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widdershins · 23rd May, 2012

Hi all!
Just found this amazing site - has answered a lot of questions that I had.

Got funding, and made the decision on where I would like my surgery.

Lovely to meet you all!

newcy · 23rd May, 2012

widdershins · 23rd May, 2012

thank you

widdershins · 21st June, 2012

Just wanted to add a few things

I filled in a HUGE form for St Richards (this is the hospital Ive opted for...). Wonder what they'll do with all the info?

Im a hefty lass, but always been active - Im an ex powerlifter, so I was always built for strength, not speed....
I enjoy swimming, and for the first time in 42 years (cos thats how old I am!) I actually 'took the plunge' and went by myself. Not a biggie, I hear you say, but for me it was a major breakthrough. I dont go shopping by myself, so to do that...well, lets just say I was on a massive high!
I only manage to go once a week though, as all the ladies only sessions are in the day, and I work.

I am looking forward to being healthier, slimmer and more confident!

Am getting a bit impatient, but I know I have to wait for news of appointments etc.

Fading Grace · 21st June, 2012

I had my op at St Richards, they're really lovely there and looked after me very well!

tracyt84 · 21st June, 2012

hi and welcome,good luck on ur WL journey xx

Nickynoodles · 21st June, 2012

Hi Widdershins

Well done for getting funding and choosing a hospital.. I hope some appointments come your way soon ..

Nicky xx

widdershins · 21st June, 2012

Thank you!

and Nickynoodles, looks like you're on your way! Exciting and daunting at the same time, isnt it?!

Evenstarr · 21st June, 2012

Hi Widdershins , lots and lots of luck on your WLS journey .
If you need advice on just about anything WLS related, you probably find the answer here somewhere of if not there's bound to be someone 'in the know' come along soon.
Em xxxxx

Bellydancer57 · 21st June, 2012

Good luck & welcome. I swim & do water workouts. I'm 4 months post op on Saturday.

widdershins · 22nd June, 2012

Thanks so much everyone - Im reading, reading, reading at present, theres so much to take in on here!

23rd May, 2012	#1 (permalink)
widdershins Likes to post widdershins's Profile Albums widdershins's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd May, 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 277 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 10 Consultant: Chris Pring Funding: NHS Gender: Female Start Weight: 287lb Current Weight: 223lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 64lb % Lost: 22.3%	Hello! Hi all! Just found this amazing site - has answered a lot of questions that I had. Got funding, and made the decision on where I would like my surgery. Lovely to meet you all! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter jjsreal likes this.

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newcy Really Likes to post newcy's Profile Albums newcy's Photo Gallery Join Date: 30th September, 2010 Posts: 1,339 Thanks: 214 Thanked 185 Times in 184 Posts Rep Power: 295 Consultant: Mr Balapuri Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Sleeve!!! Surgery Date: 16th June 2012 Gender: Female Start Date: 20 years ago Start Weight: 247lb Current Weight: 186lb Goal Weight: 126lb Goal Date: Before I'm 40 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 61lb Weight to Lose: 60lb % Lost: 24.7%	Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ March 2012 start weight 17 stone 9 lbs June 9th 2012 beginning pre-op diet 16 stone 3lbs - 1 stone 6lbs loss June 15th 2012 admission for surgery 15 stone 13lbs - 4lbs loss Week 1 - 15 stone 5lbs - 8lbs loss Week 2 - 15 stone 1lbs - 4lbs loss Week 3 - 14 stone 13lbs - 2lbs loss Week 4 - 14 stone 13lbs - 0lbs loss Week 5 - 14 stone 8lbs - 5lbs loss Week 6 - 14 stone 4lbs - 4lbs loss Week 7 - 14 stone 2lbs - 2lbs loss Week 8 - 13 stone 12lbs - 4lbs loss Week 9 - 13 stone 10lbs - 2lbs loss Week 10 - 13 stone 7lbs - 3lbs loss Week 11 - 13 stone 7lbs - 0lbs loss Week 12 - 13 stone 4lbs - 3lbs loss

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widdershins Likes to post widdershins's Profile Albums widdershins's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd May, 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 277 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 10 Consultant: Chris Pring Funding: NHS Gender: Female Start Weight: 287lb Current Weight: 223lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 64lb % Lost: 22.3%	thank you Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by widdershins : 28th May, 2012 at 10:27 AM Reason: delete a typo

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widdershins Likes to post widdershins's Profile Albums widdershins's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd May, 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 277 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 10 Consultant: Chris Pring Funding: NHS Gender: Female Start Weight: 287lb Current Weight: 223lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 64lb % Lost: 22.3%	A little bit more... Just wanted to add a few things I filled in a HUGE form for St Richards (this is the hospital Ive opted for...). Wonder what they'll do with all the info? Im a hefty lass, but always been active - Im an ex powerlifter, so I was always built for strength, not speed.... I enjoy swimming, and for the first time in 42 years (cos thats how old I am!) I actually 'took the plunge' and went by myself. Not a biggie, I hear you say, but for me it was a major breakthrough. I dont go shopping by myself, so to do that...well, lets just say I was on a massive high! I only manage to go once a week though, as all the ladies only sessions are in the day, and I work. I am looking forward to being healthier, slimmer and more confident! Am getting a bit impatient, but I know I have to wait for news of appointments etc. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Fading Grace Fading Away Fading Grace's Profile Albums Fading Grace's Photo Gallery Join Date: 18th April, 2012 Location: UK Posts: 546 Thanks: 0 Thanked 94 Times in 89 Posts Rep Power: 33 Consultant: Chris Pring Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: 24th May 2012 Height: 5' 7" Gender: Female Start Weight: 407lb Current Weight: 273lb Goal Weight: 222lb Goal Date: December 2013 BMI Information: Start BMI: 63.7 Current BMI: 42.8 Goal BMI: 34.8 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 134lb Weight to Lose: 51lb % Lost: 32.92% %EWL: 54%	I had my op at St Richards, they're really lovely there and looked after me very well! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter widdershins likes this. __________________

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tracyt84 Likes to post tracyt84's Profile Albums tracyt84's Photo Gallery Join Date: 10th October, 2011 Location: south east london Posts: 582 Thanks: 1 Thanked 61 Times in 60 Posts Rep Power: 40 Consultant: Mr Ameet Patel Funding: NHS Surgery Type: gastric band Surgery Date: 5th May, 2012 Height: 5' 6" Gender: Female Start Date: day i was born! Start Weight: 305lb Current Weight: 183lb Goal Weight: 170lb Goal Date: however long it takes! BMI Information: Start BMI: 49.2 Current BMI: 29.5 Goal BMI: 27.4 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 122lb Weight to Lose: 13lb % Lost: 40% %EWL: 80.9%	hi and welcome,good luck on ur WL journey xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ OCTOBER 2011~DOCTORS REFEREL NOVEMBER 2011~FUNDING APPROVED DECEMBER 7TH 2011~1ST HOSPITAL APP FEB 2ND 2012~2ND HOSPITAL APP WITH SURGEON,DECIDED ON THE BAND AND PUT ON 6 MONTH WAITING LIST NOW WAITING FOR MY OP DATE OP DATE 5/5/12 EEEKKK!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter Starting weight-21st 7lbs 21st 20st 19st 18st 17st 16st 15st 14st 13st 12st

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Nickynoodles Likes to post Nickynoodles's Profile Albums Nickynoodles's Photo Gallery Join Date: 6th February, 2011 Location: Maidstone, Kent Posts: 249 Thanks: 16 Thanked 38 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 25 Consultant: Marcus Reddy Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Balloon then bypass Surgery Date: 12th February 2013 Height: 5' 4" Gender: Female Start Weight: 285lb Current Weight: 181lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 48.9 Current BMI: 31.1 Goal BMI: Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 104lb % Lost: 36.49% %EWL: 74.3%	Hi Widdershins Well done for getting funding and choosing a hospital.. I hope some appointments come your way soon .. Nicky xx 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 Operation Day Friday 17th August 2012 - Gastric Balloon Operation Day Balloon out and bypass Tuesday 12th February 2013 Heaviest weight 20 stone 5 lbs Before pre op 19 stone 5 lbs Balloon Operation day 18 stone 5 lbs Bypass Operation day 15 stone 10 LbS Current weight 12 stone 13 lbs

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widdershins Likes to post widdershins's Profile Albums widdershins's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd May, 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 277 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 10 Consultant: Chris Pring Funding: NHS Gender: Female Start Weight: 287lb Current Weight: 223lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 64lb % Lost: 22.3%	Thank you! and Nickynoodles, looks like you're on your way! Exciting and daunting at the same time, isnt it?! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Evenstarr Really Likes to post Evenstarr's Profile Albums Evenstarr's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th April, 2012 Location: Sunny Barnsley Posts: 1,477 Thanks: 54 Thanked 133 Times in 132 Posts Rep Power: 39 Consultant: Mr Ackroyd Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: 20th August 2012 Gender: Female	Hi Widdershins , lots and lots of luck on your WLS journey . If you need advice on just about anything WLS related, you probably find the answer here somewhere of if not there's bound to be someone 'in the know' come along soon. Em xxxxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 5 th April - referred by GP for WLS 10 th May - group session at Northern General Hospital 23 rd May - appointment to meet Mr Ackroyd 19 th June - pre-op assessment 20th August - Op day! Weight loss on pre op diet 1 stone, Post op Week 1-8lbs Week 2-5lbs Week 3-3lbs Week 4-6lbs Week 5-4lbs Week 6-4lbs Week 7-4lbs Week 8-4lbs

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Bellydancer57 Really Likes to post Bellydancer57's Profile Albums Bellydancer57's Photo Gallery Join Date: 15th February, 2012 Location: London Posts: 2,465 Thanks: 147 Thanked 274 Times in 265 Posts Rep Power: 76 Consultant: Mr Mannur Homerton London Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric sleeve Surgery Date: 25/02/12 Height: 5' 3" Gender: Female Start Date: Around 6 years old! Start Weight: 314lb Current Weight: 187lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: Soonest! BMI Information: Start BMI: 55.6 Current BMI: 33.1 Goal BMI: 24.8 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 127lb Weight to Lose: 47lb % Lost: 40.45% %EWL: 73.2%	Good luck & welcome. I swim & do water workouts. I'm 4 months post op on Saturday. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ I'll try anything once, except incest & Morris dancing! Bertram Russell

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widdershins Likes to post widdershins's Profile Albums widdershins's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd May, 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 277 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts Rep Power: 10 Consultant: Chris Pring Funding: NHS Gender: Female Start Weight: 287lb Current Weight: 223lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 64lb % Lost: 22.3%	Thanks so much everyone - Im reading, reading, reading at present, theres so much to take in on here! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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