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Topic: I got funded for Plastics on the NHS
Anyone else manage it ? how long after funding will things start to happen ? I feel like a kid at Christmas now
Topic: RE: OMG
so go on then - start us off, maybe a little something controversial will do the trick
Topic: RE: OMG
Self-fulfilling prophecy! I almost never come here as it is so quiet and so I don't post which makes it quieter and so on. Kate
Self-fulfilling prophecy! I almost never come here as it is so quiet and so I don't post which makes it quieter and so on. 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: Tell us about you!
Hey All.
Im a new/old member here, dont mean to be all cloak and dagger but most of you here already know me :)
Im a new/old member here, dont mean to be all cloak and dagger but most of you here already know me :)
Topic: RE: Tell us about you!
Hi, Jayne;
Just read your note about having the RNY revision in Feb., and wanted to say that I hope you had a successful operation and that you are now enjoying your new way of living.
I know you will have a lot of success as you really sound motivated. Please keep us all posted on your progress, and don't hesitate to ask questions. That's what we are here for.
Remember: sipsipsip, walkwalkwalk, chewchewchew
Good luck!
Just read your note about having the RNY revision in Feb., and wanted to say that I hope you had a successful operation and that you are now enjoying your new way of living.
I know you will have a lot of success as you really sound motivated. Please keep us all posted on your progress, and don't hesitate to ask questions. That's what we are here for.
Remember: sipsipsip, walkwalkwalk, chewchewchew
Good luck!
Topic: RE: excellent news about wls and the nhs
That's fantastic news. You are so right about the postcode lottery. I'm in the North-East where getting the band seems to be easier than getting a fill once you have it, but I'm not complaining as I'm thankful evey day that I've had it done.
I have a friend in Northern Ireland who had been approved but now they have no one to do it as there is no weight loss surgery taking place there, but if you already had an op they can do follow up
I have a friend in Northern Ireland who had been approved but now they have no one to do it as there is no weight loss surgery taking place there, but if you already had an op they can do follow up
Topic: RE: Tell us about you!
Hi I'm Jayne. 37yrs old from Chorley, Lancashire, UK.
I've struggled with my weight from being 6 years old after having my adenoids removed and piling on the pounds! I weighed 9 stone when I was 9!! I come from a heavy family, so there is definitely a fat gene lurking around somewhere...
I have tried every diet club, diet pill, diet book going - several times over - spending thousands of pounds over the years. Each time I drop 3 stone, I put 4 back on, which has gradually stretched my skin on my arms and tummy, which I hate now.
I had a lapband fitted in 2006 and lost 2 stone in 2 months, then the complications started, sickness, pain, port pain, you name it, I had it. After 4 attempts at deflating and inflating, 5 x-rays, one slippage, several adjustments and constant sickness after everything I ate, I called it a day and after 18 months of perserverance I had the band deflated and within 2 months had put all the weight back on and more
I'm sure I was just unfortunate though, as I know the band is successful for many others.
I then met my new husband in 2008 and we were married on October 8th 2009 in St Lucia. He adores me as I am and loves my curvy figure, but I've beem miserable about my weight since I met him, so he is being very supportive of my decision to have revision surgery
. My 10 year old son loves his cuddly mummy, but he always wishes I had more energy to run around and play football with him, which I am ashamed to say I whimp out of, because I'm out of breath after 5 minutes, lugging this huge frame around!
So after months of research into the RNY procedure and also being fortunate enough to be a manager for BMI Healthcare, I have the advantage of knowing my surgeons, dietician and nurses really well, so I have had inside knowledge and fantastic support to go ahead with the surgery.
My surgeons (yes I get 2 great guys working on me!) are removing my lapband free of charge (they didn't do the lapband op, the Hospital Group did before I worked for BMI) and they are performing laprascopic RNY on Feb 20th at 9am in Blackburn. I feel very luck to be given this second chance and can't wait to join you guys as post op!! Wish me luck. I'll be in hosital for 4 days, so will come back on and update you next week
Jayne xx
I've struggled with my weight from being 6 years old after having my adenoids removed and piling on the pounds! I weighed 9 stone when I was 9!! I come from a heavy family, so there is definitely a fat gene lurking around somewhere...
I have tried every diet club, diet pill, diet book going - several times over - spending thousands of pounds over the years. Each time I drop 3 stone, I put 4 back on, which has gradually stretched my skin on my arms and tummy, which I hate now.
I had a lapband fitted in 2006 and lost 2 stone in 2 months, then the complications started, sickness, pain, port pain, you name it, I had it. After 4 attempts at deflating and inflating, 5 x-rays, one slippage, several adjustments and constant sickness after everything I ate, I called it a day and after 18 months of perserverance I had the band deflated and within 2 months had put all the weight back on and more
I'm sure I was just unfortunate though, as I know the band is successful for many others.I then met my new husband in 2008 and we were married on October 8th 2009 in St Lucia. He adores me as I am and loves my curvy figure, but I've beem miserable about my weight since I met him, so he is being very supportive of my decision to have revision surgery
. My 10 year old son loves his cuddly mummy, but he always wishes I had more energy to run around and play football with him, which I am ashamed to say I whimp out of, because I'm out of breath after 5 minutes, lugging this huge frame around!So after months of research into the RNY procedure and also being fortunate enough to be a manager for BMI Healthcare, I have the advantage of knowing my surgeons, dietician and nurses really well, so I have had inside knowledge and fantastic support to go ahead with the surgery.
My surgeons (yes I get 2 great guys working on me!) are removing my lapband free of charge (they didn't do the lapband op, the Hospital Group did before I worked for BMI) and they are performing laprascopic RNY on Feb 20th at 9am in Blackburn. I feel very luck to be given this second chance and can't wait to join you guys as post op!! Wish me luck. I'll be in hosital for 4 days, so will come back on and update you next week
Jayne xx
Topic: RE: excellent news about wls and the nhs
Now THAT is some seriously excellent news!!!! What a grand step in the right direction of REALLY being proactive and helping us all stay healthy!!
BTW-I am fixing to start a new thread and send a mass email to the folks signed up to this board. I know it's time to fire it back up.
Hugs,
T
BTW-I am fixing to start a new thread and send a mass email to the folks signed up to this board. I know it's time to fire it back up.
Hugs,
T
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