band to bypass 1 year - WLSurgery.com

j.u.s.t.l.i.z. · 5th November, 2011

today nov 5th is my 1 year post op anniversary of my band to bypass convertion, been a long road for me.

band no 1... march 2005
band no 2... august 2008
band to bypass convertion nov 5th 2010

and 2 plastics ops

i like the knife lmao

soz just wanted to share x

Liz x

Jen1961 · 5th November, 2011

Has this been your most successful year Liz? I was looking at your photo album and you have certainly come a long way and are looking lovely

**Mazza** · 5th November, 2011

Happy surgiversary Liz xx

I cant believe how quick that year has gone

j.u.s.t.l.i.z. · 5th November, 2011

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Originally Posted by Jen1961

Has this been your most successful year Liz?
Hi Jen, thanks for your reply, if im honest then no this isnt my most succesful year, with band no 2 i was at target in 2009, i was very happy then the p/s surgeon cutt through my band in dec 2009, i lived with a broken band till nov 2010 regained 4st in those 12 months, a year on ive only lost 2 of the 4st that was regained, this is partly due to having a larger pouch than a standard bypasser because of 2 lots of band scars, maybe 1 day i can get the other 2 stone off who knows, if not then i cant really complain as im not 20 st plus any more x

I was looking at your photo album and you have certainly come a long way and are looking lovely

thanks for your kind comments, im currently a size 14/16 now and was previously a 26/28 x

Jen1961 · 5th November, 2011

Well 'they' say the last couple of stone are the hardest.. good luck with the remainder of weight loss, I hope you get to your goal soon.

I can't wait until I get to size 14/16 as I always looked great at this size and had loads of confidence but I bet when or if I get there I will want to go smaller!! I'm currently size 28/30 and it seems like a dream to me to be less than size 20 lol!!

Good luck on your journey xxx

TwinkleTwinkle · 5th November, 2011

You DO look lovely Liz & have come a very long way ... do you have a crush on your surgeon honey?

5 surgeries in 6 years, lordy, lol xxx

lynne08 · 5th November, 2011

Congratulations Liz! I've instructed everyone in the north east to celebrate with you tonight! hope you enjoy the fireworks. xxx.

mariew · 5th November, 2011

Congratulations Liz, you look lovely x
Marie

jo_ jo · 6th November, 2011

Cant believe its a year since you had it done.
Its been a long journey for you

All the best

Jo
xx

Sharonimo · 7th November, 2011

Very interesting to read, Liz, about someone who has chosen to convert from the band to a full bypass.

For me, I have never liked the idea of an odd piece of alien plastic inside me .... but I know everyone is different, and we all find the op that suits us in the end.

Best wishes.

Karen19745 · 7th November, 2011

Congratulations Liz, Karen x

vampalicious · 11th November, 2011

Hi Liz

long time no speak lol,
just wondered if you feel that the bypass was the best thing to do after the band?
have you lost weight?
is it worth it?

hope your doing well xxx

j.u.s.t.l.i.z. · 12th November, 2011

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Originally Posted by vampalicious

Hi Liz

long time no speak lol,
just wondered if you feel that the bypass was the best thing to do after the band?

Hiya Nikki, nice to see you back here, for me a bypass was the correct choice for me.

have you lost weight?

in the year i waited for my convertion i re gained 4st, in the year since my convertion ive re lost 2 of that 4st so im still 2 stone heavier than i was at my lowest with the band, my pouch is biger than a standard bypass patient due to two lots band scars so there for i can eat alot more than a normal new bypasser, my weight is static at the moment, ive had my year review a few weeks back and the surgeon is happy with my progress, but i am not and hes aware of this too.
is it worth it?

even so i still say it was worth it for me as its kept my weight down and i havent gone back to being just over 20st so thats a positive side to my convertion as its now for me more a weight management tool rather than a weight loss tool, if i can lose some more then yes that would be great but if i stay as i am then im also happy, im currently a size 14-16 so i cant complain and im just a average person in the street now so wls has improved my life, i have no regrets even after 3 surgeries x

hope your doing well xxx

im doing ok thanks, i hope your well too and that funding can be sorted soon so you can have the same.

Liz x

Fickle · 14th November, 2011

well done

djdave · 14th November, 2011

well done and congratulations keep up the loosing the only good time about being a looser

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Jen1961 Is on her way! Jen1961's Profile Albums Jen1961's Photo Gallery Join Date: 25th April, 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 648 Thanks: 63 Thanked 90 Times in 90 Posts Rep Power: 52 Consultant: Mr Ainsley Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Open Gastric Bypass, Gall Bladder Removal & Umbilical Hernia Repair. Surgery Date: 16th November 2011 Height: 5' 2" Gender: Female Start Date: Jan 2010 Start Weight: 334lb Current Weight: 209lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: When it happens! BMI Information: Start BMI: 61.1 Current BMI: 38.2 Goal BMI: 25.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 125lb Weight to Lose: 69lb % Lost: 37.43% %EWL: 63.2%	Has this been your most successful year Liz? I was looking at your photo album and you have certainly come a long way and are looking lovely Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter j.u.s.t.l.i.z. likes this. __________________ Oct 2010 - Initial surgeon's appointment - 23.12 23 Stones Gone 22 Stones Gone 21 Stones Gone 20 Stones Gone 19 Stones Gone 18 Stones Gone 17 Stones Gone 16 Stones Gone 15 Stones Gone 14 Stones 13 Stones 12 Stones 11 Stones

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Jen1961 Is on her way! Jen1961's Profile Albums Jen1961's Photo Gallery Join Date: 25th April, 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 648 Thanks: 63 Thanked 90 Times in 90 Posts Rep Power: 52 Consultant: Mr Ainsley Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Open Gastric Bypass, Gall Bladder Removal & Umbilical Hernia Repair. Surgery Date: 16th November 2011 Height: 5' 2" Gender: Female Start Date: Jan 2010 Start Weight: 334lb Current Weight: 209lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: When it happens! BMI Information: Start BMI: 61.1 Current BMI: 38.2 Goal BMI: 25.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 125lb Weight to Lose: 69lb % Lost: 37.43% %EWL: 63.2%	Well 'they' say the last couple of stone are the hardest.. good luck with the remainder of weight loss, I hope you get to your goal soon. I can't wait until I get to size 14/16 as I always looked great at this size and had loads of confidence but I bet when or if I get there I will want to go smaller!! I'm currently size 28/30 and it seems like a dream to me to be less than size 20 lol!! Good luck on your journey xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Oct 2010 - Initial surgeon's appointment - 23.12 23 Stones Gone 22 Stones Gone 21 Stones Gone 20 Stones Gone 19 Stones Gone 18 Stones Gone 17 Stones Gone 16 Stones Gone 15 Stones Gone 14 Stones 13 Stones 12 Stones 11 Stones

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lynne08 Likes to post lynne08's Profile Albums lynne08's Photo Gallery Join Date: 14th August, 2011 Location: South Shields Posts: 637 Thanks: 78 Thanked 85 Times in 84 Posts Rep Power: 18 Consultant: Mr Small / Mr Balupuri Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Bypass Surgery Date: 23rd November 2011 Woo hoo!! Gender: Female Start Date: always on a bl@@dy diet Goal Weight: 168lb Goal Date: 25 Dec 12 !!!	Congratulations Liz! I've instructed everyone in the north east to celebrate with you tonight! hope you enjoy the fireworks. xxx. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter POPPET, j.u.s.t.l.i.z. and FuturePerfect like this. __________________ LYNNE xxx Op date 23rd November 2011 Pre op diet - 16 lb week 1 - 6 lb = 22 lb week 2 - 4 lb = 26 lb week 3 - 2.5lb= 28.5 lb week 4 - 2.5lb= 31 lb week 5 - 0.0lb= 31 lb why me? week 6 - 3.0lb= 34 lb thank the lord I'm on the move!! week 7 - 1.5lb= 35.5 lb week 8 - 2.0lb= 37.5lb sooooo bloody slow!!!!! week 9 - 2.0lb= 39.5lb week 10- 0.0lb= 39.5lb week 11 - 5.5lb= 45lb week 12- 1.0lb= 46lb week 13 - 0.0lb= 46lb week 14 - 0.5lb= 46.5lb

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jo_ jo Likes to post jo_ jo's Profile Albums jo_ jo's Photo Gallery Join Date: 5th July, 2009 Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire Posts: 409 Thanks: 0 Thanked 99 Times in 98 Posts Rep Power: 122 Consultant: Mr Small Sunderland Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastic Bypass Surgery Date: 19th May 2009 Gender: Female Start Weight: 375lb Current Weight: 195lb Goal Weight: 195lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 180lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost: 48%	Cant believe its a year since you had it done. Its been a long journey for you All the best Jo xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Sharonimo I've been sleeved! Sharonimo's Profile Albums Sharonimo's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd June, 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,120 Thanks: 134 Thanked 117 Times in 116 Posts Rep Power: 32 Consultant: Mr Pratik Sufi, Whittington Hospital Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Sleeve Surgery Date: 17.04.2012 Height: 5' 7" Gender: Female Start Date: - Start Weight: 330lb Current Weight: 273lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 51.7 Current BMI: 42.8 Goal BMI: Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 57lb % Lost: 17.27% %EWL: 33.3%	Very interesting to read, Liz, about someone who has chosen to convert from the band to a full bypass. For me, I have never liked the idea of an odd piece of alien plastic inside me .... but I know everyone is different, and we all find the op that suits us in the end. Best wishes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ My condition at referral: Type 2 Diabetes, osteo-arthritis (knees and hips), High BP, asthma, chronic rhinitis, mild sleep apnoea, para-umbilical hernia .................................................. .................... [referred by GP: January 2011] Pre-op weight loss: 43 lbs (330 lbs --> 287 lbs) Weight from op date onwards: Op day ....... 17 Apr ....... 20 st 7 lbs ....... (287 lbs) ....... 130 Kgs Week 1 ....... 24 Apr ....... 20 st 0 lbs ....... -7 Week 2 ....... 1 May ....... 19 st 10 lbs....... -4 Week 3 ....... 8 May ....... 19 st 7 lbs ......... -3 Week 4 ....... 15 May ..... 19 st 4 lbs ......... -3

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Karen19745 Likes to post Karen19745's Profile Albums Karen19745's Photo Gallery Join Date: 14th June, 2010 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 759 Thanks: 111 Thanked 117 Times in 116 Posts Rep Power: 178 Consultant: Dr Balapuri Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Bypass Surgery Date: 20th May 2011 Height: 5' 1" Gender: Female Start Date: So long ago I can't remember Start Weight: 273lb Current Weight: 176lb Goal Weight: 126lb Goal Date: Don't mind as long as I get there BMI Information: Start BMI: 51.6 Current BMI: 33.3 Goal BMI: 23.8 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 97lb Weight to Lose: 50lb % Lost: 35.53% %EWL: 68.7%	Congratulations Liz, Karen x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Karen Overall Target Weight loss achieved for my endoscopy on 9th November Got put on the list for surgery on 9th November Pre-op Appointment 10th May @ 1.30pm Got my date for surgery - 20th May Under 19 stone 1st Sept 2010 Under 18 stone 20th Jan 2011 Under 17 stone 27th May 2011 Under 16 stone 5th July 2011 Under 15 stone 2nd Sept 2011 Under 14 stone 14th Oct 2011 Under 13 stone 5th January 2012 Under 12 stone Under 11 stone Under 10 stone

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vampalicious Regular Member vampalicious's Profile Albums vampalicious's Photo Gallery Join Date: 29th November, 2008 Location: Hull East yorkshire Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Rep Power: 0 Consultant: Mr Sedman Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Lapband june 2003 Height: 5' 7" Gender: Female Start Date: 2003- present lol Start Weight: 284lb Current Weight: 284lb Goal Weight: 170lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 44.5 Current BMI: 44.5 Goal BMI: 26.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 0lb Weight to Lose: 114lb % Lost: 0% %EWL: 0%	Hi Liz long time no speak lol, just wondered if you feel that the bypass was the best thing to do after the band? have you lost weight? is it worth it? hope your doing well xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Love Nikki xx June 2004 Lap band op. 8 long years of struggling/pain/failed weight loss. April 2010 got turned down for bypass as lapband failed. April 2011, reapplied for bypass, rang in October as not heard back.doc had not sent request :/ October 2011.. surgeon reapplied for bypass. 14th November 2011. case will be looked at by the pct. 23rd November 2011. appointment with bariatric dietician.(waisted appointment as funding hadnt been approved so nothing was done) 28th november. Pct turned me down for the 2nd time. Beggining of december. wrote to my MP, head of NHS Hull are going to investigate my case. 10th January 2012.. Appointment with psycologist.

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Fickle Member Fickle's Profile Albums Fickle's Photo Gallery Join Date: 8th November, 2011 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Consultant: Dr Richard Wellborn Funding: Private Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: 09 August 2011 Gender: Female Start Weight: 315lb Current Weight: 256lb Goal Weight: 168lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 59lb Weight to Lose: 88lb % Lost: 18.73%	well done Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter j.u.s.t.l.i.z. likes this.

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djdave Likes to post djdave's Profile Albums djdave's Photo Gallery Join Date: 1st November, 2011 Location: sittingbourne kent Posts: 214 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts Rep Power: 8 Consultant: shaw somers Funding: NHS Surgery Type: bypass Surgery Date: 2 november 2011 Height: 6' 3" Gender: Male Start Date: 7 june 2011 Start Weight: 590lb Current Weight: 551lb Goal Date: asap BMI Information: Start BMI: 73.7 Current BMI: 68.9 Goal BMI: Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 39lb % Lost: 6.61% %EWL: 10%	well done and congratulations keep up the loosing the only good time about being a looser Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter j.u.s.t.l.i.z. likes this.

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