ive got my date

[hopelesscase]

emma i have just read yr post and my son has asked me what im smiling about. That is how infectiouse yr positivity is.
HC

 

[Olsbols]

although im warn out through lack of food and im constantly cold and shivery but im still feeling good.ive finally reached my place of peace within myself.im ready for the life changing journey ive just begun and im smiling about it all,im begining to feel free,it may sound silly to some but this is how i feel,ready for anything,ready to finally conquer my life long battle with my weight and im ready to move forward with my life finally im going to be thin i cant wait.....

Good for you, Ems!!!

I felt the same before my op... I was ready to face anything and was looking forward to a second chance at life

I am SO excited for you...

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x

 

[wannafitonplaneseat]

well thanks for the replies
im amazed at how good i feel actually and my skin is looking good,must be the lack of sugary snacks and fat im eating !!! im also feeling empty in my tummy and im noticing the weight loss,even though its a small amount compared to the rest i have left to lose but hey its a good start and im pleased with my progress....i know i have such a long way to go but im looking forward to seeing my changing shape,i cant wait to get rid of my belly !!! and i hope i dont lose to much off my bust well i still got to think about my hubby !!!
so here i am its sunday night and im having my op on wednesday morning i cant believe it....i do know im either first or second in so at least i wont be waiting all day ! im sure i wont be waiting that long but it will probably feel like an eternity while im sat there.my husband and 9 year old will be with me on the day until i go down to theatre then he will take her off while im being sorted out and he will pop in and see me quickly after i come out from theatre...he will then go home as we live over 2 hours away from the hospital and little one will have school etc...im sure i will be far to groggy to know anyway and he will visit me on sunday.im looking forward to the peace and quiet while i recover in hospital and get back on form
olsbols if you read this what do they have at st richards ? tv ? phone ? internet access ? i hope i can sneak off somewhere at some point for a quick ciggy dont think i can go 6 days without one :sigh:
so im nearly all packed,wondering whether to take more than one set of clothes or if i will be happy mooching around in my nighty etc
im starting to get butterflies now...im actually realising that its only days away now...im so excited i just dont know what to say or do next so im going to leave it there for now...tomorrow is a fresh day and another day closer to my ultimate goal slimdom

 

[Olsbols]

olsbols if you read this what do they have at st richards ? tv ? phone ? internet access ? i hope i can sneak off somewhere at some point for a quick ciggy dont think i can go 6 days without one :sigh:

The bay is kitted out with top notch equipment, so don't worry... they have the individual patient tv/phone/internet thingy that you can buy a daily card for.

I really wouldn't buy it for more than a day at a time - I was in on the Thursday and out by Sunday, so unless you encounter a snag of some sort, I can't see you being in for 6 days!!!

Do you have any apnoea at all? Has the Anaesthetist said that you will be high risk and need to spend time in HDU/ICU?

If all is well, you should be home soon enough! Try and go without smoking, as the hospital is totally non-smoking and I don't think there is a smoking area at all. I couldn't say as I don't smoke and none of the girls who were in with me did, either.

As for your bag... I took two kaftans in with me, but only really needed one as I stayed in my gown for the first 24 hours. I didn't change into my trousers or tops at all, so maybe only take some for travelling home. After the catheter and nasal gastric tube is out, you can have a shower... bliss!!!

Take a little bottle of spray water to cool yourself down with as you can get a bit warm in the bay, although they have fans!

The nurses are brilliant... I saw them again on Friday and we were talking about my time there - fond memories

Not long to go now, baba... this is the start of a new chapter for you... enjoy and savour it!!!

x


PS when the Theatre staff ask you what music you would like off Shaw's iPod, ask them for Bollywood!!! If Shaw is in there at that time, he will realise you know me...!!! :giggle:

 

[wannafitonplaneseat]

hey ols thanks for replying its very helpful to know what they have there,thank god they have internet !!! i need that to stay sane im so much in touch with the world via email and msn rather than anything else....shaw said i would be in about 6-7 days as im having open surgery and im high risk as i dont cope well with anaethetic sure im in good hands though im getting so excited

 

[Olsbols]

sure im in good hands though

The best, baba, the best!!!

And I thought there must be some form of risk when you mentioned 6 days...

Don't worry... the whole team are specialists in Bariatric surgery/nursing, so you will be well cared for

Oooooooh, not long to go!!! :bliss:

x

 

[Olsbols]

How are you feeling, baba?

Not long now and you will be starting a new chapter in your life...

x

 

[Haylee202]

Hi, first of all congratulations sticking with the milk diet!! (Im not not a milk lover!) Secondly congratulations on the weight you have already lost. Just a quick question, where abouts in Kent are you? Im in medway and have just been refused surgery by my local PCT but my dr is going to appeal and fight for me.

Good luck on your operation, im sure you cant wait!! Hopefully i might get my chance in the future