zooboo
New Member
Hello everyone
I've just joined today as I was told on Monday that I had a date for my gastric band op 20th Dec! Yes this year, so that's given me just over 3 weeks to prepare!!!
I had my referral appointment in march which just involved a group session with a consultant and PowerPoint. I did not enjoy this or feel confident as it was a bit rushed and I couldn't ask the questions that I wanted.
I finally got my first 1-2-1 appointment with one of my surgeons consultants we had an good and I depth chat about my options and what research I had made. We both decided that a gastric band was the correct procedure for me to have. To my surprise the consultant said I was going to be given the operation. I thought I would have to wait as I've a cousin who has also had a band done, she had to wait for funding, psyc assessments and loads more before she was accepted.
So in my may appointment the consultant said I would have at least 12 to 18 months wait for the operation. As you can see I received a call on Monday (5/11/2012) saying I had a date for my operation which is 1st December I thought the receptionist was going to say 2013 but no 2012!!!. I've got my pre-op assessment on 12/11/2012.
I had few tears of joy, shock and fear but I suppose the sooner the better, but I gather there will be no turkey for Xmas this year!!!
Sorry for the long waffle but I just wanted to share my story so far. I would love to hear your stories too. I wil also keep you all updated on my op, weight loss and goals.
Best wishes
Zoe
Xxx
I've just joined today as I was told on Monday that I had a date for my gastric band op 20th Dec! Yes this year, so that's given me just over 3 weeks to prepare!!!
I had my referral appointment in march which just involved a group session with a consultant and PowerPoint. I did not enjoy this or feel confident as it was a bit rushed and I couldn't ask the questions that I wanted.
I finally got my first 1-2-1 appointment with one of my surgeons consultants we had an good and I depth chat about my options and what research I had made. We both decided that a gastric band was the correct procedure for me to have. To my surprise the consultant said I was going to be given the operation. I thought I would have to wait as I've a cousin who has also had a band done, she had to wait for funding, psyc assessments and loads more before she was accepted.
So in my may appointment the consultant said I would have at least 12 to 18 months wait for the operation. As you can see I received a call on Monday (5/11/2012) saying I had a date for my operation which is 1st December I thought the receptionist was going to say 2013 but no 2012!!!. I've got my pre-op assessment on 12/11/2012.
I had few tears of joy, shock and fear but I suppose the sooner the better, but I gather there will be no turkey for Xmas this year!!!
Sorry for the long waffle but I just wanted to share my story so far. I would love to hear your stories too. I wil also keep you all updated on my op, weight loss and goals.
Best wishes
Zoe
Xxx
