Newbie intro

[bigun]

hello every one

my names darren but every one calls me bigun i dont know why lol .
i have always been a big chap since i was a kid not over weight but big my problem started when i had a car crash at 18 from then on my weight has been on a steady climb but in the last few year it has gotten worse i have suffered with cellulitus have had a dvt and a Pulmonary Embolism then last year i ended up with cellulitus mrsa and blood posioning..
so with the help of my gp and my mp we applied for wls through the nhs after being turned down every year since 2003 this time i was given funding to gave me a new start in life

 

[mazbrad]

hello and welcome to site darren . its full of good chat, great tips and a real big family atmosphere .everyone here is in same boat so we share our thoughts and help each other x

 

[penguina]

Hi Darren and welcome. Congrats on finally getting your funding, what a long road you have had. Hopefully your op will change your life, you certainly have had your troubles. It is terrible you haven't been helped before, but funding seems to be getting harder and harder, so well done on getting it now.

Welcome to lots of reading, and lots of posting, informative information, and some giggles on the way.

 

[bigun]

thanks but wales only does fifty ops a year so i thank god im one of this years lucky big ppl cant wait to get it done then i can get on with life i know its going to be a long hard but it will be worth it in the end

 

[starr]

hi Darren,great to meet you , and so happy your journey is starting , heres to our new healthier and happier future love ,,,xxxxbe luckyxxx

 

[Peachie]

Hi darren, welcome to the site. Where a bouts in Wales r u?

 

[bigun]

im in Llandrindod wells

 

[TwinkleTwinkle]

Welcome Darren :welcome2: Congratulations on getting your funding. You will love this site as everyone is very warm & will help wherever they can & even if they can't answer a question they still let you know they are there for you.

 

[dolly48dd]

Hi and Welcome.xx

 

[luckyla]

Hi and welcome xx

 

[jo_ jo]

Hi and welcome.Well done on getting funding

All the best

Jo
xx

 

[penguina]

Similar in Cornwall Darren, one bypass a week, but at least you are on the right road now.

I hear of some area's having lots of op's a day, and specialist wards, that sounds so cool being with other patients who don't look at you oddly as you have done this to yourself. I also felt very uncomfortable, as the lady in the next bed had been very ill and in hospital since may 1st which again made me feel guilty.

I wish you all the best on your journey, Darren and hope you don't have to wait too long now, as you have had such a long wait already.

 

[Tatiana]

Welcome to the site Darren,

I'm another relative newbie here and found it excellent. Hope you don't have to wait too long for your surgery noe you've got your funding!

Tatiana

 

[bigun]

the funny thing is i have funding since november 2010 had to wait till jan for first consult then every 2 weeks for tests have done 5 months cpap now i chomping at the bit to get it done

 

[mightyminx49]

Hi Darren,

Welcome, there is going to be lots and lots of support here for you and tons of new friends to chat to. I wish you a speedy recovery when your date finally arrives. It has been such a long journey for you but I admire your strength of will and determination to keep going. One word of advice, please ensure your fluid intake on your pre-op diet is at lease double to your normal/current intake. Ask questions and stay informed because it all helps make this journey worth while. Take care and looking forward to seeing you on the looser bench. x

 

[Snow White]

Welcome Darren! Sounds like a rough road you been down. So happy for you that you got funding. I'm still waiting for a reply following request for funding. I'm new here to. This site is awesome!

Welcome!