May 2016 surgerys

[FeeBee]

I'm all set for May 12th
I'm excited and nervous (and as I just posted elsewhere terrified of getting cancelled because I've prepared the kids, my work and everything else).
Good luck everyone!

 

[erinangel]

I didn't weigh at boots but i have been hospital today to sign consent forms for Monday had bloods n swabs done again and when i had pre op on 9th March I've lost 8kg and that includes clothes on lol. Everything all ready now 4 days to go and will be all done .

 

[niccie]

8kg is great

 

[FeeBee]

8kg is fabulous. Well done you!

 

[countrywench]

Erin that's amazing ! You must be so pleased ! Wow and well done !

Time to start your diarys on here .. It's a good way to look back and see how you were feeling , eating etc . All in one place and easy to find
Mindy
Xxx

 

[erinangel]

Thankyou !! How do i start a diary ?

 

[JuliaJules]

Morning all - I may be having surgery in June but I am feeling a bit unsure about it all. Although I have been considering it for ages, this is all happening quite rapidly - because I am self-funding - and I just have a few questions. Firstly, my BMI is 38 - do you all think I am stupid to have such radical surgery (bypass) when I only have six stone to lose. I say only because I know some of you are facing much harder battles but, to me, those six stone seem like so much. I have spent thirty years on and off diets, it blights my every day and, last year, I failed to lose so much as an ounce for my daughter's wedding and had the most miserable day feeling like a stuffed sausage. I am the heaviest I have ever been and my fear is that I will just keep getting bigger and bigger, hence my decision to take action now. I keep reading posts on here about people several years down the line who are still struggling with their weight and the psychological side of it all, ie, binge eating and obsession with food, and I am just terrified that I will be one of those. What do you all think? Thanks so much xx

 

[FeeBee]

I think you know deep down one way or the other if this is the right choice for you. My BMI is currently about 39 I think but I am going forward with surgery for serious health reasons. Your choice is valid and about way more than numbers on a MBI chart. I'm not uncomfortable with the way I look although I certainly know the stuffed sausage feeling you talk about! It is a huge decision to make and I personally think it is vital to be sure before you go ahead because it is a massive lifestyle change. I've read posts from other people after their surgery struggling at various points and having feelings of regret too and it does make me pause.

Like you I have never found a diet that has really helped in the last nearly 30 years. I believe WLS is my only option now. If you are self funding then you should have the opportunity to take the time you need. I am guessing you don't get any psychological support with your surgery package. Is it worth finding a therapist for a few sessions to allow you the opportunity to talk this through? I have been having psychological support through the pain clinic which wasn't specifically because I am having WLS (it started long before the dates finally came through) but it has given me the chance to work through all my feelings about my decision and it's been invaluable.