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[GrannySusie]

I know there are many different procedures - do they help you in he decision ? I'm 52 with high BP 17 stone plus and finding myself less and less mobile due to weight gain - its a mission trying to put even socks on - I have battled all my life with weight I to be honest had accepted who I was but now the pain is awful - don't get me wrong I know how to help myself but not one ounce of will power : (

 

[RyverBloo]

Hi susie

Welcome to the forum!

I'm currently at York hospital and just received my op date yesterday. When I first started this journey, my bariatric nurse explained all the different surgery options, the risks of each and the success of each. I originally opted for the sleeve as the post-op risks with the band didn't seem worth it. After all my testing I met with my surgeon and he explained that my team and himself had discussed my case and felt that a bypass was more suited for my needs (I have medical complications that we're causing rapid weight gain, when I met with him I was 22st 9lbs wi a bmi of 50+) He did say I had a choice but I trust him and my team and when he explained why the bypass was more suited, I agreed to go for the bypass.

Your team will explain everything and help you decide which surgery is more suited for your needs so don't worry about that Hun x

 

[Willow4]

Hi Susie
Thank you for asking this question.

Hi Ryver Bloo
well done in getting your op date, hope everything goes well.

Elaine

 

[GrannySusie]

Hi Willow seems we are at heading in the same direction I look forward to hearing your progress as well and keeping in touch x

 

[GrannySusie]

Hi Ryverbloo thank you for the welcome - I am so ready to do something to try and turn my life around and I am looking forward to my next meeting which I am unsure when this is I believe the team leader is on holidays - it's the waiting game just now awaiting post each day : ) x

 

[Kar8858]

Hi susie good luck in your journey

 

[GrannySusie]

Thank you Kar x

 

[faymay88]

Hi there

 

[faymay88]

Good luck on your up coming surgery

 

[RyverBloo]

Waiting on the postie was driving me insane! Then when I finally stopped waiting and was just enjoying my day off, the blooming thing arrived! Try not to wait on the post to much, like I said, it drives you mad xx

Thanks very much Elaine! xx

 

[NorthamptonGirl]

Hi GrannySusie,

Welcome to the forum.

I went private for my operation and was given plently of time to talk through the different options that were available so, with my consultant, I could pick the one that was best for me.

Good luck!

Sam