Hello

[zooboo]

Hello everyone

I've just joined today as I was told on Monday that I had a date for my gastric band op 1st Dec! Yes this year, so that's given me just over 3 weeks to prepare!!!

I had my referral appointment in march which just involved a group session with a consultant and PowerPoint. I did not enjoy this or feel confident as it was a bit rushed and I couldn't ask the questions that I wanted.

I finally got my first 1-2-1 appointment with one of my surgeons consultants we had an good and I depth chat about my options and what research I had made. We both decided that a gastric band was the correct procedure for me to have. To my surprise the consultant said I was going to be given the operation. I thought I would have to wait as I've a cousin who has also had a band done, she had to wait for funding, psyc assessments and loads more before she was accepted.

So in my may appointment the consultant said I would have at least 12 to 18 months wait for the operation. As you can see I received a call on Monday (5/11/2012) saying I had a date for my operation which is 1st December I thought the receptionist was going to say 2013 but no 2012!!!. I've got my pre-op assessment on 12/11/2012.

I had few tears of joy, shock and fear but I suppose the sooner the better, but I gather there will be no turkey for Xmas this year!!!

Sorry for the long waffle but I just wanted to share my story so far. I would love to hear your stories too. I wil also keep you all updated on my op, weight loss and goals.

Best wishes
Zoe
Xxx

 

[Meggie moo]

Congratulations on your date Zoe and look forward to sharing your journey x I'm now 6 weeks post op x

Paula x

 

[top_kat]

You will still be able to have turkey for Xmas dinner, you'll be onto mash stage, so mashed veggies and well chewed/minced turkey

The start of a new journey!

 

[zooboo]

Thank you Meggie Moo and Top_kat.

I cannot believe I've only waited 7 months on NHS, I've been very lucky. So 2013 is most definitely going to be a new year for me.

I know the first few months are going to be very hard for me but I've just got to remember all of the new possibilities ahead of me, more confidence my get me a great new job and I'm most definitely looking forward to a new wardrobe, fed up with looking frumpy and Evans is so expensive these days too.

 

[kalkatt]

Wow! That's amazing news!! I'm only 2 days post op, so can't give much advice, but am really excited for you! X

 

[liquidgold]

Hello. Well done on getting funding. I'm having mine next Thursday. X

 

[zooboo]

Thank you kalkatt hope you have a speedy recovery.

Good luck liquidgold I hope everything goes smoothly on Thursday.

 

[kalkatt]

Won't be long and you will be sat next to me on that losers bench!!

 

[zooboo]

A hell of a lot sooner than I was expecting too!! I still can't get my head around how soon it's going to be. As the saying goes sooner the better!!

 

[kalkatt]

I know what you mean, I waited over a year for a date, but when I got that date it was gone in a flash! But what a way to start the new year huh? 2013 is gonna be our year!! Yay x

 

[chillie]

I got referred in march to,I got my call yesterday to say my op is on 29th nov.i am having a bypass,I have my pre op on 22nd nov.feeling excited and nervous.

 

[zooboo]

Congrats chillie, I hope everything goes well and like me liquidgold and kalkatt 2013 is gonna be a great new year for us all.