Hi I am jorobo71 found this site last week but it has taken me since then to find out how to start a thread. I thought I would introduce myself. I turn 40 in February and was hoping that I would of been further down my weight loss journey. Unfortunately due to some kidney problems didn't have my surgery until this Monday. So I am now 4 days post op. I had a gastric bypass at Salford and cannot fault the care I received. Have enjoyed reading other people's experiences and hope that I will be able to pass my experiences on. I am a mental health nurse and have som e experience of how PCT's work and how they grant Funding, even though I was still surprised when I was given funding on my first application.
I am married with a five and a half year old daughter. Decided to go for wls two years ago after many failed attempts at dieting. Initially was dissuaded by my local hospital, fortunately I have a very good gp who then referred me to Salford royal. Had my first appointment in October 2009 and originally my plan was to have a band. However after discussion with dr went away did some thinking and decided that he was probably right and that I should go for the bypass. Unfortunately due to some slight hitches initially with the funding process I was originally scheduled to have my bypass in October2010. Unfortunately I developed a persistent urinary infection which mention my op had to be re- scheduled until they found the cause. A couple of scans later turns out I have renal calculi including a partial stag horn calculi in my right kidney. Cause found and temporary treatment sorted(will need op in the future to get rid of them) able to continue with bypass surgery. Initially scheduled for Jan 19th, was cancelled due to another emergency op. Then finally went in at 7:00 am this Monday . Was absolutely petrified but after having read others stories made me feel a bit more at ease.
Anyway now have to figure out how to use other bits of site so that I can update my journey.
Oh does anyone know if the Manchester support group is still running and whether it is still held in the Sheldon Arms. Could someone let me know as I am interested in attending.
I am married with a five and a half year old daughter. Decided to go for wls two years ago after many failed attempts at dieting. Initially was dissuaded by my local hospital, fortunately I have a very good gp who then referred me to Salford royal. Had my first appointment in October 2009 and originally my plan was to have a band. However after discussion with dr went away did some thinking and decided that he was probably right and that I should go for the bypass. Unfortunately due to some slight hitches initially with the funding process I was originally scheduled to have my bypass in October2010. Unfortunately I developed a persistent urinary infection which mention my op had to be re- scheduled until they found the cause. A couple of scans later turns out I have renal calculi including a partial stag horn calculi in my right kidney. Cause found and temporary treatment sorted(will need op in the future to get rid of them) able to continue with bypass surgery. Initially scheduled for Jan 19th, was cancelled due to another emergency op. Then finally went in at 7:00 am this Monday . Was absolutely petrified but after having read others stories made me feel a bit more at ease.
Anyway now have to figure out how to use other bits of site so that I can update my journey.
Oh does anyone know if the Manchester support group is still running and whether it is still held in the Sheldon Arms. Could someone let me know as I am interested in attending.
Ill get back to you on that lol.....I will check and make sure but it would be nice to see you there 
