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Topic: RE: The British Way
Surgery type Gastric sleeve done laparoscopely
Date of op 14th December 2009
Starting weight 320 just before surgery having already lost 60lbs so highest weight 380 lbs
Current position 100 lost in 6 months post surgery
NHS or private? NHS had high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, border line diabetic and joint problems
Hospital Charing Cross, Hammersmith London Surgeon : Mr Ahmed Ahmed
Hospital experience excellent! Staff were all fabulous and extremely knowledgeable
Recovery excellent no problems scars healed nicely
Cost free on NHS ( I know I am really lucky )
The journey itself everyday, life seems to get better and better a new me has emerged
Problems none! I have been very lucky and have not had any issues at all.
Benefits a new life ,a new wardrobe, tons more energy and the loving the fact that I have stopped worrying about will I be able to fit into that seat , blending in in a crowd , not being the biggest person in the room and not feeling like people are judging me for that .....discovering that there is more to me than my size .
Who knows about it? Everyone I know and some people I didn't ....I'm afraid I am an open book and it has changed my life so I feel like I want to shout it from the rooftops
About me Aged 40 Married for almost 9 years been together for almost 16, living in west London. No children diagnosed with PCOS 11 years ago. Qualified Nursery Nurse now working full time ( which I haven't had the energy to do for 8 years ) as a Nanny .
This was a great idea thanks Kate
Elaine (chillihot)
Surgery type Gastric sleeve done laparoscopely
Date of op 14th December 2009
Starting weight 320 just before surgery having already lost 60lbs so highest weight 380 lbs
Current position 100 lost in 6 months post surgery
NHS or private? NHS had high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, border line diabetic and joint problems
Hospital Charing Cross, Hammersmith London Surgeon : Mr Ahmed Ahmed
Hospital experience excellent! Staff were all fabulous and extremely knowledgeable
Recovery excellent no problems scars healed nicely
Cost free on NHS ( I know I am really lucky )
The journey itself everyday, life seems to get better and better a new me has emerged
Problems none! I have been very lucky and have not had any issues at all.
Benefits a new life ,a new wardrobe, tons more energy and the loving the fact that I have stopped worrying about will I be able to fit into that seat , blending in in a crowd , not being the biggest person in the room and not feeling like people are judging me for that .....discovering that there is more to me than my size .
Who knows about it? Everyone I know and some people I didn't ....I'm afraid I am an open book and it has changed my life so I feel like I want to shout it from the rooftops
About me Aged 40 Married for almost 9 years been together for almost 16, living in west London. No children diagnosed with PCOS 11 years ago. Qualified Nursery Nurse now working full time ( which I haven't had the energy to do for 8 years ) as a Nanny .
This was a great idea thanks Kate
Elaine (chillihot)
Topic: RE: Visiting the UK...
How very kind of you to offer, but can you imagine if we all took advantage - your extra baggage charge would bankrupt you!!!! I made an imaginary list though and I reckon I could easily use up 20kg on "essentials" 
Topic: RE: The British Way
Surgery type RNY
Date of op Feb 10
Starting weight 298
Current position 233 just had a stall for 2 1/2 weeks, now lost 2 lbs but not convinced the stall is over yet - but at least all that money spent on new clothes will last a little longer!
NHS or private? Private - NHS in my area not interested even though I was just in super morbidly obese £10,500 poorer, but its still worth it
Hospital The Hospital Group, Birmingham, Mr Sigurdsson
Hospital experience not so good - was scheduled for 1 o'clock, by 8 o'clock that evening was still sitting in my room wondering if it would be cancelled, wasn't kept informed, no one even came in to speak to me - surgery wasn't till 9:30. Op went well, pain was pretty good, tolerated drink the next day so they offered me to go home, which I did. I had no pain advice, no literature, no diet plan just a farewell.
Recovery Great recovery, I took no pain killers until 2 days after, when I got pains in my side, other than that - I would say pretty much perfect - wounds healed, diet completely tolerated.
Cost £10,500 to include full access to dietician and clinical nurse and 1 6 week follow up appointment
The journey itself so far I can tolerate everything, and it would be hard to tell I had anything done, weight coming off at about a stone a month ****il this dratted stall that is) - finding food habits hard to kick, still want to pick at whats infront of me but I'm working on that, good and bad weeks.
Problems I've had no problems whatsoever with foods, or wounds. My bowels (tmi sorry) have always been a little crazed, not sure if they are worse or not. As for anything else, time will tell.
Benefits I used to have pain every day in my back hips pelvis and heel, ranging from chronic to mild, it all strangely seemed to be at bay a couple of months before the op - but no sign of it returning, and I think thats due to the weight loss.
Who knows about it? it was supposed to be me immediate family and closest most trusted friends - my hubby told people he works with, as did my mum, who also told all her neighbours too. One of my friends told the hairdresser, and my boys told their teachers. My friend talks to me about it infront of her teenage daughters - so I think its safe to say my secret is out, I think only a sign on my t-shirt would cover more people - I feel let down but I fully understand people like to talk and are excited about it, I've just got to suck it up and learn not to feel so ashamed about it.
About me I'll be 40 in December - plan to celebrate it slim. Married my partner of 12 years last October, we have 3 kids, 9 year old twin boys, and 4 year old girl. In a previous life I worked in accounts, but am now chilminding (9 kids on my books) so I can be with the kids - gonna have to look for a job now youngest is about to start school.
Date of op Feb 10
Starting weight 298
Current position 233 just had a stall for 2 1/2 weeks, now lost 2 lbs but not convinced the stall is over yet - but at least all that money spent on new clothes will last a little longer!
NHS or private? Private - NHS in my area not interested even though I was just in super morbidly obese £10,500 poorer, but its still worth it
Hospital The Hospital Group, Birmingham, Mr Sigurdsson
Hospital experience not so good - was scheduled for 1 o'clock, by 8 o'clock that evening was still sitting in my room wondering if it would be cancelled, wasn't kept informed, no one even came in to speak to me - surgery wasn't till 9:30. Op went well, pain was pretty good, tolerated drink the next day so they offered me to go home, which I did. I had no pain advice, no literature, no diet plan just a farewell.
Recovery Great recovery, I took no pain killers until 2 days after, when I got pains in my side, other than that - I would say pretty much perfect - wounds healed, diet completely tolerated.
Cost £10,500 to include full access to dietician and clinical nurse and 1 6 week follow up appointment
The journey itself so far I can tolerate everything, and it would be hard to tell I had anything done, weight coming off at about a stone a month ****il this dratted stall that is) - finding food habits hard to kick, still want to pick at whats infront of me but I'm working on that, good and bad weeks.
Problems I've had no problems whatsoever with foods, or wounds. My bowels (tmi sorry) have always been a little crazed, not sure if they are worse or not. As for anything else, time will tell.
Benefits I used to have pain every day in my back hips pelvis and heel, ranging from chronic to mild, it all strangely seemed to be at bay a couple of months before the op - but no sign of it returning, and I think thats due to the weight loss.
Who knows about it? it was supposed to be me immediate family and closest most trusted friends - my hubby told people he works with, as did my mum, who also told all her neighbours too. One of my friends told the hairdresser, and my boys told their teachers. My friend talks to me about it infront of her teenage daughters - so I think its safe to say my secret is out, I think only a sign on my t-shirt would cover more people - I feel let down but I fully understand people like to talk and are excited about it, I've just got to suck it up and learn not to feel so ashamed about it.
About me I'll be 40 in December - plan to celebrate it slim. Married my partner of 12 years last October, we have 3 kids, 9 year old twin boys, and 4 year old girl. In a previous life I worked in accounts, but am now chilminding (9 kids on my books) so I can be with the kids - gonna have to look for a job now youngest is about to start school.
Topic: RE: How can we get this board going??
unfortunately, I can say I wi**** was more active all I like, but I have no ideas whatsoever on how to do it!!! (same old story huh****ep befriending any UKer I see on the main board, I may try mailing them all to get them to join - see if I can't bully a couple into action.
Topic: RE: Owlss
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Topic: The British Way
So most OH people are from the US with a large sprinkle of Canadians, a few Oz and NZ people and a few from Europe. So threads are usually Americo-centric! So for any British people looking to have wls or at the start of their wls journey, here is a thread for us all to come in on! Let's share OUR experiences! I have done it so you can copy and paste and then just type over my bits!
Surgery type gastric band
Date of op May 2006
Starting weight 248
Current position below goal but a recent slight regain which is going!
NHS or private? Private, no co-morbidities and so NHS not interested
Hospital BMI Winchester, Mr Byrne
Hospital experience excellent! Op at 8:30, cleared to leave at 4.
Recovery very very fast! And never even took the prescription pain meds I was given to take home
Cost £5250 for op plus two fills + access for first year to a dietician
The journey itself reasonable speed for a non-malabsorptive surgery. Lost all my excess weight (109lbs) in just over 5 months. Usually ate about 1200 cals a day but never actually bothered to count - just made healthy choices about 80% of the time and let the band limit the quantity.
Problems none! I have been very lucky and have not had any issues at all.
Benefits a new life and a wardrobe full to bursting with new clothes in sizes 10 and 12 ****asional 14 if tight fitting!)
Who knows about it? immediate family and outside them, only those who had to know ( felt it fair to tell my boss, had to tell a couple of colleagues as had to explain my liquid diet stages)
About me 55 when banded, 59 now! Married for almost 38 years, not far from Reading in Berkshire, three adult children, one grandson and grandaughter imminent! Retired teacher but keep on going back to do supply work!
Over to you, folks! Kate
So most OH people are from the US with a large sprinkle of Canadians, a few Oz and NZ people and a few from Europe. So threads are usually Americo-centric! So for any British people looking to have wls or at the start of their wls journey, here is a thread for us all to come in on! Let's share OUR experiences! I have done it so you can copy and paste and then just type over my bits!
Surgery type gastric band
Date of op May 2006
Starting weight 248
Current position below goal but a recent slight regain which is going!
NHS or private? Private, no co-morbidities and so NHS not interested
Hospital BMI Winchester, Mr Byrne
Hospital experience excellent! Op at 8:30, cleared to leave at 4.
Recovery very very fast! And never even took the prescription pain meds I was given to take home
Cost £5250 for op plus two fills + access for first year to a dietician
The journey itself reasonable speed for a non-malabsorptive surgery. Lost all my excess weight (109lbs) in just over 5 months. Usually ate about 1200 cals a day but never actually bothered to count - just made healthy choices about 80% of the time and let the band limit the quantity.
Problems none! I have been very lucky and have not had any issues at all.
Benefits a new life and a wardrobe full to bursting with new clothes in sizes 10 and 12 ****asional 14 if tight fitting!)
Who knows about it? immediate family and outside them, only those who had to know ( felt it fair to tell my boss, had to tell a couple of colleagues as had to explain my liquid diet stages)
About me 55 when banded, 59 now! Married for almost 38 years, not far from Reading in Berkshire, three adult children, one grandson and grandaughter imminent! Retired teacher but keep on going back to do supply work!
Over to you, folks! Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Topic: RE: Owlss
Thanks Kate!
I went to the page-and it is a chat registration page. I redid the URL to just Owlls.com.. which took me to Ohio weight loss surgery support?
Is that correct?
I went to the page-and it is a chat registration page. I redid the URL to just Owlls.com.. which took me to Ohio weight loss surgery support?
Is that correct?
Topic: RE: How can we get this board going??
It's Catch 22! People look and find it almost inactive so they don't post. But because they don't post.......!
OK - I am about to post a "useful thread". Kate
It's Catch 22! People look and find it almost inactive so they don't post. But because they don't post.......!
OK - I am about to post a "useful thread". Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Topic: RE: Owlss
http://owlss.olicentral.com/index.php?board=4.0
not the home page but you will be able to get there!
http://owlss.olicentral.com/index.php?board=4.0
not the home page but you will be able to get there!
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Topic: RE: Visiting the UK...
Thanks guys!
You make me feel better! I knew there were WLS patients in the UK, but had no idea how well my dietary plans would be received... obviously eatting at a chippy won't be in my best interests - but I will have some leeway and supplies in the form of bars (that I would not touch at home, but in a desperate situation...) I will have my supply of crystal light as well - I don't know how you guys live without it there!! I bring a supply to one of my husband's best friends from uni every time we come - his family live for my trips! This is the one thing I don't think I could make it over there without - I HATE plain water! And I can't toss squash in my purse to go...
On that note - you guys get mushy peas, curly wurlys, heinz baked beans and of course Bird's custard that are not available in the states unless we have them imported...
I think I am ready to come over again! Knowing paracetamol is safe is a BIG thing - I have had it in the cupboard but have been afraid to take it... nothing here is nearly as strong!
If anyone wants anything here, I can ship once I get to the UK... LOL (we already have crystal light, Brooklyn Lager and shoes packed for people there!)
You make me feel better! I knew there were WLS patients in the UK, but had no idea how well my dietary plans would be received... obviously eatting at a chippy won't be in my best interests - but I will have some leeway and supplies in the form of bars (that I would not touch at home, but in a desperate situation...) I will have my supply of crystal light as well - I don't know how you guys live without it there!! I bring a supply to one of my husband's best friends from uni every time we come - his family live for my trips! This is the one thing I don't think I could make it over there without - I HATE plain water! And I can't toss squash in my purse to go...
On that note - you guys get mushy peas, curly wurlys, heinz baked beans and of course Bird's custard that are not available in the states unless we have them imported...
I think I am ready to come over again! Knowing paracetamol is safe is a BIG thing - I have had it in the cupboard but have been afraid to take it... nothing here is nearly as strong!
If anyone wants anything here, I can ship once I get to the UK... LOL (we already have crystal light, Brooklyn Lager and shoes packed for people there!)
Angie
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