drylaw

well got through thursday .......again no crap passed my lips ..... well pleased (but the vending machine at work wasnt too happy )
didnt manage to get on bike (hundreds of excuses not too)and 2 many to list
knees and hips are sore today but going to try and stay positive

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Drylaw (Pauline)
Gp referal 27/5/10
Appointment with Dietetic Dept 1/7/10
Restarted diet 5/7/10
Start Weight Management Group Programme Sept 10
Start Tier 3 - 1/9/10
Start Tier 4 - 9/2/11
Refered to Tier 5 - 5/7/11
Seminar 7/10/11
Start Intensive Pre-Operative Course 1/12/11
Psychologist Appointment 6/2/12
Appointment with Surgeon 24/2/ 12
Surgery Date 30/4/12
Revised Surgery Date 14/5/12
Started Pre Op Diet 30/4/12
Started Intensive Pre-operative Information Course
1st Session 1/12/11 Done given goal to lose 7.6kg
2nd Session 15/12/11 Done Lost 2.2kg or 4.85lbs
3rd Session 29/12/11 Done Gain of 0.04kg
4th Session 12/1/12 Done Lost 2kg or 4.4lbs
5th Session 26/1/12 Done Lost 2.9kg or 6.39lbs
6th Session 09/02/12 Done Lost 2.2Kg or 4.85lbs
goal reached 09/02/12 Lost 9Kg or 20lbs
24/02/12 Lost 2.4Kg Total 25lbs
27/04/12 Lost 1.2kg Tolal 27lbs

tranquil_butterfly

Well done on yesterday. Take one day at a time. Have you thought about going back to your GP and asking if there is anything that can be done given what happened when you went to the clinic?

tranquil

drylaw

yeah thought about that yesterday as my knees and hips are getting worse but not done anything about it yet
even might ask her to give me exenical/orlistat again had twice before (manage to lose some weight on it then weightloss stopped )but might be just the boost i need to get me started or see if she can recommend something else anything would be a benefit at the moment

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Drylaw (Pauline)
Gp referal 27/5/10
Appointment with Dietetic Dept 1/7/10
Restarted diet 5/7/10
Start Weight Management Group Programme Sept 10
Start Tier 3 - 1/9/10
Start Tier 4 - 9/2/11
Refered to Tier 5 - 5/7/11
Seminar 7/10/11
Start Intensive Pre-Operative Course 1/12/11
Psychologist Appointment 6/2/12
Appointment with Surgeon 24/2/ 12
Surgery Date 30/4/12
Revised Surgery Date 14/5/12
Started Pre Op Diet 30/4/12
Started Intensive Pre-operative Information Course
1st Session 1/12/11 Done given goal to lose 7.6kg
2nd Session 15/12/11 Done Lost 2.2kg or 4.85lbs
3rd Session 29/12/11 Done Gain of 0.04kg
4th Session 12/1/12 Done Lost 2kg or 4.4lbs
5th Session 26/1/12 Done Lost 2.9kg or 6.39lbs
6th Session 09/02/12 Done Lost 2.2Kg or 4.85lbs
goal reached 09/02/12 Lost 9Kg or 20lbs
24/02/12 Lost 2.4Kg Total 25lbs
27/04/12 Lost 1.2kg Tolal 27lbs

tranquil_butterfly

Good I think it is worth pursuing. Good luck.

tranquil

angie790

I read your post about your dietetic appt a few days ago but I didn't have the time when I read it to post a comment. I wanted to give you a big virtual <<< >>> because you sounded so down.
I totally sympathise, it really is awful that she (dietician) didn't seem to know they way forward for you, no wonder you felt extra depressed & were turning to food for comfort ...although well done you for getting back on track & being a virtuous young lady in the last few days!!!
I agree with tranquil_butterfly, I think you should go back to your GP and explain what a disappointment the experience was.
I don't know what the rules or regulations are in Scotland but there certainly must be resources that your GP can access to find out exactly what the criteria is or how they can actually get you referred & in the system. As I understand it, Scotland doesn't make it easy for those that ask for WLS, but that's not to say you wouldn't eventually get it.
I think having a heart-to-heart with your GP may be a way forward; be as open & honest as you can with how your weight is effecting you life, how ill & debilitated it makes you, fears over work, your future mobility & independence etc. Try to really get your GP on your side & to get them on the case properly with finding out the way forward for WLS in your area. Oviously this is going to take time, and although the waiting is a killer, if there is a light at the end of the tunnel, I persoannly feel it makes it easier to bear.
The other thing I wanted to mention but is there any possibility to fund it yourself? I obviously don't know your personal circumstances, so if that was a totally ridiculous statement, sorry! Personally however, if I wasn't as totally broke as I currently am, I would have got a loan or re-mortgaged the house or bl**dy anything to get the surgery quicker, but I do appreciate for most of us it simply isn't an option.
In my experience so far, things can change from one week to the next so keep strong, go back to your GP & let us know how you get on xxx

drylaw

had to go to the doctors today well the nurse practioner about my swollen leg glad i did as it seems i have cellulitis and if id left it any longer would have been taken straight away to hospital in an ambulance not quite sure how i got it yet as i dont have any cuts
anyways i have to take a strong course of anti biotics and go back in 2 days unless it gets worse if it does go straight to a&e
when there thought id mention about dietician appointment and how not very forthcoming i thought it had been and that id not heard from them
she had a look at my file (the wonders of computors) and her words were she should have been back in touch she asked if id phoned them i said yip keep getting answering machine so she got on the phone there and then and spoke to her could tell by her face she wasnt happy what she was hearing when she came off the phone she said there hadnt been any group meeting arranged yet and they didnt know when they would be and she was going (the dietican) to speak to her boss to see if there was anything else they could offer in the meantime and that she would be in contact with me (still not holding out much hope ) but nurse said give her the benefit of doubt and see what happens and if not she will keep pestering her (thought to myself at least she's on my side )
also think i will ask if i can go to the surgery even if its only once a month to get weighed as my scales playing up (lose one day put more on the next day )that way will have a record that im trying to lose weight myself
feeling a bit more upbeat today even though my leg is killing me

sorry about the long post and the many spelling mistakes

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Drylaw (Pauline)
Gp referal 27/5/10
Appointment with Dietetic Dept 1/7/10
Restarted diet 5/7/10
Start Weight Management Group Programme Sept 10
Start Tier 3 - 1/9/10
Start Tier 4 - 9/2/11
Refered to Tier 5 - 5/7/11
Seminar 7/10/11
Start Intensive Pre-Operative Course 1/12/11
Psychologist Appointment 6/2/12
Appointment with Surgeon 24/2/ 12
Surgery Date 30/4/12
Revised Surgery Date 14/5/12
Started Pre Op Diet 30/4/12
Started Intensive Pre-operative Information Course
1st Session 1/12/11 Done given goal to lose 7.6kg
2nd Session 15/12/11 Done Lost 2.2kg or 4.85lbs
3rd Session 29/12/11 Done Gain of 0.04kg
4th Session 12/1/12 Done Lost 2kg or 4.4lbs
5th Session 26/1/12 Done Lost 2.9kg or 6.39lbs
6th Session 09/02/12 Done Lost 2.2Kg or 4.85lbs
goal reached 09/02/12 Lost 9Kg or 20lbs
24/02/12 Lost 2.4Kg Total 25lbs
27/04/12 Lost 1.2kg Tolal 27lbs

dottychic

Ouch........that sounds sore! Hope you feel better soon and good luck with the weight loss X

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angie790

Cellulitis is just nasty, I really hope the antibiotics kick in quickly. Really hope your nurse practitioner gets things moving for you xxx

Calliope

Welcome...great news about your letter.. Wishing you all the best on your new journey

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"To think is easy. To act is difficult. To act as one thinks is the most difficult of all." J Goethe

drylaw

have just been back to nurse with regards to the cellulitus its on the mend thank god was a bit worried for a min
on the weight part she's agreed to weigh me every 2 weeks to see if that helps as my scales are playing up so much but i have lost weight since the last time she weighed me
so that might help keep me on the straight and narrow
also she cant understand why dietitian is dragging her heels as she's reffered others who didnt weigh as much as me and they have all had surgery so still a waiting game for me im afraid
have decided to start a savings fund in case im going to have to pay for it myself (mind you gonna take me forever .....mind u i might win the lottery .....fine chance ) so if any of you know anyone who has a few spare £s who wanna donate it to a good cause let me know (hehe i will put it to good use )

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Drylaw (Pauline)
Gp referal 27/5/10
Appointment with Dietetic Dept 1/7/10
Restarted diet 5/7/10
Start Weight Management Group Programme Sept 10
Start Tier 3 - 1/9/10
Start Tier 4 - 9/2/11
Refered to Tier 5 - 5/7/11
Seminar 7/10/11
Start Intensive Pre-Operative Course 1/12/11
Psychologist Appointment 6/2/12
Appointment with Surgeon 24/2/ 12
Surgery Date 30/4/12
Revised Surgery Date 14/5/12
Started Pre Op Diet 30/4/12
Started Intensive Pre-operative Information Course
1st Session 1/12/11 Done given goal to lose 7.6kg
2nd Session 15/12/11 Done Lost 2.2kg or 4.85lbs
3rd Session 29/12/11 Done Gain of 0.04kg
4th Session 12/1/12 Done Lost 2kg or 4.4lbs
5th Session 26/1/12 Done Lost 2.9kg or 6.39lbs
6th Session 09/02/12 Done Lost 2.2Kg or 4.85lbs
goal reached 09/02/12 Lost 9Kg or 20lbs
24/02/12 Lost 2.4Kg Total 25lbs
27/04/12 Lost 1.2kg Tolal 27lbs

drylaw

been to nurse to get weighed and well feeling a bit dissapointed only managed to lose 10lbs in my monthly challenge to lose a stone but she said i wasnt to beat myself up about it as she was happy even though i hadnt lost anything in the last 2 weeks she said to look at it that at least i hadnt put on and to look forward to the next 2 weeks
she is disgusted that i still havnt heard anything from dietician as they had promised she said if i still havnt heard anything when i go back to here in 2 weeks she will get back on to them again

have had to get another course of antbiotics and some steriod cream as the cellulitus is still here thought it was getting better but is back just as bad think that this is going to take ages to sort

will try for another stone for this month (fingers crossed yet again)

have bought myself a savings tin (the type you need a tin opener to get into) to try and save up myself and go private so any spare money i have is going in it (have to start somewhere i guess)

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Drylaw (Pauline)
Gp referal 27/5/10
Appointment with Dietetic Dept 1/7/10
Restarted diet 5/7/10
Start Weight Management Group Programme Sept 10
Start Tier 3 - 1/9/10
Start Tier 4 - 9/2/11
Refered to Tier 5 - 5/7/11
Seminar 7/10/11
Start Intensive Pre-Operative Course 1/12/11
Psychologist Appointment 6/2/12
Appointment with Surgeon 24/2/ 12
Surgery Date 30/4/12
Revised Surgery Date 14/5/12
Started Pre Op Diet 30/4/12
Started Intensive Pre-operative Information Course
1st Session 1/12/11 Done given goal to lose 7.6kg
2nd Session 15/12/11 Done Lost 2.2kg or 4.85lbs
3rd Session 29/12/11 Done Gain of 0.04kg
4th Session 12/1/12 Done Lost 2kg or 4.4lbs
5th Session 26/1/12 Done Lost 2.9kg or 6.39lbs
6th Session 09/02/12 Done Lost 2.2Kg or 4.85lbs
goal reached 09/02/12 Lost 9Kg or 20lbs
24/02/12 Lost 2.4Kg Total 25lbs
27/04/12 Lost 1.2kg Tolal 27lbs

Bev

Good luck in every way... hope the cellulitis is easing and keep thinking positive... you will get there along with the rest of us!

Much love xxx

tranquil_butterfly

Hi drylaw. I was wondering how you were doing. 10 pounds off is very good indeed. The nurse appears to be supportive so let her continue to push for your appointment. I wish you well.

tranquil

dottychic

10lbs off is great, I got weighed at my diabetic check up and had lost 1kg! Yes, 1 kg........2.2lb lol. Not brilliant but better than gaining Good luck, hope the cellulitis eases X

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drylaw

2 updates today
1. cellulitis is getting worse instead of better seems i have developed a reaction to the antibiotics and steriod cream i was taking for the celulitis so i have had to change antibiotics and stop the cream and if no change by monday i will have to go to hospital for an intraveinious drip (not looking forward to that )

2. recieved a letter from the dietetic department today they have put me on a weight management group programme seems to be 7 x 1 hr sessions every fortnight starting in sept
have also managed to get a hold of the new criteria for my local health service seems they have tightened things up
it seems to be made up of 5 tiers and my letter states im at level 3 (at least i didnt have to start at level 1) still looks like it will be a long process but at least i have more details now
will let my practice nurse know when i get weighed next friday and hopefully i can still keep going to her to get weighed

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Drylaw (Pauline)
Gp referal 27/5/10
Appointment with Dietetic Dept 1/7/10
Restarted diet 5/7/10
Start Weight Management Group Programme Sept 10
Start Tier 3 - 1/9/10
Start Tier 4 - 9/2/11
Refered to Tier 5 - 5/7/11
Seminar 7/10/11
Start Intensive Pre-Operative Course 1/12/11
Psychologist Appointment 6/2/12
Appointment with Surgeon 24/2/ 12
Surgery Date 30/4/12
Revised Surgery Date 14/5/12
Started Pre Op Diet 30/4/12
Started Intensive Pre-operative Information Course
1st Session 1/12/11 Done given goal to lose 7.6kg
2nd Session 15/12/11 Done Lost 2.2kg or 4.85lbs
3rd Session 29/12/11 Done Gain of 0.04kg
4th Session 12/1/12 Done Lost 2kg or 4.4lbs
5th Session 26/1/12 Done Lost 2.9kg or 6.39lbs
6th Session 09/02/12 Done Lost 2.2Kg or 4.85lbs
goal reached 09/02/12 Lost 9Kg or 20lbs
24/02/12 Lost 2.4Kg Total 25lbs
27/04/12 Lost 1.2kg Tolal 27lbs