I'm a successful dieter! Very successful - WLSurgery.com

SARAH S · 20th July, 2011

Yes I'm a very successful dieter.

You name it I've probably done it and lost weight, sometimes a lot of weight.
My problem is and I'm sure I'm not alone I have trouble maintaining my weight.

Now I want to make something clear I know what I do, I also know what I need to do....I'm not stupid, or lazy or slovenly I'm just overweight!
I go on a diet lose a couple of stone

then put it all back on plus a bit more besides.

I go on a diet lose a couple of stone

then put it all back on plus a bit more besides.

I go on a diet lose a couple of stone

then put it all back on plus a bit more besides.

You get the picture

People out there seem to have this idea that people with weight issues just don't care about themselves, I am lucky I have never had any directly rude made to me, Oh actually there was a child once ask "Why are you so fat?" I was 6 months pregnant at the time but still overweight. His parents didn't even apologise, they turned to him and said you mustn't say that- but he must have heard it somewhere- probably from them. But often I hear things and it saddens me.
Even my two beautiful daughters, 25 & 30yrs, have both made a comment about someone using my size as a bench mark " she's not any smaller than you" or " he was much bigger than you" Now I know they don't mean it in a rude way or want to upset me, in fact on both occasions it was said by way of a compliment!- but I'm sure those of you on here understand what it feels like.

Anyway I had looked into surgery about 18months ago and really knew then that this was the way forward for me. I tried to broach the subjuct with my GP, who is an absolute doll and really easy to talk to, but as you do... I said it in a jokingly way, not wanting to be shot down, and he missed it completely

so off I toddled with an appointment for yet another round of blood test and a dietician appointment. Noooooooooooo!

Why is it? I'm a successful business woman employing 10 staff, dealing with all sorts of issues day to day yet when it comes to me I'm bloody useless

Then back in the cold dark days of Jan I thought of selling my business, now I began to think of going private with the proceeds.....I had not mentioned this to anyone at this stage my ideas on surgery

Eventually the deal didn't go through...but now its in my head going round and round and round!

One evening a programme came on the TV about oversize ambulances for severly obese people, my husband was about to switch it over when I told him I wanted to watch it.... we sat and watched and I told him I never want to get to that stage and that I feared that I would

An open evening came up towards the end of May at our local private hospital and we both went along to check it out...secretly I was hoping someone would say something to put me off.
They didn't
Okay I thought, these guys are out to make money of course they're gonna tell me what I want to hear, so I booked to see my GP. He'll tell me what I NEED to know and put this nonsense to bed once and for all!!
His 1st comment when he saw me was " well you're hiding it well!" and I was looking ok that day with the right outfit make up etc etc.
We chatted, he got down all the books and told me all the pit falls, malabsorbtion etc
we chatted some more, he told me I'd be quite slim afterwards!
we chatted some more, he said he was very happy to support me through it all (private only covers the op, good old NHS has to do the rest!!)
Then I told him that he was supposed to be telling me something to put me off when all he was doing was confirming my decision!!

I'd already found this brilliant site and probably knew more about WLS than he did but it was great to know that I had his support

Gosh this is a long post, mostly for me, so if anyone is still reading sorry!!

Anyway, here I sit, my family are 100% behind my decision. I have been booked into the local private hospital for a bypass on 7th Sept and I start my liver reducing diet on 23rd Aug.
OMG not long now!! and I will be back in control of my life. My husband has been an absolute star throughout this journey so far and I can't wait to be "normal" again

mandym1 · 20th July, 2011

A great start to your diary Sarah. I look forward to reading about your journey and helping you in any way possible. This is your time now! I wish you all the luck in the world x x

suzz69uk · 20th July, 2011

goodluck with your journey hun, and thanks for sharing an insight into your diary. x

jema · 20th July, 2011

Hi Sarah. Well done - for taking the first step, for checking everything out, for being open about it and for putting it all down so well. Only you know the choice you need to make, and listening to those at the hospital and your G.P. has obviously helped you make it. You have mentioned you were waiting for the negative stuff to put you off, yet never heard any. The negative stuff will have been said, but you never heard it...! What I mean is that the mention of malabsorption and other side effects haven't been enough for you to notice as being the down side to wls, therefore you have made the right decision for you.
I wish you every bit of luck on your life changing journey and look forward to reading your future posts.

POPPET · 20th July, 2011

Sarah - what a great post

I could of written something very similar to start my own diaryxxx

Ankaas · 20th July, 2011

You're sorted - mentally and emotionally - don't stress about anything cos it will all be ok. Best thing I've ever done and I wish I'd done it 10 years ago.

suepat10 · 20th July, 2011

Awwww, what a lovely post. Hmmmm that probably sounds an odd thing to say!

What I mean is so positive and ..... well ...... positive!

Good luck with it all x

Kazziehill · 20th July, 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by SARAH S

Yes I'm a very successful dieter.

You name it I've probably done it and lost weight, sometimes a lot of weight.
My problem is and I'm sure I'm not alone I have trouble maintaining my weight.

Now I want to make something clear I know what I do, I also know what I need to do....I'm not stupid, or lazy or slovenly I'm just overweight!
I go on a diet lose a couple of stone

then put it all back on plus a bit more besides.

I go on a diet lose a couple of stone

then put it all back on plus a bit more besides.

I go on a diet lose a couple of stone

then put it all back on plus a bit more besides.

You get the picture

People out there seem to have this idea that people with weight issues just don't care about themselves, I am lucky I have never had any directly rude made to me, Oh actually there was a child once ask "Why are you so fat?" I was 6 months pregnant at the time but still overweight. His parents didn't even apologise, they turned to him and said you mustn't say that- but he must have heard it somewhere- probably from them. But often I hear things and it saddens me.
Even my two beautiful daughters, 25 & 30yrs, have both made a comment about someone using my size as a bench mark " she's not any smaller than you" or " he was much bigger than you" Now I know they don't mean it in a rude way or want to upset me, in fact on both occasions it was said by way of a compliment!- but I'm sure those of you on here understand what it feels like.

Anyway I had looked into surgery about 18months ago and really knew then that this was the way forward for me. I tried to broach the subjuct with my GP, who is an absolute doll and really easy to talk to, but as you do... I said it in a jokingly way, not wanting to be shot down, and he missed it completely

so off I toddled with an appointment for yet another round of blood test and a dietician appointment. Noooooooooooo!

Why is it? I'm a successful business woman employing 10 staff, dealing with all sorts of issues day to day yet when it comes to me I'm bloody useless

Then back in the cold dark days of Jan I thought of selling my business, now I began to think of going private with the proceeds.....I had not mentioned this to anyone at this stage my ideas on surgery

Eventually the deal didn't go through...but now its in my head going round and round and round!

One evening a programme came on the TV about oversize ambulances for severly obese people, my husband was about to switch it over when I told him I wanted to watch it.... we sat and watched and I told him I never want to get to that stage and that I feared that I would

An open evening came up towards the end of May at our local private hospital and we both went along to check it out...secretly I was hoping someone would say something to put me off.
They didn't
Okay I thought, these guys are out to make money of course they're gonna tell me what I want to hear, so I booked to see my GP. He'll tell me what I NEED to know and put this nonsense to bed once and for all!!
His 1st comment when he saw me was " well you're hiding it well!" and I was looking ok that day with the right outfit make up etc etc.
We chatted, he got down all the books and told me all the pit falls, malabsorbtion etc
we chatted some more, he told me I'd be quite slim afterwards!
we chatted some more, he said he was very happy to support me through it all (private only covers the op, good old NHS has to do the rest!!)
Then I told him that he was supposed to be telling me something to put me off when all he was doing was confirming my decision!!

I'd already found this brilliant site and probably knew more about WLS than he did but it was great to know that I had his support

Gosh this is a long post, mostly for me, so if anyone is still reading sorry!!

Anyway, here I sit, my family are 100% behind my decision. I have been booked into the local private hospital for a bypass on 7th Sept and I start my liver reducing diet on 23rd Aug.
OMG not long now!! and I will be back in control of my life. My husband has been an absolute star throughout this journey so far and I can't wait to be "normal" again

Hi there Sarah,

Just a little message to say your post was really good. I wish you lots of luck, your family sounds lovely and supportive. I am having my bypass 24 august 2011 so I am getting nervous now, I will look forward to reading your posts and im sure we can all help each other. You have made the right decision sweetie and I too see it as getting my life back too. Lots of luv kaz x

SARAH S · 21st July, 2011

Thank you all for the tremendous support you give on this forum.

I have never been a part of these things before and found it so easy to talk to you guys about anything.

Because everyone is going on the same journey, but not the same journey, there is always someone who can answer any questions....Brilliant

SARAH S · 21st July, 2011

Not sure that made sense

....but I think you'll know what I mean

wannabeminime · 21st July, 2011

Hi Sarah, i'm in Devon, whereabouts are you having surgery? Is there anywhere in Cornwall? Who is doing the op? You sound like me, successful business woman, etc, but cant keep the weight off!

Congrats on your decision, i'm jealous!

SARAH S · 21st July, 2011

I'm having it done at the Duchy Hospital, Truro. Its behind Treliske.
My surgeon is Mr Finlay, he's lovely. He also does all the NHS bariatric surgery at Treliske as well.

How far along are you? Do you know what surgery you'd like yet?

wannabeminime · 21st July, 2011

Wow, i didnt know they did it in Cornwall now, brill for you! They have also just started it in Plymouth. Most people in my area to go to Taunton though.

I'm not very far along at all, i dont qualify for NHS treatment, and cant afford private at the mo. Too many other big bills to pay right now, maybe next year! Good luck with it

Karen19745 · 21st July, 2011

I can relate to everything you said as I'm si can most on here, now you've taken this step you won't regret it, it was the best thing I ever did, Karen x

SARAH S · 21st July, 2011

Becky, have you tried to get NHS treatment. I do regret not pushing this last year with my GP. I just assumed I wouldn't get it.

When I saw him in May though he said he would put me through as a special case....it would take about 18months with appeals etc.... if he'd done it then I'd be almost there by now.

We have chosen to go private because I know that I'd have to be a lot larger to increase my chances and that just seems ridiculous ..............it wont be easy though but Im certain it will be worth it

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SARAH S Here comes the new me SARAH S's Profile Albums SARAH S's Photo Gallery Mahjongg 2 Champion! Cold Fusion Champion! Master Qwan`s Mahjongg Deluxe Champion! Quick Words Champion! Patience Delux Champion! Chain Reaction Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Bejeweled Champion! Tic Tac Toe Champion! Mental Blocks Champion! Ball Of Madness Champion! Asteroids Champion! Othello Champion! Jurassic Realm Champion! Americas Army Champion! Join Date: 12th June, 2011 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,223 Thanks: 143 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts Rep Power: 64 Consultant: Mr Finlay Funding: Private Surgery Type: Bypass Surgery Date: 7th Sept 2011 Height: 5' 6" Gender: Female Start Date: Forever ago! Start Weight: 280lb Current Weight: 198lb Goal Weight: 175lb Goal Date: Whenever it happens, but soon hopefully. I want to get on with life! BMI Information: Start BMI: 45.2 Current BMI: 32 Goal BMI: 28.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 82lb Weight to Lose: 23lb % Lost: 29.29% %EWL: 65.2%	I'm a successful dieter! Very successful Yes I'm a very successful dieter. You name it I've probably done it and lost weight, sometimes a lot of weight. My problem is and I'm sure I'm not alone I have trouble maintaining my weight. Now I want to make something clear I know what I do, I also know what I need to do....I'm not stupid, or lazy or slovenly I'm just overweight! I go on a diet lose a couple of stone then put it all back on plus a bit more besides. I go on a diet lose a couple of stone then put it all back on plus a bit more besides. I go on a diet lose a couple of stone then put it all back on plus a bit more besides. You get the picture People out there seem to have this idea that people with weight issues just don't care about themselves, I am lucky I have never had any directly rude made to me, Oh actually there was a child once ask "Why are you so fat?" I was 6 months pregnant at the time but still overweight. His parents didn't even apologise, they turned to him and said you mustn't say that- but he must have heard it somewhere- probably from them. But often I hear things and it saddens me. Even my two beautiful daughters, 25 & 30yrs, have both made a comment about someone using my size as a bench mark " she's not any smaller than you" or " he was much bigger than you" Now I know they don't mean it in a rude way or want to upset me, in fact on both occasions it was said by way of a compliment!- but I'm sure those of you on here understand what it feels like. Anyway I had looked into surgery about 18months ago and really knew then that this was the way forward for me. I tried to broach the subjuct with my GP, who is an absolute doll and really easy to talk to, but as you do... I said it in a jokingly way, not wanting to be shot down, and he missed it completely so off I toddled with an appointment for yet another round of blood test and a dietician appointment. Noooooooooooo! Why is it? I'm a successful business woman employing 10 staff, dealing with all sorts of issues day to day yet when it comes to me I'm bloody useless Then back in the cold dark days of Jan I thought of selling my business, now I began to think of going private with the proceeds.....I had not mentioned this to anyone at this stage my ideas on surgery Eventually the deal didn't go through...but now its in my head going round and round and round! One evening a programme came on the TV about oversize ambulances for severly obese people, my husband was about to switch it over when I told him I wanted to watch it.... we sat and watched and I told him I never want to get to that stage and that I feared that I would An open evening came up towards the end of May at our local private hospital and we both went along to check it out...secretly I was hoping someone would say something to put me off. They didn't Okay I thought, these guys are out to make money of course they're gonna tell me what I want to hear, so I booked to see my GP. He'll tell me what I NEED to know and put this nonsense to bed once and for all!! His 1st comment when he saw me was " well you're hiding it well!" and I was looking ok that day with the right outfit make up etc etc. We chatted, he got down all the books and told me all the pit falls, malabsorbtion etc we chatted some more, he told me I'd be quite slim afterwards! we chatted some more, he said he was very happy to support me through it all (private only covers the op, good old NHS has to do the rest!!) Then I told him that he was supposed to be telling me something to put me off when all he was doing was confirming my decision!! I'd already found this brilliant site and probably knew more about WLS than he did but it was great to know that I had his support Gosh this is a long post, mostly for me, so if anyone is still reading sorry!! Anyway, here I sit, my family are 100% behind my decision. I have been booked into the local private hospital for a bypass on 7th Sept and I start my liver reducing diet on 23rd Aug. OMG not long now!! and I will be back in control of my life. My husband has been an absolute star throughout this journey so far and I can't wait to be "normal" again Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter wannabeminime, POPPET, suepat10 and 8 others like this. __________________ Sarah Heaviest 20st 21/08 pre op diet 19st 2lb -12lb 29/08 wk1 pre op 18st12lb -4lb 05/09 wk2 pre op 18st 7lb -5lb 12/09 wk1 post op 17st 13lb -8lb 18/09 wk2 post op 17st 8lb - 5lb 26/09 wk3 post op 17st 6lb - 2lb 05/10 wk4 post op 17st 1lb - 5lb 12/10 wk5 post op 16st12lb -3lb 19/10 wk6 post op 16st 10lb-2lb 02/11 wk8 post op 16st 3lb-7lb 09/11 wk9 post op 16st 1lb-2lb 16/11 wk10post op 15st 11lb -4lbs 24/11 wk11 post op 15st 10lb -1lb 30/11 wk12 post op 15st 8lb -2lbs 7/12 3mths post op 15st 6lb -2lbs 14/12 14wks post op 15st 2lb -4lbs 23/12 15wks post op 15st 5lb +3lb 28/12 16wk post op 15st 3lb -2lb 04/01/12 4mts post op 15st 1lb -1lb 11/01 18wks post 14st 13lb -2lbs 18/01 19 wks post stayed the same 25/01 20wks post 14st 11lbs -2lbs 15/02 23wks post 14st 11lb still the same..must improve food intake 22/02 24weeks post 14st 8lbs -3lbs 16/03 27weeks post and off on cruise 14st 5lb - 3lbs - after 2wk cruise 14st 4lbs -1lb

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mandym1 Likes to post mandym1's Profile Albums mandym1's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th May, 2009 Posts: 944 Thanks: 298 Thanked 115 Times in 114 Posts Rep Power: 190 Funding: NHS Surgery Date: 4th July 2011 Gender: Female Start Weight: 301lb Current Weight: 199lb Goal Weight: 154lb Goal Date: Someday..... Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 102lb Weight to Lose: 45lb % Lost: 33.89%	A great start to your diary Sarah. I look forward to reading about your journey and helping you in any way possible. This is your time now! I wish you all the luck in the world x x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter SARAH S likes this. __________________ Mandy xx Jul 2008 - Referred by my GP for bariatric surgery. May 2009 - Funding approved for me to attend a Weight Management programme. Dec 2010 - Referred to PCT for funding for Bypass. Apr 2011 - Funding approved 16 June 2011 - 1st appointment 21 June 2011 - 2nd appointment! 4 July 2011 - SURGERY!! 27 June 2011 - Started pre-op diet 4 July 2011 - Lost 9lb on pre-op diet, had surgery. week 1 - Lost 14lb week 2 - 19lb week 3 - 26lb week 4 - 30lb week 5 - 35lb week 6 - 39lb week 7 - 42lb week 8 - 45lb week 9 - 49lb week 10 - Went on holiday! week 11 - maintained week 12 - 56lb!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

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jema Likes to post jema's Profile Albums jema's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th May, 2011 Location: Bishop Auckland Posts: 469 Thanks: 83 Thanked 62 Times in 61 Posts Rep Power: 48 Consultant: Mr. Small Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: Soon Please!! Height: 5' 7" Gender: Female Start Date: 20/06/2011 Start Weight: 288lb Current Weight: 218lb Goal Weight: 154lb Goal Date: Anytime, as long as I get there! BMI Information: Start BMI: 45.1 Current BMI: 34.1 Goal BMI: 24.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 70lb Weight to Lose: 64lb % Lost: 24.31% %EWL: 54.3%	Hi Sarah. Well done - for taking the first step, for checking everything out, for being open about it and for putting it all down so well. Only you know the choice you need to make, and listening to those at the hospital and your G.P. has obviously helped you make it. You have mentioned you were waiting for the negative stuff to put you off, yet never heard any. The negative stuff will have been said, but you never heard it...! What I mean is that the mention of malabsorption and other side effects haven't been enough for you to notice as being the down side to wls, therefore you have made the right decision for you. I wish you every bit of luck on your life changing journey and look forward to reading your future posts. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter SARAH S likes this. __________________

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Ankaas Likes to post Ankaas's Profile Albums Ankaas's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th May, 2011 Location: Belfast Posts: 299 Thanks: 42 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts Rep Power: 23 Consultant: Chris de bruyne Funding: Private Surgery Type: Gastric band Surgery Date: 12july 2011 Height: 5' 2" Gender: Female Start Weight: 233lb Current Weight: 204lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: I've waited this long - what will be will be BMI Information: Start BMI: 42.6 Current BMI: 37.3 Goal BMI: 25.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 29lb Weight to Lose: 64lb % Lost: 12.45% %EWL: 29.9%	You're sorted - mentally and emotionally - don't stress about anything cos it will all be ok. Best thing I've ever done and I wish I'd done it 10 years ago. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter SARAH S likes this. __________________ [SIGPIC]

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suepat10 Really Likes to post suepat10's Profile Albums suepat10's Photo Gallery Join Date: 2nd January, 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 1,005 Thanks: 12 Thanked 169 Times in 167 Posts Rep Power: 294 Funding: NHS Height: 5' 6" Gender: Female Start Date: 21 April 2011 Start Weight: 302lb Current Weight: 313lb Goal Weight: 154lb Goal Date: ASAP please! BMI Information: Start BMI: 48.7 Current BMI: 50.5 Goal BMI: 24.9 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: -11lb Weight to Lose: 159lb % Lost: -3.64% %EWL: -7.4%	Awwww, what a lovely post. Hmmmm that probably sounds an odd thing to say! What I mean is so positive and ..... well ...... positive! Good luck with it all x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Sue xx Funding applied for in Sussex April 2011 Funding approved May 2011 Appointment at Whittington & accepted July 2011 1 August 2011 had to move out of area so end of journey 1 May 2012 Saw GP in Lincolnshire, agreed to refer for surgery, forms completed 3 May 2012

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SARAH S Here comes the new me SARAH S's Profile Albums SARAH S's Photo Gallery Mahjongg 2 Champion! Cold Fusion Champion! Master Qwan`s Mahjongg Deluxe Champion! Quick Words Champion! Patience Delux Champion! Chain Reaction Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Bejeweled Champion! Tic Tac Toe Champion! Mental Blocks Champion! Ball Of Madness Champion! Asteroids Champion! Othello Champion! Jurassic Realm Champion! Americas Army Champion! Join Date: 12th June, 2011 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,223 Thanks: 143 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts Rep Power: 64 Consultant: Mr Finlay Funding: Private Surgery Type: Bypass Surgery Date: 7th Sept 2011 Height: 5' 6" Gender: Female Start Date: Forever ago! Start Weight: 280lb Current Weight: 198lb Goal Weight: 175lb Goal Date: Whenever it happens, but soon hopefully. I want to get on with life! BMI Information: Start BMI: 45.2 Current BMI: 32 Goal BMI: 28.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 82lb Weight to Lose: 23lb % Lost: 29.29% %EWL: 65.2%	Thank you all for the tremendous support you give on this forum. I have never been a part of these things before and found it so easy to talk to you guys about anything. Because everyone is going on the same journey, but not the same journey, there is always someone who can answer any questions....Brilliant Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Sarah Heaviest 20st 21/08 pre op diet 19st 2lb -12lb 29/08 wk1 pre op 18st12lb -4lb 05/09 wk2 pre op 18st 7lb -5lb 12/09 wk1 post op 17st 13lb -8lb 18/09 wk2 post op 17st 8lb - 5lb 26/09 wk3 post op 17st 6lb - 2lb 05/10 wk4 post op 17st 1lb - 5lb 12/10 wk5 post op 16st12lb -3lb 19/10 wk6 post op 16st 10lb-2lb 02/11 wk8 post op 16st 3lb-7lb 09/11 wk9 post op 16st 1lb-2lb 16/11 wk10post op 15st 11lb -4lbs 24/11 wk11 post op 15st 10lb -1lb 30/11 wk12 post op 15st 8lb -2lbs 7/12 3mths post op 15st 6lb -2lbs 14/12 14wks post op 15st 2lb -4lbs 23/12 15wks post op 15st 5lb +3lb 28/12 16wk post op 15st 3lb -2lb 04/01/12 4mts post op 15st 1lb -1lb 11/01 18wks post 14st 13lb -2lbs 18/01 19 wks post stayed the same 25/01 20wks post 14st 11lbs -2lbs 15/02 23wks post 14st 11lb still the same..must improve food intake 22/02 24weeks post 14st 8lbs -3lbs 16/03 27weeks post and off on cruise 14st 5lb - 3lbs - after 2wk cruise 14st 4lbs -1lb

21st July, 2011	#10 (permalink)
SARAH S Here comes the new me SARAH S's Profile Albums SARAH S's Photo Gallery Mahjongg 2 Champion! Cold Fusion Champion! Master Qwan`s Mahjongg Deluxe Champion! Quick Words Champion! Patience Delux Champion! Chain Reaction Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Bejeweled Champion! Tic Tac Toe Champion! Mental Blocks Champion! Ball Of Madness Champion! Asteroids Champion! Othello Champion! Jurassic Realm Champion! Americas Army Champion! Join Date: 12th June, 2011 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,223 Thanks: 143 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts Rep Power: 64 Consultant: Mr Finlay Funding: Private Surgery Type: Bypass Surgery Date: 7th Sept 2011 Height: 5' 6" Gender: Female Start Date: Forever ago! Start Weight: 280lb Current Weight: 198lb Goal Weight: 175lb Goal Date: Whenever it happens, but soon hopefully. I want to get on with life! BMI Information: Start BMI: 45.2 Current BMI: 32 Goal BMI: 28.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 82lb Weight to Lose: 23lb % Lost: 29.29% %EWL: 65.2%	Not sure that made sense....but I think you'll know what I mean Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Sarah Heaviest 20st 21/08 pre op diet 19st 2lb -12lb 29/08 wk1 pre op 18st12lb -4lb 05/09 wk2 pre op 18st 7lb -5lb 12/09 wk1 post op 17st 13lb -8lb 18/09 wk2 post op 17st 8lb - 5lb 26/09 wk3 post op 17st 6lb - 2lb 05/10 wk4 post op 17st 1lb - 5lb 12/10 wk5 post op 16st12lb -3lb 19/10 wk6 post op 16st 10lb-2lb 02/11 wk8 post op 16st 3lb-7lb 09/11 wk9 post op 16st 1lb-2lb 16/11 wk10post op 15st 11lb -4lbs 24/11 wk11 post op 15st 10lb -1lb 30/11 wk12 post op 15st 8lb -2lbs 7/12 3mths post op 15st 6lb -2lbs 14/12 14wks post op 15st 2lb -4lbs 23/12 15wks post op 15st 5lb +3lb 28/12 16wk post op 15st 3lb -2lb 04/01/12 4mts post op 15st 1lb -1lb 11/01 18wks post 14st 13lb -2lbs 18/01 19 wks post stayed the same 25/01 20wks post 14st 11lbs -2lbs 15/02 23wks post 14st 11lb still the same..must improve food intake 22/02 24weeks post 14st 8lbs -3lbs 16/03 27weeks post and off on cruise 14st 5lb - 3lbs - after 2wk cruise 14st 4lbs -1lb

21st July, 2011	#11 (permalink)
wannabeminime Pre-op wannabeminime's Profile Albums wannabeminime's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 18 Join Date: 29th August, 2006 Posts: 711 Thanks: 30 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts Rep Power: 119	Hi Sarah, i'm in Devon, whereabouts are you having surgery? Is there anywhere in Cornwall? Who is doing the op? You sound like me, successful business woman, etc, but cant keep the weight off! Congrats on your decision, i'm jealous! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

21st July, 2011	#12 (permalink)
SARAH S Here comes the new me SARAH S's Profile Albums SARAH S's Photo Gallery Mahjongg 2 Champion! Cold Fusion Champion! Master Qwan`s Mahjongg Deluxe Champion! Quick Words Champion! Patience Delux Champion! Chain Reaction Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Bejeweled Champion! Tic Tac Toe Champion! Mental Blocks Champion! Ball Of Madness Champion! Asteroids Champion! Othello Champion! Jurassic Realm Champion! Americas Army Champion! Join Date: 12th June, 2011 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,223 Thanks: 143 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts Rep Power: 64 Consultant: Mr Finlay Funding: Private Surgery Type: Bypass Surgery Date: 7th Sept 2011 Height: 5' 6" Gender: Female Start Date: Forever ago! Start Weight: 280lb Current Weight: 198lb Goal Weight: 175lb Goal Date: Whenever it happens, but soon hopefully. I want to get on with life! BMI Information: Start BMI: 45.2 Current BMI: 32 Goal BMI: 28.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 82lb Weight to Lose: 23lb % Lost: 29.29% %EWL: 65.2%	I'm having it done at the Duchy Hospital, Truro. Its behind Treliske. My surgeon is Mr Finlay, he's lovely. He also does all the NHS bariatric surgery at Treliske as well. How far along are you? Do you know what surgery you'd like yet? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Sarah Heaviest 20st 21/08 pre op diet 19st 2lb -12lb 29/08 wk1 pre op 18st12lb -4lb 05/09 wk2 pre op 18st 7lb -5lb 12/09 wk1 post op 17st 13lb -8lb 18/09 wk2 post op 17st 8lb - 5lb 26/09 wk3 post op 17st 6lb - 2lb 05/10 wk4 post op 17st 1lb - 5lb 12/10 wk5 post op 16st12lb -3lb 19/10 wk6 post op 16st 10lb-2lb 02/11 wk8 post op 16st 3lb-7lb 09/11 wk9 post op 16st 1lb-2lb 16/11 wk10post op 15st 11lb -4lbs 24/11 wk11 post op 15st 10lb -1lb 30/11 wk12 post op 15st 8lb -2lbs 7/12 3mths post op 15st 6lb -2lbs 14/12 14wks post op 15st 2lb -4lbs 23/12 15wks post op 15st 5lb +3lb 28/12 16wk post op 15st 3lb -2lb 04/01/12 4mts post op 15st 1lb -1lb 11/01 18wks post 14st 13lb -2lbs 18/01 19 wks post stayed the same 25/01 20wks post 14st 11lbs -2lbs 15/02 23wks post 14st 11lb still the same..must improve food intake 22/02 24weeks post 14st 8lbs -3lbs 16/03 27weeks post and off on cruise 14st 5lb - 3lbs - after 2wk cruise 14st 4lbs -1lb

21st July, 2011	#13 (permalink)
wannabeminime Pre-op wannabeminime's Profile Albums wannabeminime's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 18 Join Date: 29th August, 2006 Posts: 711 Thanks: 30 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts Rep Power: 119	Wow, i didnt know they did it in Cornwall now, brill for you! They have also just started it in Plymouth. Most people in my area to go to Taunton though. I'm not very far along at all, i dont qualify for NHS treatment, and cant afford private at the mo. Too many other big bills to pay right now, maybe next year! Good luck with it Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

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21st July, 2011	#14 (permalink)
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%	I can relate to everything you said as I'm si can most on here, now you've taken this step you won't regret it, it was the best thing I ever did, 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

21st July, 2011	#15 (permalink)
SARAH S Here comes the new me SARAH S's Profile Albums SARAH S's Photo Gallery Mahjongg 2 Champion! Cold Fusion Champion! Master Qwan`s Mahjongg Deluxe Champion! Quick Words Champion! Patience Delux Champion! Chain Reaction Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Bejeweled Champion! Tic Tac Toe Champion! Mental Blocks Champion! Ball Of Madness Champion! Asteroids Champion! Othello Champion! Jurassic Realm Champion! Americas Army Champion! Join Date: 12th June, 2011 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,223 Thanks: 143 Thanked 134 Times in 131 Posts Rep Power: 64 Consultant: Mr Finlay Funding: Private Surgery Type: Bypass Surgery Date: 7th Sept 2011 Height: 5' 6" Gender: Female Start Date: Forever ago! Start Weight: 280lb Current Weight: 198lb Goal Weight: 175lb Goal Date: Whenever it happens, but soon hopefully. I want to get on with life! BMI Information: Start BMI: 45.2 Current BMI: 32 Goal BMI: 28.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 82lb Weight to Lose: 23lb % Lost: 29.29% %EWL: 65.2%	Becky, have you tried to get NHS treatment. I do regret not pushing this last year with my GP. I just assumed I wouldn't get it. When I saw him in May though he said he would put me through as a special case....it would take about 18months with appeals etc.... if he'd done it then I'd be almost there by now. We have chosen to go private because I know that I'd have to be a lot larger to increase my chances and that just seems ridiculous ..............it wont be easy though but Im certain it will be worth it Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Sarah Heaviest 20st 21/08 pre op diet 19st 2lb -12lb 29/08 wk1 pre op 18st12lb -4lb 05/09 wk2 pre op 18st 7lb -5lb 12/09 wk1 post op 17st 13lb -8lb 18/09 wk2 post op 17st 8lb - 5lb 26/09 wk3 post op 17st 6lb - 2lb 05/10 wk4 post op 17st 1lb - 5lb 12/10 wk5 post op 16st12lb -3lb 19/10 wk6 post op 16st 10lb-2lb 02/11 wk8 post op 16st 3lb-7lb 09/11 wk9 post op 16st 1lb-2lb 16/11 wk10post op 15st 11lb -4lbs 24/11 wk11 post op 15st 10lb -1lb 30/11 wk12 post op 15st 8lb -2lbs 7/12 3mths post op 15st 6lb -2lbs 14/12 14wks post op 15st 2lb -4lbs 23/12 15wks post op 15st 5lb +3lb 28/12 16wk post op 15st 3lb -2lb 04/01/12 4mts post op 15st 1lb -1lb 11/01 18wks post 14st 13lb -2lbs 18/01 19 wks post stayed the same 25/01 20wks post 14st 11lbs -2lbs 15/02 23wks post 14st 11lb still the same..must improve food intake 22/02 24weeks post 14st 8lbs -3lbs 16/03 27weeks post and off on cruise 14st 5lb - 3lbs - after 2wk cruise 14st 4lbs -1lb

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