YORKSHIRE GIRL ANGE

Hiya Coops, Oh you poor thing, you have been through the mangle haven't you. I hope you're up and about and feeling better soon. Thanks a lot for the info re post op. I'm going to have a go at doing the pre-op diet this weekend. Just want to get an idea of what it will be like ! I must be one of the most laid back people going, but the dietitian told me I might get a bit cranky while on the diet so that will be a laugh! They won't know whats hit them at work! I haven't told my work colleagues yet, thought I'd leave it until just before op. Its been a work of art keeping it a secret from them for the past year as I work for my own GP. Managed to field all letters sent from hospital re op. Almost came unstuck last week when pre-op phoned to say they forgot to do a blood test and I needed to go back. Re Mr Robert Peter Williams. How very dare you stalk him, I saw him first LOL!!!!!!!!!! How dare he get married ( even though I'm nearly old enough to be his mum ) we may have to form an alliance to oust Ayda !!! Have you seen him in concert ? I saw him on last Close Encounters tour WOW WOW WOW !!!! is all I can say. Saw Take That last year, desperately watching for news of next years reunion tour. Best wishes Angela x

Hi there. I have to do a 3 week pre-op milk based diet starting from mid November. When I met with my surgeon, I asked him if it would ruin things if I cracked under the strain ( LOL ! ) and had the occasional bit of fish or chicken with it. He said he had no problems with me having some lean protien now and again. THANK GOODNESS !!! I think he sees it as being better than sabotaging it altogether and stuffing in any old rubbish. Hope this helps Best wishes Angela.

Hiya coops, Thank you so much for the welcome. I've been "stalking" lol ! you and the other UK members, hope the cold is now better. I really don't get the NHS variations on who gets funding and who doesn't. I work within the NHS and when I see how much it costs day to day to supply meds for all the co-morbidities my jaw drops ! I know not everyone would opt for surgery, but the cost of it is a drop in the ocean in comparisson. Now for the grilling lol! What type of pre op diet did you follow, if any ? How long post op did it take you to "feel human" again ? Did you have any issues while progressing through the various stages of foods you could tolorate ? Thanks for any help you can offer, it is so much better to hear it first hand from people like yourself. The team I've been working with have been brilliant, but they're all stick thin. The nurse, for instance, is tall and willowy and is about a size 8 ! Best wishes Angela x

Hi there, it was your lucky day when you came accross this site. I have got so much invaluable help from the members on here. I've been lurking about and drinking in all their experiences and advice since March and today was my first post after getting my op date and it all starting to become real. Keep watching the site and you'll receive lots of support and first hand information that you may not get from the healthcare professionals involved in the long road to having the VSG. Which country are you in? Best wishes Angela x

Originally when I asked to be referred for WLS I had the lap band in mind. I have always said I would not consider RNY and thought the band would be best for me. When I started my research and found out about all the horror stories with having the band I kicked that into touch and looked into the VSG. Actually it has been a lot easier than I thought it would be. I had my 1st consultation last November with Dr Raj who cordinates the obesity clinic at Dewsbury District Hospital. I've since only had 3 nurses appts and 2 dietitian appts and 1 appt with consultant Mr White, who will do the procedure, in all. I could have had the op mid October or any time in November but one of my work colleagues is going to be on long term sick and our office would be short staffed. I'm the one who has chosen the Dec 7th date. The only condition put on me by the hospital was to loose 14lbs as a sign of my commitment. I can't fault the support I've been given by the NHS team involved, they've all been great. By the way, my BMI was 48 at the start and there was no question of that effecting the decision. Kirklees PCT do follow the current NICE guidlines. You can find details for the guidelines in a link on the BOSPA website. I think there are 2 PCT areas for Leeds and thier criteria for accepting patients are not yet announced on BOSPA. I'm getting as prepared as I can for the big day and beyond! I'll have to follow a 3 week milk based diet prior to the op, yeuk ! Small sacrifice to make though isn't it. I'm so so grateful for all the help and info I've picked up from the veterans of this site and look forward to becoming one of them ! Good luck with your up and coming appt & keep in touch Angela x

Hi there everyone. I'm Angela joining you from England for my first post. I've been lurking about in the background for quite some time and feel that I know you all well already !!! Well, after a year of "hoop jumping", I've now got a provisional date of Dec 7th for my VSG. I'm feeling every possible emotion, the overwhelming one being excitement for the future. I'm having my op on the NHS. Peffermintchilli, if you're reading this I'm just down the road from you in Dewsbury and having the op in my local hospital. My area comes under Kirklees PCT. I think their conditions for acceptance vary a little from Leeds health authority. I'm so really lucky in that, although I have been very overweight for all my life, I don't have a single co-morbidity. No high bp, diabetes, joint probs or anything I want to say a huge thank you to all of you on this site. Your help and advice have really helped me to arrive at the decision to go ahead with the surgery. Your stories and updates are a real inspiration to anyone considering the op, you can't beat hearing first hand information from those who have gone through it. Love and best wishes to everyone Angela x