Theresaxxx

After seeing my consultant this morning I have a provisional date of the 6th June. I am so excited. This has been a long battle to get this far! I know this is really gonna be the beginning but it's a journey I can't wait too start!!

Thankyou for your response, your spelling is fabulous. I don't think I will make my decision common knowledge. My closest friend knows as does my family, the only real issue they seem to have is the cost and all the other things I could spend the money on. They don't understand that I don't enjoy anything because how I feel about me.......I can't wait to begin this adventure. It feels like a new beginning. x (I have to add my husband is amazing and is paying for the surgery, he says I don't need to do it for him but if it will make me happier then it will be worth it)

Hi......I am going for my initial consultation for surgery this Saturday. I can't wait, been battling weight ever since I was diagnosed with PCOS 15 years ago. I am also insulin resistant. A somewhat unrelated question but how open have you been with people about having your surgery? I am open about my PCOS etc, I suppose it's kind of an excuse for my weight etc but I am not sure if I want to share about my surgery with friends etc. I don't want to lie to people but I am not sure if I can cope with the negativity etc.........any advise would be greatly received!

Thankyou. The 1st Dr said my bmi was too low and wouldn't consider my other medical issues. The new Dr has taken these into account! Hopefully it will be plain sailing from here on in! ????

It's been an emotional week.......1st of all I got a go ahead from a clinic and put finance in place for my surgery, then I got a phone call from the surgeons secretary to say he wouldn't do it. I was devastated, after hrs of crying and disappointment I spoke to the clinic again and spoke to a different lady. She couldn't understand why I had been refused and she approached a different Dr at a different hospital. Finally today I get a yes and an appointment for an initial consultation on the 2nd May.....just 7 days away. I have passed all the health questions so at the moment there is no reason to think it won't happen!!!! Fingers crossed!

Thankyou. I am nervous and excited and very interested in other people's experiences and advice!

Hi......This is my 1st post, I have today managed to secure the finance I need for my gastric sleeve operation. I am super excited. I am waiting for a call back to arrange my 1st consultation with my surgeon tomorrow. For the 1st time in years I feel like there is a light at the end of this tunnel!!