• Hi, If you cannot get into the site, be sure to Contact Us. Please be advised that the app is no longer in use!

31 stone and a long road ahead

xxsarahxx

xxsarahxx

New Member
Hi guys, and gals of course, im sarah from willenhall, west mids and i accidentally fell upon this site, but am i glad that i did? of course.
I'm at the very start of my journey and have just gone to see the gp about getting referred to the local hospital for wls. Any advice on which op to go for, the ups and downs and what to expect during any part of this journey. Is their anyone out there who is or was a similar weight to me. Would love to here from you all. Please feel free to ask me any questions
thanks sarah xx
 
welcome hunny im new to this myself and just starting my jounery too so cant offer alot of advice but this site is full of wonderful helpful people that will give you loads of advice and help.
looking forward to sharing our jounery's as we go xxxxx
 
Hey there and welcome to MiniMins!!! Glad you are finding the site helpful. I am newish to the site too and I have found it so helpful.
Anyway my name is Amanda and im having a bypass on the 3rd of August with Mr Ammori. Like you I have a long long way to go with my weight (my goal is to loose about 16 to 17 stone).
Anyway I hope to see you around the site, I cant keep off here now I have found it!!
Good luck!
 
Hi Sarah, welcome to Minis :) there are loads of brilliant people on this site so if you have any questions please feel free to ask :):)
The types of surgery seem to depend on whether or not you are a volume eater or a sweet eater. But im sure that when you see your consultant he will advise you as to what surgery he thinks is best for you. tasha xxx
 
Hi Sarah and :welcome2:to minis.There are loads of helpful people here so fire away any questions you may have. I'm a bander and I chose the band because I ate big portions and because I was'nt brave enough for anything more invasive.Having the band reduces the portion sizes so its working for me.Speak with your consultant and be honest about your eating habits. Depending on your BMI and any other health problems he will help you decide which op will work best for you. Good luck in your weight loss journey and hopefully you will share it with us here on minis. Jump in and join the happy clan as we'll all make you feel :welcome2:
 
Thanks so much for you comments, like you gaynor i have a portion control issue, i just love a big old plate of food. I was alittle worried about the questions they may ask me, i suppose really you want to give the right answers but are worried that nothing but babble will come out lol. How has your experience of the band been so far?
 
Amamda (fuze) you do not look like you have that much weight to lose, we still want to see you lol x
 
xxsarahxx said:
Thanks so much for you comments, like you gaynor i have a portion control issue, i just love a big old plate of food. I was alittle worried about the questions they may ask me, i suppose really you want to give the right answers but are worried that nothing but babble will come out lol. How has your experience of the band been so far?
Click to expand...

I have NO regrets at all with the band. Even though the weight loss is a bit slower, the advantage of that is that my body is catching up with the loss. I'm 3 stone down and needing another fill which I'm going for on wednesday. All I can say is "Be totally honest" about your eating habits.If you don't tell the surgeon the truth he could decide on the wrong op for you. If you're like me then a band could work but if you like to graze and love the sweet things then the bypass would work better.
Can I ask how much weight you want to lose and what your BMI is? Theses are also taken into consideration when deciding. Good luck.
 
Hi gaynor, i've got a long way to go, i'm 30st 12lbs and my bmi is something like 67. I am also abit of a grazer x I suppose i'd be happy to be around the 13 stone mark, not sure though it seems such a long way off.
The main reasons is that me and my hubby want to start a family and i'm 32 now so not getting any younger x
 
Sarah I would advise you to research the bypass. With your high BMI and the amount of weight you want to lose I think this could help you. There are lots of bypassers here on minis that will help you with any questions you have but at the end of the day the final choice is between you and your surgeon. There are also some mini's here who have had the op for the same reason as you, to start a family so you'll be able to get advice on this too. I hope you can research enough to make a choice when you speak with the surgeon. Good luck.
 
Hi Sarah, i am exactly the same weight and bmi as you, i have just seen one private surgeon and one nhs surgeon, both said to me the bypass was my only real option, as the amount i needed to loose. I am 43 though, so a few years older than yourself. Just be totally honest when answering questions, dont hold back on anything. Good luck on your new journey
 
hi sarah wellcome to mimminis im having a bypass because the surgon thought that would be the best option and also because i cxxouldnt stand the thought of having to keep going having fills , i like the fact that once its done apart from check ups thats it. best of luck with watever you decide and i hope its a short wate.........kathxxx
 
Hi Sarah and welcome.

When you go to your initial appointment at Walsall you will see Dr Hartland who will explain the different types of surgery. Be totally honest about your eating habits. THey are not judgemental at all and want to ensure you receive the best surgery to maximise your weight loss.

Good luck hun. Keep posting.
 
xxsarahxx said:
Hi guys, and gals of course, im sarah from willenhall, west mids and i accidentally fell upon this site, but am i glad that i did? of course.
I'm at the very start of my journey and have just gone to see the gp about getting referred to the local hospital for wls. Any advice on which op to go for, the ups and downs and what to expect during any part of this journey. Is their anyone out there who is or was a similar weight to me. Would love to here from you all. Please feel free to ask me any questions
thanks sarah xx
Click to expand...

Welcome Sarah!

When my GP and I first spoke about weight loss surgery (wls), she advised the gastric band and sent off for the funding. However, during my first consultation with my surgeon, he advised that due to the amount of weight I have to lose that the bypass is a more appropriate and effective procedure. We did speak about the gastric sleeve which, he said, is used for people with a larger amount of weight to lose. So I guess my advice would be to approach your wls journey with an open mind and be honest with the professionals - they are there to help you not to judge you.
I am now 1 week post-op, almost pain-free and have no regrets just excitement at the start of this new chapter of my life where all things seem possible! The one thing that most of us struggle with is the waiting for funding approvals, appointments and operation dates - so I hope you are a patient patient!
Lots of luck and I hope it all happens quickly for you so that you can start your family.
Lx
 
Hiya Sarah and welcome to minis! xx
 
Hi there and welcome to Mini's . Im ony at the beginning of my WLS journey so I cant offer you much advice except read the forums :)

Good luck :D
 
Welcome to the forum!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

N
Hi am a newbie
Replies
7
Views
1K
nikshikari
nikshikari
CoreyEllen
Hiya 👋
Replies
2
Views
766
Bling Babe
Bling Babe
mellyb28
Hello from a new bandit!
Replies
11
Views
1K
sugga
sugga
mandym1
Should I take a differnet route to Surgery?
Replies
7
Views
1K
jaynefrances
jaynefrances
Debbie Shuttleworth
Nervous but so ready!
Replies
5
Views
1K
Debbie Shuttleworth
Debbie Shuttleworth
Back
Top