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[hsmel]

Hi everyone - I was told to come to the forum to see the good and bad re WLS as I have been going round in circles deciding what to do (or sometimes what not to do!). Anyway a friend on here who has had surgery has inspired me and I am now planning on a bypass as soon as I can get booked in with Shaw Somers. I have had my initial consult and am waiting for preop checks and diet . . and of course the date I am still scared though but I suppose this is usual? I am having to go private but am thinking that it will be a loan well spent!!

 

[dottychic]

Hi and :welcome: to WLS, good luck on your journey x

 

[Grace]

Hi and welcome to the forum. I was very blessed to have my op on the NHS but if I couldn't have, I certainly would have considered a loan. It's already one of the best things I've ever done and I'm only 4 weeks post-op.
I hope you enjoy the site and feel free to ask as many questions as you like.

 

[keeley86]

Hiya luv! welcome to WLS and good luck on your journey x

 

[Emma Louise]

Hi everyone - I was told to come to the forum to see the good and bad re WLS as I have been going round in circles deciding what to do (or sometimes what not to do!). Anyway a friend on here who has had surgery has inspired me and I am now planning on a bypass as soon as I can get booked in with Shaw Somers. I have had my initial consult and am waiting for preop checks and diet . . and of course the date I am still scared though but I suppose this is usual? I am having to go private but am thinking that it will be a loan well spent!!

Hello and wellcome

You have come to the right place for support and advice, ask any questions, even if you think they are silly!!

Good luck xxxx

 

[Mixman]

Hello and welcome. Look forward to following your journey no matter what you decide to do

 

[phatmomma]

Hello and welcome and congratulations on making a decision that will change your life for the better xxx

 

[hsmel]

Thanks everyone. I have been given a date today - 21st September - how quick is that! Amazed that I have been fitted in so fast but I am certainly not complaining. Have thought long and hard about this for over a year and only just plucked up the courage to go ahead. Thanks for everyones kind wishes - I am very nervous about the whole thing but just so want to be a healthy weight and not have the knee, back and hip aches that go with obesity. I have no wish to be super skinny . . just to shop in normal shops would be good.

Please can someone tell me how to add the side bar (or where to look up how to add this and a 'ticker'. Starting the milk diet Monday :-( yuk

 

[hsmel]

Oh I have managed to do the side bar thing. Sorry I am not the most computer savvy!

 

[sugga]

Welcome. Glad you decided to go ahead. Glad you joined the site and hope you will find it very helpful. Everyone is really friendly and full of advise. Good luck on your wl journey and dont hesitate to ask for anything, ill help if i can x

 

[hsmel]

Thanks everyone - there seem to be a lot of friendly supportive people on here! I am excited now but really nervous too. Good luck to anyone having their ops this week - reading through the threads there are a few of you! Going shopping for milk today !!!

 

[smilergem]

Hello and welcome to this fantastic place, we are all one big happy family and are so pleased you have joined us.
Good luck hun with your surgery xxxx

 

[Karen19745]

Hi, glad you decided to join this site you will get loads of support, good luck with your op, Karen x

 

[BeaBea]

Hi great to see that you are enjoying WLS, not long now until your op and you'll definately get support as you see before, during and after, take care now

 

[cherry]

hi and welcome to the site ask any question no big or small! someone will always help good luck in whatever decsion you chose xxx

 

[poo bear]

Hi and welcome to this really good forum allthe best with your wls journey.:welcome2:

 

[ladylite]

Hello Mel, so glad you joined, I knew that all the lovely peeps on here could explain in more detail the good and the bad about WLS, but mainly good. Besides being very informative they are all very honest.

So excited for you, we will be able to compare notes soon.. xxxxx

 

[hsmel]

Oh I am so excited (but also scared!). Just looking at the photos, diaries and threads on here though is so inspiring. I feel that for once I actually may be able to lose weight and keep it off!