advice

Not sure if I have posted this in the right place, so apologise in advance. Did add this to my diary entry, but want to get as much help as possible. For those who don’t know, I am 17 months post-bypass now. I have lost 86% of my excess weight and am now 12st 7lb, but I am struggling with my...

Hi again guys ! Hope you’re all well with your journey !. I just needed some more advice . I have been doing a lot of research and just keep going around in circles. So what I would like to know is , from your experience of having a gastric bypass . Was your weighloss quick. So did you lose...

Hello, I'm on the waiting list for a bypass but my local doctors surgery are having a very hard time finding a blood pressure cuff to fit my arm (52cm) as most cuffs go up to 42cm. Has anyone else had this problem? Myself and my local doctors are unsure what to do because they cannot get one to...

Hey, I just wanted to ask how long did your journey take from first appointment till surgery?, Also I have heard that If you have a higher bmi you get surgery faster is this true? I'm 17 years old going to be 18 in May and have a bmi of 59. Thanks Aliyah xo

Here is a video clearly explaining how and why we plateau in weight loss. I found it on another website for bariatric patients. How Does Exercise Impact Weight Loss? - YouTube I hope this link works!

Hi there I have my assesment at st Richards on Friday the 25th January what should I expect? Since sending in my questionnaire I have put on probably more then a stone will this effect my chances of surgery? X

Hi guys,got weighed earlier this afternoon. This month i lost 8lbs... I was chuffed until my nurse told me i should have lost more.:confused:(last month i lost 20lbs)

Hello!! I would like to start by saying well done everyone for your weightloss.im impressed. Bassically i've been running after my GP for weightloss surgery since 2005 with no success.then was referred to metabolic clinc last november.Dr told me gastric bypass was best option for me.had blood...

Hi all, Some of you may have read my previous post (please see threads called 'Save My Marriage' and 'Wandsworth PCT') about my ongoing surgery struggle but I'm sitting here thinking about it (again) and wondering if I should make a complaint? I feel that I'm being left to fend for myself and...

Hi All, I've been an occassional lurker around here for some time but this it my first proper post. I'm feeling really anxious and becoming increasingly impatient (I went to my GP a year ago) as time goes on and wondered if anyone out there has any advice or information. I'm in Wolverhampton...

hi all, i had my tummy tuck on the NHS in Norfolk 2 weeks ago. I havent been given any advice on anything except not to drive for 2-3 weeks. I've not even been told how long to keep my corset on for!!! I did ask the nurse on my dressing change yesterday, and she said 3 months but i doubt her...