One of the Walsall Posse

[topsy]

Hi-my name is Lesley and i am waiting for my op date at Walsall Manor too. Was referred and saw Dr Khan last September have had pre-op assessments and will see the anaethetist on Tuesday 24th May and just keeping everything crossed that my op is in June.

I have been reading your messages for weeks know and you have all given me inspiration and lots of smiles - i think you are incredibly brave, mad and courageous!! I feel a bit shy and i'm not sure i'm even doing this right!!! so i hope it does and i can get to know you all too

 

[charliegirl]

Hi Topsy and welcome to minis, dont be shy...xx

 

[Craftyfox]

HiYa Topsy,:welcome2:
You won't regret it, well maybe sometimes, but generally not.
good luck with the anesthetist!

 

[Sambucca]

Hiya Topsy. Welcome to Mini's hun. Theres loads of us walsall patients on here at various stages. Jump in and get to know everyone xx

 

[Snow Angel]

Hi Topsy
welcome to Minis....like Sam said there are quite a few of us who have been or are in the process of going through WLS at Walsall.

Feel free to ask any questions...........Good luck!

 

[chivasgirl]

Hi Topsy - Walsall Manor patient here too!! Welcome to the mad house!

It has taken a while for you hasn't it, if you saw Mr Khan in September!! I saw him in November and thought it had taken a long time for my process - funding, preop dates etc. However I had a blip in the middle with a funding issue (sorted now) so had a good reason!!! My anaesthetist preop is 26 May, just after you! Good luck with everything and keep us updated!

Lorna

 

[Brunetteandred]

:welcome: Topsy! I am 3 weeks post-op bypassed by Mr. Khan at Walsall Manor. There are loads of us on here, so don't be shy, jump in - the water's lovely! lol! Are you local to Brum at all?

 

[topsy]

Thank you all for your lovely welcomes - what medication do you need to take after surgery?

 

[topsy]

Also how do you get all the fancy graphics added to your messages???

 

[tesmaralda]

welcome to minis and the mad house, don't be shy and you are posting just fine, jump in and get to know everyone and ask away.

 

[moonflower]

hi and welcome enjoy. Good luck with your app

Ali

 

[Brunetteandred]

Hi again Lesley,

If you are on any meds now, you will need to tell WM, if you haven't already done so. Whilst in hospital the phamacist will ensure you have all the meds prepared correctly for your discharge, including anything you need to have in drop format. ie. my anti-depressants were prepared in drop format as bypassers can't have solid tablets for a month (maybe longer, although long-time bypassers now report being able to rake tablets except Ibuprofen & Aspirin which are not allowed).

You will be given a carrier bag full of your meds upon discharge which includes:

Zoton Fastab - to reduce/eliminate harmful stomach acid
Adcal- D3 - Calcium & Vitamin D3 chewable tablets
Clexane syringes - anti-clotting agent
Dalivit - vitamin drops (yuk, and then some)
Paracetamol
+ any other meds you are already on.

You will also be given a week's supply of Fortimel protein drink.

Hope this helps.

 

[chivasgirl]

Hey Lesley, I've just realised - 24 May is a Sunday, so presumably you mean Tuesday 26 May - in which case I will be there on the same day!!! What time is your appt? Mine is 6.15pm. If you're a similar time we could meet up if you like! Best wishes, Lorna

 

[wannaloose18stone]

Hi, I'm 9 months bypass with Dr Kahn, I was his first as it were.

 

[Brunetteandred]

Paul, you cherry popper!

 

[wannaloose18stone]

)))

 

[Brunetteandred]

Though I think you meant that you are probably Mr. Khan's first patient to pop up on Minis rather than his first patient?

 

[wannaloose18stone]

No I was Dr Khan's first bypass patient and the first Bypasser from Russells hall hospital.

 

[tesmaralda]

You mean you were he first person from Russell Hall to be bypassed not his first ever bypass patient as I know people who are 2 years post op and were done by Mr Khan at Walsall Manor?

 

[wannaloose18stone]

Thats what I meant, first from russells hall under Dr Labib. See everything goes with the weightloss ............. pmsl.