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12 weeks till opp

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MrsHumphrey
MrsHumphrey

I have my date for band fitting which is 18th Aug with James Halstead at Ramsay Weight Loss. In the pack they sent me there is everything i need to know including my pre opp diet info. Will i have another appointment with them before my opp? I have lost weight since my original appointment but wasnt sure if they weighed you again before you start pre opp?

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  • Rumblytumbly72
    Rumblytumbly72 MrsHumphrey

    Posted

    Yes they will weigh you on op day.

    Which hospital are you going to? I had my band done with Ramsays.

    • MrsHumphrey
      MrsHumphrey Rumblytumbly72

      Posted

      Im having mine done at the yorkshire clinic. Can i ask when you got yours done and how your getting on? X
    • Rumblytumbly72
      Rumblytumbly72 MrsHumphrey

      Posted

      Had mine done end Jan.

      Very frustrated as i havent lost any weight since first band fill. I havent gained though either.

      Went for 3rd fill last week to find my port has flipped over and may be leaking! Aaarghhhhh x

    • Rumblytumbly72
      Rumblytumbly72 MrsHumphrey

      Posted

      Stone and half preopand up to first fill. I only did preop for a week and then had my op. Ive got 3 stone to lose.

      Are you all signed and payed up for your band? X

    • MrsHumphrey
      MrsHumphrey Rumblytumbly72

      Posted

      Funny you should ask. I have just posted my concent forms but have not payed any money yet. I have at least 4 stone to loose so hoping it works ok for me.
    • Rumblytumbly72
      Rumblytumbly72 MrsHumphrey

      Posted

      Be careful. Their cover for surgical is only 28 dAys

      Ive been looking and Healthier weight are £900 more but 5 years cover for everything!

      X

    • MrsHumphrey
      MrsHumphrey Rumblytumbly72

      Posted

      Unfortunately healthier dont have anywhere near me to have fills etc. I cant teally travel for miles everytime. Its bad enough in going to habe to travel for 3 hours for my opp :-(
  • jo06561
    jo06561 MrsHumphrey

    Posted

    Hi, I'm having mine at the yorkshire clinic on the 16th June with Mr Halstead.  I'm already on day 4 of my preop diet.   I have a friend who had the band fitted she lost vast amounts of weight at least 10 stones.  I'd like to lose 4 stones.  Apparently it can be frustrating for up to the first 3 - 4 months it really does take up to one - two years to get the maximum results, she literally seemed to lose a ridiculous amount of weight after 12 months thats because it takes a while to get the right restrictions.  So you are taking the first positive steps, my philosophy for what its worth Rome wasn't built in a day and I really hope it works, I'm personally glad it takes a while as I really want to save my skin, so I'm thinking of lifting weights,  my friend has been left with excess skin.  Anyway ill let you know how I go on 11 days to go!

    Jo

  • jo06561
    jo06561 MrsHumphrey

    Posted

    Hi 

    Just to advise I've had my band fitted and back home, Mr Halstead was really nice, I had a consultation initially and another chat with him pre and post op, he was really happy with my progress.  On the liquid diet.  The nurses were great.  I'm tired at the moment and really sore.  Other than that in high spirits. Jo

    Jo

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