HI!!!!!!

[vicky x]

Hey,
Well i stumbled across this website after googleing my surgeon and i must say that this is great.
I've read a few threads and its been really helpful and now im so sure im making the right decission about WLS.

I've always been big and tried over the years to lose weight with diets and gym etc but i've never been sucessfull so this is the last option!

Im right at the begining of my journey (18-24 months waiting list!?), i met the surgeon 11 days ago and now got appointment with specialist nurse on the 9th Feb.
Im not sure what to expect from the appointment but i'd like to learn more about the process, what appointments, tests etc have i got to look forward too??
x

 

[sugga]

Hi lovey and welcome to the site x

 

[dottychic]

Hi and :welcome: to WLS.........It all depends on what surgery you are having and where. All the areas are different, some places are pretty quick but no all unfortunately. Im in Manchester and waited almost 2 yrs from start to finish XX

 

[ebony87]

Welcome Vicki.. Am not a pro.. But i think depending on ur consultation and what operation they recommend... there is someone on the forum who has experience something similar.. Have a read through of the threads..
Hope everything goes well for you...xx

 

[lurve2laugh]

hi vicky and welcome xxx

 

[MORNINGSTAR]

Hello,
Welcome to the forum

 

[vicky x]

Wow, i know if needs be i'll wait. i have to, its just so near yet so far sort of thing i guess.

I've been asking my gp for ages to refer me but she kept saying i wouldnt get funding but she finally caved before x mas (thank god) i could bevieve it when i got the appointment to see surgeon in Jan then the spec nurse in a couple of weeks.
Im under mr el-hasani, i went to see him at king college (london)and he said i'd be best to have a bypass. The nurse appointment is for princess royal (orpoington) not sure why theres a change in hospitals but i'll ask them im sure.
I know a couple of people who had their surgery at kings and they've all said the waiting isn't that long so i've got my fat sausage fingers crossed lol.

Does anyone what happens at the specialist nurse appointment?
x

 

[ruthw]

hi vicky im ruth im under dr hasani and tve got my nurse app on the 9 feb as well so i will see you there ,youve been very lucky to get your appointments so quick ,i first saw dr in aug last year and im at the same stage as you

 

[ruthw]

where abouts do you live ,i live in sidcup ruth

 

[charm55]

Hi and :welcome: Good Luck with your weight loss journey.

 

[emma ruth]

hiya every1 is so nice and someone will be able to give you a answer to all questions xx welcome to the site xxxx

 

[RoseA]

Welcome Vicki ! I'm under Mr El Hasani too and had my op in May last year at Farnborough. You'll like Star when you see her on 9 Feb, she's lovely. I'm due to see her for my next checkup on the 14th. Don't be afraid to ask us absolutely anything - there's no such thing as a silly question here ! xx

 

[Neen]

All the best Vicky xxx

 

[Liesa]

Hiya Vicky
ive just joined the forum today...
im so happy that i found it, its always nice to have people who are going through the same journey as yourself,
good luck with your journey xxxxx

 

[beccles]

Hi Vicky,
Welcome to the site - everyone here is so welcoming and friendly and you'll find a wealth of info and good advice. I too am under Mr El Hasani but at Chelsfield as going private - I start my pre op diet next week and op is 13th feb (bypass).....I believe we are in very good hands with Mr E-H...
Xx

 

[LET.ME.OUT.OF.THIS.BODY]

Good luck honey hope all goes well for you, i met my consultant at a group meeting in October after being referred in July and i'm due to see the specialist nurse on 4th Feb so i too am very excited and nervous, im in sunderland so things may be different but will post on the 4th to let everyone know what happened. xxx

 

[Bev]

Good luck and best wishes for your journey... hoping it will be smooth sailing for you all the way!

Love and hugs, Bev xxx:talk017::talk017::talk017:

 

[vicky x]

Ohh Ruth, what time is ur appointment? Im from bromley.
I couldn't believe how quick it happened either! Im still in shock that my gp actually refered me, then i worked myself into a frenzy about meet Mr El-Hasani.. i actually thought he was going to grill me and then say no but he only asked health history really so in a way im still thinking im going to get a letter saying soory we made a mistake so get back on ur diet!!
Speak to u soon
Vicky x

 

[vicky x]

Good luck and best wishes for your journey... hoping it will be smooth sailing for you all the way!

Love and hugs, Bev xxx:talk017::talk017::talk017:

Thank you so much for your kind wishes
Vicky x

 

[vicky x]

Good luck honey hope all goes well for you, i met my consultant at a group meeting in October after being referred in July and i'm due to see the specialist nurse on 4th Feb so i too am very excited and nervous, im in sunderland so things may be different but will post on the 4th to let everyone know what happened. xx

That would be really helpfull, Thank you and best of luck.

Vicky x