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[LET.ME.OUT.OF.THIS.BODY]

Hi everyone. i have just registered and hoped someone might be able to give me some advice?

 

[SOON SLIM SUE]

hi and wecome to WLS.
sue.

 

[phatmomma]

I'd love to give you advice... What do you wanna know?

ps, and welcome to the wonderful world of wlsurgery xx

 

[Sambucca]

Hi and welcome.

Are you waiting for surgery?

 

[LET.ME.OUT.OF.THIS.BODY]

Just registered and need advise

Hi my name is Leanne and i am 29 from Sunderland Tyne and Wear.
I got on the scales this morning for the first time in a year and tipped them at 20st.
like most of you i have done every slimming club, soup diet and slimming pill under the sun but despite loosing everytime i do these things i am heavier and bigger than i have ever been.
i have spent all day considering making a GP appointment but im convinced they are just going to tell me all about balanced diet and excercise and send me on my way. im terrified and too ashamed to discuss this with anyone. HELP

 

[LET.ME.OUT.OF.THIS.BODY]

i havent even got as far as making an appointment for my GP's. i got on the scales today for the first time in over a year and tipped the scales at 20st. i cried all morning. ive been on every diet, joined every slimming club and took every pill and i loose weight then gain more. im frightened to go to the doctors and too ashamed to speak to friends or family. HELP

 

[Tracey ( eyore)]

hi and welcome to this site,
I think what you say is the same for many of us, we all get embarrassed and worried maybe you should go to your docs and get some advice.x
what area are you ?

 

[rosejohnson]

Hi and Welcome xx

 

[LET.ME.OUT.OF.THIS.BODY]

im from Sunderland Tyne and Wear. it took me a long time to pluck up the courage to go and see my GP 2 years ago about my weight and she arranged the "weight loss by referal" for me - yet another stint at weight watchers. then i returned several months later having researched "Orlistat" tablets - that was an experience but ineffective. i just feel like when i do pluck up the courage to go she is going to recommend a balanced diet and excercise. i know all the theory i just cant put it into practice and stick to it.
did you discuss you WLS with your family? did anyone keep it secret? i dont want to discuss it with anyone.

 

[keeley86]

Hiya luv - welcome to WLS!

 

[Tracey ( eyore)]

only mu husband and best friend know as when i said i had thought about it others made comment so only people know i am doing are hubby and best mate x

 

[lamornamiss]

If you don't ask you won't know
Good luck and welcome

 

[jaxx]

Hi Leanne welcome to the forum.

Like Lornamiss says you won't know if you don't ask. But be aware that your GP won't just suddenly refer you for surgery. Your GP will probably want to monitor your weight for a while and will probably refer you to a dietician or nurse to do the monitoring. He might even want you to go on Xenical (also known as Orlistat). Most PCT's want you to go through this before they'll consider funding surgery.

I don't want to dissuade you from pursuing surgery but sometimes the docs will make you jump through hoops to get it first. My sister was expecting to get surgery straight away and was bitterly disappointed when the doc wanted to monitor her weight whilst she dieted and was put on Xenical.

Also try to find out what the criteria is for your particular PCT to see if you meet it as well. Here's a link to find yours

 

[dottychic]

I asked my gp and was told the usual....diet, excercise, blah blah. I tried again saw the dietician etc and still didnt do very well. In the end I wrote a letter to the GP telling her how my weight affected every part of my life, health issues, psychologically, how it affected my family life etc.
I was totally honest with her and was suprised to learn she had referred me to the hospital.
If you dont try you will never know, and if they turn you down try another way, dont give up. Good Luck x

 

[rosejohnson]

Good luck with your journey. I am in Sunderland too, but can't advise on the GP route as I was operated on privately.

Good luck

Rx

 

[ChefClay]

Hi my name is Leanne and i am 29 from Sunderland Tyne and Wear.
I got on the scales this morning for the first time in a year and tipped them at 20st.
like most of you i have done every slimming club, soup diet and slimming pill under the sun but despite loosing everytime i do these things i am heavier and bigger than i have ever been.
i have spent all day considering making a GP appointment but im convinced they are just going to tell me all about balanced diet and excercise and send me on my way. im terrified and too ashamed to discuss this with anyone. HELP

Hi Leanne, why don't you come along to the Sunderland meetings and speak to people in identical circumstances as yourself. The organiser, Liz, will probably pick up on your thread anyway, if not, get back in touch and I will sort something for you. Best of luck and do not worry, you are in the right place for help and friendly advice. - Paul x

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

Hi my name is Leanne and i am 29 from Sunderland Tyne and Wear.
I got on the scales this morning for the first time in a year and tipped them at 20st.
like most of you i have done every slimming club, soup diet and slimming pill under the sun but despite loosing everytime i do these things i am heavier and bigger than i have ever been.
i have spent all day considering making a GP appointment but im convinced they are just going to tell me all about balanced diet and excercise and send me on my way. im terrified and too ashamed to discuss this with anyone. HELP

hello and welcome to the forum im liz i run the sunderland wls support group, go to the gp tell the gp u have thought long and hard about this say u want to be refered to the local wls surgeon mr small at SRH, please investigate more, our next support group is july 29th if its any use to you, let me know...... huggs from Liz x

 

[heva]

hi leanne just wanted to welcome u to the site i havent been a member long but i have found everyone on here extremely helpful and willing to advise on any questions i have asked. good luck with ur weight loss journey whatever route u decide to take. im sure everyone will be willing to help u with any questions u have as everyone on here is or has been in the same situation and probably fully understands ur predicament good luck n keep us posted on how ur journey goes... love and best wishes xx

 

[Mixman]

Hi Leanne, don't suffer in silence. Pop along and see the rest of the people. You'll feel relaxed about talking about it with people in the same situation.

And welcome along. At least you've started to research

 

[rybens]

Welcome and good luck with your wls journey its sometimes a long and bumpy ride , but one that is worthwhile if its right for you. get along to a local meeting or pour your heart out to your gp x