Lesley Ann

Ive had to change to a contraceptive implant as i was advised that not enough information is known about oral contraception and a bypass, unless you use another form, its like playing Rusian Roulette !!!!!! :cursing:

:rolleyes2:I am almost four week post op after a Gastric Bypass, can anyone tell me if the Contraceptive Mini Pill is effective or would i have to change to another method, many thanks.

Hi Shalonda, my name is Lesley from the UK, depending on what operation you have had, you cant eat whatever you want, I had a gastric bypass around 25 days ago and i still have to be very careful about what i eat. Every person if different, I can eat now what others cant, try looking in the supermarket for nice food that is low in fat and very low in suagr, its amazzing what you can find, also you have to eat to lose weight, not loads of food, but enough to sustain your body........

:thumbup:I am 7 days post op and feeling good, my surgery was carried out by Mr. Sean Woodcock and his team at North Tyneside General Hospital. Words are'nt enough to thank the surgeon, his team, nurses and staff of the hospital, my treatment and care was fabulous. Anyone in area thinking of bariatric surgery should press their gp for a referal, all in all the NHS are making it easier for us larger people to get help, it takes some commitment and a little weight loss but its all worth while in the end. Good Luck

Hi harliquinn, I had my gastric bypass a week ago and my strips are still on, i was told a week to ten days, but i also have dressings over mine, some staff dress the wounds and others dont, if it looks as if the wound have healed, then gently ease them off with cotton wool and luke warm water, otherwise i would just leave them to drop, best wishes.

Hi Jayne, Have you heard about Acai Berry Supplements, they are a capsule that you take twice a day and can be bought on-line, I have been taking them for 4 weeks and they are great, they really curb your appetite, they were brought about by Oprah Winfrey, when I meet you Saturday I will tell you all about them xxxxx

Hi bariatric beauty, many thanks again, my e-mail is lesleyanngraham@btinternet.com it would be great to get in tuch with someone near my that is going through the same thing. I havent asked where abouts in the north east that you live, I am from Kenton which is only a few miles from Newcastle city centre, and I am quite near to a metro line which would be easy for me to get to meet you. Drop me a line again when you have time to spare and we will sort something out, best wishes, lesley x

Thanks Bariatric Beauty, Its was very kind of you to reply, I guess when you are waiting for things to happen, you tend to try and get as much information as possible. Can I ask you a few more questions, if thats okay ???? How long from attending the seminar were you called back to see Sean or his nurses for the start of your tests ??? Also what kind of tests did they do and what does the psych evaluation consist of ???????? How long was it before they told you, you were eligible for surgery and what made you opt for the bypass, because thats what I would like, does Sean give you a choice, or are you just told this is what you have a chance of. I am starting a weight management and excercise class here in Newcastle along with my swimming a few times a few, the weight is coming off, slowly, I think about 4lb in two weeks, but I am finding it difficult, have they told you of a specific weight to loose ????? Sorry there's so many questions, but reply would be greatly appreciated, many thanks, lesley x :laugh:

Thanks Sassy for your reply, I guess when you are waiting for things to happen its difficult, can I ask, when did your trust finally give the goahead for your banding ??? and also was the operation scary, you see I have never had an anesthestic never mind being put out for an operation. I keep myself going by knowing that this is my last chance and its all worth it. Your reply is very much appreciated, I feel like the only person up here in the North as all the blogs etc come from the South xxx

Around 2 weeks ago I attended a seminar with Sean Woodcock, he is the Bariatric Surgeon, i'm hoping to have for my weight loss surgey on the NHS at North Tyneside General Hospital, I have been told to go away (with some help from the local PCT) and try and get some excersise in and loose some weight. I know in approx. 8 weeks time I will get an appointment to see how far I have come along before the hospital starts doing tests, has anyone had their surgery there and what does the pre-op tests and evaluations entail ???????? many thanks x

Hi Katie, I have just returned from my seminar after being referred on the NHS, it seems like a long process, but the surgeon has to make sure you have exhausted every other route before they will take your case on. I used Xenical on two seperate occasions and regained the weight back on, they want to know if you have seen any dieticians or attended any diet classes also. Its a total lifestyle change and you have got to be prepared to give it your all and do as they say or you wont get the surgery. Its best if you try the medication from your doctor first and try and stick to a balanced diet, this does work for many people, if thats no use and if you are still not happy, your doctor should refer you and the ball starts rolling from there.

I am still waiting for my consult with my surgeon to be banded on the NHS, if I dont get funding, I was thinking of travelling to Belgium to have my surgery through Dr. Chris, He has been recommended by several aquaintances. I know this documentary looks a little seedy but it just may be their companies way of settle their expenses. Remember when you go private in the UK, it is not the surgeon who receives the full payment, he is only paid a fee to operate on the patient. I think Dr. Chris is just cutting out the middleman, as such. He will be paying the clinic and its staff from his fees.:wink2:

Hi there, I am waiting to see if I can go forward with surgery on the NHS to, although my BMI is now at 47, they take different medical conditions into consideration, as for myself I am not diabetic or on medication for high blood pressure, but I have chronic back and leg pain because of my weight and I dont sleep properly due to a sleeping disorder. Think about all the conditions you suffer from and ask your gp if there can write a detailed letter to the surgeons office explaining this (in other workds, lay it on thick), good luck sweetie xxx

Hi there, I have finally been reffered for surgery and been invited to a seminar at (Rake Lane) North Tyneside Hospital, in Tyne and Wear, next month. The appointment cant come quick enough, Can anyone who has gone through the proceedure on the NHS let me know what happens now over the next few months, and how long will it take before I am finally informed if can get the surgery or not !!!!!!! Any information will be greatly appreciated, xxxxxxxxx :regular_smile:

Hi there :w00t: has anyone out there had there surgery performed by the Sean Woodcock, bariatric surgeon at North Tyneside General Hospital (excluding my newly found bandster penpal Becci) I am attending his lap band seminar next month, and just want to know what to expect from the GREAT MAN HIMSELF, look forward to hearing from you, have a nice day !!!! :redface: