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  1. Nickynoodles

    Apologies for swearing but....

    Big hugs Witchinworthing :) .. I do understand how frustrating it is as i have been throught the St Georges Waiting system and it gets frustrating as you see everyone going in quicker at other hospitals. Hang on in there, your time will come and it is definately worth the wait .. All the...
  2. Nickynoodles

    Funding for tummy tuck

    Hi all :) I was wondering if there is anyone in Kent who has managed to get funding for a tummy tuck ?? Nicky x
  3. Nickynoodles

    Happy 1st Surgiversary

    Happy 1st Surgiversary to me today :):):) How time flies, my life has changed completely .. All that waiting i had to do, is sooo worth while.. For all you newbies out there, do not give up your time will come .. Nicky x
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    Refusal for funding

    Hi Dawn Unfortunately NHS route in some areas is a long and bumpy route. It took me over a year to get funding from PCT, having been refused once and having to see a dietician for a while. .. My BMI a little more than yours and not any co-morbs but had depression, bad back, bad knees...
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    Surgery abroad

    Hi Vanessa AM sorry to hear of your bad experience. .. I suppose it is a lesson for us all that whatever operation we have have, it is only a tool and we need to get our head around our eating behaviours .. Take care Vanessa Hope you manage to get your wrap working for you Nicky
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    Eating Disorders after surgery

    Hi Carrie Good question I often wonder about that too .. I am still obsessed with food but eat relativly healthily.. I am starting to get people say i am losing too much weight but i am not at governments 'healthy' BMI yet .. What happens if you keep losing weight and go to a low bmi ...
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    Hi Newbie has a question.

    Hi Becky :) Precedures have probably changed since i got referred but i initially had a group meeting where all precedures were explained to us and we filled out questionaires . Then i had an appointment with Bariatric team, dietician, then i had a psychological valuation, then saw...
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    Newbie Hello

    Hi Barbs :) Are you having a spatz balloon (adjustable) ?? I had a non adjustable balloon for 6 months lost 3.5 stone.. I could feel balloon in me for about 3 weeks then it settled down. My advise is drink plenty of water inbetween meals so you dont get dehydrated and it also helps to float...
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    Gastric Balloon Any ballooners out there? Support needed!

    Hi Neisie :) There are a few of us ex ballooners about .. I had a balloon last year for 6 months before my bypass. I lost about 3.5 stone with it. My advise is drink plenty of water but not during meal.. ooh and watch out you burp a lot :o.. Take care Nicky x
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    feeling bleurgh

    Hi Jenn :) I would speak to the dietician at your hospital.. Are you taking any vitamins ?? Take care Nicky x
  11. Nickynoodles

    Finally Got Date For Bypass Surgery

    wooo hooo congratulations :) Nicky x
  12. Nickynoodles

    Gastric Balloon Gastric balloon questions?

    Hi KirstyJade:) I can advise you on some of balloon questions. I would not advise to go and get balloon abroad as the longest it stays is a year, and i do believe with spatz balloon it gets filled so you would need somewhere near to you. I had a balloon but mine was to help lose weight before...
  13. Nickynoodles

    NHS - 18 Week Target

    It depends on the hospital i went to a group meeting to give us information on what surgery was available within the 18 weeks from referral from doctor.. But was over 2 years until i had surgery. But that was a London Hospital, hopefully you wont have to wait that long at yours. Nicky x
  14. Nickynoodles

    10 Stone loss.

    Well done Andy, you are doing so well and looking great.:) Nicky x
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    Gastric Balloon Balloon triplets

    Hi Tiili :) Having CBT/counselling was the best thing i did. I had counselling before and after my balloon, right upto after i had my bypass. (about 2 years in all) It helped me deal with all the negatives feelings i was having and move on with my life. I can honestly say having the bypass...
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    Countdown to Balloon Launch

    Congratulations femfrankie, am so pleased for you .. Whoop whoop xx
  17. Nickynoodles

    Surgiversary

    Woo hooo congratulations Paula, you are doing so well. Keep up the good work Nicky xx
  18. Nickynoodles

    St georges hospital... How long is the wait after funding???

    Hi Jaywill Congratulations with funding. Hope you dont have to wait too long .. All the best Nicky x
  19. Nickynoodles

    Spatz Balloon in 1 week.....eeeek

    Congratulations and good luck with the operation :) Nicky xx
  20. Nickynoodles

    3 weeks today

    Hi H12 :) Big hugs .. Its perfectly normal to feel emotional before operation, it is such a big thing to go through. Good luck with the pre op diet Nicky xx
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