kerryberry16

Hi, Just wondering if anyone can answer my Q. I have gynaecology problems including endometriosis which really needs treated but I've been refused because of my weight the past few years. Just wondering if the 'no stomach surgery for 12 months' includes gynaecology surgery on uterus, ovaries etc. I know it's not the stomach but I just wondered if it's restricted. Thanks in advance anybody that can help. X Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 months isn't such a long time. For 18 months I had to visit the Dieticien's then I was finally referred for surgery. Then it takes another 6 months on the waiting list. Have around 3 months left!! It's been a long road for me. Good luck all. Xx Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah I think they do as far as I'm aware. Once I see them on the 16th I'll make sure I ask. Thanks very much Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!

Hi, I'm Kerry & I'm towards the start of my WL journey & having recently been to a group seminar to find out more about the types of surgery available on the NHS. I have decided that the bypass may be most suited to me however the surgeons opinion could sway this. I have my first appointment with the surgeon on 16th Aug. Just wondering what to expect really from this appointment & then going forward. Is there anything it would help for me to be aware of? I'm not really sure of the process, they told me its around a 6 month wait for the actual op so will I not see them again until pre op? I guess I could ask this at my surgeon apt but any info would be greatfully received. Thanks everybody in advance. Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!

Congrats! It's an exciting, nerve wrecking, goal setting journey lol! I'm 28 yrs & I've had my surgery 7/14/16. The pre-op diet was intense. As a person who thinks about food all day everyday (Pinterest, Zagat, Yelp, Allrecipes are hobby lol) it was tough sticking to the Protein drinks & whatever else they allowed me to have but I got through it & you will too . Keep up with you Fluid & protein intake, walk often... When you're cleared post op exercise & you will do great! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you! I'm super excited it's almost like waiting for your new life to begin! Glad you've managed to get through it all! Now it's the fun part watching the lbs fall of! Good luck to you too & enjoy the transformation x Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling! Keep me posted w/ your progress! I don't know if there's a "friend" add or not or how to follow someone lol. So if you do let me know Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I've "followed" you now so I can keep in touch. Keep letting me know how your getting on also! Will give me lots of inspiration lol. Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!

Hey & thank you for your response! I really hope it has helped you & you have every success with the surgery. I will definitely get some councilling In place before my surgery. I think it really will make all the difference for me. I wish you loads of luck! Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!

Since being approved for surgery I've started to have doubts! Doubting everything from do I really need this? Am I taking the easy option? Will it fail like everything else I've tried! I feel like I've been eating badly since the news also almost like I'm eating all my favourite things for the last time! I don't really over eat as much as eat the wrong things! I often eat based on head hunger rather than actual hunger! I'm going to seek out a therapist because I still have about 4-5 months before my actual surgery is likely to happen. I will discuss with them my eating habits & try to deal with them before the actual surgery! I'm 5 ft 2 with a weight of 273lbs & multiple health problems including fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis that has totally left me immobile! Am I making the right choice? Should I be having surgery? I know it won't fix my head hunger BUT with the RNY I'm relying on dumping syndrome to put me off all my fav foods! Is this wrong to rely on it in this way?? So lost right now. Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!

Wow you really have been through it & cam out the other side haven't you! Congratulations on everything you've achieved since your surgery & I'm really happy that you choose to go ahead because it seems like it was extremely important for you. I am pretty much stuck in my own bubble now being unable to walk & needing carers to help me with basic tasks because everything has become so difficult! If it turns out that I only really have the osteoarthritis to deal with then I'll be happy too! I am like you were I love sugary crap! It's not really overeating that's a huge problem but what I eat & maybe my evening meal portion size. It's funny really because my Dieticien did tell me I'll still be able to eat pretty much everything but I didn't believe her LOL! Coming from somebody who is experiencing life after RNY I'm much more inclined to listen! Thank you for all the info & for sharing so much with me. Hearing from people like yourself really helps me mentally & reinforces in my mind that this is right for me! Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!

Thank you so much for such an honest, helpful & inspiring response! It's crazy how a few words of wisdom can go such a long way. The doubts you were having are the doubt I'm having now & it's so nice to know that somebody was in my shoes & walked the path ahead of me successfully. Massive congratulations to you on your success you've done absolutely amazing & I hope your really proud of how far you've come. Your advice confirms my thoughts so thank you for that. I still have some months ahead of me to get as much emotional support as possible in place for the time before, during & most importantly after the surgery. I have booked a doctors visit on Friday to discuss therapy with her & enquired about a local support group so hopefully I'll have it all in place in plenty of time for surgery day. I will write down tomorrow a list of my reasons but the fact that I want children & to be able to have fertility treatment is enough in itself so when I'm doubting myself I need to remember what it's all for. I want to be a mother & a healthy one at that. Thank you for giving me some perspective again. I really, really appreciate it. Kerry Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!

Thanks for your response! I also have Obstructive sleep apnoea & use a CPAP, I'm borderline diabetic, have PCOS & GERD which I hope will all be significantly improved by the surgery. As for my other conditions I'm hoping even just for some relief.. If it's doesn't improve them massive amounts I'm ok with that because I'm used to being in pain all the time (if that even makes sense) Im really happy all your issues cleared up that's a massive bonus. I wish you all the best with the rest of your journey. Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!

Congrats! It's an exciting, nerve wrecking, goal setting journey lol! I'm 28 yrs & I've had my surgery 7/14/16. The pre-op diet was intense. As a person who thinks about food all day everyday (Pinterest, Zagat, Yelp, Allrecipes are hobby lol) it was tough sticking to the Protein drinks & whatever else they allowed me to have but I got through it & you will too . Keep up with you Fluid & protein intake, walk often... When you're cleared post op exercise & you will do great! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you! I'm super excited it's almost like waiting for your new life to begin! Glad you've managed to get through it all! Now it's the fun part watching the lbs fall of! Good luck to you too & enjoy the transformation x Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!

Hey ladies. I'm 26 & will be having surgery in the next few months. Wondering how your all getting on now? Need some motivation lol! Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!

Thank you for the response I will have a look at the info you suggested. I have contacted a local group about going along to discuss things with others that are in/ have been in my situation. I do have lots of things I want to ask & tend to have more questions everyday! Thank you Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!

Hi Dustyd thank you for your reply. I hope your surgery goes well & your very successful with your WL! I think maybe your in a different country to me I'm in the UK? I guess the protocol isn't much different across the world really so thank you for the info. I've become obsessed with all things relating to the surgery ATM yet I probably have months to go! x Chronically ill, yet still chronically smiling!