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Maidstone83 · 17th February, 2012

Hi guys,
been on here a while but not posted really!
Just thought Id say hi. - Im Danny from West Malling in Kent, I'm 29 and weigh around 30st.

I have been looking at surgery for around 5/6 years now and last year got funding. I have chosen Kings College Hospital and go tomorrow for my first appointment - Really dont know what to expect! I have ready through my questionare a million times and thought i was ready, but its only now that the nerves are kicking in.

I have ready so many stories on here and have been truly inspired, so would love to hear from some of you? And if anyone can tell me what to expect tomorrow i would be greatful lol.

So tomorrow is one of the biggest days of my life! ill keep you posted and look forward to hearing from you all.

Danny

Caren · 17th February, 2012

hey Danny

welcome to the site, and good luck for tomorrow, cant tell u what to expect im afraid, but im sure someone who can will be along soon

xxx

flowerofshona · 17th February, 2012

Hope your journey is a smooth one for you, are you having bypass ????

Andy1968 · 17th February, 2012

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Originally Posted by Maidstone83

Hi guys,
been on here a while but not posted really!
Just thought Id say hi. - Im Danny from West Malling in Kent, I'm 29 and weigh around 30st.

I have been looking at surgery for around 5/6 years now and last year got funding. I have chosen Kings College Hospital and go tomorrow for my first appointment - Really dont know what to expect! I have ready through my questionare a million times and thought i was ready, but its only now that the nerves are kicking in.

I have ready so many stories on here and have been truly inspired, so would love to hear from some of you? And if anyone can tell me what to expect tomorrow i would be greatful lol.

So tomorrow is one of the biggest days of my life! ill keep you posted and look forward to hearing from you all.

Danny

Welcome Danny.... Can't help you mate but someone will come along soon for you.
Keep in touch mate...Hope you get what you wish for soon.

Andy

stuckinafatsuit · 17th February, 2012

Hi danny
Its scary isnt it, its an emotional rollercoaster this journey. I still wake up in the mornings and think "s!!t ive had weight loss surgery, hope todays a good day" Your just at the start and you will find out tomorrow how they do things, appointments, waiting times ect... Im sure they will be very kind and helpfull tomorrow, i had to write down the questions i wanted answers to as i would have forgotten otherwise.
It will change your life for the better, let us know what happens tomorrow.

Kim xx

Maidstone83 · 17th February, 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by flowerofshona

Hope your journey is a smooth one for you, are you having bypass ????

No, Band! did want bypass but doctor changed my mind! but im sure it will work just as well? .... I hope lol x

Maidstone83 · 17th February, 2012

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Originally Posted by stuckinafatsuit

Hi danny
Its scary isnt it, its an emotional rollercoaster this journey. I still wake up in the mornings and think "s!!t ive had weight loss surgery, hope todays a good day" Your just at the start and you will find out tomorrow how they do things, appointments, waiting times ect... Im sure they will be very kind and helpfull tomorrow, i had to write down the questions i wanted answers to as i would have forgotten otherwise.
It will change your life for the better, let us know what happens tomorrow.

Kim xx

Thanks so much Kim

and everyone else! x

TempleBelle · 17th February, 2012

Good luck for tomorrow Danny

Kings was on the list I was given this week, but went with Guy's and St Thomas'. Lots of pre oppers here like myself wishing you all the best and waiting to hear how it all goes

Sharon ( fellow Kentish person) x

Maidstone83 · 18th February, 2012

Hi Everyone, just got back from Kings
Got there early and went straight in... The place was empty (So Nice)
First room they took my measurements and weight (Lost a few lbs since my last weighing!!!) then...
Spoke to a very nice lady for about an hour and she asked me loads of questions!
Then i had some blood tests (Which took a few attempts!!)
and thats was it, took about an hour if that!
I now have to do a Lung fuction test which i can do at home (they send me the machine!)
and she told me i would have to go back in about 6-8 weeks!

It was all really quick and easy! - driving there took longer lol

Thanks for all your kind words! - it really means a lot!

Ill keep you posted - Danny

TempleBelle · 18th February, 2012

Glad it all went well today Danny, keep us all updated

Sharon x x

genevive57 · 18th February, 2012

hi danny,
glad you initial consultation went well and i wish you good luck and success on this magical wonderful life changing journey we've started.
please keep posting you will find lots of support and advice on this site - its brill
jan xx

stuckinafatsuit · 18th February, 2012

So glad it went well, your on your way now

Kim x

Nickynoodles · 18th February, 2012

Hi Danny

Am glad your 1st appointment went ok.. Hope you get another one soon..

Nicky x

janebell · 18th February, 2012

hi danny n welcome x good luck for tomorrow xxx

SarahAD · 18th February, 2012

Hi Danny
Glad all went smoothly for you today! It is an emotional rollercoaster journey that's for sure! I had my bypass 11 days ago and am still trying to get my head round it at the moment. But, thanks to the help and support I get on this site I am finding it easier as the days go by.
Good luck on the start of your journey !
Ps I'm not far from you, in Orpington!
Sarah xx

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Maidstone83 Member Maidstone83's Profile Albums Maidstone83's Photo Gallery Join Date: 29th September, 2011 Location: West Malling, Kent Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Funding: NHS Height: 5' 10" Gender: Male Current Weight: 438lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 0 Current BMI: 62.8 Goal BMI: %EWL: 252.4%	Big Day Tomorrow Hi guys, been on here a while but not posted really! Just thought Id say hi. - Im Danny from West Malling in Kent, I'm 29 and weigh around 30st. I have been looking at surgery for around 5/6 years now and last year got funding. I have chosen Kings College Hospital and go tomorrow for my first appointment - Really dont know what to expect! I have ready through my questionare a million times and thought i was ready, but its only now that the nerves are kicking in. I have ready so many stories on here and have been truly inspired, so would love to hear from some of you? And if anyone can tell me what to expect tomorrow i would be greatful lol. So tomorrow is one of the biggest days of my life! ill keep you posted and look forward to hearing from you all. Danny Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Caren i'm a pre op post opper Caren's Profile Albums Caren's Photo Gallery Join Date: 16th August, 2011 Location: Basildon in Essex UK Posts: 5,242 Thanks: 470 Thanked 537 Times in 526 Posts Rep Power: 180 Consultant: Dr Cierny Funding: Private Surgery Type: Sleeve Surgery Date: 23/5/2012 Height: 5' 2" Gender: Female Start Weight: 259lb Current Weight: 253lb Goal Weight: 125lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 47.4 Current BMI: 46.3 Goal BMI: 22.9 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 6lb Weight to Lose: 128lb % Lost: 2.32% %EWL: 4.9%	hey Danny welcome to the site, and good luck for tomorrow, cant tell u what to expect im afraid, but im sure someone who can will be along soon xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Dietician 10th November 2011 sleep apnoea test 8th December 2011 Sleep Apnoea results 9th December 2011 (inconclusive) Embletta test 22nd December 2011 awaiting results 6th January 2012 its official, im a hosehead Wednesday 25th January Referral sent Tuesday 21st February 2012 funding refused Op booked privately for 23rd May 2012

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stuckinafatsuit Likes to post stuckinafatsuit's Profile Albums stuckinafatsuit's Photo Gallery Join Date: 11th August, 2011 Location: Hackbridge, Surrey Posts: 626 Thanks: 17 Thanked 57 Times in 55 Posts Rep Power: 27 Consultant: George Vasilikostas Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Sleeve Surgery Date: 12 Dec 2011 Height: 5' 7" Gender: Female Start Weight: 324lb Current Weight: 242lb Goal Weight: 168lb Goal Date: when it happens BMI Information: Start BMI: 50.7 Current BMI: 37.9 Goal BMI: 26.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 82lb Weight to Lose: 74lb % Lost: 25.31% %EWL: 49.7%	Hi danny Its scary isnt it, its an emotional rollercoaster this journey. I still wake up in the mornings and think "s!!t ive had weight loss surgery, hope todays a good day" Your just at the start and you will find out tomorrow how they do things, appointments, waiting times ect... Im sure they will be very kind and helpfull tomorrow, i had to write down the questions i wanted answers to as i would have forgotten otherwise. It will change your life for the better, let us know what happens tomorrow. Kim xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter genevive57 likes this.

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TempleBelle Likes to post TempleBelle's Profile Albums TempleBelle's Photo Gallery Join Date: 14th February, 2012 Location: Dartford, Kent Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 2 Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Waiting to see what they think is right for me, hoping for sleeve/bypass Height: 5' 3" Gender: Female Start Date: 14-2.2012 Start Weight: 322lb Current Weight: 307lb Goal Weight: 200lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 57 Current BMI: 54.4 Goal BMI: 35.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 15lb Weight to Lose: 107lb % Lost: 4.66% %EWL: 8.3%	Good luck for tomorrow Danny Kings was on the list I was given this week, but went with Guy's and St Thomas'. Lots of pre oppers here like myself wishing you all the best and waiting to hear how it all goes Sharon ( fellow Kentish person) x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ D.I.E.T. stands for "Did I eat that?"

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Maidstone83 Member Maidstone83's Profile Albums Maidstone83's Photo Gallery Join Date: 29th September, 2011 Location: West Malling, Kent Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Funding: NHS Height: 5' 10" Gender: Male Current Weight: 438lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 0 Current BMI: 62.8 Goal BMI: %EWL: 252.4%	Hi Everyone, just got back from Kings Got there early and went straight in... The place was empty (So Nice) First room they took my measurements and weight (Lost a few lbs since my last weighing!!!) then... Spoke to a very nice lady for about an hour and she asked me loads of questions! Then i had some blood tests (Which took a few attempts!!) and thats was it, took about an hour if that! I now have to do a Lung fuction test which i can do at home (they send me the machine!) and she told me i would have to go back in about 6-8 weeks! It was all really quick and easy! - driving there took longer lol Thanks for all your kind words! - it really means a lot! Ill keep you posted - Danny Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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TempleBelle Likes to post TempleBelle's Profile Albums TempleBelle's Photo Gallery Join Date: 14th February, 2012 Location: Dartford, Kent Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 2 Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Waiting to see what they think is right for me, hoping for sleeve/bypass Height: 5' 3" Gender: Female Start Date: 14-2.2012 Start Weight: 322lb Current Weight: 307lb Goal Weight: 200lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 57 Current BMI: 54.4 Goal BMI: 35.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 15lb Weight to Lose: 107lb % Lost: 4.66% %EWL: 8.3%	Glad it all went well today Danny, keep us all updated Sharon x x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ D.I.E.T. stands for "Did I eat that?"

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genevive57 Likes to post genevive57's Profile Albums genevive57's Photo Gallery Join Date: 28th January, 2012 Posts: 541 Thanks: 197 Thanked 50 Times in 50 Posts Rep Power: 12 Funding: N/A Gender: N/A	hi danny, glad you initial consultation went well and i wish you good luck and success on this magical wonderful life changing journey we've started. please keep posting you will find lots of support and advice on this site - its brill jan xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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stuckinafatsuit Likes to post stuckinafatsuit's Profile Albums stuckinafatsuit's Photo Gallery Join Date: 11th August, 2011 Location: Hackbridge, Surrey Posts: 626 Thanks: 17 Thanked 57 Times in 55 Posts Rep Power: 27 Consultant: George Vasilikostas Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Sleeve Surgery Date: 12 Dec 2011 Height: 5' 7" Gender: Female Start Weight: 324lb Current Weight: 242lb Goal Weight: 168lb Goal Date: when it happens BMI Information: Start BMI: 50.7 Current BMI: 37.9 Goal BMI: 26.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 82lb Weight to Lose: 74lb % Lost: 25.31% %EWL: 49.7%	So glad it went well, your on your way now Kim x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Nickynoodles Regular Member Nickynoodles's Profile Albums Nickynoodles's Photo Gallery Join Date: 6th February, 2011 Location: Maidstone, Kent Posts: 91 Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts Rep Power: 22 Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: Still waiting Height: 5' 4" Gender: Female Start Weight: 284lb Current Weight: 272lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 48.7 Current BMI: 46.7 Goal BMI: Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 12lb % Lost: 4.23% %EWL: 8.6%	Hi Danny Am glad your 1st appointment went ok.. Hope you get another one soon.. Nicky x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ GP applied for funding November 2009 PCT approved funding November 2010 Group Forum St Georges Hospital 31st January 2011 Bariatric Team Appointment 8th February 2012 Dietician Appointment 28th February 2012 Psychiatry team appointment 2nd May 2012 Waiting for MDT to meet again..

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janebell Likes to post janebell's Profile Albums janebell's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st December, 2011 Location: hartlepool Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts Rep Power: 5 Consultant: not sure yet Funding: NHS Surgery Type: not sure yet Height: 55' 0" Gender: Female Start Date: 14/12/11 Start Weight: 272lb Current Weight: 253lb Goal Weight: 124lb Goal Date: how ever long it takes BMI Information: Start BMI: 0.4 Current BMI: 0.4 Goal BMI: 0.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 19lb Weight to Lose: 129lb % Lost: 6.99% %EWL: -0.1%	hi danny n welcome x good luck for tomorrow xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ JANE refferal - sept 2011 seminar- dec 2011 weight 19st 6lb dietician / nurse - july 2012 weight loss start weight 19st 6lb 19st done 18st done 17st done 16st done 15st 14st 13st 12st

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SarahAD Regular Member SarahAD's Profile Albums SarahAD's Photo Gallery Join Date: 8th January, 2012 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 1 Consultant: Mr.El Hasani Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Roux en Y gastric bypass Surgery Date: 6/2/12 Height: 5' 7" Gender: Female Start Weight: 271lb Current Weight: 243lb Goal Weight: 154lb Goal Date: 6/2/13 BMI Information: Start BMI: 42.4 Current BMI: 38.1 Goal BMI: 24.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 28lb Weight to Lose: 89lb % Lost: 10.33% %EWL: 25%	Hi Danny Glad all went smoothly for you today! It is an emotional rollercoaster journey that's for sure! I had my bypass 11 days ago and am still trying to get my head round it at the moment. But, thanks to the help and support I get on this site I am finding it easier as the days go by. Good luck on the start of your journey ! Ps I'm not far from you, in Orpington! Sarah xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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