The Devils Arse
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Hi, i had a gastric sleeve back in January so very new to it and still in the honeymoon phase I guess. Since then I've lost 6 stone and have a BMI of 23. I have 10bs to go until my goal.
I went privately and it cost 10k, with the National Obesity Surgery. I went with them as they offer lots of support.
The surgery itself was fine, although one of my stiches was just above my belly button and so right in the flab crease. This was soo painful when I came round from surgery, and my first words to my poor bf was "I regret this, I wish I hadn't done it!"
Due to the positioning it kept rubbing and opening up, which was fairly painful even when covered up with the correct plasters etc. There was literally nothing that could be done until the weight had been lost and I no longer had that flab crease. Up until recently, it was still giving me gip. Sorry if this is yucky, but after I reached and stretched for something a load of pus came out. But it was clear and didn't smell, so no infection. Touch wood it is now behaving itself and have no issues. Other people have had no issues at all with their incisions, so I may have just been the unlucky one.
After the surgery you have to inject yourself daily to help thin the blood i think it was. They sting a little bit but were fine. Something to think about if you don't do needles!
Yes the hair loss...that was a bit distressing. Handfuls would be coming out, even though I was taking my vitamins and eating lots of protein. But at around month 5 it suddenly stops.
For a good few months after the surgery, after I ate or drank anything I would feel sick. Was never actually sick but had to go to a bathroom and spit until it passed.....glamorous!!
I can't drink plain water as that still makes me want to vomit, however if I add squash its fine. Apparently this is quite common! You would think plain water would be fine, but no!!
Committed to a lifetime of medication - daily vitamins, calcium and iron. Plus injections every 3 months for b12. The 2 weeks before my injection is due I am absolutely exhausted, could easily sleep at my desk at 3pm.
And this may be too much info, but hey ho! Due to the iron tablets you are taking, your poo takes on a greenish colour and you can be quite constipated regularly- not ideal when you are visiting somewhere.
I get food envy due to how much restriction you have. i do sometimes fill my side plate up far too much and then have to put half of it back. Eyes still bigger than my stomach and sometimes it feels quite disappointing uou can't eat more, especially when you have had a shit day. Really need to look at the whole emotional eating.
Your food choices have to be based around protein. Because you eat so little, when you cook you have leftovers for the next few days, which isn't ideal if you get bored of having the same meal. But on the plus side, you cook less and have to meal plan less.
Eating out is tough. It is fine with my partner as he is aware of my surgery. I havent told anyone else, so I really hate going out for a meal and leaving lots of food even if I order a starter. I feel dreadful about wasting the meal they have bought, so have to give it to him to eat. On the plus side 1 restraunt meal can do you for another 3/4 meals at home so you are a cheap date!
No eating and drinking at the same time. Sounds like it should be easy, i find it difficult!
Loose and excess skin is an issue. Still have self esteem issues due to this. Looks fine in clothes, out of them not so good! I'm looking into a tummy tuck, arm lift and thigh lift which of course is more money and surgery. Oh and shopping for new clothes! More money!!
But taking everything into consideration I am glad I got it done. I was fed up of the binging and then going on a shake diet, binging, shake diet etc. I feel so much better in myself, both mentally and physically. (Barring the loose baggy skin). I exercise daily and make good food choices most of the time. I do eat chocolate, ice cream etc. But 2 or 3 times a week and a tiny portion to satisfy.
I realise I am still very early days when it is the easiest time to lose the weight. The tough times will be the maintenance.
Sorry that is an absolute essay! Any other questions, let me know! Xx
I went privately and it cost 10k, with the National Obesity Surgery. I went with them as they offer lots of support.
The surgery itself was fine, although one of my stiches was just above my belly button and so right in the flab crease. This was soo painful when I came round from surgery, and my first words to my poor bf was "I regret this, I wish I hadn't done it!"
Due to the positioning it kept rubbing and opening up, which was fairly painful even when covered up with the correct plasters etc. There was literally nothing that could be done until the weight had been lost and I no longer had that flab crease. Up until recently, it was still giving me gip. Sorry if this is yucky, but after I reached and stretched for something a load of pus came out. But it was clear and didn't smell, so no infection. Touch wood it is now behaving itself and have no issues. Other people have had no issues at all with their incisions, so I may have just been the unlucky one.
After the surgery you have to inject yourself daily to help thin the blood i think it was. They sting a little bit but were fine. Something to think about if you don't do needles!
Yes the hair loss...that was a bit distressing. Handfuls would be coming out, even though I was taking my vitamins and eating lots of protein. But at around month 5 it suddenly stops.
For a good few months after the surgery, after I ate or drank anything I would feel sick. Was never actually sick but had to go to a bathroom and spit until it passed.....glamorous!!
I can't drink plain water as that still makes me want to vomit, however if I add squash its fine. Apparently this is quite common! You would think plain water would be fine, but no!!
Committed to a lifetime of medication - daily vitamins, calcium and iron. Plus injections every 3 months for b12. The 2 weeks before my injection is due I am absolutely exhausted, could easily sleep at my desk at 3pm.
And this may be too much info, but hey ho! Due to the iron tablets you are taking, your poo takes on a greenish colour and you can be quite constipated regularly- not ideal when you are visiting somewhere.
I get food envy due to how much restriction you have. i do sometimes fill my side plate up far too much and then have to put half of it back. Eyes still bigger than my stomach and sometimes it feels quite disappointing uou can't eat more, especially when you have had a shit day. Really need to look at the whole emotional eating.
Your food choices have to be based around protein. Because you eat so little, when you cook you have leftovers for the next few days, which isn't ideal if you get bored of having the same meal. But on the plus side, you cook less and have to meal plan less.
Eating out is tough. It is fine with my partner as he is aware of my surgery. I havent told anyone else, so I really hate going out for a meal and leaving lots of food even if I order a starter. I feel dreadful about wasting the meal they have bought, so have to give it to him to eat. On the plus side 1 restraunt meal can do you for another 3/4 meals at home so you are a cheap date!
No eating and drinking at the same time. Sounds like it should be easy, i find it difficult!
Loose and excess skin is an issue. Still have self esteem issues due to this. Looks fine in clothes, out of them not so good! I'm looking into a tummy tuck, arm lift and thigh lift which of course is more money and surgery. Oh and shopping for new clothes! More money!!
But taking everything into consideration I am glad I got it done. I was fed up of the binging and then going on a shake diet, binging, shake diet etc. I feel so much better in myself, both mentally and physically. (Barring the loose baggy skin). I exercise daily and make good food choices most of the time. I do eat chocolate, ice cream etc. But 2 or 3 times a week and a tiny portion to satisfy.
I realise I am still very early days when it is the easiest time to lose the weight. The tough times will be the maintenance.
Sorry that is an absolute essay! Any other questions, let me know! Xx