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Beebs · 29th December, 2011

I've posted a few threads recently as I'd been having serious doubts about my decision to have a gastric band. Sadly, the nerves have got to me & I've cancelled my surgery. I've had second and third thoughts about taking this route & decided that I will try to lose the weight myself but with much more focus and determination than ever before. Am definitely feeling mixed emotions about having cancelled, but can't deny they are tinged with a bit of relief, as I don't think I had come to terms with my decision to have a band.

I applaud those of you who are brave enough to proceed with surgery as it is in no way as easy decision to come to, nor is it the 'easy way out', as some people seem to think. I know I will feel very strange on Jan 7th (meant to be my band op date) - I will no doubt be having a weird 'sliding doors' moment wondering what could have been! However I have no regrets, as I will proceed knowing that the option for WL surgery is always there should I decide that is really is the right path for me.

However - a message to all you lovely people I've spoken to on here or have been there with advice and support: THANK YOU. I haven't been here very long but have still felt very welcome. I feel really honoured to have met such a lovely bunch of people, and know that if I (or anyone else I know) do decide to go down the surgery route, this forum will be one of the first places I would turn to (or recommend to someone else). I'd still like to float around and say hi and offer support to others wherever I can, so will hopefully see you around!

Thanks and best of luck to all of us for our weight loss / maintenance efforts. Here's to a happy & healthy 2012! xx

P.S. If any Londoners have a support group or meet then I'd love to be there to say hello!

Fuffs · 29th December, 2011

Sounds like you have done the very best thing for you

As you say, doesnt mean you cant come back to it in the future, as you are a private patient.

Very best of luck to you and don't be a stranger

xxx

FuturePerfect · 29th December, 2011

No worries - you have to do what's right for you. I wish you every success with losing weight. I enjoyed reading your posts, so pop in every now and again to say hello.

Caren · 29th December, 2011

awww bless ya, you've done the right thing

as Fuffs said, you can always come back to it in the future if you want to. I wish you all the luck in the world with your healthy eating

xxx

cu16 · 29th December, 2011

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Originally Posted by Beebs

I've posted a few threads recently as I'd been having serious doubts about my decision to have a gastric band. Sadly, the nerves have got to me & I've cancelled my surgery. I've had second and third thoughts about taking this route & decided that I will try to lose the weight myself but with much more focus and determination than ever before. Am definitely feeling mixed emotions about having cancelled, but can't deny they are tinged with a bit of relief, as I don't think I had come to terms with my decision to have a band.

I applaud those of you who are brave enough to proceed with surgery as it is in no way as easy decision to come to, nor is it the 'easy way out', as some people seem to think. I know I will feel very strange on Jan 7th (meant to be my band op date) - I will no doubt be having a weird 'sliding doors' moment wondering what could have been! However I have no regrets, as I will proceed knowing that the option for WL surgery is always there should I decide that is really is the right path for me.

However - a message to all you lovely people I've spoken to on here or have been there with advice and support: THANK YOU. I haven't been here very long but have still felt very welcome. I feel really honoured to have met such a lovely bunch of people, and know that if I (or anyone else I know) do decide to go down the surgery route, this forum will be one of the first places I would turn to (or recommend to someone else). I'd still like to float around and say hi and offer support to others wherever I can, so will hopefully see you around!

Thanks and best of luck to all of us for our weight loss / maintenance efforts. Here's to a happy & healthy 2012! xx

P.S. If any Londoners have a support group or meet then I'd love to be there to say hello!

best wishes to you it cant have been easy for you good luck x x

tranquil_butterfly · 29th December, 2011

Good luck. Any surgery is always a difficult decision and for you with the added stress of financing it. You have made the decision best for you at this time - and that is the most important thing.

Best wishes

tranquil x

NOMOREyoyo · 29th December, 2011

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Originally Posted by beebs

i've posted a few threads recently as i'd been having serious doubts about my decision to have a gastric band. Sadly, the nerves have got to me & i've cancelled my surgery. I've had second and third thoughts about taking this route & decided that i will try to lose the weight myself but with much more focus and determination than ever before. Am definitely feeling mixed emotions about having cancelled, but can't deny they are tinged with a bit of relief, as i don't think i had come to terms with my decision to have a band.

i applaud those of you who are brave enough to proceed with surgery as it is in no way as easy decision to come to, nor is it the 'easy way out', as some people seem to think. i know i will feel very strange on jan 7th (meant to be my band op date) - i will no doubt be having a weird 'sliding doors' moment wondering what could have been! However i have no regrets, as i will proceed knowing that the option for wl surgery is always there should i decide that is really is the right path for me.

however - a message to all you lovely people i've spoken to on here or have been there with advice and support: Thank you. I haven't been here very long but have still felt very welcome. I feel really honoured to have met such a lovely bunch of people, and know that if i (or anyone else i know) do decide to go down the surgery route, this forum will be one of the first places i would turn to (or recommend to someone else). I'd still like to float around and say hi and offer support to others wherever i can, so will hopefully see you around!

thanks and best of luck to all of us for our weight loss / maintenance efforts. Here's to a happy & healthy 2012! Xx

p.s. If any londoners have a support group or meet then i'd love to be there to say hello!

good luck beebs watever your decision is - there isnt a ''right'' or ''wrong'' one hunni, just a choice, both of which have consequences good & bad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

wizzbang · 29th December, 2011

Good luck with it, I'm sure you will be able to do it. Surgery isn't the only answer, its just the main answer that we talk about here.
Keep us posted as to how you are doing please, i'm sure we would all love to know, and I for one wish you the very best of luck, take lots of walks if you can, stick to your program and stay focused on what you want for the future.
Lynne x

janebell · 30th December, 2011

good luck x

happy days · 30th December, 2011

Wish you the very best of luck x

TwinkleTwinkle · 30th December, 2011

Aw good luck, sweetheart

only you know what is best for you

use the 7th as the day you really start to make a new, slimmer healthier you, just without the surgery

xxx

miserable · 31st December, 2011

Beebs, very best of luck and I am glad u felt better after your choice. It's nothing worse than do something with doubts. Please do keep in touch and let us know how u get on xxx

Beebs · 31st December, 2011

Thank you so much for all your kind responses, I've really appreciated them xx Oh and on the plus side, I discovered today I've lost 9lb over the last two weeks! Combination of pre-op diet and losing water initially no doubt but it's a lovely (& completely unexpected) kick start that has really motivated me, yay!

Thanks again everyone & a very happy new year to you all xxx

mariew · 1st January, 2012

Hi Beeb, Well done on losing 9lb, that's fab, especially at Christmas.
Good luck on the rest of your journey, whichever path you choose, it has to be the right one for you. I truly hope you are sucessful.
Happy new year, may all your dreams come true x

phatmomma · 1st January, 2012

Beebs well done on making this tough decision. Please don't go away though. Stay on the forum. You have obviously made friends here who will support you on your weight loss journey.

Just remember if you decide to change your mind about surgery then we will all be as much behind you then as we are now...

As others have said wls is not the only option, i have a friend who did slimming world and lost 11 stone in about 18 months without being deprived so that might be a good place to start?

All my best wishes and here's to seeing a lot less of you (physically - not cyberly) in 2012 xx

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Beebs Regular Member Beebs's Profile Albums Beebs's Photo Gallery Join Date: 14th December, 2011 Location: London Posts: 82 Thanks: 22 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 11 Funding: N/A Gender: Female Start Weight: 249lb Current Weight: 235lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 14lb % Lost: 5.62%	I've cancelled my gastric band op... I've posted a few threads recently as I'd been having serious doubts about my decision to have a gastric band. Sadly, the nerves have got to me & I've cancelled my surgery. I've had second and third thoughts about taking this route & decided that I will try to lose the weight myself but with much more focus and determination than ever before. Am definitely feeling mixed emotions about having cancelled, but can't deny they are tinged with a bit of relief, as I don't think I had come to terms with my decision to have a band. I applaud those of you who are brave enough to proceed with surgery as it is in no way as easy decision to come to, nor is it the 'easy way out', as some people seem to think. I know I will feel very strange on Jan 7th (meant to be my band op date) - I will no doubt be having a weird 'sliding doors' moment wondering what could have been! However I have no regrets, as I will proceed knowing that the option for WL surgery is always there should I decide that is really is the right path for me. However - a message to all you lovely people I've spoken to on here or have been there with advice and support: THANK YOU. I haven't been here very long but have still felt very welcome. I feel really honoured to have met such a lovely bunch of people, and know that if I (or anyone else I know) do decide to go down the surgery route, this forum will be one of the first places I would turn to (or recommend to someone else). I'd still like to float around and say hi and offer support to others wherever I can, so will hopefully see you around! Thanks and best of luck to all of us for our weight loss / maintenance efforts. Here's to a happy & healthy 2012! xx P.S. If any Londoners have a support group or meet then I'd love to be there to say hello! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Red 42, Fuffs, tranquil_butterfly and 8 others like this. Last edited by Beebs : 29th December, 2011 at 03:10 PM

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Fuffs Shrinking Big Brummie Fuffs's Profile Albums Fuffs's Photo Gallery Join Date: 25th February, 2009 Location: West Midlands Posts: 4,602 Thanks: 162 Thanked 280 Times in 279 Posts Rep Power: 227 Consultant: Mr Nijjar & Mr Richardson Funding: NHS Surgery Type: laparoscopic RNY Surgery Date: 30th March 2012 Height: 6' 2" Gender: Female Start Date: Community WM 12/04/2011 Start Weight: 384lb Current Weight: 285lb Goal Weight: 180lb Goal Date: March 2013 :D BMI Information: Start BMI: 49.3 Current BMI: 36.6 Goal BMI: 23.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 99lb Weight to Lose: 105lb % Lost: 25.78% %EWL: 52.1%	Sounds like you have done the very best thing for you As you say, doesnt mean you cant come back to it in the future, as you are a private patient. Very best of luck to you and don't be a stranger xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ GP weight managment programme with health trainer 2009 Referred Dec 2009 Initial with WM physician March 2010 2nd with WM Physician July 2010 Then a lot of mess up and hassle! Weighed at Weight Management clinic 12th April 2011: Thought I was 26st 13.5lbs(171.3kg) turns out I was 27 st 6.5lbs, as scales were out. July 27th 2011: Sleep test (no sleep apnea) 24th Dec 2011: Funding Confirmation!!! 2nd Mar: Op date given, pre op started(On my old scales, so not sure of true weight. Gained some timber in stress time) 30/03/2012 OP date!!! 138.8 kg 02/04/2012 discharge 141.4 kg 06/04/2012 week 1 135.5 kg 28/04/2012 131.85kg 05/05/2012 129.65kg (20st 5.45 lbs / 285.45 lbs) 12/05/2012 130.90kg 16/05/2012 129.1kg (weight management)

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FuturePerfect Really Likes to post FuturePerfect's Profile Albums FuturePerfect's Photo Gallery Join Date: 21st October, 2011 Location: Kettering Posts: 1,385 Thanks: 135 Thanked 131 Times in 130 Posts Rep Power: 48 Consultant: Mr Super, Heartlands Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Band Surgery Date: 22 Nov 2011 Height: 5' 5" Gender: Female Start Date: May 2009 Start Weight: 369lb Current Weight: 239lb Goal Weight: 150lb Goal Date: 55th birthday BMI Information: Start BMI: 61.4 Current BMI: 39.8 Goal BMI: 25 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 130lb Weight to Lose: 89lb % Lost: 35.23% %EWL: 59.3%	No worries - you have to do what's right for you. I wish you every success with losing weight. I enjoyed reading your posts, so pop in every now and again to say hello. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Cathi My Weight Chart: May 2009 Re-joined WW. 26st 5lbs (369lbs) BMI 61. 22 Nov 2011 - Banding date. 20st 1lb (281lbs) Total pre-op weight loss = 6st 4lbs (88lbs) 1 Feb 2012 - 1st fill - 5mls in a 10ml band. 4 Feb 2012 - Over 50% weight loss achieved. BMI = 43. 21 April 2012 - 35% of me gone forever. BMI = 39.9 - no longer morbidly obese. Just obese! Total post-op weight loss = 3st 0lbs (42lbs) Current overall weight loss = 9st 4lbs (130lbs)

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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: 5,253 Thanks: 499 Thanked 538 Times in 527 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%	awww bless ya, you've done the right thing as Fuffs said, you can always come back to it in the future if you want to. I wish you all the luck in the world with your healthy eating 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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phatmomma Im always here! phatmomma's Profile Albums phatmomma's Photo Gallery Join Date: 16th July, 2009 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 7,637 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,682 Times in 1,543 Posts Rep Power: 1520 Consultant: Mr Khan Funding: NHS Surgery Type: Gastric Bypass Surgery Date: 10th June 2010 Gender: Female Start Date: sometime in the last century Start Weight: 291lb Current Weight: 212lb Goal Weight: 164lb Goal Date: whenever it happens Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 79lb Weight to Lose: 48lb % Lost: 27.15%	Beebs well done on making this tough decision. Please don't go away though. Stay on the forum. You have obviously made friends here who will support you on your weight loss journey. Just remember if you decide to change your mind about surgery then we will all be as much behind you then as we are now... As others have said wls is not the only option, i have a friend who did slimming world and lost 11 stone in about 18 months without being deprived so that might be a good place to start? All my best wishes and here's to seeing a lot less of you (physically - not cyberly) in 2012 xx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ *Julie xx* I may not be called Cinderella but i'm chuffing well going to the Ball!! Goals: To use the cross trainer for 10 minutes solid... (in progress) = (done 11/8/11 going for 15 now ) To run for 10 minutes solid..(in progress) To start exercising seriously! - Done July 2011

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