New and excited but terrified!

arrangrl · August 3, 2008

Hi there

I am waiting for my appt letter to go and see my consultant (to see if I can be banded). I am in my 40's and would love a band buddy, just some one to talk to about my hopes/fears etc!

I live in West Scotland and would like David Galloway to do my op.

If anyone would like to chat to me about their experiences and give me some moral support along the way I would really appreciate it and I'll send my email addy!

I am glad I found this board, especially the UK section an I am reading through just about everything I can :teeth_smile: There are some huge success stories out there:thumbup:

Arran x

Maincat · August 3, 2008

Hi there
I am waiting for my appt letter to go and see my consultant (to see if I can be banded). I am in my 40's and would love a band buddy, just some one to talk to about my hopes/fears etc!

I live in West Scotland and would like David Galloway to do my op.

If anyone would like to chat to me about their experiences and give me some moral support along the way I would really appreciate it and I'll send my email addy!

I am glad I found this board, especially the UK section an I am reading through just about everything I can :teeth_smile: There are some huge success stories out there:thumbup:

Arran x

Welcome to the forum Arran.

You're at an exciting time with a lot to look forward to. You'll find great support here, not just in the UK forum. When you see your consultant, ask any questions you may have, no matter how strange or silly they may seem to be. Are you going NHS or private?

Good luck with your new weight loss journey.

arrangrl · August 3, 2008

Hi Steve

Thanks for the reply, I have read some of your posts and you are doing so well!!!!!!!!!

I am going via the private route. I could poss have been funded through NHS but would have taken ages and I had some savings.

I am just waiting on results of some blood tests my GP did then fingers x will get appt through from consultant

How are u doing Steve?

Arran x

Maincat · August 4, 2008

Hi Steve
How are u doing Steve?

Arran x

Hi Arran,

I'm doing fine thanks. I've hit a bit of a plateau with my weight loss at the moment, but am still losing. My targets are in sight now, which is very exciting. I gave myself a year to lose the weight and I think I'm on schedule for that. I've been out all day helping someone to move and I could go up and down stairs, lift boxes and maintain a conversation!! That represents a big improvement for me.

Good luck when you see your consultant.

camjay · August 4, 2008

Hi there
I am waiting for my appt letter to go and see my consultant (to see if I can be banded). I am in my 40's and would love a band buddy, just some one to talk to about my hopes/fears etc!

I live in West Scotland and would like David Galloway to do my op.

If anyone would like to chat to me about their experiences and give me some moral support along the way I would really appreciate it and I'll send my email addy!

I am glad I found this board, especially the UK section an I am reading through just about everything I can :thumbup: There are some huge success stories out there:thumbup:

Arran x

Hi Arran. I live just outside Glasgow and David Galloway did my band on the 25th June!!!! Its made a huge difference to my life already (honest). It is not easy - but its worth it. Give me shout anytime you need to talk.

xx

arrangrl · August 4, 2008

Hi Arran. I live just outside Glasgow and David Galloway did my band on the 25th June!!!! Its made a huge difference to my life already (honest). It is not easy - but its worth it. Give me shout anytime you need to talk.
xx

HI there:)

Oh it's just great to speak to someone near home who has had this op done. You are doing soooo well too!! Whats Mr Galloway like? Did u get done in Nuffield? is there a long waiting list..sorry!! Question question question !!!

arran xx

camjay · August 4, 2008

Hiya.

Went private - couldn't wait any longer. Yes- I was seen at the Nuffield and has surgery 3 weeks after my first consultation. I could've had it done sooner, but I had to organise time of work etc.

Mr Galloway is very nice. He's realistic and explains the pros and cons. But it didn't deter me.

I've lost more than 18lbs now, I haven't weighed myself in about 2 weeks, but I've lost more than that - i'm sure. So its working great. Go for my first fill on Wednesday though so I'm a bit nervous about that.

Straight after the op, it was really hard to get anything down for the first week, then it eased off. There are still things that I struggle with but i;m managing to eat a bit more. That'll change after Wednesday though!!!!!

Good luck with everything. This site is great. There's loads of info on the American section too, although things are slightly different over there.

Give me a shout anytime.:thumbup:

x

arrangrl · August 4, 2008

Hi Steve

Just been on your blog site...my what a huge difference, you look great, well well done Steve!!!!!!!!

Maincat · August 5, 2008

Hi Steve
Just been on your blog site...my what a huge difference, you look great, well well done Steve!!!!!!!!

Thanks for that, I appreciate it. Those images do tell a story don't they? It won't be long until you start taking pictures of your weight loss, which I'm sure will be great.

Take care,