breakfast, I can honestly say it was heaven. Tasting something so sweet was a lovely shock to my system lol, its taken me 3hrs to drink the 300ml bottle, pre op that would have taken probably 3 seconds lol.

Physio therapist has been to see me we walked the full length of the corridor and up and down 4 flights of steps twice, I confessed to her that I had already done the 4 flights of steps 8 times at 7am by myself . I don't need to see her again. I am waiting for Mr Li now to give me the OK to go home. I can honestly say at this point it's the best thing i've done, I just wish i'd had it done yrs ago before I got to 24st. This is a new chapter in my life, the thing im looking forward to most is being far more healthier with a great outlook on life and my confidence having a massive boost ....onwards and upwards.....oh and those 34'' waist jeans off the shelf from NEXT lol. We just need to get our friend @JOHNG79 through his surgery and then we can all carry on giving each other support and advice

Cheers for that . What time did you have to be at hospital yesterday morning?

Thats billiant news, hopefully feet up with a new tummy for strictly haha. Not be long til you are chachacha'ing your new svelte body lol. Im sure you wre in shock how quick whole day whizzed by

 

[MrsN]

Mr Li came in to see me about 3.30ish so perhaps he'll arrive at a similar time.
I remember feeling the exact same about the milkshake but the broth drink they gave me was yuk!!!

Sounds like you're doing really well!!

 

[CYguy]

I was admitted at 11:30am, walked down to theatre at around 4:35 then the anaesthetist came for me at abot 4:55 he injected me with a lovely drug that made me feel like i'd had about 1/2 dozen gin n tonics and then he said he was giving me another drug and thats all I remember until I woke up in recovery gasping for a sip of water. I stayed in recovery for about 20mins singing along to ' I wish it could be christmas everyday' I blame the drugs lol. Just waiting for Mr Li to arrive, he was meant to be here at 3pm but has been called out to a patient at another hospital and will be here anytime now ....I might just make it home in time for strictly I only live 10-15 mins down the road. I never thought I would feel full from 1/2 cup chicken broth or it take 3.5 hours to drink 300ml of milkshake. I dont feel any hunger at all. Trapped wind giving slight discomfort between my shoulder blades but other than that im fine. I have climbed the 4 flights of stairs at the end of my corridor 60 times today

 

[FeeBee]

@CYguy it's great to hear you sounding so well

 

[MrsN]

Sounds good @CYguy!!
Have you been discharged?

 

[CYguy]

Thank @FeeBee I do feel really good, I thought the pain/discomfort would be much worse but I have no pain at all when sitting or walking, I get slight discomfort when I hiccup or need to cough. last night before getting in to bed I got an awful trapped wind pain just below my ribs but a few mins of walking up and down the hallway eased that.

@MrsN I was discharged around 6:30pm last night so made it home in time for strictly ive no idea how im going to fit in 2000ml of fluids, I only managed 3 of the 300ml yazoo milkshakes , 1/2 small glass of sugar free squash,6tbs of chick broth( I over did it with that and felt very full n sick :-( ) I then had about 4-5 tbs of options hot choc for supper. I get a really full feeling high up in my chest do you get that? I guess to get up to 2000mls down I need to be sipping my fluids constantly. Im off to sainsburys now which is only 200mts from home to see what exciting flavours of skimmed/semi skimmed milk they sell. ( cant carry anything heavy so i'll take OH with me) I like the yazoo, its sweet and comforting

Mr Li was very pleased at how my surgery went, he said it was straight forward and there were no probs. I asked him how much of my stomach was removed and he said " with you I took about 80% then showed me with his hand about 1/2 size of a rugby ball ....my eyes nearly popped out of my head lol. I then asked how much stomach was left and he just stuck out his little finger......not surprised it took me about 15hrs to get around 1100mls of fluid down.

 

[MrsN]

@CYguy - your fluid intake will increase as the days go on!
Yep when I get full (about 10 teaspoons at present) I can literally feel the food wanting to burst out of my stomach and sitting between my breast bone. I'm still trying to work out what's too much etc.

 

[JOHNG79]

Thank @FeeBee I do feel really good, I thought the pain/discomfort would be much worse but I have no pain at all when sitting or walking, I get slight discomfort when I hiccup or need to cough. last night before getting in to bed I got an awful trapped wind pain just below my ribs but a few mins of walking up and down the hallway eased that.

@MrsN I was discharged around 6:30pm last night so made it home in time for strictly ive no idea how im going to fit in 2000ml of fluids, I only managed 3 of the 300ml yazoo milkshakes , 1/2 small glass of sugar free squash,6tbs of chick broth( I over did it with that and felt very full n sick :-( ) I then had about 4-5 tbs of options hot choc for supper. I get a really full feeling high up in my chest do you get that? I guess to get up to 2000mls down I need to be sipping my fluids constantly. Im off to sainsburys now which is only 200mts from home to see what exciting flavours of skimmed/semi skimmed milk they sell. ( cant carry anything heavy so i'll take OH with me) I like the yazoo, its sweet and comforting

Mr Li was very pleased at how my surgery went, he said it was straight forward and there were no probs. I asked him how much of my stomach was removed and he said " with you I took about 80% then showed me with his hand about 1/2 size of a rugby ball ....my eyes nearly popped out of my head lol. I then asked how much stomach was left and he just stuck out his little finger......not surprised it took me about 15hrs to get around 1100mls of fluid down.

Great news . Cant believe how quickly it all flew in for you. Do you have any reviews in near future or is it in few months time?

 

[MrsN]

I'm seeing Mr Li on Wednesday - it's being done a bit early due to Christmas as it will only be 4 weeks and 5 days post op.