A watched waiting list never boils

[linz77]

My first appointment was in May 2011, I think by the time I actually get surgery it will have taken nearly 2 years I have to say I am thoroughly disengaged with the whole process. I feel like my life has been on hold. I actually feel like it will never happen how

I feel the same.i had the big conference meeting in June 2011 then called to see the dietician in October then given April to see the consultant which was cancelled by them due to the dr being on call .sent a new appointment to see him in June which was again cancelled because of the drs annual leave .i called the team up to ask if this was normal(were they testing me to see if I genuinely wanted the surgery) they told me at the time that the waiting list was between 2 and 3 years.i was absolutely devastated and felt my world had crumbled. The weight that I'd lost to that point was good (about 12lb)and I was keeping it off. But it all went down hill from there and I got a chest infection which kicked off my asthma off and I was put on steroids and put 2stone on within weeks. I was in a real mess. Eventually (july)they sent me out another appointment for October 2012. An told that I needed to get all the weight off that I'd put on with the steroids plus the 12lb I'd previously lost before seeing the consultant. So I give myself the biggest kick up the back side and did it. I saw him in October and they told me I had done my bit now they would do there's and that they were sorry for all the waiting. Had my gastroscopy the end of November and he said I would be put on the list then and I should have it done by march /April 2013 .the sooner the better,I'm so desperate for my life to start so I can play football with my son and go ice skating and cycling before he gets to old and doesn't want to be seen with me.

 

[borogirl]

I am too on the waiting list at Sunderland,when were you told that your supposed to get the op I've been told march/April 2013. ,who's your consultant?

Hi I called In Dec and was told Feb but now feel as if I maybe being fobbed off. I called the bariatric team who checked with the secretaries. I called last week and the secretary wouldnt check my details only saying they would call. I appreciate they must be inundated but most Consultants waiting lists are planned out 8 weeks in advance, hence why I think I was fobbed off in Dec. Going to ring Monday. You managing to keep your weight off?:sigh:

 

[borogirl]

Seen both Mr Malawhar and Mr Shroder (I think) Unsure who it will be x

 

[linz77]

Hi I called In Dec and was told Feb but now feel as if I maybe being fobbed off. I called the bariatric team who checked with the secretaries. I called last week and the secretary wouldnt check my details only saying they would call. I appreciate they must be inundated but most Consultants waiting lists are planned out 8 weeks in advance, hence why I think I was fobbed off in Dec. Going to ring Monday. You managing to keep your weight off?:sigh:

Aww bless that's not nice, have you been for your gastroscopy yet?
I've managed to stay the same as what I was in November but I'm getting really frustrated now and just hope to goodness they call soon. My consultant is Mr Small, He's a very nice man ,I think I'm lucky to have him on my side

 

[borogirl]

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Aww bless that's not nice, have you been for your gastroscopy yet?
I've managed to stay the same as what I was in November but I'm getting really frustrated now and just hope to goodness they call soon.

Well done keeping your weight off, I have to loose 5lb now to get back to where I was, doing a bit of the cambridge diet / atkins at the min which seems to be working, lost 3lb so far. I know its a fad but need to get back to 18st 11 as I was this when I went for gastroscopy. Went Aug 29th for this, they found a hernia and acid reflux. Must say since I have suffered from heart burn even though before this I did not have any symptoms. So I am going in for either a sleeve or a bypass, up for either now. Gutted your gastroscopy was June and you havent been done yet!!!!!!!!!

 

[linz77]

Well done keeping your weight off, I have to loose 5lb now to get back to where I was, doing a bit of the cambridge diet / atkins at the min which seems to be working, lost 3lb so far. I know its a fad but need to get back to 18st 11 as I was this when I went for gastroscopy. Went Aug 29th for this, they found a hernia and acid reflux. Must say since I have suffered from heart burn even though before this I did not have any symptoms. So I am going in for either a sleeve or a bypass, up for either now. Gutted your gastroscopy was June and you havent been done yet!!!!!!!!!

It's bloomin hard work,keeping it off,but then again I suppose that's why I need the surgery, I had my gastroscopy at the end of November 2012, it's been a long hard struggle been in the system for years ,fingers crossed I'm near the end ,hopefully not far behind you

 

[borogirl]

Linz77, just re read the journey you have been on. Well done for loosing the weight you put on with steriods. I have two young boys (11 and 5) and I dont want them to be teased over my weight. I am still friends with my school pals and we socialise alot, and they are size 10-12. I am, and have always been the fat friend (with a pretty face they say!!!). My hubby is happy with the way I am but at nearly 38, I can feel my joints aching and I am still young. I have no desire to go out clubbing anymore, but just to shop in primark would be a major treat. Keep your spirits up x

 

[Lincs Lass]

Not related to WLS but it's 16 years today since my first husband died and nobody currently in my life knew him or us as a couple so it's difficult to talk to them (and my family arfen't overly interested).

We had our troubles towards the end but I'll never know how things would have panned out. We had some very good times and some lovely memories.

RIP Terry x

 

[linz77]

Linz77, just re read the journey you have been on. Well done for loosing the weight you put on with steriods. I have two young boys (11 and 5) and I dont want them to be teased over my weight. I am still friends with my school pals and we socialise alot, and they are size 10-12. I am, and have always been the fat friend (with a pretty face they say!!!). My hubby is happy with the way I am but at nearly 38, I can feel my joints aching and I am still young. I have no desire to go out clubbing anymore, but just to shop in primark would be a major treat. Keep your spirits up x

I've got a little boy he's just turned 10 and I want to play football with him and race him up the hill on our bike so much (i bought one about 6month ago,didn't think it would hold my weight but it does,although I feel like an enormous hippo riding a kiddies cycle). My little one is really scared about me going through the op and says he loves me just the way I am(which obviously coming off him,means everything too me) but I've explained to him that it has to happen. I'm 35 and hurt from head to toe,I have to rock to get out of bed in the morning then my feet an ankles scream at me to get back in.my joints are always aching and I fill up with water at the drop of a hat,it drives me insane cos if I do find a bit of energy from somewhere and walk a little further than I usually do then the pain and swelling is horrendous and lasts for days. I have a couple of close friends but I won't go out with them cos I'm too embarrassed ,they are pretty and size 10/12 too, (again they tell me they don't see my size,I'm just Linsey to them and that I am pretty). I can't wait to go to primark too,I'd love to pick up an outfit for a tenner instead of paying through the odds at the fat shop(Evans ) . Keep smiling Hun x

 

[Muizenberg]

Had my assessment earlier this week at Kings College and informed the waiting list is 12 - 15 months. Going to try and use the time constructively to lose some weight , save some money and mentally prepare for the changes to come.

 

[kirstyjade]

Ohhhhh I am soooo impatient.

I can't wait to get started on my new life. My birthday is in May and it would be great to be beginning my new life by my 45th birthday but I think that'd be pushing it a bit.

I'm really jealous of you Kirsty and trying to not be resentful as that's the way the cookie crumbles as no doubt there were a handful of other people in the same position as you that day which means I'm that amount of people further down the list.

BUT that's not meant as a personal thing, just me being irrational and resentful and impatient! It's not like if I'd been in that position I would have insisted on not coming back for another 3 months :-D Seriously, good luck to you. Just me opening up to my diary.

I was very lucky but I also had to try really hard to get them 10lb's off in them 2 weeks to prove I was willing

I have now put them bk on plus another 2lb which I have to get off before my appointment on 7th feb and I feel like I should lose some more to show iv not stayed the same and am " "trying" so all in all I have to lose about 24lb In 4 weeks... I think I can do it I'm trying my best

I hope the process is really quick for you and you don't have to wait to long
I know all I think about 24/7 is getting a date and starting my new life, i keep making myself think its going to be quick when in reality I have to wait the same as everyone else
Lets just hope they get the waiting times down abit

 

[Samsara]

:sigh: I have all this to look forward to! Joy! Hope you guys get your surgery soon x x

 

[Lincs Lass]

Hi Kirsty

I had 8lb to lose in the 5 days before my last appointment. I managed by living on omelettes and fruit!

Good luck on losing the lbs.

Fingers crossed things move quickly for you too Samara x

 

[borogirl]

Hi I am doing a mix of the Cambridge diet and atkins - not sure if its a healthy mix but I have lost 5lbs in less than a week. Its so hard isnt it!!!

 

[kirstyjade]

Hi I am doing a mix of the Cambridge diet and atkins - not sure if its a healthy mix but I have lost 5lbs in less than a week. Its so hard isnt it!!!

I'm doing the Cambridge diet for 2 weeks to get my weight down before my next appointment at derby, I start it on Saturday, that the soonest my consultant can bring me any,
Iv done it before but found it so hard the longest I lasted was 18 days on shakes only

 

[kirstyjade]

Hi Kirsty

I had 8lb to lose in the 5 days before my last appointment. I managed by living on omelettes and fruit!

Good luck on losing the lbs.

Fingers crossed things move quickly for you too Samara x

Wow 8lb in 5 days is amazing well done Hun
Hope I can get this weight off before my next app

 

[borogirl]

I did lighter life for 5 months then the Cambridge on and off for 4 months. Needless to say I put all if the 6 stone back on. A friend has given me her old stash so that's been great. I forgot just how disgusting the oriental soup is! Milkshake s are ok thou. It does work short term. I have been eating prawns and meat and either 1 or 2 shakes / soups. Can't do 100% abstinence again. Carbs are tasty but defo the cause of a lot of my weight. Haven't been that hungry but struggling going to the loo but this is always the case when I do these type of diets. Best of luck x

 

[Lincs Lass]

It is a struggle isn't it. The whole reason we're going through such a large operation is because we have these problems.

If while waiting people ate what they wanted constantly and piled on the pounds with no semblance of self control I can totally understand the reluctance of the hospitals to carry out surgery but a blip, especially around Christmas time, surely is understandable with people who are working on curing their problems?

Enough deep thought for me tonight!

 

[s-a-r-a-h]

Kirsty don't worry too much about losing loads before your next appointment. It won't make any difference to the waiting time. If I were you I would lose that 10lbs plus and extra couple of pounds. The thing is if you do a crash diet before your appointment then stop you end up putting some of the weight back on. As I was told I would be waiting a year for surgery I thought I'd better pace myself otherwise it would be really difficult to maintain the weight loss. On one of my later appointments I had actually put about 5 lbs on but they didn't mind as they recognise that it is really difficult for us. They said as long as you don't go over your weight at the initial appointment then that's ok.
I had my surgery in October after nearly 11 months on the waiting list. I'd lost a stone and a half whilst on the waiting list and 22lbs on the pre op diet. I've lost 3st 10lbs since my op on oct 13th.
By all means lose as much as you can if you think you can maintain it. I asked for more regular dietician appointments at derby to try and keep me on the straight and narrow x

 

[Lincs Lass]

Getting really pee'd off trying to get an answer on whether I'm on the list or not. The senior consultants secretary has just come back after 6 months off but her email address has changed from Derby to a general NHS one and had no reply so don't know who to contact.

Just so cheesed off