Hi
I'm Ellie and I'm obviously new here
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I'm due the bypass in the new year. I'm participating in the By-Band-Sleeve study and I agreed to be allocated a surgery rather than choose. To be honest, each appears to have it's pros and cons and in a way it's been quite nice to not have to make that decision. On the other hand, I like to be in control, and it's been odd not to be in control of this. I had my pre-op assessment last week and now I'm waiting for the dietician appointment to come through. The research nurse said it is unlikely to be January for surgery, but probably February, unless the NHS experiences some unforeseen crisis over the Winter period which would delay things further.
I've been reading around the boards and especially at the pre-op diet; I hope to goodness the dietician doesn't insist on the milk one I've read about. I'm lactose intolerant and milk etc goes straight through me and it affects my mood. I'm already anxious about the effect of the GA on my body as the allergy specialist believes that the 2 GA's I had in one year as a child interfered with my system, leading to food intolerances (not just lactose, but gluten and soya as well, amongst other things and developing intolerances to chemicals - another anxious moment for me there). Still, on the other hand, the GA could kill or cure all intolerances and chemical sensitivities. It would be so nice not to have to stop people from spraying chemicals such as cleaning fluids and perfume in the office to reduce the risk of me being ill! The allergy specialist supports the surgery especially for intolerances as well so all is well
I'm pleased to finally be at this point. I keep reading about the tiers, and to be honest, I don't know that much about them. Perhaps I've been on them - this particular journey started 4 years ago with my first referral to the community dietician. I've since seen some guy in outpatients for 3 years, but this is mainly because I've been studying for my degree and I need to be in the right head space for surgery, and mid-degree isn't it! I have turned down a job for surgery, as the job was a maternity cover but would also involve moving counties (long story), and my support system is right where I live. Huge decisions - almost bigger than the question "Do I go back to uni at 30 and complete a degree?" (I graduate on Friday, I'm so excited). And both the news of surgery and the job offer came on the same day. I was exhausted thinking about them!
That's probably enough for a first post. I look forward to continuing to read and share your own journies.
Ellie
I'm Ellie and I'm obviously new here
. I'm due the bypass in the new year. I'm participating in the By-Band-Sleeve study and I agreed to be allocated a surgery rather than choose. To be honest, each appears to have it's pros and cons and in a way it's been quite nice to not have to make that decision. On the other hand, I like to be in control, and it's been odd not to be in control of this. I had my pre-op assessment last week and now I'm waiting for the dietician appointment to come through. The research nurse said it is unlikely to be January for surgery, but probably February, unless the NHS experiences some unforeseen crisis over the Winter period which would delay things further.
I've been reading around the boards and especially at the pre-op diet; I hope to goodness the dietician doesn't insist on the milk one I've read about. I'm lactose intolerant and milk etc goes straight through me and it affects my mood. I'm already anxious about the effect of the GA on my body as the allergy specialist believes that the 2 GA's I had in one year as a child interfered with my system, leading to food intolerances (not just lactose, but gluten and soya as well, amongst other things and developing intolerances to chemicals - another anxious moment for me there). Still, on the other hand, the GA could kill or cure all intolerances and chemical sensitivities. It would be so nice not to have to stop people from spraying chemicals such as cleaning fluids and perfume in the office to reduce the risk of me being ill! The allergy specialist supports the surgery especially for intolerances as well so all is well
I'm pleased to finally be at this point. I keep reading about the tiers, and to be honest, I don't know that much about them. Perhaps I've been on them - this particular journey started 4 years ago with my first referral to the community dietician. I've since seen some guy in outpatients for 3 years, but this is mainly because I've been studying for my degree and I need to be in the right head space for surgery, and mid-degree isn't it! I have turned down a job for surgery, as the job was a maternity cover but would also involve moving counties (long story), and my support system is right where I live. Huge decisions - almost bigger than the question "Do I go back to uni at 30 and complete a degree?" (I graduate on Friday, I'm so excited
). And both the news of surgery and the job offer came on the same day. I was exhausted thinking about them!That's probably enough for a first post. I look forward to continuing to read and share your own journies.
Ellie
