Debs

Hi to you all did anyone have there op done at kings collage Hosp london!! I havent meet the Doc yet and there not putting me on the pre_op diet..and havent given me any info.. Im having to find out about the sleeve myself any info would be great!! I have to travel up from Rainham kent. is there anyone near me (i would love to talk) I have NO support down here..Im on the prioity list (6mths)of waiting and being in Pain.. many Thanks Debs

Hi!! UPDATE I saw Dr Patel on the 23rd of Dec 11 and he recomends me having the bypass, as hes the Dr and he knows whats best for me thats whating having, Ive now got my date, 3rd March,12.. only 4 weeks away, :purplebananna: im happy but scared, just waiting for my pre assesment,, Debs

Hi too you all, Ive heard there is a support/chat meeting in Bridgewood mannor chatham, on the 1st of every month, i cant find out what time it starts so was wondering if anyone wants too meet fo a chat!! and well see who turns up!! Please let me know as i dont want to be sitting at the bar like a lemon people might get the wrong idea lol Thanks Debs

hi I cant belive Ive put on a stone since my last visit with the consultat in june this year,, but part of that is my hernia.. I phone up admissions yesterday and she said that its a year waiting just to get the date-so i saw the doc in june-i might get a date next june to have the op ?????? im in a lot of pain with this henia its gt bigger i cant wait that long, enough on me lol congrats on loosing the weight hope u dont mind me asking but im worred about baggy skin... what was dr patel like,, i havent met him yet debs

Hi lucy have u gt your date yet?? im still waiting to hear. Debs

Hi how are u doing,,how much weight have u lost now?? i was in cobham last week so i was near u..id love to see any before or after pic if u have any.. Im still waiting.. how long were u on the list for?? im getting fed up now having trouble lifting my arms and my legs keep jumping so i cant gt compy,, i must stop moaning lol be nice to hear from u Debs

Hi to U all. My biggest fear is vomiting.. every time ive been given morphine or a strong pain killer im always sick when I wake up!! I'm worried that it might pull on my stomach and do some damage,, as im also having a big hernia repaired again,, all I did was sit down the fist time and cough this time and my c section scar ripped on the inside,, I'm in soo much pain evey day i just want this done now.. I'm still waiting on a date.. Doc said on the 28th June I was on 6mth waiting list,,I recon ill have my op at Xmas time!! And ill be coming home on the train.. I ill let U all know when I hear from the doc..

Hi thank you.. im still waiting to hear when im going in.. they said it would be 10 days before.. im in pian all the time now and my hernia has got bigger.. i just want it done now..how are you doing?? Debs

Thanks i saw dr singh and he wasnt helpfull,,i dont no much about wats goimg to happen!! how did u get home by train!! how was the jouney.. how long was u in for..sorry to ask.. its lovley to finaly talk to someone whos had the same op in the same hosp by the same doc lolo.. please let me no how u are doing!!many thanks Debs

Today i feel like **** ive got a chest infection last time i had on i was in hosp with pnumonia..seeing doc today..cant breath havingto use my inhaler..thank all bye for now Debs xxxx

Hi to you all :wave: ive opted to have the sleeve.. :scared0: I have a very big hernia were my C section scar is.. this is from 13 yrs ago.. and on my right side I have a big lump.. which is Fluid from the hernia. :cry_smile im now in so much pain the doc said he might do the hernia opp at the same time as the one for my weight... I have fluid in my feet and legs...last year I had pneumonia and and have severe sleep apnoea..I lost my job last year due to ill heath!! I have trouble just bending and I get puffed just walking up one flight of stairs.:faint: the list goes on.. oh just put me down now :Dancing_tongue: This will be at kings collage hosp in London.uk.. and I live in rainham Kent.. I have to travel by train... how will this affect me after the opp..it takes over a hour to get home.. im worried that ill have trouble as I love food!! :hungry: Ive been to see the doc in London again,,,yet again saw a different doc. last time I went up was December.. he put me on the waiting list TODAY!! :mad0: Ive got to have a MRI scan on Fri 8th July, the doc said the lump in my liver is 1.4cm..im getting worried!!! :scared0: The waiting time to have the opp is 5-6mths.. my hernia has got bigger its now from my C sectionon scar to my navel... :crying: they will do both the hernia and sleeve opp at the same time.. he said ill be in HDU overnight as I will have to have tube in as I stop breathing when im asleep. :scared0: they will let me know when im having the opp 10 days before hand..there not putting me on any diet before hand but they want me to loose weight before.. Can anyone tell me what is the best diet to go on before and ill do it 10 days before to help!! :thankyou: Debs

Thank you both for helping me and making me feel a bit more at ease!! when i go i will have to travel on 2 trains and walk up and down stairs.. im a bit worred that when i have to come home ill have trouble walking and climbing all the stairs.. thanks debs

Well ive had my MRI.. had to lay there with my arms above my head for an hour....my arms are killing me! I still cant lift my right arm up.. it feels so heavy and hurts..i have fun getting dressed and putting my hair up.. cant even lift a cup of tea up!! oh well i have to wait 10 days not 7 for the results!!

Thank you!! ive got my MRI scan this friday.ill let u know how it goes!!

Hi :wave: I know this is abit early as i havent even got a date for my surgery yet, waiting time((5-6mths) my doctor is Not putting me on any diet, so when they phone me and give me 10 days notice before the opp I will know what im doing yeh ok... any great ideas!! :hail: Its gonna be really hard as i love food and cant seem to stop thinking about it.. :pop2: saying that as im typing im thinking of what to have for tea :hungry: please can u :help: :thankyou: Debs