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Bariatric Surgery

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Michaela30
Michaela30

A year and a half after first meeting with the Obesity team I'm finally meeting a surgeon next week.

Any insight or advice would be massively appreciated!

M smile

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  • JasonJ
    JasonJ Michaela30

    Posted

    Things should move pretty quick from here then! I have found this forum really helpful since being banded in May. keep everyone updated on your journey! I have my third fill to go to 6ml tomorrow
    • Michaela30
      Michaela30 JasonJ

      Posted

      I'm a bit reluctant to get too excited - but hoping it does! I'm so ready!!

  • kate03990
    kate03990 Michaela30

    Posted

    If I remember correctly I met the surgeon in January, he said the op would happen by may, being NHS I took that to mean June or July but I received a call in March booking the dietician, a group session and the surgeon who was actually going to do the op and the surgery date. All for April.

    It will all happen in the blink of an eye.

    • Michaela30
      Michaela30 kate03990

      Posted

      Ooh that was quick! I think I'm now just starting to realise that after such a long journey I could be in surgery before Christmas!

    • kate03990
      kate03990 Michaela30

      Posted

      I'd did have over 3 years of counselling, mindful eating, changing my mind, changing it back again. But 3 months post surgery I know that it was the right thing. When you see the surgeon they'll give you a rough time frame, if not then ask.

      Where are you having your surgery?

    • Michaela30
      Michaela30 kate03990

      Posted

      Luton and Dunstable hospital. I've been working with them just under two years now! How is life post op?

  • JasonJ
    JasonJ Michaela30

    Posted

    I met the surgeon in March and was banded 5th May!
    • amanda06601
      amanda06601 Michaela30

      Posted

      I met my surgeon in December and operated 4 weeks after .started pretty op diet new year's day and op was on 22nd Jan this year. Now six and a half stone off

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