Help!!!!

[Yvessa]

I am still doing it. Still doing the four weeks, maybe more! Im almost at three weeks now. If it wasn't for my hols in april and knee operation on Tuesday, I would be seeing him on the 3rd feb. I was told to ring them once lost my 5%, this I did after a week. They nor I want to wait till the summer as I had my band out due to NHS cock up. I've put loads of weight back on as a result and were all keen to stop the rot. If it wasn't for NHS mistake I'd still happily be with my band where I went through hell and had to pay for it so that's why they r trying to get me sorted. It's not that I think I'm above others Hun.

previous bander, now awaiting by pass or sleeve this year.

I do get that, and I didn't realise you would still be on the milk diet for four weeks. I do think though that everyone is waiting and we all ahve stories and situations. That's all.

2nd timer the LSD is not sustainable. You could end up doing yourself more harm than good. I tried to go back on it in order to speed up my slowing weightloss. I followed my diet sheet almost to the letter allowing myself a very small lean meal in the early evening. I thought it was a good idea but it backfired on me big style as I gained a 3/4 stone in less than a week and earned a very strict telling off from my team. I am still in the process of trying to lose that gain .
I also hoped that because I had been on such a drastic reducing diet for six months prior to my op and had lost nearly 9stone that I wouldn't need to do the LSD but sorry there was no escaping it.
Not trying to dampen your hopes & spirit. I truly hope you get your op quick but I'm worried that if things do go slower than you anticipate that you 1: make yourself ill or 2:find yourself having to revert to a reducing diet and then finding yourself in a gain situation as you body tries to find its equilibrium again.

Hon, as I mentioned, L&D require this. 2nd timer actually doesn 't have a choice.

 

[femfrankie]

Ahhh Yve I see that now thanks for pointing that out ...

Mindful too that this is actually ceecies diary this is being discussed on. So big apologies to her for it being hijacked. Sorry hun xx

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

Thrilled for you Ceecie. That is fantastic. How old are your children, if you don't mind me asking xx

 

[ceecie74]

Ahhh Yve I see that now thanks for pointing that out ...

Mindful too that this is actually ceecies diary this is being discussed on. So big apologies to her for it being hijacked. Sorry hun xx

Thanks for pointing that out Frankie! Lol xxx

 

[ceecie74]

Thrilled for you Ceecie. That is fantastic. How old are your children, if you don't mind me asking xx

Hi Lilac, how are you doing?

I don't have any children of my own. I foster 3, all with Autism and challenging behaviour. I have a 15yr old girl who is very physically aggressive (I'm always covered in scratches and bruises!) bless her . An 8 yr old boy who also has complex medical needs and severe epilepsy and a 5 yr old boy who is the apple of my eye....he has global delay and presents as a 12-18 month old.
Love my job and found that my partner caught the bug and left his job to join me in looking after these very special children

X

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

Amazing! And now this is time for you! You are very special too!! xxx

 

[femfrankie]

Hi Lilac, how are you doing?

I don't have any children of my own. I foster 3, all with Autism and challenging behaviour. I have a 15yr old girl who is very physically aggressive (I'm always covered in scratches and bruises!) bless her . An 8 yr old boy who also has complex medical needs and severe epilepsy and a 5 yr old boy who is the apple of my eye....he has global delay and presents as a 12-18 month old.
Love my job and found that my partner caught the bug and left his job to join me in looking after these very special children

X

Amazing Ceecie and so rewarding too. Today you got to enjoy them even more hun all thanks to what you have achieved. You must be so proud of that and your children. X

 

[2nd timer]

2nd timer the LSD is not sustainable. You could end up doing yourself more harm than good. I tried to go back on it in order to speed up my slowing weightloss. I followed my diet sheet almost to the letter allowing myself a very small lean meal in the early evening. I thought it was a good idea but it backfired on me big style as I gained a 3/4 stone in less than a week and earned a very strict telling off from my team. I am still in the process of trying to lose that gain .
I also hoped that because I had been on such a drastic reducing diet for six months prior to my op and had lost nearly 9stone that I wouldn't need to do the LSD but sorry there was no escaping it.
Not trying to dampen your hopes & spirit. I truly hope you get your op quick but I'm worried that if things do go slower than you anticipate that you 1: make yourself ill or 2:find yourself having to revert to a reducing diet and then finding yourself in a gain situation as you body tries to find its equilibrium again.

Hun I'm only doing it until Monday and possibly max two weeks after that incase they can do it in those two weeks. Im Doing it under instructions of the Luton hospital. If they can't find a slot in those two weeks I go on other instructions until the summer. I have up to ten weeks timescale before my op, if its less I can't have it. That's why there's a small window or nothing at all. I've been under addenbrookes obesity clinic since 2008 and actively for two years re this prior to being referred to l n d.its been a looooong haul

previous bander, now awaiting by pass or sleeve this year.

 

[ceecie74]

Amazing! And now this is time for you! You are very special too!! xxx

Lol thanks Lilac, this is my time and am so lucky my partner and family are so supportive and proud of me. It's a great feeling after feeling like a bit of a let down for years! X

 

[ceecie74]

Amazing Ceecie and so rewarding too. Today you got to enjoy them even more hun all thanks to what you have achieved. You must be so proud of that and your children. X

Thanks sweetie, it's amazing what you can achieve with this surgery! Like you, life is changing for the better! We are all doing so well!! X

 

[2nd timer]

Ceecyou're doing so well, well proud of you. We have similar lifestyles by the sound of it too. I have adopted three with foetal alcohol syndrome and have issues very similar to yours. Trouble is their demands over 11 years have made me so poorly due to their disability. Being adopted rather than fostered u get little help unless u fight for it constantly. Really hope you get support for you when caring for these sweet kids when going through this ? Looking forward to hearing about your next stage sorry my comment caused a stir xxx

previous bander, now awaiting by pass or sleeve this year.

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

I have every belief you will do extremely well. It must be time for another photo. Oh, and I've lost another 2lbs ... But shhhhh don't tell anyone, as I'm not meant to be weighing myself more frequently than fortnightly.

 

[femfrankie]

I have every belief you will do extremely well. It must be time for another photo. Oh, and I've lost another 2lbs ... But shhhhh don't tell anyone, as I'm not meant to be weighing myself more frequently than fortnightly.

Errrmmm cough cough .. I heard that!

But I too am looking forward to this future photos

 

[2nd timer]

How many weeks r u post op now ceecie? I remember you prior to op, so can't be very long ? X

previous bander, now awaiting by pass or sleeve this year.

 

[ceecie74]

I have every belief you will do extremely well. It must be time for another photo. Oh, and I've lost another 2lbs ... But shhhhh don't tell anyone, as I'm not meant to be weighing myself more frequently than fortnightly.

LOL don't worry Hun I won't tell anyone!! I think Frankie is a bit deaf anyway......ROFL xxxx

Thank you for the support and encouragement as always, really does make this journey easier.

BIG UP the 2lbs!!....oops!

X

 

[ceecie74]

Ceecyou're doing so well, well proud of you. We have similar lifestyles by the sound of it too. I have adopted three with foetal alcohol syndrome and have issues very similar to yours. Trouble is their demands over 11 years have made me so poorly due to their disability. Being adopted rather than fostered u get little help unless u fight for it constantly. Really hope you get support for you when caring for these sweet kids when going through this ? Looking forward to hearing about your next stage sorry my comment caused a stir xxx

previous bander, now awaiting by pass or sleeve this year.

Thanks 2nd timer, I don't get any support really, just lots of reports to write and meetings to attend!! We are of course answerable to the LAs and as such have to check before we do anything with the children.
I don't think I would ever adopt, I love what I do, but it is a job/lifestyle but not a lifetime commitment. I have dreams of emigrating in a few years and writing, I don't want to foster forever, but hope to help as many children as I can during this career.

I'm 7 weeks post op. Just starting to eat dryer food and looking forward to some firm veggies!

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

No worries. I have to say (and I really hope you trust and believe that I do not in the slightest want this to sound patronising) - supporting everyone especially super-losers makes my journey easier too. It's humbling! I know how hard it is for me to lose my extra (prob seven to eight stone in total), so utter respect for those who have to put a one before that. And look at you all - flying!! Props to you. xxxxxx

 

[ceecie74]

Ahh you're a star! Of course I believe you! Lol

I really believe it's all relative Lilac. No matter where you start, we are all "supposed" to be losing 65-80% of our excess weight. Those last stubborn pounds of yours could be the last few stubborn stones of mine.
I think us "super losers" have it easier to start with as it drops off quicker, but when we get down the scales it becomes more challenging, just like everyone else xxx

You are doing fantastic btw, very proud of you x

 

[femfrankie]

Well done on that illicit 2lb loss lilac . You are doing fabulously and give me hope

Ceecie I think you are so right. It comes off rapidly at first but once your down to the last few stones it becomes way harder. Fingers crossed too that your dreams get fulfilled hun xx

 

[2nd timer]

Thanks 2nd timer, I don't get any support really, just lots of reports to write and meetings to attend!! We are of course answerable to the LAs and as such have to check before we do anything with the children.
I don't think I would ever adopt, I love what I do, but it is a job/lifestyle but not a lifetime commitment. I have dreams of emigrating in a few years and writing, I don't want to foster forever, but hope to help as many children as I can during this career.

I'm 7 weeks post op. Just starting to eat dryer food and looking forward to some firm veggies!

Oooo veggies n fruit, bet you miss them . What sort of foods are you eating this week? Gravy based items?

previous bander, now awaiting by pass or sleeve this year.