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Hi Besel, my response is in 2 parts really. I had weight loss surgery 10 weeks ago today but as for the lipoedema my girlfriend suffers from this and was diagnosed around 3 years ago after finding out we were expecting our first child. she uses the compression tights as you mentioned above but...

hi everyone. I'm currently 6 days into my 3 week long LRD and just have a question for you. how many of you have had food diet plans rather then milk? I'm currently on a food diet plan that the hospital have basically said as much green veg and salad as I want. 4 portions of protein a day 2 x...

hi slightly late reply but hope you don't mind me commenting. I'm having my operation at North Tees in Stockton on march 12th and I am being admitted through the access lounge (day unit) but this is just so you are near the operating theatre when getting admitted after the op you go to whatever...

hi everyone. I'm still fairly new to the forum but wanted to post on here. ive just received a phone call from my nurse and have been told that I am having my surgery on the 12th march. WOW. the date I have been waiting for has been set and I cant lie I'm really nervous. ive been going...

I have always been told by my consultant that the bile salt malabsorption is just down to my liver excreting too much bile meaning it cant all be absorbed back naturally meaning I have more fluid in my bowels and thus causing loose stools. I am on a binder that I take upto 6 times a day...

thanks very much for your reply. this may sound strange but I'm pleased you have actually heard of this before because none of the doctors in my GP practice or a number of consultants ive seen for various things have even heard of it. quite frustrating to be honest! I have never really thought...

hi folks, I am currently waiting a date for my operation and have gone through all the stages. my question is I'm down for a gastric bypass however I have a condition called bile salt malabsorption which can cause loose stools or the dreaded runs as people like to technically call it. I'm aware...

Hi Casey, welcome to the forum! I'm still fairly new to this so I may not have all the answers you need! however we sound quite similar, I'm 27 and have a bmi of 48. I have severe acid reflux which has caused permanent scarring to my oesophagus called Barretts. I had to go through 2 years of...

hi, I'm not at darlington but I am at North tees and live in billingham. just thought id jump on the thread and give you any help I can. it took me over 2 years of different appointments through SWIMS. I have now seen the consultant and had my 2 x group seminars and my pre op and appointment...

thanks Annie, I have had my consulant appointment this week, I need an endoscopy and everything. he has listed me for surgery and believe the date will be around feb or march. I have my liver reducing seminar on the 14th Nov. Best of luck with your surgery I'm sure it will be great. I have dealt...

hi all, I have been under the care of the specialist weight management team at thornaby for around 18 months on and off. I have been referred and am at my first seminar appointment tomorrow. I'm slightly disappointed as I was told it would be 6 weeks until my operation from this referral by...

Hi RJC, thanks very much for your reply. when I spoke to the GP as part of the SWMS they said that north tees generally turn it round quite quickly and could expect something before Christmas where as on this thread the general feeling is more 6+ months. you may be right regarding the barretts...

hi everyone. completlly new to the forum so please forgive me if I'm asking the same old questions. I have gone through the specialist weight management service at thornaby and have now been referred to Mr Gopinath for surgery after meeting the weight loss targets. my surgery is not just for...