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Triple Apointment At L&D

becky2381

New Member
Hi I am also based at Luton & Dunstable. I was also put on the milk diet to loose 5% which I have done was meant to go back on 3rd but got an earlier appointment and go back now next Tuesday 27th and all being well will be put on maintenance diet awaiting an appointment for surgery. Does anyone else know roughly how long this is taking>
 

Peterborough Guy

Luton and Dunstable
Hi I am also based at Luton & Dunstable. I was also put on the milk diet to loose 5% which I have done was meant to go back on 3rd but got an earlier appointment and go back now next Tuesday 27th and all being well will be put on maintenance diet awaiting an appointment for surgery. Does anyone else know roughly how long this is taking>

Hi ya, I'm an old L&Der, last time I heard think they were turning it around from start to finish within approx 4 months.
 

2nd timer

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Hi I am also based at Luton & Dunstable. I was also put on the milk diet to loose 5% which I have done was meant to go back on 3rd but got an earlier appointment and go back now next Tuesday 27th and all being well will be put on maintenance diet awaiting an appointment for surgery. Does anyone else know roughly how long this is taking>

Hi, I have my triple appt 19th dec at l n d, does that mean I start the milk diet the week of Xmas?!?!? Eeek, I have questions to ask you please ?
How long between starting the milk diet n seeing surgeon n getting a date? Reason being is I'm going to Cuba in April n can't see me having a reconstructive by pass n all being tip top before then, so I expect it will need to be post hols which is a blow as I have no clothes that fit :(((
I was a banded n it went wrong, even tho I followed it to the t. Anyone else out there had reconstructive surgery to sleeve or by pass? Hospital said I can chose, but they will advise. I'm up for bypass as I have so much scarring I can't afford another op to change.
Any comments or advice very very welcomed :)))
 

Yvessa

Well-Known Member
If they put you on the milk diet then yes, it will be at the triple hun
 

2nd timer

New Member
If they put you on the milk diet then yes, it will be at the triple hun

Wouldn't be unreasonable to ask to start it a week later do you think? We've got Xmas day booked at a restaurant n costing over £200!!! Eek.
 

Yvessa

Well-Known Member
I think they'd probably understand to be honest hon. Especially if you explain why and its not the preop diet.
 

2nd timer

New Member
I think they'd probably understand to be honest hon. Especially if you explain why and its not the preop diet.

I'm happy to start Boxing Day, but don't want to be withdrawing and feeling ***** on Xmas day as we've had a really bad time n that would be a disaster eh? I can't expect my hubby to take three special needs kids to Xmas lunch on his own or I just sit there n waste my meal. Could be the last supper lol. How long was it for you to get a date and surgery after the triple appt at Luton?
 

2nd timer

New Member
About six months but they're quicker now

So starting one week later won't make much difference. Going on hols in April so I can't se e me doing the milk diet pre op till after en anyway can you?
 

2nd timer

New Member
I have had a few emails asking me how I got on today at my triple appointment today..
So I thought I would post this to answer all questions I have asked.

Firstly I saw the psychologist..she was lovely..we mainly chatted about my childhood and family history and health problem(eg mobility)

If I suffered depression and how I want to see myself in two years time..it was very friendly and not as intimidating as I thought it would be....:rolleyes:
I was truthful and honest (I air on the side of what will be will be) if I need help I would rather have it than try to cheat the system,and have bigger issues further down the line.
She did pick up that I have anxiety about blood sugars..all I said was I go into a panic mode when I have highs especially when there is no rhyme or reason for it.
She did comment that if I wanted help..she would arrange it...but as I am hoping to lower these blood sugars(on the milk diet) I didn't see the point.lol

Then onto nurse.(Julie..who is also a dietician I believe she said)
We basically went through all that had been wrote down on the first appointment..nothing had changed..but it took a while going through my medical and diabetic regime again.:rolleyes:

Obviously all these people want me to have a bypass,its the best for diabetes..but they have not pushed me in any way..and have given information on the sleeve and band,and basically say its my choice(although I know the by pass is for me.;))

She was impressed at my knowledge..but she couldn't tell me if the pouch was separated from the stomach or stapled..(save that question for the surgeon me thinks)
I will just add the answers to some of my questions I asked today.

I will be put on a sliding scale.
It is unlikely I will need a blood transfusion.
I will go to hdu.
I will only have a few days of anti clotting drugs(Depending on how long I stay in hospital.)
I will be in hospital for 3 days.
Surgical stockings will be on whilst in hospital but they want you mobile as soon as possible.
The L&D bypass the limb between 50cm :eek:and 100cm..
Its not calculated by BMI.its surgeons choice.
Contraceptive coil question(see different threads) is still unanswered.:rolleyes:
My GP will prescribe all vitamins needed after.

L&D do not remove gall bladder unless extreme problems are there before hand,and funding has been awarded to that also.
I do not need to make my insurance aware of my op or the DVLA. I can not drive for two weeks and the doctor has to yes I am fit to drive.
Funding that is place does not have a time scale to be used..If funding is in place it is place..I cannot be refused or retracted.

Finally I saw the dietician.
She basically discarded my food diary.Then said I would start the 5% weight loss in the next few days.
I have to wait for permission/advice from the Dr about reducing my insulin.
I can have 4 pints of milk
one oxo cube
one pint of jelly
water/tea coffee/nas/nas crusha.diet sodas.
+ multi vitamin
or I can have slim fast(but for one slim fast its one pint of milk)
I will say the questions she asked where more about how I would feel about my eating post op..but as I am on restricted diet now..I didn't see much difference other than carbs being dramatically reduced and more protein based foods used.
I was the last one of the day..I did feel slightly rushed out the door.

I am in for a rough few days with carb withdrawals and insulin issues...
To be honest I cannot wait to get started now...anything has to be better than the sleep induced trace I have been in for the last few months...
I will keep you updated on my progress..
I just want to say thank you to everyone for there well wishes for today and there support.
I hope this helps others on there journey to the L&D
Sorry for this long thread...;)
Lisa x x x

Fantastic, I have my triple there in two weeks x
 

2nd timer

New Member
I forgot to add.
There is no cancellation list...!
It appears that sometimes they pick people who have just completed there 5% milk diet and there has been someone who cancelled there op.
Its pot luck of you are available in that window of opportunity ...I have put myself forward for that option.(so who knows lol)
xx

Gosh that would be fab for me. I'm going abroad middle of April n if I can't have it in jan, I will have to wait for may plus to be done as too close to hols won't be possible
 

2nd timer

New Member
Glad it all went well for you today Lisa. Be prepared for the next stage. The first few days are horrible! Drink plenty as headaches and lethargy kick in big time! Have Paracetamols handy.Also, you will be peeing all day (and night!) ; like being pregnant!

After about 3 days, you'll have lost interest in food :)
Take care hun x x

I remember this well when I had my band done years ago :(
 

2nd timer

New Member
thats the news i was waiting for.
I am so happy for you Lisa.
The others are right the first few days are the worst, you feel tired, dizzy, lifeless, just keep saying "no pain no gain".
PS, Erin had a cancelation with only 1 weeks notice, so she only had to do the pre-op diet for 1 week.

I pray for this :)))!)
 

2nd timer

New Member
You can ask for your op to be later Hun.

Yes I can, but if I had it done in jan by a fluke, I might fit in some clothes for holiday :)
 
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