TempleBelle

New to site, so please bare with me ...

Today I was told the good news my funding had been granted. Doc called me in under the pretence of something else so he could tell me. I had to choose a hospital there and then from a long list............. and my mind went blank to all the names and advice I have previously been given ! ! ! So I went with Guys and St Thomas's as knew it would be easy for me to travel too , as some on the list were in places I hadn't even heard of !

Was wondering, has anyone here had ops there, or could fill me in on waiting lists, what they are like and so on please

Caren

woohoo welcome to the site mate, im sure someone will be along in a minute who can help you, good luck xxx

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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

Delicious-Jax

Hi
I am under a Mr.Botha at St.Thomas'. I had my first appointment September 2011 and had my Triple appointment a few days ago.
I was told that they do Gastric bands as a Day Surgery and they get through those quicker, he said they had 150 to do before the end of April ! I was initially under the impression I was to have a Gastric sleeve but, was told at the triple appointment I am to have a band, was assured the list is shorter than any other procedure they do. I am , likely, to have Op in June this year.
I was also told I was too ''light'' (though I am a hefty 20st 10lbs ) for the Sleeve ! Was very disappointed at first but, on reflection now, am happy with that choice.
Hope you hear something soon

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mayamoo

Fantastic news!!!!! You will soon be on the losers bench xx

flowerofshona

Fantastic news on your funding xxxxx

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1st 2st 7st
3st 4st 8st
5st 6st 9st

78lb lost pre op

TempleBelle

Thanks for replies

And thank you Jax, first one I have come across from St Thomas'.

I have been told I should have my first appointment there within 8 weeks, then your guess is as good as mine it would seem!

Sort of caught on the hop by my own GP today and had to tick a box there and then, so think I may have to go back and see him/ring him to see if I made the right choice !

Hope you get to hear soon Jax

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D.I.E.T. stands for "Did I eat that?"

vickylou

great news on the funding xxxx

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starting weight 28/02/12 23st
pre-op diet
week 1 -12lbs 22st 2lbs
week 2 -3lbs 21st 13lbs
Post-op
Week 1 -8lbs 21st 5lbs
Week 2 -3lbs 21st 2lbs
Week 3 -2lbs 21st
Week 4 -5lbs 20st 9lbs
Week 5 -4lbs 20st 5lbs
Week 6 -6lbs 19st 13lbs
Week 7 -1lb 19st 12lbs
Week 8 -6lbs 19st 6lbs. 50lbs lighter :
Week 9 -5lbs 19st 1lb

tracyt84

well done on ur funding xxx

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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!!





Starting weight-21st 7lbs
1 week post op-20st 6lb-15LBS OFF
2 weeks post ok-20st 1lb-5LBS OFF

Big joe

Great news on ur funding...u must be over the moon...good luck. xx

Tonibones10

That's great about funding hun good luck and welcome! Xx

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Tray3004

Welcome to the site n congrats on ur funding xx

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preop diet low cal 27/2/12 9lbs loss
preop diet clear fluids 5/3/12 5lbs loss
op day 13/3/12 20st13lbs1st wk 20st8lbs -5 x

Retfordmag

Welcome to the site

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November 2011 - Referred to Northern General, Sheffield

19.1.12 - Group Session at NGH Sheffield
21.3.12 - Seen Mr Ackroyd - bypass agreed
18.4.12 - Pre op assessment

yapper1901

Welcome to the siteand congrats

honeykiss

welcome to the forum, hopefully there will be a few more St Thomas's patients along to give more information.

wendy x

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pre op on 27/08/11 21.12lbs
Day of op 20.1lb
Day of discharge 20.7lbs + 6lbs
1- 20 stones 2lbs - 5lbs
2 -19 stones 8lbs - 8lbs
3- 19 stones 1lbs - 7lbs
4 -
5 -
6 - 18.5lbs - 10lbs
7 - 18.2lbs - 3lbs
8 - 17.13lbs - 3lbs
9 - 17.11lbs - 2lbs
10 - 17.7lbs - 4lbs
11 - 17.5lbs - 2lbs
12 - 17.3lbs - 2lbs
13 - 17.2lbs - 1lb
14 -16.13 - 3lb
15 - 16.8 - 5lb
16 - 16.8 STS
17 - 16.7 - 1lb
18 - 16.5 - 2lb
19- 16.4 - 1lb
20 - 16.2 - 2lb
21 - 16.2 - sts
22 - 15.13 - 3lbs
23 - 15.10 -3lbs
24 - STS
25 - STS
26 - 15.5 (6 M P/O)
27 - 15.3
28 - 15.2
29 - 15.4
30 - 15.2
31 - 15.0
32 -14.12
33 - 14.10
34 - 14.10
35 - 14.7
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Take home Supplements as prescribed by Mr El Hassani:

Lansaporole ( Fast tab) To prevent ulcers in new pouch ( First 3 months)
Soluble Zinc 3 x daily- Take for life
Calcichew D3 - 1 daily Take for life
Forceval multi vitamin -Take for Life
Liquid Iron 10ml twice day for first three months then switches to 1 x Iron tablet taken for life.
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Dinda

I had my bypass at St Thomas' in January. I was on the waiting list for just over a year but I know they are working hard to bring it down.

Good luck with your journey, I'll be keeping an eye out for your progress!

Delicious Jax is the only other G&St T patient I know of, so it's lovely to have another person on board!

When I saw the dietician a few weeks back she said they were starting up support groups for sleevers and by-passers and another one for banders to get together and share our experiences. Hope to see you there soon!!!