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Hello ladies I am newish, been reading for a while. I had my balloon fitted on the 25th of March. I still can't keep anything down and am living on milk at the moment. My dietician is worried and feels if this does not start to settle I have to have it removed. I feel so ill all of the time...

Hello everyone Tomorrow is balloon day for me. I am heading into St Thomas' and hopefully all will go well. I will let you know x

At my hospital a bmi of 50+ does not automatically grant you surgery but also the wait is only 6 months if you get surgery. Good luck ladies x

Was referred at the beginning of February and had my appointment yesterday. At the appt I was given my date for two weeks time. We are using the balloon as a pre bypass tool. I am nervous but I am also very excited. I have a massive amount of weight to shift and I am just hoping this tool will...

Ok well I was referred to guys at the beginning of February 14 and got my first appt which was today to see Mr Oben. We had a long discussion and we have decided on the balloon for the 6 months that I would have to wait for surgery. I am booked on for the 25th of March for my balloon. He likes...

Ok well I was referred to guys at the beginning of February 14 and got my first appt which was today to see Mr Oben. We had a long discussion and we have decided on the balloon for the 6 months that I would have to wait for surgery. I am booked on for the 25th of March for my balloon. He likes...

Have my referral appt at guys tomorrow morning. Not sure what to expect as the letter refers to a decision being made then. I will let you all know xx

Wow thank you ladies for your replies. Really helpful and truly appreciated x

I ladies and gents. Could someone please tell me how this is tested at all and did any of you think you didn't have it but we're then told you did? Thank you Lorna

Thank you every one. Agh now this 18 week thing makes sense as that's what they mentioned on the phone. How wonderful if that is the case xx

Hi and thank you for the welcome As far as I am aware this is the first meeting where a decision will be made as the whether I can have surgery or not. I have a fair few co-morbidities. The confusion for me was the letter says if I get the go ahead they will do a pre-op meeting the same day...

My name is Lorna and I am about to begin my journey. I spoke to my doctor at the very end of December about wls, she was supportive but wanted to do her home work so asked me back a month later. In the mean time she put me on orlistat (been there before) and gave me something for my dreadful...