Weight Loss Surgery

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I had a mini gastric bypass 2 years ago in Turkey. They were brilliant and dis so many thorough tests and medical checks before approving me for the surgery. I was there for 6 nights and they sent me back with lots of paperwork for my gp. I get my bit rodents regularly checked over here but have never had an issue with malnutrition. I'd been on diets all my life so this was really the serious change I needed. 2 years out I can eat child portions but I can eat many of the things I shouldn't of I wanted to so you really have to get your head in the right place. I count my calories and work out 6 days a week. There are some good books out there to help with the mental side of things
 
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I get b12 injections every 3 months from Spire (had my sleeve with them in the uk)
I also have the b12 injections every 3 months via my doctors. Unfortunately I still struggle with extreme fatigue, lack of energy and feeling faint, I don’t know what the answer is.
 
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This takes me back to how I used to feel. At my biggest, I was a size 24, around 18 months ago, I decided enough was enough. I was so unhealthy, always binging, grabbing convenience foods, eating big share bars to myself in one sitting. I have a young son, I knew I didn't want to risk dying young because of my health. I was so unfit, I'd walk up a small hill and be gasping for breath so I started walking for 20-30 minutes every day, come rain or shine. I started calorie counting, 3 meals a day, only snacking on fruit, crackerbreads, nuts, low large yoghurts and jelly when I have a sweet tooth, every single Saturday, I'll have a takeaway and a bar of chocolate, this kept me on track with something to look forward too. My energy levels are so good now, I found the first 2 weeks the hardest but by week 3, I genuinely felt so much better and that feeling gave me the motivation to carry on. I'm now a size 16, aiming for a size 12. It's never been about the numbers on the scale for me. I was so lazy beforehand but honestly, it's the best thing I've ever done. A friend of mine had a gastric band abroad and has had nothing but problems, but another of my friends had the sleeve in Turkey and hasn't really suffered any major after affects and has lost 5st in quite a short period of time. Its something you really have to work with, it's not a miracle cure. Weight loss is hard however you decide to do it, I read the quote, losing weight is hard, being large is hard, choose your hard and that resonated with me. Good luck. X
Sorry you posted this a while ago but may you please give a few examples of lunch and dinners you eat? I'm lazy with cooking too and have no inspiration for healthy meals.

I'm a size twenty at the moment and hoping to go back to my pre baby weight of 14/16. Definitely going to follow your tips and start walking more and just healthy snacks.

Ive laid off the chocolate for a while but Easter hasn't been kind to me and I can't help it. Too much choc in the house! Really hoping to wean myself off it again
 
Sorry you posted this a while ago but may you please give a few examples of lunch and dinners you eat? I'm lazy with cooking too and have no inspiration for healthy meals.

I'm a size twenty at the moment and hoping to go back to my pre baby weight of 14/16. Definitely going to follow your tips and start walking more and just healthy snacks.

Ive laid off the chocolate for a while but Easter hasn't been kind to me and I can't help it. Too much choc in the house! Really hoping to wean myself off it again
Hi, in terms of lunch I'll usually have soup, salads with chicken breast or ham, I'll have pasta occasionally with tuna and salad, depending on what work shift I'm on. I tend to have less calories with breakfast and dinner and more for my evening meal so I'm satisfied going to bed as I would tend to binge eat in the evenings. For dinner, I'll have things such as fajitas, jacket potatoes, gammon steaks, I follow recipes online from the good food BBC website aswell, I'm not the best cook but I'm learning. I usually have eggs in the morning. I just had to change the way in which I was eating and its crazy how small changes can really help shift the weight. I have so much energy now, even after working a 10 hour shift and running around after my son, I sleep so well and jump out of bed in the mornings. I'm also quite bad when it comes to chocolate but I didn't get loads in for easter like I usually would and it helped that my son didn't want many eggs and rathered me buy him some clothes lol. Good luck x
 
Hi I knew they’d be a Tattle thread about this!! Just wanted to jump in here as I’m so depressed about my weight. Last night I started looking up about gastric sleeves etc and now I’m thinking I just need to focus and eat well and follow something that is going to work for me. I’m too scared to go under the knife really and my BMI is 34 atm. I think I’m just scared that this is it for me just getting fatter and fatter every week until I’m the size of my mum with T2diabetes etc 😔. @PinkMariner did you decide re: surgery?
 
Hi I knew they’d be a Tattle thread about this!! Just wanted to jump in here as I’m so depressed about my weight. Last night I started looking up about gastric sleeves etc and now I’m thinking I just need to focus and eat well and follow something that is going to work for me. I’m too scared to go under the knife really and my BMI is 34 atm. I think I’m just scared that this is it for me just getting fatter and fatter every week until I’m the size of my mum with T2diabetes etc 😔. @PinkMariner did you decide re: surgery?
My BMI was 34 when sleeved x
 
i think the original poster would benefit from a gastric bypass, the success rate is better with that. xx
 
People who have had surgery done privately, please would you mind answering a few questions?

Who did you use?
How long was the waiting time?
When did you have your surgery?
How much did it cost?
What was recovery like?


Looking into it and would love as much info as possible.

Alternatively, people who have had surgery on the NHS, please could you advise how long the waiting time was?
 
People who have had surgery done privately, please would you mind answering a few questions?

Who did you use? Tonic
How long was the waiting time? 9 weeks
When did you have your surgery? Jan 2022
How much did it cost? 11,250
What was recovery like? 1 week sat around, bit sicky, 1 week a bit weak then back to work :)


Looking into it and would love as much info as possible.

Alternatively, people who have had surgery on the NHS, please could you advise how long the waiting time was?

I’ve answered your questions next to them if that makes sense x
 
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People who have had surgery done privately, please would you mind answering a few questions?

Who did you use? Dr HE Obesity Clinic (Turkey)
How long was the waiting time? Zero
When did you have your surgery? Oct 2021
How much did it cost? €6000
What was recovery like? Flew Thurs, surgery Fri, returned home Thurs, was back at work on the Mon.


Looking into it and would love as much info as possible.
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Alternatively, people who have had surgery on the NHS, please could you advise how long the waiting time was?
Apologies if you're not looking abroad. I had a RNY bypass, I've lost 8 stone, currently confortable to wear size 14 (jeans, with no stretch 🙈🤣) best decision I ever made, wish I'd done it years ago
 
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I’ve answered your questions next to them if that makes sense x
Apologies if you're not looking abroad. I had a RNY bypass, I've lost 8 stone, currently confortable to wear size 14 (jeans, with no stretch 🙈🤣) best decision I ever made, wish I'd done it years ago
Thank you both for your replies - really appreciate it!

If you don't mind me asking, what was your BMI/or weight before you had the surgery please?
 
Bypassed almost 5 years ago. Kept all my weight off. Vitamin D issue, had previously anyway.
Also had cosmetic surgery a year ago.

No regrets. I am careful, but I live my life how I want.
 
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People who have had surgery done privately, please would you mind answering a few questions?

Who did you use?
How long was the waiting time?
When did you have your surgery?
How much did it cost?
What was recovery like?


Looking into it and would love as much info as possible.

Alternatively, people who have had surgery on the NHS, please could you advise how long the waiting time was?
Hi!

Who did you use? Mr Mannur London independent clinic
How long was the waiting time? 1 month
When did you have your surgery? May
How much did it cost? £9750
What was recovery like? I was back to working 12 hour shifts after 9 days! If I had the choice I’d have taken the whole 2 weeks off just to rest! Felt more energy by week 4 and then by 2-3months when I switched my multivit to forceval I felt completely like my old self even more energy! My BMI has gone from 41 to 28, I’ve lost 5 and a half stone! The first 4 weeks were horrendous but once you get used to the mental aspect of it it is the best thing ever. I’d never have lost this on my own it is the greatest thing I’ve ever done for myself! But be prepared for the first 4 weeks they are tough, after that it is bliss!
 
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Hi!

Who did you use? Mr Mannur London independent clinic
How long was the waiting time? 1 month
When did you have your surgery? May
How much did it cost? £9750
What was recovery like? I was back to working 12 hour shifts after 9 days! If I had the choice I’d have taken the whole 2 weeks off just to rest! Felt more energy by week 4 and then by 2-3months when I switched my multivit to forceval I felt completely like my old self even more energy! My BMI has gone from 41 to 28, I’ve lost 5 and a half stone! The first 4 weeks were horrendous but once you get used to the mental aspect of it it is the best thing ever. I’d never have lost this on my own it is the greatest thing I’ve ever done for myself! But be prepared for the first 4 weeks they are tough, after that it is bliss!
hi, amazing results well done! Can you please link what Forceval you take x