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A WOMAN who underwent gastric sleeve surgery has revealed a “horrible” side effect she has been experiencing.
Whitney Marie discussed how both she and her sister Abby have undergone the procedure and now feel discomfort when they sit down.
Whitney shared how it is painful to sit down after having gastric sleeve surgeryCredit: tiktok/@itsmebadmom
Both Whitney and her sister had the surgery (pictured before)Credit: Tiktok/Itsmebadmom
In a video on her @itsmebadmom account, which has received 16,000 views, she opened up about the aftermath of weight loss.
She stated: “This is something that needs to be discussed.
“So if you’re considering having a gastric sleeve or have already had one, can we just talk about the discomfort related to sitting?”
She mentioned that her sister expressed that all she wants for Christmas is a car seat that makes her “bum bone” more comfortable.
Whitney continued: “Before, sitting down was completely fine.
“Now, because I’m just skin and bones, when I sit down, my goodness, my bum bone sticks out.
“I could lie down like I’m on a sunbed. When I lie flat, my bum bone touches the surface first, which is quite painful.
“The bone is really digging in, so it protrudes out much more.
“I’m curious if anyone else can relate to this. Please let me know if you have experienced something similar after having a gastric sleeve or any other procedure.”
Many individuals commented and shared their thoughts on Whitney’s situation.
One person remarked: “It’s definitely a sleeve issue, it hurts!”
Another added: “Oh my gosh, I fell once and hurt mine; I couldn’t walk for days, it was terrible, so be careful.”
She said her sister mentioned that all she wants for Christmas is a car seat to make her ‘bum bone’ more comfortableCredit: Tiktok/Itsmebadmom
A third commenter shared: “I had gastric bypass, and I can’t sit on hard chairs anymore; it hurts so much!”
GASTRIC SURGERY
Approximately 15,000 women in the UK undergo weight-loss surgery, both domestically and internationally, each year.
However, it carries risks, as highlighted by the case of a 20-year-old who suffered complications following a botched procedure in Turkey last year.
Gastric sleeve surgeries in Turkey cost between £2,000 and £4,000. In the UK, patients can expect to pay between £7,000 and £11,000 while meeting strict criteria.
According to 2024 data, around 10,500 bariatric procedures are performed in Britain annually.
Those unwilling to pay higher UK prices often travel abroad, with estimates indicating that an additional 5,000 individuals seek weight-loss surgery overseas each year.
The procedure involves removing a significant portion of the stomach and sealing the remaining part to create a new, much smaller stomach.
This leads to patients feeling full more quickly and being unable to consume as much food, often resulting in substantial weight loss.
According to the NHS, common risks associated with gastric sleeve surgery include chest infections, blood clots in the legs (DVT), potential complications with the heart, breathing issues, or blood circulation problems.
We previously reported on a woman who lost 11 stone but ended up unable to walk.
What is the difference between a gastric band, bypass, and sleeve?
The three most commonly used types of weight-loss surgery are:
- Gastric Band: A band is placed around the stomach's upper portion to reduce its size, making you feel full after consuming a smaller amount of food.
- Gastric Bypass: Your digestive system is rerouted past the stomach, resulting in less food being digested and requiring less to feel full.
- Gastric Sleeve: A portion of the stomach is removed to decrease the amount of food needed to feel satisfied.
When complemented with exercise and a balanced diet, weight-loss surgery has proven effective in significantly reducing a patient's excess body fat.
Recent research in the United States indicated that individuals with gastric bands lose
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