Hello

[Ian2Big]

Great News Maria, another milestone passed.

 

[Bling Babe]

So here goes everyone. Had MDT at Luton today. They did it as a group session with about 10 of us and partners. But after all my milk diet efforts they did not weigh me which was disappointing but at least it has got me back in the zone. Anyway I saw bariatric nurse who went through the procedure for each type of surgery, then the dietician who explained about milk diet again for 2 weeks before surgery and then liquids for 3 to 4 weeks after that before you go on to pureeed food before finally getting back on solid food. Finally saw the psychologist and discussed the pros and cons of surgery and the emotions involved with hunger and head hunger etc. The 3 hours went quickly and one person asked what happens next. She said we could expect to see the surgeon in 8 weeks and that the wait for surgery then is 8 to 10 weeks after that. I am not expecting surgery that quickly after the ups and downs that have been happening but it was a good day today and good to speak to people who are going through the same stage of this adventure as me xxx

That really is great news Maria a positive day by all accounts, so they are saying about 18 weeks from today, 4.5 months although I understand your way of thinking in expecting it to be a bit longer, I didn't realise they were group sessions but I think I'd rather that anyway, I'm really pleased for you, it is indeed a huge step forward, so does that mean you've been accepted for surgery and are you now on tier 4 ?. Just doing some quick maths and figure if I'm 6 months behind you my surgery could be early 2018 if I'm lucky, such a long way off ! XxX

 

[Maria61]

That really is great news Maria a positive day by all accounts, so they are saying about 18 weeks from today, 4.5 months although I understand your way of thinking in expecting it to be a bit longer, I didn't realise they were group sessions but I think I'd rather that anyway, I'm really pleased for you, it is indeed a huge step forward, so does that mean you've been accepted for surgery and are you now on tier 4 ?. Just doing some quick maths and figure if I'm 6 months behind you my surgery could be early 2018 if I'm lucky, such a long way off ! XxX

Hi Bling they did not say we have been accepted for surgery but one lady asked about funding and I assumed the answer was yes, like I say it is still a waiting game and I will still have to be patient xx

 

[Maria61]

Great News Maria, another milestone passed.

Good luck to you tomorrow Ian x

 

[Ian2Big]

Thanks Maria, Have updated my diary. Every thing seem to go ok, just waiting now for new dates etc.

 

[Maria61]

Update got appointment on 15 June to see surgeon and anaesthetist, getting nearer xx

 

[Ian2Big]

Hi Maria,
Great news, another milestone marked on your journey. Keep up the good work you have done so far.

 

[Bling Babe]

Update got appointment on 15 June to see surgeon and anaesthetist, getting nearer xx

That's brilliant news Maria.......what a great boost....another step closer XxXx

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

Just jumping on your thread. You've done sooo well! Seems like you're nearly there now x x

 

[Maria61]

Just jumping on your thread. You've done sooo well! Seems like you're nearly there now x x

Not quite weight loss dream, seeing surgeon in June then have to wait for surgery, but on the way xx

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

That's what I meant lol didn't make myself clear you've done really well getting through the process and the milk diet etc x

 

[Maria61]

That's what I meant lol didn't make myself clear you've done really well getting through the process and the milk diet etc x

Thanks and well done to you xx

 

[Bling Babe]

It was so lovely to meet you and hubby today and I'm truly fantastically super excited and pleased for you to have a date, good news all round, let's hope our other wls forum friend got on well too. Big hugs Hun XxX

 

[Maria61]

It was so lovely to meet you and hubby today and I'm truly fantastically super excited and pleased for you to have a date, good news all round, let's hope our other wls forum friend got on well too. Big hugs Hun XxX

So lovely to meet you and your husband too. It is awesome that it is really going to happen. I hope you will not be too far behind me. Thanks so very much from the bottom of my heart for all your support with my struggle xxxxx

 

[Ian2Big]

Hi Maria,
Great news on getting the surgery date a little over 3 months, time will fly by.

 

[Maria61]

Hi Maria,
Great news on getting the surgery date a little over 3 months, time will fly by.

Hope so, very excited that the wait is nearly over xx