bypass

After 2 years of arguing my case with central lancashire PCT i have finally just found out this week that i have funding for my gastric bypass. =D I am 22 and weigh 28st and have always struggled with my weight, i am so relieved that i am finally going to have my surgery. I have been under...

Hi All, My Bypass is next week Friday (God it feel's good to say that). I am nervois, excited and now totally focused. Can not wait. Going through the motions alone is quite a journey. Last week at the hospital I wa stold 6 - 8 weeks of work. Some have told me 4 weeks, I've met a few who went...

Helloo, i am 7 weeks post op and on solid food,i was wondering if anyone can give me some food suggestion/advice..eg what you have for BREAKFAST,LUNCH AND DINNER. and also PORTION SIZE please.. Thank you.xx

Hi all, When I first saw one of the surgeons at UCLH, he said to me that they operated on a woman the week before and in the end didn't go through with the bypass/sleeve surgery due to a lot of fat at the top of her stomach. He explained that this may also happen to me as I have a lot of my...

So anyone else having a "weekend break" for their surgery 20th/21st August. All being well I have put my towel on the bed ready for surgery! All of a sudden that terrible cliche "positive mental attitude" actually means something.:)

Can anyone tell me when the dietitian at SRH sends out the pre op diet info? I have my gastric bypass scheduled for Aug 21st and my pre op assessment on the 10th Aug. Have not heard anything about the diet yet?:confused::confused:

Hi everyone, Im hoping to have a bypass at Leeds (self funded) after having a band removed over 2 years ago. My first questions are about how people choose which hospital to use or even which Consultant? Think its about Mr Dexter or Mr Sarela currently. Ive spoken to SPIRE and got a prov...

Hi everyone - had a bypass 10 days ago at the Sint Elisabeth Hospital in Zottegem, arranged through WLS. Surgeon was Dr Toon Sonneville aided by Dr Marc Focquet - both absolutely fantastic. Have lost about 14lbs in total including 11 day pre-op diet so not a huge amount yet, but most of all I'm...

Hi I am with Mr Sufi and had all the tests so far- my appointment to see Mr Sufi is in October and I wander what happens next? How can I check if the funding has been approved (Mr Sufi said that they apply straight away)? Any other advice? Thanks:)

My boss has asked if I know yet how much time I'm likely to need off work for my gastric bypass. I work in an office so not a physical job and I know everyone is different but just an idea would be good if someone could advise? Cheers, Mel :confused:

Hi, I'm wondering whether there is anyone out there in the same position as me, I had my band in Oct 2007 and have had huge success, I lost all of my weight within 16 months (8 stone) however 3 stone of that has been becuase I have had acid reflux and vomitting and have had a very soft food...

Hi all - sorry to post another thread about this, but Im still pretty worried....I am 3 weeks today post-bypass and I still have crippling constipation. The hospital have told me to use glycerine suppositories that have worked so far, but the past 2 days it hasnt worked and Ive been drinking...