bypass booked for 14/01/09...nervous...HELP!

[mermaid2708]

hi, im new to the forum so i will introduce myself...

i am 36 and live on the dorset coast. i live with my 17 yr old son, dog and cat. i work nights as a support worker for adults who have severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. i have been struggling with my weight for what seems like my whole life...i have not weighed less than 13 stone since i was 13 yrs old. i have tried EVERYTHING...but now the time has come when i am taking the bull by the horns, so to speak, and going for the 'big' one. I started my optifast sachets on 19th december and am booked in fo a gastric bypass on 14th january...i am nervous but also ridiculously excited .

i am looking for support and friendship from anyone who lives in my area, or has had a GP recently or is due to have one soon so we can offer support to each other and share our experiences.

thanks for taking the time to read this...
mermaid x

ps. if anyone can give me some technical help reguarding getting a ticker on my sig i would be greatful!!! thanx.

 

[supersara2001]

Hey hun, cant do much to help but I just wanted to say if you have a look at the how to section of the forum it will help you with the ticker, and also to say a big congrats in getting it booked and good luck! xx

 

[julieann]

hi and welcome to minis, sorry i cant advise about the bypass as i had a gastric band fitted but im sure there will be someone along soon as there is plenty of support on here. xx

 

[hopelesscase]

Hi mermaid welcome to minis. Im 6 weeks post bypass and have no regrets at all. Are you going private or NHS? how much weight do you hope to loose. I too am a single parent and work with children with disabilities. Look forward to following your journey
HC

 

[grom]

Hi there and welcome
I have my bypass booked for 27th December and like you am very excited! It has all happened very quickly for me and so it still hasn't really sunk in yet!

 

[honey-dd]

hi just wanted to say hi lol and good luck xx

 

[thisisit]

Wanting to say Hi also, It will soon come around,had a gastric Ballon fitted 3 wks ago as a 1/2 day patient lost 16 1bs to date, trying to focus on changing food habits , thoughts and my complex needs around food.
I beleive i will get there and work hard in 2009 to stay at a healthy weight.
Ava

 

[Sambucca]

hi mermaid, didnt want to read and run. Cant really offer advice as you are ahead of me. I have been referred by GP but not had funding or seen surgeon as yet.

Good luck

 

[charliegirl]

Hi Mermaid, welcome to minis. I had a bypass 6 weeks ago and have lost two stone already a third of my excess weight! You will not regret it chick....good luck and keep us posted .....xx

 

[sassyp81]

Hi Mermaid
I am also awaiting bypass and do not have a date yet. Where are you having yours done? Im in Cornwall but have to go to Musgrove Park, Taunton.
I believe you have to have a certain number of posts before you can get a ticker, can't remember how many tho-maybe someone can confirm?
It's understandable you're nervous, Im so keen to get my date, just keep positive and look toward your goal-they say focusing on the result you want helps you get it!?!
Good luck-keep us all informed on how you go
Sxxxxxx

 

[mermaid2708]

hi mermaid, didnt want to read and run. Cant really offer advice as you are ahead of me. I have been referred by GP but not had funding or seen surgeon as yet.

Good luck

i would have had to wait between 3 and 7 years if i had gone through the nhs...i am going private but with the full support of my gp x

 

[mermaid2708]

Hi Mermaid
I am also awaiting bypass and do not have a date yet. Where are you having yours done? Im in Cornwall but have to go to Musgrove Park, Taunton.
I believe you have to have a certain number of posts before you can get a ticker, can't remember how many tho-maybe someone can confirm?
It's understandable you're nervous, Im so keen to get my date, just keep positive and look toward your goal-they say focusing on the result you want helps you get it!?!
Good luck-keep us all informed on how you go
Sxxxxxx

hi sassy, i am having it done at staplegrove taunton with southwest bariatric group...but will be having all my follow-up appointments in bournemouth as its easier for me to get to. x

 

[mermaid2708]

Hi Mermaid, welcome to minis. I had a bypass 6 weeks ago and have lost two stone already a third of my excess weight! You will not regret it chick....good luck and keep us posted .....xx

wow..thats great!!! well done you

 

[candie]

Hi mermaid
Im having a bypass on the NHS in April so will be watching your story carefully.Good luck hun