My journey to WLS

[Ann410]

Hi all , I am new to this-forum, i had surgery on 18th may at chichester , i prepared myself fully, i did the milk diet to the letter, got carols book (return to slender) did my home work etc etc, i was so nervous about the massive change i was about to take, 2 years it has taken me, but at long last my day had come. the walk to the operating theater , kiss bye to my husband, put gently to sleep.... i come round from the anesthetic in recovery....Then disaster strikes. Tim John comes to speak to me .. to explain that he was unable to do the bypass as i was found to have a condition (Unknown to me, i am 52 years of age and had 2 ops) called.. situs inversus totalis. (which means my heart and all my organs are reversed) i was in a state of shock. devastated that my bypass had not been done. but at the same time felt reassured that it was in my best interest. i spoke with Guy Slater the following day on ward round... i asked if it was possible to have the bypass. he said he would be talking over my case with Mr Somers, and that it probably would be ok, they would be prepared and if possible to go ahead it will be shaw somers that does my op. its been a difficult time for me . its the waiting game.. waiting for yes we can do the bypass or no we cant...(bypass has been done on someone with same cond) i phoned Chichester yesterday, to ask for any update.. i explained the above. the lady that took my call seemed most put out..why had she not be informed!!! she would request for my notes. and that was it ..i said i would phone again in a few days.. she didn't seem to pleased .. so as it stands now, im thinking night and day..have they discussed me yet ??? rant over.

 

[BigDave99]

Wow, and they did not see this from your previous two operations, I guess it took them by surprise. They did the safest thing at the time and I am sure that once they have risk assessed your individual needs you will be taking that walk to theatre again

Good luck with it

BigDave

 

[suepat10]

Sorry to hear what an upsetting time you've had with it all. Xx

 

[DukeAmirOften]

How awful, i do hope this gets sorted for you soon x

 

[Peterborough Guy]

Welcome and great to see you here.

 

[kerry2010]

welcome hun, and good luck with your journey! xx

 

[~clio~]

gosh what a shock that must have been for you...

keep ringing for an update.. its the not knowing thats the hardest isnt it? at least they have not said NO WAY!!
x good luck x

 

[Ann410]

Hi all , quick update for you all , have appointment to see Shaw Sommers on 14 th July , so fingers crossed I get to no if its a yes for bypass ,

 

[suepat10]

Everything crossed for you x

 

[penelope1008]

Fingers crossed it is yes and this time all goes smoothly and swiftly to your op and beyond.

 

[Ann410]

Went to see shaw Somers today , he is happy to go ahead with bypass but may if to difficult perform sleeve , got asked if I was interested to be filmed by uk living ... I think not lol x so happy , going in the end sept after my holiday

 

[Tray3004]

Congrats Hun n good luck

 

[Ann410]

Got my date 3rd oct whoop whoop

 

[Caren]

Oh good luck Ann, and you cam tell uk living that if they pay for my bypass they are more than welcome to film it!!!!! Xxx

 

[Ann410]

Lol I did ask if they wanted to pay to get rid of my baggy skin later I may think about it , reply back was they won't ..