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Blog 493

A blog by Hychap2009 in General

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About this blog

A weight loss surgery blog by Hychap2009 on BariatricPal. 45 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

Entries in this blog

Laser Hair Removal

I've spoken to the hospital, actually AJ the registrar and he thinks it should be fine to go ahead with the laser hair removal. He had no concerns about the the laser treatment having any impact on any WLS that I'm likely to have.   29th July 2009.   Today I got a call back fromt the clinic, and the lady Candace confirmed that she had spoken to the clinics medical doctor and that based on my medication everythin should be fine. The only had a slight concern about the fact that I'm diabetic

Update and what i'm looking forward to now.

Written 23rd July 2009.   Well I've had my CT scan Tuesday of this week 21st July. On my return a letter was waiting from the hospital telling me that I had an appointment for 7th August for Transvaginal Ultrasound. OMD's. I guess that means that I wont be having my surgery until Sept. then. I've decided not to stress myself out about anymore as I'm a believer in nothing ever happens before the time and everything happens for a reason. God knows what he's doing, although I might not be able to

More bloods taken and CT Scan - Surgery delay!

10th July 2009   've attended the recall appointment at the out clinic today. Great big drama but I'll spare all the details.   In short appointment for 1pm didn't get seen until around 4.45pm. (waiting, waiting and more waiting). Nice registrar named AJ, asked loads of questions about my old CT scan back in 2003, explained quite a few things along the way. He also took further bloods and informed me that I had to contact the ultrasound depart. on Monday to book a CT scan for both Abdomen a

Recall after Pre-Assessment, bummer

8th July 2009   The story of my life! Well I've had me pre-assessment on Friday 3rd July as some of you may have read in my posts. I was so elated that I'd accomplished that stage and anticipated that I'd be getting my surgery date for late July or early August, so I was waiting to hear from the hospital quite soon.   On Monday 6th I got a phone call from the surgeon's secretary informing me that they'd like me to come back to the hospital this Friday 10th, as they were concerned about a sh

Pre-Assessment Date.

Written 12 June 2009.   Ok, despite being told that I would recieve a letter this week for my pre -assessment date, believe it or not, today still no letter. I was fumming, this roller coaster ride is getting to me, I wont to get off.   Anyway, I calmed myself down and phoned bariatric admissions and spoke with Pauline the administrator -co-ordinator. It wasobvious she was familiar with my name and asked me to hold on whilst she checked. She then returned and stated that she had not yet sen

Friday 5th June - They're Taking the P......

6th June 2009.   You wont believe it or maybe you will. Full of expectation off I went with my husband to my appointment at the hospital, went throught the usual routine, weigh-in, blood pressure. After that it was to be an hour wait to be seen. Finally my name was called, an unfamiliar doctor stood there so i'm thinking, someone different - this must be my pre-assessment appoinment.   When we sat down, the doctor introduced himself and then asked, "what are we doing for you then". Oh my da

Happy Birthday to Me1

Posted 5th June 2009   Well, giving nuff thanks and praises, I've made it to 50. It seems really weird saying that. 50 use to seem such an old age. I'm optimistic about the future, I'm grateful to have made it thus far, and would now like to improve my health and quality of life. Later this evening I'll be celebrating with family and close friends. I've choosen an Italian restaurant located at Canary Wharf (Amerigo Vespucci). Tomorrow I'm hoping I can get a pedicure a spa treatments.   Upda

Ultra Sound

30th April 2009   Was back up the hospital again yesterday (Wednesday) to have an ultra sound on my kidneys. The great news it that despite the blood test showing damage, the kidneys appear to have no visable damage. So the damage so far is in the working of the kidneys. Culprit? High blood pressure and the diabetes.   Well get this. Having decided that I'm not going to tell everyone about my forthcoming surgery, the nurse doing the ultra sound kept insisting that she has seen me before. I

Changes to Medication

Written 30th April 2009   "She has been restarted on glargine (Lantus)insulin, 20 units every 24 hours in first instance. This had been inexplicably left off her prescription for the last 1 1/2 years".   Can you believe it. I attended my appointment with the Diabetes Clinic this morning, (yesterday now), had a long chat with my consultant Dr J Raeburn, she went over my meds and reviewed my diabetic medication and realised that my GP had not included the aforementioned drug treatment, yeah

Surgery Date Saga

23rd April 2009   How annoying. I've spoken to the hospital again, only to be told that they are waiting for the surgeon to confirm his appointments for May, currently he has not booked anyone for May. The administrator says that they have to work to his schedule and that he has an overwhelming amount of people waiting, they are working through the waiting list. To date they are still on the people that were scheduled for Novemember. As there is so many, they are having to schedule some of the

Plantar Fasciltis/Pilates

Written 22nd April 2009   At last I've found the name for the condition I have in my feet. Its called Plantar Fascilitis. I was given the name for this about 2 or 3 years ago by my diabetic consultant at the hospital, but for the life of me couldn't remember the official medical name, so called it heel spur as I was also told that's what it was known as.   Today for the first time I understand whats going on with my feet and happy to know that it can be treated. Suprise! often brought on by

Working at Working it Out!

15th April 2009.   Hi everyone, hope you've had a lovely Easter, embrasing the new season.   What have I been up to, well let me tell you. So far i'm sticking to my plan. I'm still religiously going to water aerobics every Tuesday morning, and Tai chi every Saturday. I've now joined the gym, done my induction on Tuesday evening, then spent a little time after trying out some of the equipment. Still motivated, praise God. I introduced both tai chi and the gym to my god daugher, so she comes

Counselling Appointment/Tai Chi

Written 4th April 2009   Well folks I attended my first ever counselling session yesterday (Friday 3rd April). Interesting, talked about my feelings re. the soon to be up and coming surgery, a bit about myself, my life to be precise. Also, the fact that I do have some reservations about opening up to people about things that I feel deeply about. Talked a little about the death of my father - losing him and the impact it had on me; how I handle stress; and more importantly, WLS do I feel like i

Tai Chi

28th March '09   Patting myself on the back. whoopi! I started my first tai chi session today. Fab. It was a little harder than I was expecting but enjoyed it soooo much. Since my health has not been that great this year, I've not really been working so have no personal income. I'm having to depend on my husband, (I don't really like that). I prefer being independent, spending as and when I want to and not having to ask for money. Without my income I know hubby is feeling the pinch, but not co

Counselling Appointment

27th March 2009   Over the last few days I had been wondering about the counselling service at Kings, they were supposed to call me with an appointment about now.   Well today was the day. I got a call inviting me in to speak with a counsellor next week Friday. I've been given the name of the counsellor that I will be see.   Funny thing is I really don't feel that great need to speak with a counsellor any more. TT has provided the reassurance, confidence and the advice I needed. I've had

Great News!

23rd March 2009. Written as follows:-   Oh my days. I had great news today. Not satisfied with what I was told when I phoned the hospital 2 weeks ago. Well I spoke to someone else this time. No 6 months wait yeah! She told me that my name is on Dr Patels waiting list, my pre assessment appointment should be in May and my surgery around the end of May. Is this really happening. I feel that I'm back on track. I'm off to water aerobics tommorrow, that's if my cold is a little better. Hopefully,

I really did it! WOW! hahahaha

I wrote this 17 March '09 Hope you're keeping up with my mind set. lol   Yesterday i phoned the hospital to see whether they are any closer to allocating my surgery date. What a blow. After been told at my last appointment that I'd only have to wait 4 months for my surgery, It's taken my a little while to get my head round it all and come to terms with the fact that I have to have the surgery.   I decided to be positive, research as much as possible about the Gastric Sleeve and prepare mys

Early Preparation

Written 24th Feb.'09   Ok, where am I now. Well yesterday morning I attended my appointment at the dietician at my local primary care centre.   She asked who referred me. I explained that I was a self referral. Then I went on to tell her that I would be having WLS in the near future, but that I had some concerns that I've been unable to get answers to. Also i told her that despite the pending surgery, I would like to try and help myself as best that I can. I would like to tone up as best as

It's All in the Mix

Written on 17th Feb.2009.   Well here I am again, exploring and trying to seek out other pre-op. GS people. Not much luck. Most people on this site seem to have had the Gastric Bypass and quite happy with it. It difficult to find people who have had the gastric sleeve, or maybe it's just that they don't say which surgery they've had.   Since my last blog. Despite being sooooooo scared, I decided to take a positive attitude to having the surgery. I've been looking into what I will still be ab

WLS Counselling

I wrote this on 13th Feb. 2009.   Well, I've done it. I searched and searched until I found what I hope will be beneficial support. I was looking for a NHS support group for WLS at Kings College Hospital, so far no luck. That's amazing isn't it. Anyway, at the back of the WLS information pack that I was given some time ago was details for Kings free counseling service. I've never been one to even consider discussing my personal feelings with strangers, but as things stand at the moment, I'm th

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