Snooks

Oh wow, she sounds terribly unprofessional & if I was you I would also be very seriously considering changing. While technical proficiency is obviously extremely important I do think emotional care/support is just as important .... I say tell her to hit the road & find someone else who makes you feel all warm & fuzzy

Hi everyone, glad to see there's a little UK sub group on here as I've found it hard to find local support groups (don't see to be many in the UK). Yay ????
I'd love to hear a little about you guys.
My name is Nikki (age 37) & I live in Hertfordshire with my hubby & gorgeous little girl. I am at the early stages of the WLS journey. Been doing loads of research online & having discussions with my GP over the last few weeks & have decided that I think the gastric sleeve is the right route for me. I think I'll end up doing it as self pay rather than NHS & am waiting to hear back from the surgeons office re. a date for a first appointment.
Part of me is super excited but I am also so scared .... Weirdly I'm not that scared about the procedure itself (although it does make me nervous), What really scares me is that I'll fail at this too ????.
I have been fat my whole life, and my whole life I've been told by numerous people that the only reason I'm fat is because I choose to be and that if I just ate less & moved more and really really tried hard enough I could be thin. I've been on lots of diets and even lost a pretty large amount of weight once (about ) but just put it all back on (+more!). I can't blame my weight on a medical condition or a traumatic childhood event so basically I've come to the conclusion that it's my lack of willpower/laziness??? And that's why I'm scared - what if I fail at this just liked I've failed at my other diets.
I feel super motivated & excited & positive about this amazing opportunity, but if I'm honest I've felt this way before when starting a diet and haven't stuck to it. ????
Did anyone else feel this way? Am I just being overly negative?

Hi to Snooks - you will love it here, everyone is very supportive! I'm just off for my pre-op appointment so will be in touch again later .......

Hi Nikki, I am not too far from you in Surrey. I am due my sleeve on Saturday. I have been through similar thoughts and emotions to you but my main worry is the procedure. Not worried about failing to loose the weight, this will happen. I have spoken to many people who have had this done. Mostly, they say they have one regret.......that they didn't do it sooner!! There are some lovely members in the UK on here whom are at different stages that can offer you support and advice. Private message me to keep in touch if you like.

Waves to Snooks here too ~~~ Just off to bed but will be back tomorrow.

Hi everyone, ???? so glad I found this awesome on-line support forum ???? I've been a bit of a lurker for a few days reading through various posts and FAQs but thought I'd write something of my own today.
My name is Nikki (age 37) & I live just outside London with my hubby & gorgeous little girl. I am at the early stages of the WLS journey. Been doing loads of research online & having discussions with my doctor over the last few weeks & have decided that I think the gastric sleeve is the right route for me.
Part of me is super excited but I am also so scared .... Weirdly I'm not that scared about the procedure itself (although it does make me nervous), What really scares me is that I'll fail at this too ????.
I have been fat my whole life, and my whole life I've been told by numerous people that the only reason I'm fat is because I choose to be and that if I just ate less & moved more and really really tried hard enough I could be thin. I've been on lots of diets and even lost a pretty large amount of weight once (about ) but just put it all back on (+more!). I can't blame my weight on a medical condition or a traumatic childhood event so basically I've come to the conclusion that it's my lack of willpower/laziness??? And that's why I'm scared - what if I fail at this just liked I've failed at my other diets.
I feel super motivated & excited & positive about this amazing opportunity, but if I'm honest I've felt this way before when starting a diet and haven't managed to lose all the excess weight.
Did anyone else feel this way?
Nikki xx

Oh wow, she sounds terribly unprofessional & if I was you I would also be very seriously considering changing. While technical proficiency is obviously extremely important I do think emotional care/support is just as important .... I say tell her to hit the road & find someone else who makes you feel all warm & fuzzy

Hiya ???????? how are you doing this fine evening