New and confused

[kookix]

Hi all, I am new here. I have received my initial appointment today for Ashford Hospital but I am hoping to change to Chichester. I am very lucky that my GP is so very supportive. I keep seeing so many many threads on here about waiting times. Can anyone tell me what the wait times are like at Ashford and Chichester please? I would really appreciate any advice on the whole process. Thank you!!!!

 

[princess4d4]

no clue on times sorry but wanted to say hi and welcome

 

[kookix]

Hi Thank you

 

[Lincs Lass]

Sorry, I don't know about waiting times but wanted to say welcome. xx

 

[los in it]

hello you!
just like the others I cant help with times ,just wanted to say welcome to the forum

 

[Juicy Lucy]

Me neither.. but welcome!

 

[Big Dave D]

Howdy and welcome, kookix!

I'm 13 days post-op (bypass), I'll happily answer any questions you have; if I can!

All the best,

Dave

 

[Slimby50]

I went to Chichester..from the initial day of mtg the barriatric team and they day yes...to surgery is 18 weeks...my surgery was 17 weeks and 5 days after my.initial appointment. I'm 4 weeks post op 34lbs down. The team there are excellent. It's a private ward...only barriatric patients, 5 bedsxxx good luck. Ask as many question as u think of.

 

[kookix]

Is the process fairly straight forward? (I was going to say easy but clearly it's not that easy!!!!) Do they make you jump through any hoops etc??

 

[Slimby50]

No...they look at what u eat and why u eat...they want to know that u know what will happen after the op..ie the relstionsip u have now with food won't b the same....they are there to help not hinder u...they are not trying to catch u out. It's a big decision...its not a magic wand and the hard work starts after the op...because...yes u can eat...but u can't comfort eat...as ur new stomach won't cope!

 

[Slimby50]

It's a very brave life changing decision to make...u have to make sure u want to change.

 

[kookix]

Oh I am sure!! I've been trying to get referred for years!! i am determined to change my relationship with food!!! My friend had it done and I saw what she went through so I know it will be far from easy!!

 

[Slimby50]

Good luck...just b truful..u will b fine

 

[Pip1]

WELCOME!

I had my bypass a St Richards, Chichester... I can not fault the way I was treated and post-op care has been amazingly supportive too.

Having waited 2yrs to be recommended for funding (doing a yr of weekly exercise classes, dieticians, psychologists etc...) I finally jumped thro the last hoop in March 2013, had my 1st appointment in July 2013, and had my bypass in October 2013.

I was 34st this time last year, and today (29th Apr) I was weighed at my fitness class and Im now 17.12st (meaning Ive now lost over 17st since July 2013). I have my life back and Ive never looked back - yes I have had some bad days and its not been easy, but the alternative is too awful to think about. Im positive, have something to live for (as I SO enjoy life now)... and personally Im happier, more confident and cant praise Chichester enough.

I wish you well and hope you have a successful op.

Best wishes.

 

[fento01]

Hi Kookix and welcome! I'm a newbee too...I'm having a sleeve done on the 7th July in Shrewsbury. Exciting times isn't it!! I look forward to hearing how you get on x

 

[maychick]

Hi kookix,

I'm new too, I've just getting an appointment to attend a seminar at sunderland royal...Good luck with your journey xxxx