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Hi again guys ! Hope you’re all well with your journey !. I just needed some more advice . I have been doing a lot of research and just keep going around in circles. So what I would like to know is , from your experience of having a gastric bypass . Was your weighloss quick. So did you lose...

Hello, I have just finished Tier 3 (NHS) and have just recieved a letter with a choice of hospitals.. as St. Richards in Chichester is closest to me I think that will be my choice.. has anybody else had their surgery there? If so could you tell me a little about the experience? Also what...

I'm currently about half way through the process of getting weight loss surgery in Sheffield Depending on bmi it goes 12 weekly sessions at a group 12 weeks on your own with email /phone support If you lose 6kg they will refer you to a surgeon Also during the 24 weeks you also have to...

Hey, I just wanted to ask how long did your journey take from first appointment till surgery?, Also I have heard that If you have a higher bmi you get surgery faster is this true? I'm 17 years old going to be 18 in May and have a bmi of 59. Thanks Aliyah xo

I’m still trying to decide which would be the best option for me. At the moment I am leaning towards the Sleeve, but still a bit unsure. If you’ve had either, please let me know how you’ve got on with is post op. Pros and cons? Your feedback would be very much appreciated. Thanks! Sami :D

Hola! I was wondering if there was anyone out there with Diabetes hoping to get WLS on the NHS, or who has already had the surgery? Does having this condition make any difference to waiting times? I'm diabetic myself, have high blood pressure and suspected sleep apnoea. It's not made much of...

Hello all, just new here to the page. Im Brian from Dundee in Scotland. Looking for some advice. As of today here are my particulars: Height 183cm Weight 146.4kg BMI 43.7 I have had a look of several NHS websites and due to my BMI found the following statements on these...

Hello all! Is anybody on or has anyone gone through tier 3 at L&D? My GP agreed to refer me in April 2014, as I have a high bmi, and suffer from diabetes and high blood pressure. My first appointment was with the nurse in June, who wrote to my GP recommending sleep study tests and CBT...

I have been dieting on and off since I was 14 - im 30 now! I have been to doctors yesterday and told him I want to be considered for WLS! He has sent through a referral to weight loss clinic - I am just wondering how long you had to wait after this happened for you before you got wls? Did...

Hi , Im James , from East London. I have been to the Clinic back in October, and have recieved my letter that my op has been approved. I am really looking forward to this adventure , I have no illusions as to what is expected or what the outcome will be . I know I have to change my way of...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVb_QzvzS6s Gastric Bypass Weightloss Success - CNN iReport

Hello to all, I have really been thinking about this subject, and it factors greatly into my life currently. The subject is about who you are now, since you have had weight loss surgery. I have created a video to share my thoughts about this here. I am coming to realize that I very much had...

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...

hiya all :) after many years of dieting, many many pills and many months of fighting with doctors.. iv finally been referred for bariatric surgery seen as my reductil got discontinued.. anyone know what to expect next ? does this mean i will get the op or just a maybe? thanks Gemma

Hi All, I've been an occassional lurker around here for some time but this it my first proper post. I'm feeling really anxious and becoming increasingly impatient (I went to my GP a year ago) as time goes on and wondered if anyone out there has any advice or information. I'm in Wolverhampton...