A Gastric Sleeve Surgery Review
Rosemary Had a Gastric Sleeve Surgery in France in 2013
This is Rosemary’s Story in her own words
For me, Christmas Day 2012, was the day my life changed!
Better than any Christmas present, I came upon Tullia Law ! Feeling at the lowest ebb, Tullia gave me hope. My life was on a downward spiral and I felt I had nothing to live for. In fact, I had to face the reality that if I did not take drastic action soon my future, long or short term, would be grim. I was very, very overweight!Bariatric surgery!
I was very apprehensive about taking that route.
- Nothing worked – not for long anyway!
- Should I spend money looking for a remedy!
- Could I, should I, trust a lady whom I’d never met, with a considerable amount of my money?
- Would I be able to cope in a hospital where I could not speak the language?
- What if it all went wrong?
Procrastination is the thief of time! I just had to get on and do what I had to do – no more dithering!


- The weight dropped off me.
- I was able to take back my independence.
- I no longer felt so depressed.
- I could walk more comfortably without feeling pain and becoming breathless.
- I began to enjoy life again the more weight I lost.
I managed to lose seven stone!

It is a lifelong project!
I can go out to restaurants with family and friends and I am happy to just have one course. I will often take a doggy bag home too! I know how much I can comfortably eat before I get the warning signs to say, ‘That’s enough!’
It took a while for friends to understand that I am quite happy to stop after the first course whilst they go on to each of the next three or four courses!!
Since sleeve gastrectomy, I can’t wait to plan my next trip!
My life has changed in other ways too. I love travelling but I was doing less and less of it when my health deteriorated due to weight issues. Since sleeve gastrectomy, I can’t wait to plan my next trip!
I have been to China and managed to walk along a section of the Great Wall, despite the high steps which had to be negotiated!


Now I am able to really enjoy my voluntary work.
I can’t believe how good life can be now that so many opportunities are within my reach. However, my retirement is not one big round of constant travelling!
I am very involved with the local Hospice. Much of my week is taken up with either taking patients to and from the Day Centre or giving people support in their own homes. I am helping people who are at the end of their lives – they have severe breathing difficulties, mobility problems etc – the very problems that I once had except that in my case, these problems were self inflicted.
I really enjoy my voluntary work. It is such a rewarding job. It gives me great pleasure knowing that I can help to make others lives a little easier. None of this would I have even been able to contemplate six or so years ago.
I shall forever be grateful to Tullia and of course Dr B and his team.
For those who are considering weight loss surgery, you need not be worried about taking such an important step. The NHS has never really got to grips with Bariatric Surgery and, with all the cutbacks etc, it is unlikely that it will get up to speed in the foreseeable future and make these lifesaving procedures more readily available.
Tullia is a very kind, caring person who only wants the best outcome for those who put their trust in her. She is there every step of the way to make sure everything goes without a hitch from start to finish.
Please be assured too that you will be in good hands at the hospital in Le Havre. The Doctors, nurses and other staff will take very good care of you. I just wish that I had made the decision to have a gastric sleeve a lot sooner – it would have saved me from a lot of heartache and misery.
My sincere thanks again to Tullia and Dr B!
Rosemary
Sussex
U.K.
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