Lithuinia for surgery ? anyone???

hi all,



I have been searching the net for someone to do a bypass for me as I don't think ill be straight forward as I had 2 x bands before and a wrap.



I keep coming across a website for lithuinia and it seams really nice looking and cheaper than anywhere else, has anyone been? any good or bad experiences?



thanks



oh clinic is called nord bariatiac

Lithuinia for surgery ? anyone???

Jamast photo diary.

Trying to start a photo diary but can't get pics on. Can anyone offer suggestions please

Jamast photo diary.

Really struggling and no weight loss!

Hi All,

Looking for a bit of support really. I was banded last October and have not really made any progress with my weight loss. I'm finding it so very difficult. To be honest I hadn't anticipated that I would need to go on a strict diet. I thought the band would just make me feel that I didn't want to eat so much. I feel like a complete failure.

Yesterday my mum said did you see Jenni Murray is going to get a band, I hope it works for her as it obviously hasn't worked for you! I was so upset, so what do I do turn straight for the biscuit barrel! I'm so fed up.

Sorry for the moan, but it is really hard.:sigh:

Really struggling and no weight loss!

One month til I meet surgeon...

Hi everyone,



I'm Lynsey & I've got 1 month til I go back to meet with Mr Brown & (hopefully) get a date for my RNY at north tyneside general hosp. I need to lose about 6kg & I'm struggling to stick to any sort of diet! I don't understand what's going on in my head. This is the tiniest hurdle of all to overcome & I keep sabotaging myself!! Grrrrr! :confused: some support/tips/insight would be gratefully received...

One month til I meet surgeon...

Gastric bypass

Hello everyone,I'm due to have my gastric bypass on Friday and I can't wait! I'm having it done in Poland privately,as the prices here are so expensive. I've been over weight most of my life done all the diets took all the pills,but always gained the weight back! and more! I've been on the list 3 times for surgery and gone through all the hoops only to be refused because I've lost too much weight or the guidelines have changed and I have to have a higher bmi. At my biggest I was 21 stone I'm now 18.7 and there's no way I'm going back to that so I'm nipping it in the bud now! Looking forward to being a slimmer healthier me!

Gastric bypass

Hi everyone

Hello everyone :) I'm new on here (be nice lol) I'm having my band in 23 days at dolan park withmMr li hope he's as nice and good as everyone is saying on here, I'm so nervous and excited now xx 22 more sleeps :eek:

Hi everyone

Long time no speaky!

Cant remember the last time I posted!!



It's been over 2 years now since my gastric wrap. I lots 5.5 stone but have gained 1 stone and back at Weight watchers!... ( oh the shame )



Have had a tummy tuck and my boobs uplifted. Very happy with that.



Just my weight gain is worrying. I can pretty much eat normaish now :( Not large portions but I still eat crap!..



Bloody hard work hey?



Wish I didn't love food so much xx

Long time no speaky!

Newbie need to start somewhere

Hi I have been following this forum for over a year now , I thought it was about time I started a post as I have completed all assessments and seen psycholigist and now have an appointment with surgeon on 11 sept. I have struggled with my weight for over 20 years in fact since I first fell pregnant , and gone up and down adding a little more each time . I did want Rny bypass but very confused at the moment , hopefully all will become clear when I speak to surgeon , I live in the south east and my surgery will be at Guys Hospital .

Newbie need to start somewhere

Long time no speaky!

Cant remember the last time I posted!!



It's been over 2 years now since my gastric wrap. I lots 5.5 stone but have gained 1 stone and back at Weight watchers!... ( oh the shame )



Have had a tummy tuck and my boobs uplifted. Very happy with that.



Just my weight gain is worrying. I can pretty much eat normaish now :( Not large portions but I still eat crap!..



Bloody hard work hey?



Wish I didn't love food so much xx

Long time no speaky!

Constipation!

Day 4 of LSD doing up to eight low fat yogurts a day sugar free jelly and plenty of water and NAS squash starting to feel constipated help.........

Constipation!

Food ideas

Hi people,



I'm going to Turkey tomorrow morning. I am currently 7 weeks post op (Wednesday is 8 weeks).



I plan on having an omelette for breakfast each morning, can any post oppers recommend some meals I can have for lunch/dinner?



Thank you!!



Sam x

Food ideas

Pre-op diet 2+12

14 days before my operation



I am starting my pre-op proper on Monday (the day of my pre-op app). Today and tomorrow are trial runs



(will add my plans here later)

Pre-op diet 2+12

Six little puppies :bliss:

:bliss::bliss:Hi I've just found this forum, I've got two CKC.and a collie plus 6 CKC puppies two weeks ago our Ruby Rosie gave birth to 6 delightful puppies.

We have found forever homes for three of them already for when they are ready to leave their mum at 8 weeks and plan to keep a Ruby boy ourselves.

It is keeping us very busy and I'm due to go in for my WLS on 11/09/14 so my husband is going to be left in charge of our little family :)

Six little puppies :bliss:

My pre-op journey

Hi everyone!



I am new to the site and thought it would be good to start recording my journey here. I am 33 years old, 5'4" and 290lbs. I have tried many of the diets that everyone else has tried, but am never successful at keeping the weight off for any length of time.

I have a good friend at work who had the gastric sleeve done, and loved it. After hearing about her success i went to my doctor to ask about weight loss surgery, and he referred me to the bariatric institute.



Never in my life would have thought that i would consider weight loss surgery. I faint at needles, reading eye charts, giving blood or even visiting people in the hospital. Seriously. I have been trying to overcome my fears of hospitals, drs, blood, etc. i have made some progress (the last time i got a needle i didn't faint, though i did lay down).

This fear started when i was very young. I was very sick as a child, and in the hospital for a period of time. It was traumatic for me to be in pain, and have no control. I didn't understand that though they caused me pain, they did so to save my life. Even though i understand that now mentally, it takes me a bit to catch up. My body and mind react automatically. I have found some coping mechanisms, and have tried to face some of my fears head on. I don't want them to control me.



I know that my health isn't great, but it could also be much worse, and if i continue this way it will get much worse. I have fibromyalgia, and i ache much of the time, with the most severe pain at night. Also, this past year i have had a lot of pain in my back, and put my back out once every month or so. I am tired of the pain and the fear of having a stroke or heart attack looming over me. Like its just a matter of time till i am in a hospital when its too late for me to make things better. I want another chance.



My biggest fear is that my depression will get out of control. Right now i take 300 milligrams of luvox per day. I have done so for the past 17 yrs. i am unable to come off of it (have tried many times and even tried switching meds). But i no longer produce serotonin anymore. I will need this medication for life. My largest concern is the absorption of the pill after surgery. I will be going for rny gastric bypass.



I had my information session yesterday, but i didn't learn anything new as i have already read 3 books on the subject and i have visited this site so much lol. What a great resource and great people here :).





Thanks for listening, and if anyone has experience with antidepressants after rny, please let me know how it went for you!

My pre-op journey

Banded in the Bedford/London or even Birmingham area?

I have a variety of options of hospitals to consider, currently living in Bedford so London is an option or even Cambridge...



My parents live in the Wolverhampton area so Birmingham or Telford are an option for surgery...



Does anyone have any good reviews of hospitals to consider?

Banded in the Bedford/London or even Birmingham area?

How small is small?

Wierd question but I am seriously considering the gastric band, I have a BMI of 34...



Tried most diets, weight loss pills... Managed to lose 3.5stone on my own but unfortunately gained the weight over time :(



My query is how small do you have to chew your food with a band? I am quite a fast eater and at the minute I am practicing on slowing down the pace and chewing my food rather than chowing it down...



Any advice would be appreciated xx

How small is small?

advice needed about effervescent vitamins

Hi all can anybody tell me are effervescent multivitamins ok after a sleeve im finding it hard to get down the large centrum tablet so i went to boots and the pharmacist sold me the effervescent ones but i realised just now they fizz.



I imagine they are not as bad as a can of cola or anything but i jst wana be sure that im not doing damage as my dr ... is closed for the week end i taught i might try hear to see if any fellow sleevers might be able to advise?

advice needed about effervescent vitamins

Pre-op diet 12+2

14 days before my operation



I am starting my pre-op proper on Monday (the day of my pre-op app). Today and tomorrow are trial runs



(will add my plans here later)

Pre-op diet 12+2

Jenni Murray talking about why she is getting a gastric band fitted

Why I'm getting a gastric band: JENNI MURRAY on how, after years of battling her weight, she's taken a momentous decision | Mail Online



A personal view as to why she has been thinking of having a band fitted

Jenni Murray talking about why she is getting a gastric band fitted

:(

15 minutes very slow walk with the poochies and I felt awful. Got home, fetching and feeling so sick but nothing came up. An afternoon of rest for me :(

:(

Out with the girls

So, today is my best friend's London Hen Do which I've been arranging since before my op and I can't believe it's finally here! I'm so excited as it's my first proper night out in over 5 month's!



We're starting at 3pm with cocktails then going to a private dance class at Pineapple Studio's to learn Whitney Houston I Wanna Dance with Somebody!!!



One of the other's has made us all 80s t-shirts and I'm Bonnie Tyler! It's going to be so much fun!



The strangest part for me is that I'll be in leggings in public and I couldn't care less. I won't be the fattest, I won't be the unfit one, I won't be the one lagging behind - I'll just be me and more "normal" than I've ever been before!



I brought a skirt to wear yesterday in a size 16 which was also a first, haven't done that since I was 14 year's old!



Just thought I'd share these thoughts with you lovely lot as my sister is sick of hearing about it and no-one else would get it!



I'll post some pics later xx

Out with the girls

Things to look forward to.

I've been given a provisional date by my biatric's team via phone of the 27th November, just waiting for the letters to come through.



I told one of my friends this morning and was going through all the things I've avoided for years and years that il finally be able to do. Even simple things that a lot of people take for granted.



Going shopping with my friends - being 28 and a size 28/30 the only high street shop I can go to is either yoursclothing or Evans. I've always avoided going shopping with friends as we would end up going go 10+ shops and spend hours in shops all of which I've never been able to buy anything



Theme Parks - years spent not being paranoid about being able to fit into rides



Planes - being able to fit comfortably into a seat without having to ask (quietly) for an extender belt



Those are just a handful of things,



But thinking about the end result has both inspired and kick started me again to lose more weight before my surgery.



I'm literally writing a list of things I'm going that i will be able to do once I'm smaller.



Did any one else do a similar thing? Or planning to?

Things to look forward to.

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Newbie - Am I a candidate for WL surgery?

Grr I just wrote a really long post and it disappeared when I clicked submit!



Hi all, I'm a newbie so please be gentle. :)



I'm male, late 20s with a BMI of about 35. I have no diabetes, slightly raised blood pressure (untreated) and I suffer chronic back and joint pain.



My back story is this: I've been overweight all my life and aged 18 my weight peaked at 34st / 476lb (BMI 56). Over a 2 year period I got my weight down to just under 17st / 238lb by doing weight watchers online and exercising a lot. I then had a ton of plastic surgery to remove the loose skin and got on with my life.



However over the last few years my weight has crept back up to 21st / 294lb again. For the last 2-3 years I have been fairly stable but with a slight increase each year.



Clearly I know how to lose weight, I still keep a food diary and calorie count (average 3500 per day :() but I cannot seem to get a grip on this. I eat too much as I'm always hungry, I have frequent binges on junk and I'm obsessed by food, food is always on my mind, it is very tiring. I just cannot find the spark that helped me lose weight before.



I'm scared of getting as big as I used to be, I'm angry that the hard work and plastic surgery I had before is going to waste and I think the extra weight is not helping my back or joints (which ironically makes it more difficult to exercise).



I'm thinking of going to the GP to discuss WLS either on the NHS or privately. Am I mad?

Newbie - Am I a candidate for WL surgery?

Newbie - Am I a candidate for WL surgery?

Hi, I'm a newbie here so please be gentle. :)



I'm male, late 20s, BMI of 34.5 no diabetes, mildly raised blood pressure which is not being treated at the moment and I suffer chronic back and joint pain.



I've been overweight all my life and age 18 my weight peaked at 34st / 476lbs (BMI 56). Over a 2 year period I got it down to just under 17st by doing weight watchers online calorie counting. I then had a ton of plastic surgery to remove the excess skin and basically got on with my life.



However over the last few years my weight has crept back up again and I'm now about 21st / 295lb. I've been stuck for the last 2-3 years, gradually creeping up a bit each year, seeing my health go down and all the effort and plastic surgery from before go to waste.



Clearly I know how to lose weight, I still keep an online food diary and I do calorie count (I average 3500 a day :(), but I can't seem to find the spark that helped me curb my appetite and lose weight before. I overeat and binge on crap frequently as I'm always hungry and I'm obsessed by food. I am scared of getting as big as I used to be and I despise the way I look now. I also think my back and joint pain would be helped by not carrying around this extra weight.



I'm seriously considering going to the GP to discuss WLS, either on the NHS or privately if necessary. Am I nuts?

Newbie - Am I a candidate for WL surgery?

Little worried

Hi all, I had a sleeve done on the 13th august and all day today I've had really bad pain in my lower chest area (where your stomach is) to the point it's brought tears to my eyes and I can't even lay down on my side cause of how much it hurts and I've been vomiting as well. But until today I've had no pain for over 5 days (off all pain killers) and haven't been sick for over a week should I be worried or is this normal? Thanks Sabrina

Little worried

whoop whoop!

Just have to share! Just tried on a pair of my daughters size 12 trousers....and they fit! 4 months ago I was size 22-24!!! Think the style of them helped...but even so....I was a teenager the last time I wore a size 12. Not sure she is too impressed though.Oops!

whoop whoop!

Newbie need to start somewhere

Hi I have been following this forum for over a year now , I thought it was about time I started a post as I have completed all assessments and seen psycholigist and now have an appointment with surgeon on 11 sept. I have struggled with my weight for over 20 years in fact since I first fell pregnant , and gone up and down adding a little more each time . I did want Rny bypass but very confused at the moment , hopefully all will become clear when I speak to surgeon , I live in the south east and my surgery will be at Guys Hospital .

Newbie need to start somewhere

Normal tablet/capsule medicarion

Hi everyone, just wondered how long it was before you switched bracket to tablet/capsule form medication? Got all my vitamins and meds ready to go, I'm just over two weeks out x

Normal tablet/capsule medicarion

Waiting time for tier 3

Hi guys



Just wondering what people waited from doctors referral to tier 3 until you heard something ?



Referral was sent on Tuesday, I know its only a few days but wonder how long it will be until I get an appointment?



Hate not knowing the process lol..



Thanks



xx

Waiting time for tier 3

What is meant by the honey moon period

What does this mean and how long does it last debx

What is meant by the honey moon period

Just changed my profile phto for Sharon and kezzi lol

Ride to download this as a photo but don't have a clue how to lol

Just changed my profile phto for Sharon and kezzi lol

Really struggling and no weight loss!

Hi All,

Looking for a bit of support really. I was banded last October and have not really made any progress with my weight loss. I'm finding it so very difficult. To be honest I hadn't anticipated that I would need to go on a strict diet. I thought the band would just make me feel that I didn't want to eat so much. I feel like a complete failure.

Yesterday my mum said did you see Jenni Murray is going to get a band, I hope it works for her as it obviously hasn't worked for you! I was so upset, so what do I do turn straight for the biscuit barrel! I'm so fed up.

Sorry for the moan, but it is really hard.:sigh:

Really struggling and no weight loss!

First fill!!

Ello!

I'm getting my first fill on Saturday so nervous! Have quite a few questions but was hoping to get other people experiences so I can get the jist a bit better :)

Thank you

First fill!!

Bariatric Nurse

HI everyone..



So I received a letter today from why weight for an appt to see the Bariatric nurse? The last time I was supposed to see the Bariatric physician it was cancelled and I was told I don't need to see him ... I'm confused.. Does anyone know the purpose of this appt?

Bariatric Nurse

Straight In The Deep End!

So I decided to join the gym, being 3 months post op & halfway to my goal...



Yesterday I had my first induction..... great I thought :)



Told my closest friend (silly me haha) who has signed us both up for Zumba class tonight :eek:



Anyone want to buy a best friend?? she's going cheap :8855:

Straight In The Deep End!

Energy Levels

Afternoon all



I was just wondering when people energy levels started to return after surgery?



I'm 2 weeks post op, so I don't expect miracles but I can only be out an hour at a time and I'm exhausted, jelly legs etc....



Is this a combination of the body getting use to less calories and having had surgery/healing or does everyone feel low on energy for a long time due to lack of calories?



Any experiences shared would be much appreciated x

Energy Levels

Newbie from Wimbledon (St George's hospital)

Hi everyone! It's my first post here. I was a bit apprehensive about writing earlier. It has been a long and tiresome journey for me with lots of delays and downfalls. So in a way I didn't want to keep my hopes high (in case I don't get anywhere (it's not as painful to fail this way)



I was initially referred a couple of years ago, when I still lived in Bromley. By the time I got to see the surgeon (the application process was quite different there and the surgeon, not GP applies for funding), the criteria changed in the borough. My BMI was 47 and 50 was needed.



Last June I moved to Raynes Park (Wimbledon) and went to my new GP straight away. She was very nice and applied for funding just a few weeks later.



My 1st appt was with a surgeon on the 24th of November. I saw the dietitian on the 8th of March and the phsychatrist on the 20th of May. Two weeks later at mdt meeting it was decided that I needed further input and should have a joint appointment with the dietitian and the bariatric nurse.

I had my appointment on the 15th and my case was discussed on the 20th. I still don't know why I needed that extra appointment because there was hardly anything to discuss after 3 appointments and 5 support group meetings that I have attended so far. Both Scott and Cathy knew me quite well from those meetings, so all we did was just had a bit of a laugh going through the same questions we have discussed so many times.



Well, I rang the nurse on the 20th to find out about the outcome and she told me that she was writing my waiting list card. Then Scott (my dietitian) emailed me to congratulate and then... well... the following morning my phone rang and I was offered the have my surgery on the... 13th of September. There was a cancellation at St Antony's on that day.



My pre-op is on the 1st of Sept. I am supposed to start my diet this Saturday but I am not sure if I should wait until Monday. My DD's birthday party is on unday and I still have a few questions about my medication, vitamins and other things on this diet.



I am really worried about going on this diet. I've tried some food (soups, shakes, etc) and I HATE them. Can't stand the taste of artificial sweeteners. I will be strong though. There's no way back.

Newbie from Wimbledon (St George's hospital)

Slim fast

Haven't started the mad diet yet but I'm preparing my cupboards with some bits and pieces. I bought a coffee slim fast to try before I buy in bulk. It's been years since I've tried the stuff, I found the bottle chilled very moorish but after about two hours I started to get a bad head, I felt a bit sick and off. Has anyone else had that or was I just being wearied. :)

Slim fast

Hello

Hi all ?



My name is Claire I am 35 and I am just right at the start of my weight loss journey, however before I am able to start properly I'm not sure if it's even going to work for me. I've just had some treatment for over active thyroid (never lost any weight though ) and now the chances are high my thyroid will go under and I can already feel the weight piling on ?.



I'll be funding the surgery myself but I was just wondering if anyone else with an under active thyroid has had the band and it has worked for them.



I'm sorry for all the questions....thanks Claire xx

Hello

Hello :)

Hi, I'm hoping to get funding for a bypass at Luton & Dunstable hospital, my doctor referred me and at my first appointment the nurse said as my bmi was 52.6 I will do the 6month programme then get put forward to surgery, well I'm now half way thro the programme & after loosing 25lb on the milk diet I'm now below 50 on my bmi, so the nurse now says I may have to wait 12 months???? Surely that's not right, can anyone shed some light on this please?

Xx

Hello :)

Hi, I'm Kirsty, banded August 2014. My post op dairy

Hi. Many of our stories will be similar. The constant battle with food weight. My own battle has lasted 35 years. I am 54



I have wanted a band for years since my best friend has had great success with the one she had fitted 6 years ago. I was put off by the fear of the op and complications.



I spent a weekend with my friend mid July. I saw the control she had over her eating and looked at how good she looked and felt and I guess the misery of the entrapment within my fat body and the weariness of the relentless circling merry go round of, starting a diet, lasting till 10am or lunch time, feeling like a failure who had blown it, binging out of the misery - waking up again the next morning praying to someone/anyone to give me the power back over food became just too much for me.



I came home on the Monday, called the Nuffield in Glasgow. Had to wait two weeks to see me Galloway. Had a date for surgery within two weeks of seeing him. Got myself a 19 month interest free purchase credit card, got paid up. Joined this forum, got on the the pre op diet....got my ass on that trolley...and passed out!!!!- decision to go for it to operation 4 weeks....scary eh?



So here I am. A bandit! On the losers bench! And never felt so convinced I made the right decision. Since making the decision I have never felt happier



At my heaviest I was 16st 4lb. When I saw the surgeon I weighed 15st 5. On the day of my op I weighed 14st 4. Today I weigh 13st 13 and a half pounds



I know we know it will be a huge life style change. But do any of you still go to the supermarket and want to buy food? I went in for some yoghurt so the other day and found myself in the salad section wandering about...what is that all about?



I woke up today after a snooze dreaming I was eating a galaxy ripple. I could feel the chocolate melting on my tongue



I am now wondering what I am going to do to fill the food void. I realise what a huge part of my life food was....it ruled my life



Any invitations would elicit the thought "I wonder what kind of spread they will have on". A trip to the movies was "oh I wonder if I will have popcorn or nachos or maybe both" and on and on. I ate to celebrate, I ate to cheer myself up, I ate to be sociable, I ate when I was bored. I ATE!



so, I am a excited and nervous about this journey I have embarked on. But know that the people on this forum are so supportive and friendly that I will be popping in to read your stories. Hopefully at some time in the future, I will be able to offer support to others

Hi, I'm Kirsty, banded August 2014. My post op dairy

Ketosis ...does everyone get this?

I ask because ive seen it mentioned on here a few times and since starting the LSD (day6 ) I don't seem to be "feeling" this at all!

does everyone go thru this or am I doing something wrong ?

I just need to make sure im doing this diet thing right

sorry for been such a worrier

Ketosis ...does everyone get this?

Hello, I'm new and looking forward to getting to know you lovely people x

Hiya I'm Jo.



As you know I'm a newbie here.

I'm in the Preston (Lancashire) area.

I'm at the very 1st steps of this journey. Like many of you I've always been a big girl!

It's only recently that I have been motivated to do something about it.

I also have pcos an underactive thyroid.



My gp suggested that I tried Orlistat in January of this year.

Luckily I haven't experienced the horror stories that can be associated with it. I have managed to loose 2st slowly but surely by making changes to my diet.

Although my weight is coming down my motivation is dwindling.

I feel that my main issue is portion control and snacking when I'm bored. I feel weight loss surgery would be a great tool for me.

I'm worried that if I was to stop taking Orlistat that I would end up back at square 1.



At my last GP weigh in I requested to be referred for weight loss surgery.

Although my doctor has been very supportive so far and has been very happy with the weight loss I have achieved; I got the impression that he didn't think the risk of surgery was worth it. He said that if I continued the way I have been doing that I wouldn't need it.

I beg to differ!

I'm 131kg so still have a long way to go.



My GP did however refer me to a dietician.

I'm confused! Is this the 1st step on the road to weight loss surgery? Or has my doctor sent me down a different cul De sac to keep me quiet?



Thanks for listening to my ramblings!

I look forward to getting to know you; and listen to your advice x

Hello, I'm new and looking forward to getting to know you lovely people x

Need wedding ring re- sized

On third wedding ring, don't ask but same husband! It was bought at six months after surgery, it has been getting slacker and slacker but tonight after a drop of 6 lbs this week after a stall nearly lost it in the cinema went flying in the dark! Any ideas for the best place to re size, anyone else had this problem? Should I wait longer but how will I wear it?

Need wedding ring re- sized

Dated for surgery

Hi Just to update you all I have now been dated for surgery Yippee! 27th November. Not wanting to sound ungrateful or negative I have some worries 1.Im likely to be off for the Christmas period at work which is not going to go down well with the Christmas rota 2.Its going to be Christmas lol !!!Eeeeek really hope I dont come across as ungrateful was hoping for end of Oct ..I suppose whats to be will be and may be theres a reason for that date .Pre op beg of Nov so i will start the DDDRRRR !!! Liver shrinking diet!However Im very happy its all coming together and soon I will be slim again..:D

Dated for surgery

As sad as this is it still makes me mad! mail on line 26/08/2014

'I just can't say no to food!' Former Britain's fattest teen who weighed 34st at 19 piles weight back on following £9k gastric op... and now she wants another one | Mail Online



....Because some of us have worked SO flaming hard to get this amazing tool and she didn't work with it

im sure she has issues but work on them before you go and have WLS again

As sad as this is it still makes me mad! mail on line 26/08/2014

Yipee, an appointment at Sunderland!

Hi Everyone



So excited, I rang the appointment line up again today and I have a Seminar appointment on 15th October at Sunderland. I feel like things are beginning now! So excited, relieved, scared, happy etc etc etc xx

Yipee, an appointment at Sunderland!

It's going to be a good month

:wow: September is gaining on us quickly guys.

My operation is a week today 2nd September. I've been on the 1000 cal food diet since last Monday.



Good luck to everyone, hope we all get the happiness we deserve. xx

It's going to be a good month

RNY Gastric Bypass Corned beef hash

Easy corner beef hash and I can whiz mine up nice and sloppy! Layer of Alice potato, layer of corned beef, layer of beans and repeat until you reach the top of your dish! Then I fill the empty can with water, giver it a good shake and pour in, put it in the over for about 45 minutes!



Jobs a good'un and the husband loves it! Full of protein!!!!

RNY Gastric Bypass Corned beef hash

Hi, i'm Sarah

:wavey: Hi Guys,

Well as you can see i'm a newbie (very nervous) so many times i've looked at the site but been scared to join for one silly reason or another.

Finally plucked up the courage and i'm one week away from surgery on 2nd September, i'm having a gastric bypass.



Since the lovely nurse called with the news I just went into shock, then happiness but since i've been weirdly numb. I'm hoping something will hit me soon as my husband and parents are the ones doing the freaking out. lol.



Anyway, just thought i'd introduce myself and if anyone needs to talk i'm here.



(((HUGS))) Sarah

Hi, i'm Sarah

My Post OP (Band) Journey 2014 onwards

I everyone,



I just wanted to start a new chapter of my diary for my post op!



As mentioned earlier, I will recap:



I have always struggled with my weight, up and down like a yo yo, always worried about things not fitting me, me not fitting into seats etc!



The turning point I went to weight management and although I understand it takes time, their journey was going to be too long for me...already I was having problems walking with my knees, tired, struggling for anything! I decided with help of my family to finance my own surgery!



I understand everyone's different but for me the gastric band made sense as portion control was a big issue for me!



I done my research and narrowed it to Nuffield hospital in Glasgow. Initially I was scheduled to see Dr Gallagher, but due to mix up with his diary the appointment was canx. I was offered an appointment with Dr simon Gibson, who due to work stayed late to meet with me..and I honestly couldn't be happier with my decision! I'm sure all the doctors are great but I clicked and found common ground with him, he have me the facts and I made the decision to book in! He was very impressed by the knowledge I had (thanks to this site)



So fast forward to 23rd August, after being on a diet basically since I left his office I had lost 24.5lbs Pre Op, again delighted with my progress!



The Op itself went as expected, I had lovely card waiting for me from one members of this site who had same few days. Prior (thanks again Kirsty) and with minor discomfort with wind I was free to go home following morning!



Since my Op on Saturday 23rd I have lost 2lbs in 4 days so I certainly am not complaining!



The restriction is there, and food all liquid is taken slowly!



I hope to update this new diary regularly and hope to inspire anyone considering any type of weight loss surgery to make their own informed decision, if I can ever help at all I would be happy to, as are the other members who are do friendly and supportive!!!



Xxx

My Post OP (Band) Journey 2014 onwards

help

hi everyone ... I joined a couple of weeks ago and wrote about how I was waiting for my next oppointment ... referred beg feb ... seminar beg of april ... follow up end april ... had to loose 1st 3lb and stop smoking within 3 months was told would have app by end july.... I never got one so rang them to be told they are behind with app and I would get one when I got one ... was impatient but still had weight to loose so didn't fuss too much ... I have just rang them again to chase things up and she said theres a cancelation for 2mw or im looking at end of year ... I panicked and took it but I still have 6lb to loose to be at the target they set im now really worried, I thought once I ahd a letter for app it would give me the push to get he rest off something to work towards now im panicking that when I go tmw and im not where they want me they will turn me away ... help please xx

help

Gatwick and beyond support group

Hello all



Calling CarrieB, Pokey Kolala, Jaywill, ThinnerJemima and all who are in and around sussex/surrey border.



As usual I cant find the original sticky!



Are we all still meeting on sat 30th at the Peacock ?



Hope you are all ok



kate x

Gatwick and beyond support group

help

hi everyone ... I joined a couple of weeks ago and wrote about how I was waiting for my next oppointment ... referred beg feb ... seminar beg of april ... follow up end april ... had to loose 1st 3lb and stop smoking within 3 months was told would have app by end july.... I never got one so rang them to be told they are behind with app and I would get one when I got one ... was impatient but still had weight to loose so didn't fuss too much ... I have just rang them again to chase things up and she said theres a cancelation for 2mw or im looking at end of year ... I panicked and took it but I still have 6lb to loose to be at the target they set im now really worried, I thought once I ahd a letter for app it would give me the push to get he rest off something to work towards now im panicking that when I go tmw and im not where they want me they will turn me away ... help please xx

help

Police failure to recognize apparently problematic behaviour may be due to disability

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Police failure to recognize apparently problematic behaviour may be due to disability

Progress for PWDs in Ghana

http://ift.tt/1vJIwXb



FYI - Ghana is one of only a few African countries that has been a stable functioning democracy since independence - no coups, rebellions, civil wars, etc. unlike practically all it's neighbours in the tropical western region of Africa, where policies and accommodations for disability are largely non-existent.

Progress for PWDs in Ghana

Pre op diet north tees

Hi I'm on day one of my pre op diet at north tees I appreciate there all different mine I'm allowed to eat solidago to speak but ver restrictive I.e limited carbs etc... I think the liquid diet would suit me enter or more convenient



Just wondered if anyone was having the same op so could share ideas for menu etc ?

Pre op diet north tees

Newbie saying hello

Hi I'm just about to have my gastric bypass in two weeks at north tees



Just started my two week liver reducing diet.. We'll this is day one, slightly difficult as I'm on holiday in Greece.



I'm sticking to the sheet just wondered if anyone has any advice or tips with regards to menu etc



All help appreciated

Newbie saying hello

IRISH GIRL

Hi Sam been looking for your thread yesterday for your admission to hospital to wish you luck. Can't find it



But.....good luck for your op today. Let us know how you get on xxx

IRISH GIRL

Hello To All Members

My name is Brian and I am a Newbie here and I am looking forward to reading post and making a few post myself, I had Gastric Bypass on August 5th 2014 at Bon Secours Mary View Hospital in Portsmouth, Va in the United States.

Hello To All Members

August Girls

I have lost track of the girls still to get surgery in August. Just wanted to wish you all the best and hope your all doing great on your post op diets

August Girls

Question re Sunderland

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to ask a question. I got my choose and book details from my GP a couple of weeks ago and when I was putting in my details iit was telling me 'no appointments available at this time'. I have just logged on again and it now says 'you can not log in with these details, please conatct your GP for further infromation'. Does anyone know what this means? Panicking in case I have been rejected already! :cry:

Question re Sunderland

Funding and the Tiers

Hello All

I thought this might be useful for some. I know about this for my job, I know this is the status for the South of England, but not sure about the rest of the country but the basic principals are the same.

To qualify you need to follow these rules:

be BMI of 40 or more or 35-40 with co-morbidities these could include diabetes, sleep apnoea, orthopaedic issues, high blood pressure (there are others but this depends on the area.



A patient must have attempted the following:

Tier 1 - intervention by the patient, dietary changes, exercise

Tier 2 - GP intervention with drugs, dietary advice, weigh in clinic

Tier 3 - this is commissioned by either your local authority (public health) or your local CCG. I know in some areas the Tier 3 doesnt exist and this makes it difficult as the commissioner of Tier 4 is NHS England and their policy states the patient must have done Tier 3. It can last for 6-12 months, and this again is dependant on area. tier 3 usually exists of a person to provide you support, guidance on portion control and weigh you, psychological support, exercise guidance

Tier 4 - Bariatric surgery from an NHS provider.



Bariatric surgery is commissioned by NHS England, but usually only when the bits above have been followed. For those with a BMI 50+ the Tier 3 can be shortened.



The reason for the Tier 3 is that in the past lots of people have had bariatric surgery and not learnt the lessons of a healthy diet, portion control, or have had psychological issues which needed to be sorted out. I know some hopsitals had this in place but not all, hence they introduced this. However this puts in place difficulties now as not everyone has access to Tier 3 and I think some hospitals are trying to sort out their own as they are fed up of waiting for local authorities to sort it out.



Again it depends on the area you live in, but basically if your GP is stating that they dont know what to do ask them to contact NHS England who fund the surgery for advice. I think someone else on here as put the link to the policy that covers it.

Funding and the Tiers

Ice cream

When did you eat this post op?

Ice cream

c4 tonight food unwrapped diet special 7.30 aug 25 2014

it says

jimmy Doherty, kate quilton and matt tebbutt investigate healthy eating products and plans from fasting to detoxing finding out which of them are the most effective

looking forward to this should be interesting viewing

c4 tonight food unwrapped diet special 7.30 aug 25 2014

I Cant Wait To..........

Things I want to do, or be able to do, after my bypass are in their hundreds. Simple things too.



I want to be able to buy boots that fasten around my fat legs.



I want to choose clothes rather than the best of the selection of few in my size.



I want to fly without worrying the seatbelt won't fit.



I want to be able to squeeze through a gap rather than walk (red faced) around the long way.



Hundreds more. Three weeks today I should be sat back on the ward and on my way to doing some of them.



Anyone else got an 'I can't wait to list'?

I Cant Wait To..........

lovely story of twin boys losing weight togther mail on line aug 25 2014

Identical twins Niki and Sammy Albon shed a combined 16 STONE by ditching takeaways and snacks | Mail Online



Well done to the both of them!

lovely story of twin boys losing weight togther mail on line aug 25 2014

August Girls

I have lost track of the girls still to get surgery in August. Just wanted to wish you all the best and hope your all doing great on your post op diets

August Girls

My Favourite Doctor's Question :)

So...... Another weekend, another infection, another hospital. So feeling crap, first the nurse, then quite a charming nice young doctor, who asked my favourite question.......



Question: So, why did you have a bypass then?



My Answer: Because I was fat.



Result: Dr blushing and saying ah em. Me holding in side splitting laughter.



Classic.

My Favourite Doctor's Question :)

Chichester Timeline

Hi Everyone - I'm looking for people who know a little about how long it takes to get seen at Chichester.

I have completed my food diary and sent back to them about 2 maybe 3 weeks ago. I have not heard anything back. Should I phone them and check that they have my diary, the first letter said if they did not receive it, then they would discharge me back to GP.

Hate waiting and checking the post everyday.

Chichester Timeline

Protein Defiency

Had bypass 3 years ago,all was going well till 4 months ago,when my left leg went numb,we all know we should be eating at least 70-80g of protein a day,i'll admit i didnt keep a check on my intake,has my lack of protein caused my numbness,i look forward to any help on this matter

Protein Defiency

what sort of pain to expect after gastric sleeve

Hi all, i am having a gastric sleeve tuesday i am enjoying reading thru the threads on the site but the last minute neves are creeping up...... and at this moment i am very worried about the post op pain, could anybody whos been there share how they got on.



I am asthmatic and i keep thinking what if i have an attack when they wake me up as i know the anesthetic is hard on your breathing ..... or how bad can i ecpect the pain to be ?



Any feedback positive or negative (lets face it everything doesnt always go perfectly) would be greatly appreciated.

what sort of pain to expect after gastric sleeve

Naughty weekend

Im having a naughty weekend in not going to worry about if I should or shouldn't eat something. I'm going to enjoy every mouthful I eat and not get upset about it. Tonight I'm having home made Nandos with chips one of my favourite meals and I haven't had it for over 6 months. Anyone else letting their hair down the long weekend :)

Naughty weekend

bloods

hi all can anyone help me here heartlands sent a list of bloods to my gp for my tests gp printed it out i went had the tests and they didnt do the b12 so i was asked to repeat them all as others were a bit out as would be expected again they didnt do the b12 it just keeps coming back as no sample sent they take 4 vials of blood including vit A which has to be protected from light i now have to go back for a 3rd try has anyone else had this happen and it was listed on the forms so no reason it should be missed ????

bloods

Newbie - private funding - healthier weight

Evening all.

I've been considering a band for six years and tried and tried to lose weight and failed every time. I've been turned down three times on the nhs. My two daughters start school in September and I'll be saving around £200 a week in childcare :-)

I'm going to put this money away and I'll have enough to fund the band through healthier weight and using their deferred payment plan. I'm very excited. Have a consultation with dr Ashton in Manchester next month. Has anyone any experience of using healthier weight or dr Ashton xx

Newbie - private funding - healthier weight

Question re Sunderland

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to ask a question. I got my choose and book details from my GP a couple of weeks ago and when I was putting in my details iit was telling me 'no appointments available at this time'. I have just logged on again and it now says 'you can not log in with these details, please conatct your GP for further infromation'. Does anyone know what this means? Panicking in case I have been rejected already! :cry:

Question re Sunderland

Funding and the Tiers

Hello All

I thought this might be useful for some. I know about this for my job, I know this is the status for the South of England, but not sure about the rest of the country but the basic principals are the same.

To qualify you need to follow these rules:

be BMI of 40 or more or 35-40 with co-morbidities these could include diabetes, sleep apnoea, orthopaedic issues, high blood pressure (there are others but this depends on the area.



A patient must have attempted the following:

Tier 1 - intervention by the patient, dietary changes, exercise

Tier 2 - GP intervention with drugs, dietary advice, weigh in clinic

Tier 3 - this is commissioned by either your local authority (public health) or your local CCG. I know in some areas the Tier 3 doesnt exist and this makes it difficult as the commissioner of Tier 4 is NHS England and their policy states the patient must have done Tier 3. It can last for 6-12 months, and this again is dependant on area. tier 3 usually exists of a person to provide you support, guidance on portion control and weigh you, psychological support, exercise guidance

Tier 4 - Bariatric surgery from an NHS provider.



Bariatric surgery is commissioned by NHS England, but usually only when the bits above have been followed. For those with a BMI 50+ the Tier 3 can be shortened.



The reason for the Tier 3 is that in the past lots of people have had bariatric surgery and not learnt the lessons of a healthy diet, portion control, or have had psychological issues which needed to be sorted out. I know some hopsitals had this in place but not all, hence they introduced this. However this puts in place difficulties now as not everyone has access to Tier 3 and I think some hospitals are trying to sort out their own as they are fed up of waiting for local authorities to sort it out.



Again it depends on the area you live in, but basically if your GP is stating that they dont know what to do ask them to contact NHS England who fund the surgery for advice. I think someone else on here as put the link to the policy that covers it.

Funding and the Tiers

Phlem

I guys sorry for the horrid term of phlem. I was banded on Wednesday and have developed a right rattle in my chest and am coughing up phlem. My hp said today that it could just be a reaction to being under anithstetic Has Amy one else had this



Also I'm struggling to get fluids in. I am getting a right sore tight feeling right in the middle beneath my rib cage

Phlem

Ice cream

When did you eat this post op?

Ice cream

sick of soup

Hi everyone I am 10days post op and I am totally sick of soup anyone got some ideas of what else I can eat?

thanks

Sabrina

sick of soup

Self help books

Hi all any one read any great uplifting inspirational or self help bariatric surgery books that will keep me motivated and inspired please? These can range from anything from keeping you motivated through pre op diet, life after, exercise and new body, surgery it self diet , suggested meals or inspirational stories of success etc etc please.

Self help books

Another Vitamin Thread

I know there are a heck of a lot of these threads but I am hoping for answers from some of the more experienced Bypasser's -no offence intended. :D



What vitamins are you taking? I was told to take Forceval initially but its so hard to get, as there is a production issue with the tablets and the soluble kind makes me so ill. These obviously, are left to go flat before I take them.



I now take Sanatogen A-Z but as a Sleever but are these OK for a Bypass patient? Also, which Calcium, vitamin D and B12 tablets do you take? What about sprays?



I know there many tablets out there and many of you will purchase whatever is on offer but I know that not all of these contain the recommended daily allowances for WLS patients.



Many thanks,



Alex xx

Another Vitamin Thread

Newly post op..and the weighing scales not moving for you?

I was thinking this morning I've noticed quite a lot of newbies worrying about the weight not coming off fast enough or the weighing scales not moving.

And the dreaded thought after you've had major weightloss surgery "this isn't going to work for me"....

I had nightmares for weeks after my bypass,thinking my bypass was going to fail.

And I had this thought even though I had a top notch doctor dr ammori to thank for my bypass!



Well 4 years ago I was a size 24/26...now I'm a 12/14..and 10 in a dress...

But what I wanted to say was..try your best to stay away from those damn scales!..they will ruin you.

So many people get upset when the scales aren't moving,but I guarantee those times when you think the scales should have moved down.

You'll find you've lost inches from yourself..I promise.

Your clothes are a much better way of measuring your weightloss rather than the scales.



And remember it took us years to pile the weight on...be patient.

If your weight drops off nice and steady your skin will cope sooo much better for it.

I've been very lucky with loose skin,I've just got a little bit on the thigh area but my tummy is rather jellyish due to babies too!

My weightloss was rather slow,and it was hard at times reading how everyone else's seemed to be dropping off...but I got there.

Just try not to compare,follow the rules,stay away from the scales...you'll be a winner!

Good luck everyone x

Newly post op..and the weighing scales not moving for you?

Tummy tuck advice needed

Am having my tummy tuck done in 9 weeks on the 23rd October. I a. Just wondering if there is anything people recommend that I get or do before hand.

Tummy tuck advice needed

Feeling nauseous

Hi I wonder if anyone has any suggestions please. I am just over 3 months post op. So far I have lost just over 6 stone and everything has been fine. However in the last 3 weeks I have been experiencing feelings of nausea after my breakfast and dinner but lunch time is fine. The feelings last for one to two hours. I take my lanzoprazol first thing at least 30 mins before eating. Has anyone any suggestions please?

Feeling nauseous

Whoah Ohhhh!! Halfway There!!

Just realised I am halfway to my goal weight & I'm only 3 months out :D



I thought my losses were slow, they even stopped for 3 weeks at puree stage but whoooo hoooo I could dance round the world :D



(sorry had to let it out I'm a tad excited haha)

Whoah Ohhhh!! Halfway There!!

Why am i putting weight on????

Had gastric bypass surgery 13 days ago and haven't lost a thing? Even though I'm averaging out at 300 calories per day as that's all i can fit it. Seems pathetic to have went through all this and still not loose weight? :(

Why am i putting weight on????

Advice needed

Hi everyone



I hope I can get some advice, I'm an old member who hasn't come on here for a long time and seem to have lost my way.



I had my band fitted in Oct 2007. I lost 8.5 st and was maintaining. I was the weight I wanted to be and happier than I had been in a long time. I then fell pregnant in 2011 and had my band loosened. I put on 5st and after having my daughter in Dec 2011, I managed to lose the weight but it was more down to my band being far too tight.



Due to my marriage break up and the fear of putting on weight, I stupidly left my band as it was for 2 yrs which meant I was pb'ing all the time and got into the viscous circle of eating and pb'ing. I was almost becoming bulimic! I had my band loosened and put on a stone and a half. None of my clothes fit me and I feel so awful :( I have had my band tightened a little but stuck in the rut of eating too much and pb'ing and can't get my head back into it.



Please can someone go through the basic banister rules......I've forgotten it all. I really want to be back where I was before when I had complete faith in my band :(



Tracy x

Advice needed

Bypass VS sleeve

After reading many threads/posts etc Im having second thoughts about my bypass. I have already seen surgeon and requested bypass a few questions. Is it too late to change my mind and request a sleeve ?? do you have dumping with the sleeve its just that there seems to be more health issues with bypass than sleeve although people say you lose more with bypass. Im worried Im making a drastic mistake with bypass than I would be with sleeve ie having to tkae multi vits etc for rest of life and other things going around in my mind.Please could get some advise on the reason you came to your decision and your thoughts.:rolleyes:

Bypass VS sleeve

How is funding eligibility determined?

Hello,



Does anyone know exactly what factors are looked at before funding is approved or declined? How is the decision made to fund someone's surgery, do they look at all your medical records or is it largely contingent upon the GPs letter? Just curious. Although it's impossible to know until I have an actual appointment, I'm still fishing around here trying to find out why my funding was approved and what it means! I've had mixed feedback on this so far - some of you believe it means a lot, some believe it means very little until you've had an appointment and gotten actual feedback from the MDT.



(I've already written this in another post, so without wanting to bore everyone senseless with my details I'll mention that am pre-diabetic, have high BP and cholesterol, and being investigated for sleep apnea (diagnosed by my doctor but not by ENT yet, no sleep study).



Thanks for your contributions! It's great having a whole crowd to chat to. :D

How is funding eligibility determined?

Private band to nhs bypass

Hi all,



I had my band done privately 20 months ago and have lost 6 stone. How ever I have had nothing but problems. My bariatric nurse suggested I go to gp to get funding for a bypass. Has anyone else gone through this with private to nhs? Could I please ask what the procedure was and do you have to go through the why weight etc.



Many thanks ?

Private band to nhs bypass

Anyone On NHS Been Turned Down After Doing Everything

Anyone on NHS been through the Warts and All right through to the end, then got turned down.



Big worry for a few of us, on the site.

Anyone On NHS Been Turned Down After Doing Everything

remove gastic band

has any one in the group had the gastioc band removed

for what ever reason

if so

what was the cost approx if was funded by your self



thank you

kay

remove gastic band

Barium test tomorrow

Well, as some of you fellow sleevers know I have had a few throwing up issues since I got my sleeve - it's random, there is no logic to it although since I cut out lactose at 4 weeks post op it went from several times a day to several times a week which was a great improvement.



Mr Mannur made my sleeve 2cm wide intentionally and although this was done with the best of intentions there is now concern it might be too narrow and causing the vomiting. During surgery I also had a hiatus hernia found and repaired so for the first few weeks my abdomen felt swollen and sore from a double operation.



Now, 3.5 months post op I have lost 5 stone including pre op diet and this is fantastic although I worry as I am constantly struggling for energy despite my blood tests showing normal levels of everything and I am sometimes sick several times a day then not sick at all for a good week then it starts again.



I was doing really well with getting in my calories and protein but over the past few weeks I have moved more towards liquids and soft foods as they make me throw up less. Some days I have been getting a third of my calories from soy lattes and almonds - not a long term solution.



Last night I threw up and it was really acidic and I had bad stomach pains and this morning I woke up and was totally off the idea of food with my sleeve feeling really tight - I had a protein shake followed by a small soy latte on the way into work however the idea of trying to eat at lunch is grossing me out. I just have a danio yoghurt and some hummus with rice cakes today, I will make myself do it.



I don't regret a thing, I should have had my sleeve years ago - I just hope that from the barium test tomorrow they have some kind of answer and plan moving forward.



I get my results at my follow up on Thursday afternoon and my sister is coming with me. This is followed by the Homerton Patient Support Group which I am looking forward to.



Rant over,

Stacey

Barium test tomorrow

May be an odd question... but

Hi



This may be an odd question, but I am wondering which part of your body you lost your weight from first. I have lost weight from my face, neck, shoulders, arms, feet (?) and legs. But my boobs, tummy and bum remain the same size. Is this usual? :confused:

May be an odd question... but

pre packed salads and LSD

Just a quick one before I go to work

can I have the pre packed salads some with egg or cheese in them as long as I cut them down by half when doing the LSD? or the cous cous if I make it at home ?

I look forward to some replies!

pre packed salads and LSD

Honesty

Hi Everyone

I am just at the beginning of the process, waiting for my 1st appointment. I have not told anyone, except my husband. What has everyone else done, have you told people or do you think it is possible to keep it to yourself about the surgery? I would be interested in your thoughts. Thanks x

Honesty

The start of my journey!

HI



I hope it's Ok to start a diary when I am so new to this but thought it might be nice to look back at when I finally get where I want to be!



Today I took my first positive step - I visited my GP and asked for help. Luckily for me she was very nice and understanding, though she is new and doesn't know local procedures so she said she would investigate the referral process but that where she is from my BMI would allow me to be referred if that was what I wanted. She has also booked me in for blood tests and started me on Orlistat as she says it cant hurt!



I have always been on the larger side but as a teen I swam every day as I was in the swim team so I could eat a fair amount and stay about the same. It all went down hill when I went to Uni and stopped swimming but kept eating, fast forward a marriage and two children and I am now 165kg.



I have tried every fad diet going, various exercise regimes and have a supportive husband but I can never sustain the weight loss for a meaningful length of time before piling what i lost and more back on.



I am now at the stage where I dont move about easily and can see my health deteriorating and I'm not eating less so I'm only going to get worse. All the anxiety about how heavy I am is keeping me awake at nights too so I want to press on and get myself sorted out!



I have read up on the various procedures and rules regarding funding so will be asking lots of questions from you all and I hope that my journey will soon start!



It's funny but just having made this step is making me feel better and I've eaten a lot less today than I normally would!



Thanks for reading :)

The start of my journey!

Revision: Sleeve to Bypass

I am going to have the above revision done and wondered if anyone had been through the same surgery and be willing to share their experiences?



I have been told that weightloss is much, much slower after surgery. I don't need to lose any weight; is this what you found?



Did you find you were in more pain or that the recovery time was longer?



Do they use the same incision sites?



Any information you could give me would be greatly received.



Thank you.

Revision: Sleeve to Bypass

Have you lost out on a job because of your weight?

I saw this on another website (bigmatters.co.uk), and I've spoken with the man. He's rather lovely, and sounds committed to helping expose and eradicate discrimination against large people. I know he'd welcome some additional participants in this research (it is research, not a legal issue):



Employment law firm, Thomas Mansfield, are looking to speak to anyone who believes that they’ve missed out on a job because of their weight… Or anyone that has been negatively treated at work due to their weight… This is in relation to research carried out by Thomas Mansfield into the discrimination of obese job applicants by HR professionals and recruiters in the UK. This research has found that a dangerously high number of recruiters and HR professionals consider obesity a negative trait – an opinion that is being factored into the decision process. Any response would be welcomed (anonymous or otherwise) – please email Expose Email or call 0113 212 1211 and ask for Matt Chappell.

Have you lost out on a job because of your weight?