And so it begins...Kirsty's journey to a sleeve!!

[xk1rstyx]

That doesn't seem too long at all when did you start your journey count down the days I do it's all I ever think about lol xx

I have jus spoke to a friend u is at my hospital and she said its about 8-10 weeks from my next appointment to op. So in 12-13 weeks i could b having it done. Scary and exciting stuff.

I was referred in june by GP my first appintment at hospital was september 18th. They said would b 6-8 months at hospital but its looking like will b more like 5 months.

Jus sat and told my hubby how soon it could b and hes shocked. He is supportive but dont think he really understands it all.

Kirsty xx

 

[Debs!]

I have jus spoke to a friend u is at my hospital and she said its about 8-10 weeks from my next appointment to op. So in 12-13 weeks i could b having it done. Scary and exciting stuff. I was referred in june by GP my first appintment at hospital was september 18th. They said would b 6-8 months at hospital but its looking like will b more like 5 months. Jus sat and told my hubby how soon it could b and hes shocked. He is supportive but dont think he really understands it all. Kirsty xx

My first appointment at that hospital was 23rd January 2015 - my op was June 10th but had been rescheduled from May 20th xx

 

[xk1rstyx]

My first appointment at that hospital was 23rd January 2015 - my op was June 10th but had been rescheduled from May 20th xx

Wow jus 4 months if had gone with first date its amazing how fast the turn around is at manor. Thanks for you help with mr kendrick. I really think i am as prepared as i can be. Iv researched that much i probably know enough to perform the op myself lol, iv read gd and bad post op stories i know its not a magic fix. Im commited to the lifestyle after. The posy of food stages i know what to expect. I have pretty much given up cheese, sugar and alcohol which played a big part in my weight gain. Im not an emotional eater i dont use food as comfort or as a reward. I have a new found self control over what i eat. Iv reduced portion sizes and dont over eat i stop when i feel full. I no longer feel the need to clear my plate. These are all changes iv made over the last 6 weeks since i saw georgia and have resulted in me losing a gd amout of weight. Im very determined and if i set myself a goal i never usually fail.

Based on that lot do i sound pre pared? Is there anything im missing or anything more i need to do so i can be better prepaired.

Kirsty xx

 

[xk1rstyx]

That's great not long at all I'm actually excited for you lol my husband is the same he just goes along with everything I say I don't think he understands the ins and outs of it but he try's bless him he's kept me going the past week making me not give up and eat
normally he would say r you must be starving here have some chocolate haha but he has this week he's been saying you've come this far you wouldn't want to loose out now which has helped loads xx

My husband is constantly praising me and when i have a weak moment he reminds me how far iv come. He is a great support. He is such an unhealthy eater tho and never gains a pound lucky sod.

Hes read the information leaflets that the hospital gave me and i think thats a much as he will do. It worries him how different my life will b post op but i try reassure him that it will b do much better and we will b able to do so much more active things as a family.

I think if i get the ok at next appointment i will pee my pant haha. Im getting butterflys jus thinking about it now cant imagine how great u feel knowing it could b less than a month away.

Kirsty xx

 

[Debs!]

Wow jus 4 months if had gone with first date its amazing how fast the turn around is at manor. Thanks for you help with mr kendrick. I really think i am as prepared as i can be. Iv researched that much i probably know enough to perform the op myself lol, iv read gd and bad post op stories i know its not a magic fix. Im commited to the lifestyle after. The posy of food stages i know what to expect. I have pretty much given up cheese, sugar and alcohol which played a big part in my weight gain. Im not an emotional eater i dont use food as comfort or as a reward. I have a new found self control over what i eat. Iv reduced portion sizes and dont over eat i stop when i feel full. I no longer feel the need to clear my plate. These are all changes iv made over the last 6 weeks since i saw georgia and have resulted in me losing a gd amout of weight. Im very determined and if i set myself a goal i never usually fail. Based on that lot do i sound pre pared? Is there anything im missing or anything more i need to do so i can be better prepaired. Kirsty xx

For sure you sound prepared. You sound like a surgeon! It will be ok xxxx

 

[xk1rstyx]

For sure you sound prepared. You sound like a surgeon! It will be ok xxxx

Haha thats made me giggle. Iv have thought long and hard about this its not a decision any of us come to over night. Its great having your help and support debs im so greatful that you share your experience of manor with me it really helps to have someone on the inside your like my own personal spy haha

Kirsty xxxx

 

[xk1rstyx]

Will they tell you there and then that's you've got the go ahead I'm excited but don't want to be away from home I really hope I get in end of November early December as I don't want to be ill at Christmas I suppose it's only one year I just want it over so I can get home already lol but hopefully I will be getting new clothes for next Christmas in a size I've never been in a long time it's came round so quick I can't believe it I remember just starting thinking I would be waiting at least a year and a half now it's almost here I'm still not finding it real xx

My friend debs from same hospital said she was told at the appointment she had the ok so i expect i will b told on the day.
i feel extremely lucky how fast my process has been some people wait years and have all sorts of hoops to go through. I havent even done tier 3. If it goes to plan will b bout 9 months from gp to op. My longest wait was for my 1st appointment 4 months so iv been lucky. Still always moan cuz feels like ages sometimes but when iv got my sensible head on i know its actually not been so long and iv learned to be patient and i think being focused on my new lifestyle changes has made me more relaxed towards the time frame.
whats your start to approx finish. You have probably already said but iv got a memory like a fish.

Kirsty xx

P.S debs and yourself are my knights in shining armour. Considering we have all never met you 2 have helped me more in the last few months than any friend or family member i have. I feel truly blessed to have such great people who support me. Plus everyone else who has been great enough to help me on this forum. Apart from my hubbu you lot are all i have when it comes to this

 

[xk1rstyx]

Thank you Kirsty I feel the same been telling my husband I have a wls friend on here and been a great and love chatting with gp referral was January and hoping for surgery in November/December I would think it will be December I too feel lucky with not doing tier 3 Sunderland time frames used to be around 2 years so very happy my first appointment with the hospital wasnt till March so no long going from then xx

You definatley have a friend here. I cant wait to hear how tuesday goes for you. My hubby has agreed to let me make the bathroom renovation my little project i love to decorate and will give me something to do as im not working atm. Worked all my life and gave up in july to care for my sister and take advantage of the 6 weeks hols with kids as my youngest started full time september. Iv now got loads of free time. I think thats why iv done so well on my diet cuz iv got nothing else to focus on lol. Soon b xmas tho and my op will b jus around the corner hopefully.

Kirsty xx

 

[xk1rstyx]

I can't believe it's tomorrow getting nervous lol I love decorating will definitely take your mind off the waiting and keep you busy I find if I'm busy I don't think about eating my husband has selective hearing when i mention decorating again im spending the day wrapping Christmas presents trying to get as much done as I can this time of year always goes really quick your op will soon fly round xx

I love wrapping presents i add ribbons and bows to all mine lol. Its like im nesting lol iv blitzed the hall today cleaned all the walls, doors and skirting boards. This time tomorroe you will b on the waiting list. Thats crazy. Good that your getting organised for xmas cuz if you av u op soon wont b able to do all that then.

Xx

 

[xk1rstyx]

You've been a busy bee will help with the weight loss I know can't believe it's tomorrow then I'm going to panic every time phone rings thinking it's them with my date **** a brick haha xx

Im shatteted and my shoulder is killing from all the scrubbing. Gna gradually revamp the whole house ready for xmas and all the visitors. Jus deep clean top to bottom the totally redecorate bathroom. Plus all my xmas shopping. Keep me busy.
Theres worse things to panic over lol. I am so excited for you its gna b the best xmas present ever.

Iv worked up an appetite tho gna have grilled chicken breast with a jacket potato for tea. Im aiming for a 1-2lb loss this week to keep me on track for targer.

Kirsty xx

 

[minnieme62]

Im shatteted and my shoulder is killing from all the scrubbing. Gna gradually revamp the whole house ready for xmas and all the visitors. Jus deep clean top to bottom the totally redecorate bathroom. Plus all my xmas shopping. Keep me busy. Theres worse things to panic over lol. I am so excited for you its gna b the best xmas present ever. Iv worked up an appetite tho gna have grilled chicken breast with a jacket potato for tea. Im aiming for a 1-2lb loss this week to keep me on track for targer. Kirsty xx

Sounds like you've got a lot planned to keep you occupied wish I could be as excited and calm as you my nerves are shot already lol I'm having a jacket potato too not sure on the filling just yet you will get a loss looking forward to hearing about it xx

 

[xk1rstyx]

Sounds like you've got a lot planned to keep you occupied wish I could be as excited and calm as you my nerves are shot already lol I'm having a jacket potato too not sure on the filling just yet you will get a loss looking forward to hearing about it xx

When im as close as you i will b as nervous as you lol. Im getting bored so need to keep myself busy. Im hoping for a loss. Been a little constipated for last few days sorry tmi but i think thats making me feel heavy n bloated. Need to drink more see if that helps. I will b happy with 1lb i jus need to lose something.
bet you feeling all kinds of emotions for tomorrow. As soon as u can update me lol i will b thinking of u and waiting to here how it goes. Try not to stress im sure it will b easier than you think and over fast. Jus think its the only thing between you and surgery and you can do anything. Are u taking anyone with you for support

Kirsty xx

 

[minnieme62]

When im as close as you i will b as nervous as you lol. Im getting bored so need to keep myself busy. Im hoping for a loss. Been a little constipated for last few days sorry tmi but i think thats making me feel heavy n bloated. Need to drink more see if that helps. I will b happy with 1lb i jus need to lose something. bet you feeling all kinds of emotions for tomorrow. As soon as u can update me lol i will b thinking of u and waiting to here how it goes. Try not to stress im sure it will b easier than you think and over fast. Jus think its the only thing between you and surgery and you can do anything. Are u taking anyone with you for support Kirsty xx

I'm really nervous can't wait for it to be over and I'm going alone my husband has to stay for school run and my mam is at work so will have to be brave lol n I will update when I can with hopefully good news and thanks xx

 

[xk1rstyx]

Havin a tough day been going ok on diet but not had a bm since friday so 4 days now and its making me feel uncomfortable and very bloated. May have to pop chemist later. Its affecting the scales also. Hopefully things improve by friday when i weigh myself.

Kirsty xx

 

[minnieme62]

Hi Kirsty just wanted to let you know I'm now listed for surgery I can't believe I done it without sedation not something I want to repeat not nice at all but it got me in that list turns out I have a hiatus hernia which I never expected dr said next time we see you will be surgery how scary is that xx

 

[xk1rstyx]

Hi Kirsty just wanted to let you know I'm now listed for surgery I can't believe I done it without sedation not something I want to repeat not nice at all but it got me in that list turns out I have a hiatus hernia which I never expected dr said next time we see you will be surgery how scary is that xx

Wow thatd fantastic news iv been checking my phone all day to see how it went. Did they say how long and if u will get letter or phone call. Are they going to repair hernia during op. Im so happy for you xxx

 

[minnieme62]

Wow thatd fantastic news iv been checking my phone all day to see how it went. Did they say how long and if u will get letter or phone call. Are they going to repair hernia during op. Im so happy for you xxx

I never asked haha I was to busy getting my head around how bad of an experience a endoscopy is it's usually a phone call they give me a booklet on the pre op diet and said a letter will be in post xx

 

[xk1rstyx]

I never asked haha I was to busy getting my head around how bad of an experience a endoscopy is it's usually a phone call they give me a booklet on the pre op diet and said a letter will be in post xx

Oh how exciting im so happy for you. Im struggling atm i have had a long day been helping my mom move in new house buinding wardrobes. Iv got blisters on my fingers and im badly craving a chinese but i know i will regret it after. Jus aint got no energy to cook and my body is in some serious pain. Feeling sorry for myself aint i. Tryin to b strong but im weak today x

 

[xk1rstyx]

Stayed strong and had a tuna sweetcorn jacket instead of a chinese. Feel better for it as well.

Xx

 

[minnieme62]

Oh how exciting im so happy for you. Im struggling atm i have had a long day been helping my mom move in new house buinding wardrobes. Iv got blisters on my fingers and im badly craving a chinese but i know i will regret it after. Jus aint got no energy to cook and my body is in some serious pain. Feeling sorry for myself aint i. Tryin to b strong but im weak today x

Hope your having a relaxing night after your busy day you will be burning a lot of calories how busy you've been and well done for staying strong the scales will repay you on Friday I was told to maintain but lost more weight at hospital today suppose it's a good thing make surgery safer xx