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Working at Working it Out!

15th April 2009.   Hi everyone, hope you've had a lovely Easter, embrasing the new season.   What have I been up to, well let me tell you. So far i'm sticking to my plan. I'm still religiously going to water aerobics every Tuesday morning, and Tai chi every Saturday. I've now joined the gym, done my induction on Tuesday evening, then spent a little time after trying out some of the equipment. Still motivated, praise God. I introduced both tai chi and the gym to my god daugher, so she comes along with me. She's loving it too. When of my cousins has decided she'd like to join me at tai chi due to the health benefits. Great! I't makes it so much more fun having friends and family participating. Do note though, I would still be going along if I didn't have any company.   When I'm at water aerobics, I find it enjoyable and feel like I've had a full 1 hour work out. I find though that I'm having problems with my calfs and the soles of my feet. I really hope this will be sorted out at some stage as it also affects my tai chi sessions.   I have so many health issues to overcome. Honestly, I think this is probably why I'm depressed some times, not that most people notice. I find it difficult to do anything physical, lack of energy and stamina. All I seem to do is pop pills every day for blood pressure, what a cocktail, for my diabetese. remembering to take my inhaler for my asthma, and meds for my cholestrial. to name but a few.   I've not worked this year at all so for the first time, I feel dependent on others. My poor husband is having to take the finacial strain. I do feel sorry for him. I've had to ask for help from my brother, he pays for my tai chi sessions. I was on a fairly good income, now our household income has been cut by half. lots of changes. Its stressful.   My younger sister has been getting on my wick these past few months. Despite explaining what I'm going through, she still trys to make life difficult for me. Forever applying pressure and demanding more from me than I can give right now. Between us, we both look after my mother who has dementia. I don't live too far from my mum. My sister lives on the same road as my mum. My niece and nephew ages 19 and 26 both live with my mum. As a family we agreed that we would allocate specific days when we'd take turns to support mum, ie. provide meals, feed and personal hygiene. That's started out fine. Of the five of my siblings, only my sister and I took on the most of the responsibilities. My younger brother provides mums meal for Thursdays and spends time with her. Family members are always in and out of the house daily. I spent 4 years cooking a varied menue every week for my mum, ensuring it had nutritional value. I would travel from work every evening (2 hours journey), stop off and doing some food shopping for my mum in addition to her normal weekly shop, reach my mums about 9pm and cook till about midnight, wash and dress my mum for bed and keep her company. She's a good laugh and great to talk to. I would prepare food for 7 days of the week. My husband helped out my bring her evening meals at the week end and feed her too.   This year I was told that I had some slight damage to my heart, my kidneys have gotten worse and my blood pressure has raisen. Both bp and diabetese are not controlled well. It was evident that I need to rest some what, and not put too much pressure on my self. I explained this to my sister, she appeared fine at first. After all, my daughter helped me out by going to my mums on my behalf and carrying out any tasks I ask her to do. I continue to send meals to my mum and my husband still feeds her at the week end. All medical needs are sorted by me. I have difficulty walking and depend heavily on my husband or daughter to transport me to most places.   Yet she had the audacity to accuse me of looking after my gran daughter (who live with me by the way) and neglecting my mum. I love my mum very much and have always pushed myself in order to care for her. All I asked is to just give me a little time, while I try and help myself improve my health so that I'm better prepared to take on the responsibilities for my mum. Unlike the rest of us, my sister is being paid to care for my mother at the weekends; and without much notice wanted to take a weekend off. I find her attitude so selfish. She need to plan and arrange for someone to cover in advance, she dose not think so.   Oh gosh, she just adds to my stress. I've still not heard as to when my surgery will be. I thought they would have sent me out a letter by now, specially as they've said I should have my pre assessment in May.   I don't understand what's going on. If I've not heard by next week, I'm going to call again.   I'm trying to stay focused. Hope to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
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WLS Counselling

I wrote this on 13th Feb. 2009.   Well, I've done it. I searched and searched until I found what I hope will be beneficial support. I was looking for a NHS support group for WLS at Kings College Hospital, so far no luck. That's amazing isn't it. Anyway, at the back of the WLS information pack that I was given some time ago was details for Kings free counseling service. I've never been one to even consider discussing my personal feelings with strangers, but as things stand at the moment, I'm thinking, caution to the wind.   I contacted the service midday, and was told that there was a 3 to 5 week waiting list for an appointment. Someone kindly called me back about an hour later; carried out a brief telephone assessment about my needs. My impression was that the person I spoke to (John) was ever so friendly, obviously excellent listen skills which made me feel that I was doing the right thing. I feel quite pleased with myself that I've taken this step, and look forward to having someone to talk to face to face, help me to put my anxiety into perspective. I don't mind the waiting time as I don't expect my Op, date until around May or June.
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Will i, will i not? As the case may be - not!

Will I, will I not? As the case may be - NOT! Posted 10-18-2009 at 04:17 PM by Hychap2009 Got my call today around noon, was told to arrive for admission for 4pm at Matthew Whiiting Ward. Here we go I thought, it's finally happening, although at the back of my mind, will they decide that i'm not fit enough because I had a cold a week ago. I charged off to the herbal shop and bought some Golden Seal, something i've used before a bit of mircle thing. I also started sniffing Olbas oil; bought some benylin. I even sucked on a lemon to ensure that the acid cut through any cold on my chest. I should have boiled the garlic but I thought that would take too long. Anyway, by Sunday I felt a lot better, but Michael decided to do a bit of painting, (normally it'd take a rocket up his rare end to get him moving on stuff that needs doing around the house) anyway the fumes from the paint made my chest feel tight and slightly wheezy, I suffer from asthma, so this is one of the triggers, paint, frying, cigerette smoke etc, anything that has fumes that smell toxic. All the windows were opened and it was agreed that the painting will continue when I've gone off to hospital.   So, today my bags are ready i'm good to go. Then I get a call from the hospital - "would I like to come in tomorrow morning instead of tonight". Hell no. Why I asked is there not a bed for me, Oh no there is, we just thought you'd like to spend the night in your own bed and come in at 6am in the morning. No thanks! So I took advantage of this and called back to say I'll be in around 5pm instead of 4pm thats fine she said.   Phoned mummy, told her I loved her, reminded her why I was going in, (she has dementia). Oh they're finally going to do something about your belly. Your belly so big for so long about time them doctors do something. Yes mum. Told her I loved her.   Kissed my girls bye, bye and listened to my grand daughter crying her head off when she realised I was going out - she's only 19 months and she tried to shut the front door, I could still hear her crying as I got into the car.   Got to Kings College, got to the ward, was shown to my bed - blood pressure taken, that was fine 131/89 good result for me; sugar tested, that read 14.5 not so good; temperture fine.   Then the doctor came to see me, Yow! it was AJ, asked me how I was feeling. I said good. He listened to my chest - was not happy and told me so, he could wheezing and rattling. Then he looked at my drug list. Asked why I was taking a particular drug as it was a blood thinning drug, instead of asprin. I explained, I have asthma - then he understood. He said this was not looking good. For 2 reasons, this drug and my chest. It was not looking good. He needed to check with the head consultant/surgeon Dr Patel, so he went off to talk to him. During this time I just started packing my stuff. Michael was like, wait till he comes back and see what he says. I said no, I know it's not going to happen... if the blood thinning meds. is the main reason,because I needed to stop taking it 2 weeks before surgery. I have no recollection of being told this. However, it is possible they did way back at my assessment 3rd July. No mention or information about has come up since and I've spoken to them plenty of times since then. I said how was I to remember that with everything that has happened inbetween.   Anyway he came back shaking his head, saying sorry. I did seem sincere but it still heart and I knew going home was for the best. Having a bleed that could not be stopped is not worth the risk.   I left with a heavy heart, the doctor said he will phone me next week and I should expect surgery around 4 weeks time. Hey, what to say. I was so looking forward to having my surgery in October. I've made some good friends here on TT. My Oct. staplers, they have been great, I'm sad that I wont be an Oct. Stapler with these guys, but I know they will be there waiting for me. Thank you guys.
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Where I am at now. First hair removal tomorrow!

I'm off to have my first treatment tomorrow morning. I really hope it goes well. I spoke to the hospital yesterday and the co-ordinator asked me whether I was ready for my surgery. I thought what weird question to be asking, I've been ready from what seems like forever. Tomorrow afternoon I have y transvirginal ultra sound scan. Ohhhhhhh.   Anyway the co-ordinator said she is going to endeavor to get me my surgery date for September as a matter of urgency as I've been waiting for over 6 months now. I say, lets see.
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What to do now? Help please.

What to Do Now. Help Please Posted 11-13-2009 at 09:57 AM by Hychap2009 Got a call from AJ this afternoon - he was phoning to check up on how I was doing, also to see if i'd stopped taking the Clopiogrel blood thinning medication. I have, I told i'd stopped a couple days ago, but in actual fact its been over a week since I stopped taking it.   We had a really long chat and he asked if I had any questions. Initally I said no, but then out they came pouring out of my mouth. I told him about TT, and that i'd got lots of info. about WLS from here; I asked about pain medication after surgery and would I be administering it myself, apparently normally that's the way it done, but they would have to review it with me, it seems they have some concerns about me and my health, ie. chest/asthma, and that potentially, after surgery could be problematic, potentially. Ok I get that.   I told him that I have had the mould done at the dental hospital and that I should be collecting it on 24th. He was very please with that bit of news as he said, it not only helps with the snoring, but also stopping the elevation of my blood pressure when I sleep. (I didn't know that). I was just thinking - gosh, i wont be disturbing people at night.   We talked about the bed position on the ward, as the last time I was given a bed right beside a window that was broken with lots of draft. He said that I should make sure I speak to the admission when they phone me and request a bed away from the window.   He talked honestly about the pain I'm likely to have and explained its different for evreryone, as I asked will I be able to get up on the same day of surgery. He said it will be difficult to say, but he can say by day 3 whatever I felt prior, i will start to feel a lot better. We talked about possible weight loss, and what is motivating me to do the surgery and he was pleased that I was focused on my health issues. Although I will lose weight, he can not say how much, but most of the weight will drop within the first 3 months.   We talked about he food regime, as I asked whether I will be able to eat as normal further down the road. Again he said this is different for everyone - and spoke of the things I already am aware of, such as some people being unable to such things as bread, pasta etc, yet some people can. He suggested leaving those things off the diet for a while. I also spoke about the pouch stretching, he acknowledged that there will be some but this really depends on how much I follow the guidelines.   We talked about everything except my cold. I lied (God forgive me), I asked if I had still got a cold. I said no not really, I said that I had days when the cold felt like it was coming back, (being economical with the truth rather than a lie - you think?). I told him that this was a really bad time of year for me and that it was so easy for me to catch cold, just being around anyone with a cold or going outside in bad weather - danger zone!!!   He told me a story of one of his patients who after having surgery, then caught a cold from the nurse.   Now at certain times of the day I feel fine, then my nose will start to feel like its burning - my chest does not feel so bad, but when I try testing it by coughing, it sounds dry and wheezy.   Anyone got any suggestions. I've got until next week Friday to put this right.
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What I've bought in preparation for my WLS -Post-OP.

1) Small size cutlery (9 piece set) 2) Bamix Wand Mixer 3) Fit and Fresh chiller shaker with storage base. 4) Fit and Fresh Fruit and Veg bowl 5) Fit and Fresh 'Lunch on the Go" 6) Fit and Fresh Healthy Snaker 7) Set of 6 Feeding Bowls with lids 8) Set 4 7oz tulip glasses 9) Walden Farms Asian Dressing Marinade Calorie Free Sugar Free, Carb free. 10) 85% Less Fat Powdered Peanut Butter 11) Walden Farms Ranch dressing calorie free, sugar free, carb free. 12) 2 x Sugar Free - Fat Free Instant Jello-O, vanilla and Bklack Cherry. 13) Hartley's Sugar Free Jelly 14) Dixie Carb Counters INstand Mashers (4 net carbs). 15) Linwoods Milled Organic Flaxseed, sunflower and pumpkin seeds 16) 4 piece cup measures 17) Crystal Light Sunrise natural Classic Orange 18) Measuring spoons 19) 2 packs of 02GO flavourbursts 20) Blueberries and Cream - Flax & Snax Natural Hot Cereal (High Protein, high Fiber). 21) High Protein Instant custard Mix x 2 22) Jelly rich in protein. 23) Reflex Whey Refresh protein isolate drink x 4 24) Natural Flavour - Whey Protein Isolate Powder 25) Edamame Beans - lightly salted and baked soybeans (snake). 26) DaVinci Gourmet Coconut syrup (Sugar Free). 27) DaVinci Gourmet Banana (Sugar Free). 28) DaVinci Gourmet Sugar Free Amaretto Flavour Syrup 29) Thermos 500ml Water bottle with chiller 30) Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fry spray, 1 cal. 31) ProShot 25g Protein/0sugar and 0 fat. x3 32) Salter Nutritional Scale (weighs food protions and calculates nutritional values. 33) Low Carb diet Crispy Cool Ranch Cheese. 34) Fit and Lock set of food containers 35) Femfresh cleansing wipes 36) Night gown 37) House slippers 38) 4x Pairs PJ's 39) 80 Tea bags (decaffe) 40) Coffee (decaffe) 41) Beaker with lit. 42) Organic Agave Nectar 43) Johnson's Baby soothing naturals - intense moisture cream. 44) Johnson's baby soap. 45) 2 x 2oz containers. 46) 1 hand towel 47) 1 large food shelf container (for protein powder storage). 48) 2 x sugar free jelly 49) Small baking dish 50) 1 box of Splenda 51) 1 soup bowl and chinese spoon. 52) Vanity Case 53) Vanilla dessert Protein 54) Flaxseed Oil 55) 4 x bottles Egg Whites. (storeable at room temp. for upto 5 months). 56) Syntrax Apple Ectasy Protein. 56) Syntrax Carbbean Cooler 57) Bioclens Hand Sanitiser & Moisturiser 58) Vitamin E - Mint Lip chap stick. 59) Really nice Red travel case. 60) A nice Sundae Glass for jelly desserts/puddings (99p) 61) Breath mint Spray. 62) Hungry Girl 63) 100-Calorie Snack Cookbook by Sally Sampson. 64) Vegetarian Gelatine 65) Beef Gelatine 66) Salter Digital Bathroom Scales. ______________ 67) Molton Brown:-   Toko Yuzu -Shower Gel and lotion. Cucumber Conditioning shampoo 68) Travel case for hospital.     __________________
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What A Cock-Up, Update - My list of Worries.

Posted 09-16-2009 at 07:28 AM by Hychap2009 I have had my second session of laser and the hair on my face, upper lip, neck and chin have taken a lot longer to grow back. Most of it has not grown back at all. Wow you can see the difference in my face already. A lot of the dark shading has gone. Wow!   Still not had my surgery. i phoned the hospital again, this time I was told that I have not been allocated a date yet. When I asked why, I did'nt get a comprehensive answer. I was told prior to this call that I was at the top of the list as I'd gone past my 6 months wait. last month i did phone and say that ideally I would like a date after 4th Sept. Note, ideally, that is providing the surgeon operates on more than one date in the month.   Anyway, I decided to make an informal complaint - great, the kind lady from Kings College Hospital - Patients Liaision intervened on my behalf to help resolve things. Within hours I got a call back - with a promise that I'd get my date by 21st Sept. and that I should be scheduled either by the end of the month or early October. I'm hoping it does not sit on my next laser treatment day 3rd Oct. If it does I'll just reschedule the laser appointment as close to the time as is possible.   Waiting is hell. I short wait was difficult, but this length of time is like taking a roller coaster ride. It messes with your emotions, my life feels on hold. I've not engaged in anything for most of this year - pending this surgery. The only good thing, I've posted a list of things I've brought for after the surgery, it holds about 38 items so far. When I posted it - it did a get a reaction. lol. I can assure you, i have not spent money on loads of protein powders or food products. I have one small tub of an unflavoured protein, 2 proshot proteins -which are yuk anyway. I've since learnt that those proshot protein drinks are not the right kind of protein anyway. I've ordered some Nector protein to try. Oh yes, I'd i've finally got my fit and fresh containers that i've been after for about 6 months - but had difficulty getting as they don't seem to sell then here in the UK. I just love their products.   What do I worry about now. Well:   1) how will I cope with not drinking during meals, this is a habit of a life time to break. 2) Coping with chewing, chew, chew,chew and chew food. each bit. 3) Will my bed be comfortable enough when I come out of hospital. I need a new matteress. 4) The pain when I come round. 5) Will something go wrong on the operating table. 6) Will I be able to get in enough liquid. 7) Will I lose the weight? 8) How much more hair am I going to loose. and will it grow back - I already have hair thinning due to my PCOS and have lost so much hair. 9) How much hanging skin will I be left with. 10) Keeping my blood pressure down as much as possible.
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Update and what i'm looking forward to now.

Written 23rd July 2009.   Well I've had my CT scan Tuesday of this week 21st July. On my return a letter was waiting from the hospital telling me that I had an appointment for 7th August for Transvaginal Ultrasound. OMD's. I guess that means that I wont be having my surgery until Sept. then. I've decided not to stress myself out about anymore as I'm a believer in nothing ever happens before the time and everything happens for a reason. God knows what he's doing, although I might not be able to see it yet. I'm going to relax and try and take it in my stride and put my trust in the almighty.   Anyway, I left a couple of messages with the surgeons secretary asking for the registrar to call me as I needed a couple of questions answered. Well today he called. yay!   I wanted to clarify whether the CT scan over-rides the need for the ultrasound. He said that it did not and that I do need to have the ultrasound. He also confirmed that it is more likely that my surgery will not be until Sept. at the earliest. OK well now I can go on living until them. I feel as if i've been putting my life on hold since the begining of the year. I can just get on with it - i've got some parties to attend ( most of my friends are turning 50 this year, i've already been to 2 since mine). one tomorrow, one next week and 1 in 3 weeks time. Tomorrow I have to attend my best friends brothers funeral. i'd stopped attending tai chi because I couldnt afford to pay monthly subs, and then waste it because of surgery. I'll start back again next Saturday and pay for August i think. I think I can also start curves so I'll have to pay for that as well. I'm going to call the clinic about my hair removal and get my patch test done asap. So many things have been put on hold due to my anticipation of a surgery date. Not any more.   At my last pre-assessment appointment the registrar told me that I do not have to do a pre-surgery diet. Wow. He said that Dr Patel does not ask that of his patients as many people find it too hard to stick to and either eat badly to lose weigth quickly and then become malnurished. So they don't ask us to do that. Cool.   When Dr AJ called me at home today, he told me that my bloods came back fine. Just one of them showed that I was diabetic, which is normal as I am diabetic. lol.   What i'm looking forward to now:-   1) Continue attending all my school friends 50th celebrations up until next year for those with the late birthdays,(mostly the boys). 2) Improve on exercise regime. 3) Restart Tai Chi 4) Book test patch for laser hair removal 5) Not having facial hair anymore.!!! 6) Earn some money during the month of August. 7) WLS Surgery being a thing of the past, being Post-Op. No complications. 9) Watching the weight melt away. 10) Seeing my health improve. 11) An improved quality of life. 12) Finding it easier to support my mum who has dementia. 13) Getting fit and healthy so I can enjoy my grandaughter Dajah as she grows up. 14) Jah's blessings, continued love, guidance and protection.   So for now I just have to attend the next hospital appointment and then wait. Comments 0
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Ultra Sound

30th April 2009   Was back up the hospital again yesterday (Wednesday) to have an ultra sound on my kidneys. The great news it that despite the blood test showing damage, the kidneys appear to have no visable damage. So the damage so far is in the working of the kidneys. Culprit? High blood pressure and the diabetes.   Well get this. Having decided that I'm not going to tell everyone about my forthcoming surgery, the nurse doing the ultra sound kept insisting that she has seen me before. I said that was possible and that she looked familiar to, and that I had been to this department before, so maybe that's where she'd seen me before. Twice she referred to the WLS, without me mentioning it. Of course all my details are in front of her on the computer screen, silly me. She asked wheather I was going to go ahead with the surgery, I told her yes, that i was just waiting on my date. Then she spat out, "do you go to tai chi at camberwell" ."Yes I replied" "oh, so do I she said", OMG, I thought. That's where she had seen be before, were in the same class. I then had to tell her that I had not planned on telling people, so basically indecated - confidentiality. I explained that I don't intend on telling the instructor either. She said "you should tell him your having surgery though". I explained that I had already been thinking about that, and will probably tell him something, I deal with that when the time comes.   Trust me, I'm glad I made that clear. Just from the expression on her face I could just see/imagine her saying -" Oh the wls is working really well, you've lost a lot a weight" with an audience of course. Well I've given her a gagging order. lol   Lets see.
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Tomorrow - The Moment of Truth

Tomorrow:- The moment of truth? Posted 09-20-2009 at 03:09 PM by Hychap2009 Tomorrow is supposed to be the day that they contact me with news about a date. Will they be true to their word this time? God alone knows!   I've tried the Nector Apple Ecstacy Protein drink. Yeah, not so bad. I hope to keep this on my shopping list, hope to try a few other flavours. I'm thinking of introducing protein powders into my mum diet. She does not eat all that well, she has her moment. Maybe a little additional protein may help, especially as she has lost her teeth again, we have to wait weeks for a new pair to be made, so you guess it, she is unable to chew meats and eat much of our regular staples, such as green banana and some yams. Did I tell you guys that I've just been told - Friday actually, that my kidneys have got worse. I feel like its the begining of the end right now. I'm doubting whether any of my health issues can be reversed, will things ever get better for me. Right about now my diabetic is making me feel very poorly on a daily basis; my blood pressure although some improvement - experiencing lots of dizzy spells, and headaches; my feet really hurt and i'm unable to walk any distance; aches and pains seem to be everywhere on my body. My hair is continuing to thin out; Oh i could go on and on.   My sisters gone off to Spain, actually that sound a bit bad, and its not fair. What happened is my niece has moved to Spain for a year as part of her degree, my sister went with her to settle her in. Well you've guessed it - she's made no arrangements about the care for my mum, so its down to me. Luckily my step daughter helped out by going to mums early Saturday morning to wash, dress and give her breakfast. I did lunch time - my husband drove me down there, my husband gave mum her evening meal and I got her ready for bed. Sunday was much harder, I had to negotiate with my elderest sister to give me a hand. Anyway, in the end she got mum bathed and dressed and gave her breakfast; She stayed till lunch time. My husband fed mum her evening meal and I got her ready for bed. I do not grudge doing anything for my mum, I love her to bits - I just need some time to get as well as I can - so that I can look after her better - without grinding myself into the ground. I also look after my 18month old grand daughter at home. This sometimes takes its toll, especially when I need a rest. I just get the feeling that i'm been taken for granted sometimes. the problem with that is - I love having my grand daughter as I don't trust anyone else to look after her as we at home do. She goes nursery part time, but her mum works some very horrible hours, very unsociable and has sleep overs at work as she is a residential care work for young people. Anyway that's enough for now.
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There's a warning in here guys.

There's a warning in here guys. Posted 10-09-2009 at 03:36 PM by Hychap2009 OK, so I had to call back the hospital regarding my antibiotic question. Same person said, oh no I've not got a hold of the nurse yet (ya right). Hold on she said and I'll call you back. Half hour later she called back and said she had spoken to the surgeon and it would be ok to take the anitbiotics as its only 7 days, leaving 4 days clear before surgery. Well I can breath a sigh of relief, so I've started the course today. Hopefully this pain will subside soon.   Oh i don't know if I mentioned it, but there is no decay, but I do have tiny pockets along the gum line, making it easy for particles to deposit themselves there and cause infection. I have to go back to the dentist in 4 days to have my teeth cleaned for the second time in 4 months. It seems my electric tooth brush is not enough.   People be warned, especially if you have diabetes, that one of the side effects of diabetes and some BP medication can be loosening of the teeth - receeding gum line also.
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The Knock Out Punch!

The Knock Out Punch!! Posted 09-28-2009 at 06:51 AM by Hychap2009 Those of you who have been following my story, omd's. I got a call today asking me if i'd like to come in today and have my surgery tomorrow. I wonder if they think this is a pedicure. What a mind ....ck! Anyway, they wont be operating on me on the 6th after all. So now I have to wait again for a date. Back to where I started from. She claims it will be in October. Should I believe anything they say? Oh please!!   I've also had a letter from the tax man. Again, problems. Shock horror at the amount, and they want that paid in full. I don't have a bean right now - it's a few grand.   I hope that the father pours out his blessing on me right about now, cause boy do I need it. STRESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
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That's it now, i give up.

Posted 11-15-2009 at 04:40 PM by Hychap2009 i don't know, maybe i'm not meant to have this surgery at all. i was starting to feel like I was turning the corner with the cold issue. However, at this very moment I feel like i'm going backwards. I don't feel like i've got a full on cold but that feeling of being on the verge. One minute my chest feels clear then the next I feel husky in my throat. What the hell!!   My pre-assement is on Friday at this rate - I can see my surgery being postponed again. I feel i've done everything to improve, i've stayed at home out of the cold; taken zinc, cold mixtures, allergy pills and home remedies. I give up, I truely do.
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Tai Chi

28th March '09   Patting myself on the back. whoopi! I started my first tai chi session today. Fab. It was a little harder than I was expecting but enjoyed it soooo much. Since my health has not been that great this year, I've not really been working so have no personal income. I'm having to depend on my husband, (I don't really like that). I prefer being independent, spending as and when I want to and not having to ask for money. Without my income I know hubby is feeling the pinch, but not complaining. So he pays for my weekly aerobics class (which I may turn into 2 time per week). To ease the burden, I spoke to my brother about my intended WLS and some of my health issues. He has agreed to pay the monthly cost of ?25.   Thank you bro. So now I will be able to do both activities as part of my own weight loss plan and attempt to make myself more healthy. Hopefully, after surgery I will still be motivated to continue with exercise and enjoy it for the first time.   Hyacinth
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Surgery postponed again.

Posted 11-24-2009 at 02:57 AM by Hychap2009 Are you tired of reading this, I'm tired of writing it, but my surgery will be postponed again. I have developed a sore thoat which is obviously infected I can bearly speak; and to top it off I have a touch of asthma.   I don't know when I'll have my surgery next month next year, I don't know. All I do know if God spare my life, I will have this surgery. Thanks to all of you who have been supporting me thus far.   Frustrated is putting it mildly.
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SUrgery Date WOW!

Surgery Date -WOW Posted 09-23-2009 at 06:51 AM by Hychap2009 Hello again. Well they did'nt call me on Monday 21st as they said, however, I phoned them. They had no date for me at that stage but promised to call the next day, Tuesday. I had an appointment at the hospital and whilst with the consultant heard my phone ring, but ignored it. I then remembered that I was expecting a call from WLS admissions. Appointment ended came into the corridor and could'nt get any signal. Once outside gave them a call. Initially, i thought she still had no news because she asked me to hold on. When she returned, OMD's she gave me the date 6th October. I was beaming from ear to ear, at the same time having belly flips. My best friend works in the hospital - went straight over there to share the news. As usual she kept her head steady, and said she has no fear for me. Love her.   I've left from there and gone to the shops to buy up some more stuff. WOW. Nervous, scared, pleased ...xxxxxx..... Watch this space.
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Surgery Date Saga

23rd April 2009   How annoying. I've spoken to the hospital again, only to be told that they are waiting for the surgeon to confirm his appointments for May, currently he has not booked anyone for May. The administrator says that they have to work to his schedule and that he has an overwhelming amount of people waiting, they are working through the waiting list. To date they are still on the people that were scheduled for Novemember. As there is so many, they are having to schedule some of the patients to another hospital with the same surgeon, Dr Patel. To say it's frustrating is an understatement. So, i've agreed to phone back again the second week in May.   On another note, my package arrived yesterday from Low Carb Megastore, so I started by tasting 'Just the Cheese', Crunchy Baked Cheese. Not bad, I think I could have these as a little occassional snack.Total 75 calories per serving; Protein 5g per serving. 1g carbs. no sugars, no trans fats, 14g per serving.   Proto Breadstick - 50g = 10 sticks, total of 163.5 calories. approx. 16 calories per stick. 2.4 g protein per stick. 1g carb.   Protein Sugar Free Jelly. Per Pk:- 1 packet 19g 68 calories, Protein 15g, Carbs. 1.8g   Crispy Cool Ranch Cheese, Just The Cheese. 1 bar 14g 75 Calories Protein 5g 1/2 carb per serving Should make a nice little snack.   02GO Flavourbursts - add to water. Comes in pack with 3 flavours, lemon citrus, summer berry and orange adn passionfruit. With added vitamins. Less than 10 calories per serving. I would use these occassionally as at present I love water. Can have some flavoured water from time to time. 50 pence per pack.   Jell-O Sugar Free Low calorie. 10 calories per serving. 0 carbs.   DaVinci x 2 Coconut and Banana Syrup.   Still preparing.   Hyacinth
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Still a wanna be.

Posted 10-30-2009 at 06:20 PM by Hychap2009 Here I am again folks. Still a 'wanna be'. As you know already I had was just getting over a cold the day I arrived for my surgery and was sent home. Well I was expecting to hear from the hospital this week as they had promised (Dr AJ), but not a 'dicky bird'. The only reason I didn't call him was the fact that have caught another cold again, its just that it's that time of the year, when the weather is so unpredictable, warm one minute and cold the next, this always as an impact on my health. I'm trying very hard to work on this cold again. I'm drinking a blend of garlic and and lemon juice with a tip of scotch bonnet. I can still hear a little wheeze on my chest. Bugger!   In additon, it could be that i've been going under an excessive amound of stress this month. We've had a situation in the family with one of the young ones (27) which has caused all of us sooooo much stress full of worry.   I'm now focused on getting this surgery done, because I think I mentioned before my husband is being made redundant - so it looks like i'm going to have to go back to work - and put my own business development on the back burner for a while. So its important for me to get well as soon as I can.   On another note, I've been having laser hair removal and have had 3 sessions so far. I'm really pleased with the results. Having PCOS does mean that they are likely to grow back in the future, however, i'm expecting a decrease in the symptoms of PCOS after surger (weightloss). That I hope will tackle the now excessive grey hair that is now on my neck and a couple on my face. How wicked is that, just when I find a solution to deal with this facil hair and started to notice a few grey hairs under my neck, they've now gone into a mass production. When I touch my face and neck though, it no longer feels rough and prickly. The remaining grey hairs seem softer to not brittle. lol my sister says to me one day whilst I was in the kitchen doing my thing "you not going to cut those grey hairs off your face"? I replied " yeah when I get round to it", you see these grey hairs don't bother me as much as the heavy black mass of hair that I had on my face and the black shadow that was there. I know that's hard for anyone to understand, being female it's still not nice but its a long way from where I was at.   If you've been reading my posts in the forums you'll see that as part of my preparation - I research the things that I'll need when I'm post op and I've got my little supply right here. My bag is packed and ready to go to the hospital too, including my puzzle book, a noval, and all the other stuff i'm suppose to need. I'm planning to have my husband bring in the Igloo with ice and a large bottle of water. I hate the taste of the water in the hospital and those awful looking jugs just put me off. They have disposable cups so that's ok.   We've also made a new space in the extension for my exercise bike (spinners), which I found very difficult to use when I got about 3 years ago for about ?400, give or take a few pounds. I've got my dumb bells, and Pilates gym and a few other bits and pieces that I've got. My exercise regime when to the dogs these last few months. Basically, after been let down so much since June, I've just lost my motivation to exercise. I've been to water aerobics a few times, but now my swimming costum got all washed out and dyed in the wash, I don't really want to spend a lot of money on a new one, only to find that I've lost a good amount of weight and it don't fit. Same thing with trainers.   I had joined the October 2009 Staples now everyone has had their surgery, i not sure if there is anyone for tomorrow, 31st, I didn't look. I'm happy for them all, but it feels a bit like your family has all gone on holiday and left you behind. They are a great bunch of people. I now will attempt to meet some new guys in the Nov. thread, but right now, the question is, 'will I become a November stapler'?   Anyway, currently, I'm still a wanna be.
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Selfish.

Posted 11-22-2009 at 02:26 AM by Hychap2009 How selfish can someone be. I've spent days tucked away in my room and avoiding both my gran daughter and her mother as they both have colds. Especially the gran daughter - her cold turned into an infection. So everyone is aware of my situation here at home. Despite this my daughter took it upon herself to come into my room to give the baby and nappy change, whilst attempting to do it she was coughing and splurting her germs all over my space. I had to ask her to leave (basically told her to get out). About an hour later she left the gran baby in my room saying she had to run to shop urgently. Did I protest, yes I did. She was gone all of 15-20 minutes. Less than an hour later I could feel that that feeling which is a sure sign that I'd been contaminated. Now I know they always think i'm exagerating when I say I can almost feel the moment that I've caught a cold off of someone, but honestly, its true. So I spent the night blowing my nose, and feeling the cold travelling down the back of my throat onto my chest. I've already got a tight chest now and a wheeze.   I am suppose to call the hospital if I develop a cold, which it seems i'll have to do. So I think I'm looking at next year before I have my surgery now.   Selfish, selfish - this morning I feel quite poorly, apart from that I don't know what to say right now.
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Recall after Pre-Assessment, bummer

8th July 2009   The story of my life! Well I've had me pre-assessment on Friday 3rd July as some of you may have read in my posts. I was so elated that I'd accomplished that stage and anticipated that I'd be getting my surgery date for late July or early August, so I was waiting to hear from the hospital quite soon.   On Monday 6th I got a phone call from the surgeon's secretary informing me that they'd like me to come back to the hospital this Friday 10th, as they were concerned about a shadow that was discovered on my right ovary back in 2003. They say that they are being prudent and would like to do an ovarian scan and take some more bloods - check for tumors.   Well you can imagine how I feel. Right now I feel like my world has stopped. I should approach this rationally, but now I'm wondering again wheather there is need for concern, especially as I've been having a lot of pain, although bearable in my right hip and a little in my back. I'd put this down to my bed that needs a new matteress. My head is all over the place.   Rational thinking: They've explained that this could all be a result of my PCOS; They they are just checking everything (full body MOT); That they don't wish to delay my surgery; and that this is just to check to be certain. I really need to dig deep and put all my trust in the almighty and stop feeling sorry for myself.   On another note, i've been shopping, I've bought myself a Nutritional scale that weighs food protions and claculates nutritional values, wow. I packed my bag ready for going to hospital, I've also got a small tub of protein powder - unflavoured, sweetner, amongst other things. I'll buy the other things that I need when I've been given a surgery date, God willing.   Lets see where we go from here.
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Quite sick - yuk.

Quite Sick - Yuk. Posted 11-14-2009 at 03:14 PM by Hychap2009 Yesterday started off pretty normal, non eventful, untill around 4pm I decided I should eat something, so I decided on a bowl of cornflakes, started eating it when I noticed something floating on the top. YUK! unable to indentify what the hell is this!!!! Got rid asap. Decided on a bowl of yellow split peas and carrot soup that i'd made the day before.   Around 7pm I my stomach started to feel upset, very uncomfortable, till it started to act like a blender. This lasted right up till around 10pm - I though at first it might be that I eat white bread with my soup, my stomach dose not like white bread. I thought ok. when I go to the bog my stomach will free itself up. OMD's, I got the sensation to goooo and by the time I walked through the bathroom door, and boom, the bog was awash in bright orange; i puked my guts out. I don't even know how long it lasted. Eventually, I went and laid down. I must of fell asleep, about an hour and half latter I got the urge to visit the bog again, by the time I sat down, out came a full blown Tsunami. I cleaned up and took a shower. That was the last episode. I'm now left with an upset stomach - today (Saturday), my ribs are quite sore - I felt like i've been someones punch bag.   Funny thing is It feels as if my chest has cleared, how odd. Anyway, now I need to clear my stomach of any rubbish left in there, continue taking my zinc and piriton tablets to combat the cold.   It could be food poisioning I think, I've never had it before. Anyway I need to be in better health for my pre-assessment on Friday.
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Pre-Assessment Date.

Written 12 June 2009.   Ok, despite being told that I would recieve a letter this week for my pre -assessment date, believe it or not, today still no letter. I was fumming, this roller coaster ride is getting to me, I wont to get off.   Anyway, I calmed myself down and phoned bariatric admissions and spoke with Pauline the administrator -co-ordinator. It wasobvious she was familiar with my name and asked me to hold on whilst she checked. She then returned and stated that she had not yet sent the letter out. She explained that she was still dealing with people waiting since December 2008. Anyhow, she preceeded to inform me that my pre-assessment date will be on 3rd of July at 9am. I was a little upset but held that to myself. Alright, so the 3rd July, what do I need to do now. The bad news is that i've spent the last 2 weeks backsliding. Firstly, I think I was really good last week Friday on my birthday, I had a mushroom risotto, and tomato juice. That was it for the night, I think I was too excited to eat anything else. However, at the weekend, I indulged myself with my birthday cake, OMD, it's soooo nice. I've helped myself to quite a few slices this is not the norm for me as I not really a cake person. I also had a KFC hot wings at least 3 times over the past 2 weeks and a McDonalds cheese burger and milk shake. I don't even eat McDonalds. What's going on I hear you ask, well I think this a little comfort eating going down here, frustrated with the whole surgery situation, plus Aunt Mary from Red Hills, (monthly cycle). To top it off, I've not been to water aerobics for 2 weeks neither tai chi. I didn't go to tai chi because I did not want to pay the fee for a whole month - if I was going to hospital for my surgery. That's a joke.   I really need to get back on track. I need to start my exercise, right now I need to muster some self motivation.   We'll see.   Hyacinth.
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Plantar Fasciltis/Pilates

Written 22nd April 2009   At last I've found the name for the condition I have in my feet. Its called Plantar Fascilitis. I was given the name for this about 2 or 3 years ago by my diabetic consultant at the hospital, but for the life of me couldn't remember the official medical name, so called it heel spur as I was also told that's what it was known as.   Today for the first time I understand whats going on with my feet and happy to know that it can be treated. Suprise! often brought on by excessive overweight.   My concern has been to worry about not being about to use the treadmill or to do any brisk walking as a form a exercise as my feet were not up to it. Too much pain. I'll have to see if I can get some night splints on the NHS, doubt it as I've never heard of them before today, and some daytime foot treatment. Anything that will enable me to walk without support would be great news. If not, I'll have to look into getting these myself, probably about ?100 in total it think. This condition is interfering in my tai chi as I have to take time out when my feet start to pain me. I hate having to drop in and out of the group. The instructor/teacher thinks its because i'm out of breath, not at all - its my feet. I try to push through the pain, but its too hard.   Oh and I've decided to take up pilates exercise at home to work on my core. Funny enough, some of the exercises will address the plantar fascilitis. I've already got the exercise ball, got that early last year, picked it as it was cheap. lol, I've just sent off for a pilates mat and band.   I watched a few videos on youtube demonstrating the exercises and they seem doable. When I can't afford to visit the gym, I can still work on my arms. I've got bat wings already,so I need to firm up my muscles.   Also, when I've finished this, I've got a package downstairs with a few products that I wanted to try to see if I like them, low carb and sugar free products that i've bought on line.   Missed water aerobics yesterday for the first time (aunt mary from red hills visting). I'll be good to go for tai chi on Saturday though.   The worst days for me this week was Monday and Tuesday - guess why! To add to that, my sugar levels went totally out of control, rendering me helpless - stuck in bed.   However, today was a warm and sunny day so me and significant other took our 1yr old granddaughter to the park. She loved it so much. She's such a joy to watch. So today was my best day so far.   Toying with the idea of phoning the hospital to see if there is any news on my date. Should I tempt fate?   Hyacinth
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Plantar fascilitis update

Posted 09-27-2009 at 04:45 PM by Hychap2009 Had my first appointment with the Podiatrist on Friday. Hip, hip aray!!   Well the good news is - it's curable. This was the initial assessment so I've been given instructions on some foot exercises before I get out of bed in the mornings, failing terrible so far, keep forgetting to do them before steping out of bed. I was also given leaflets on stretching exercises along with foot care for diabetics.   The condition was explained to me in detail, I disclosed that I would be going into hospital for surgery so they have suggested I come back in 6 weeks time. That's cool with me. (9 days and counting).   I've been wearing very flat foot wear, I've been advised to purchase specific type of trainers. I don't really want to spend that amount of dosh when It's possible I might go down in shoe size, waste of cash I can't afford, especially now.   My husband thinks that they may be closing down the site where he works which would mean redundancy for - bad, bad, bad news.   If my health improves that means I'll have to go out and get a part time job. I don't mind as long as my BP and Diabetese has improved. Flooring finally going down in the extention. WoW, one whole year.   A friend of mine lost her mother last week, the funeral was Friday. I couldn't make it - but I was able to get to the house in the evening, I feel a little better for that.
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PCOS - Hair Loss and Hair Growth Nightmare

What's a girl to do? Posted 08-16-2009 at 05:23 PM by Hychap2009 Hi peeps, or anyone reading this. I actually thought I'd already posted this to my blog, but must be elsewhere.   I've had my transvaginal ultrasound (scan). According to the nurse everything looked fine. I'm still to hear that from the consultants though who should have had the results back by now. Well lets update:-   I've had my first session of laser hair removal, was not too bad, some discomfort but that was probably because some of the hair growth was longer than they needed it to be. So happy that I've got this show on the road.   Contacted the hospital again yesterday to see if any progress on my Sept. date. Was told that they are still chasing the surgeon for Sept. list, basically for him to confirm which days he will be performing surgery in Sept. Hopefully it should be soon, because I know he's off on his holidays come 18th August.   New worry. My PCOS is the cause of my hair lose. My hair has been thinning out for a good number of years, but I thought this was due to my anemia. Not so. I am now so worried that it may not grow back as this hormonial. I'm going to look up if there is any herbal treatments. This is so distressing, especially when WLS may cause more hair lose.   My bestfriends 50th birthday celebration this Friday. Good news is that I will be going. Slap up meal at the Holiday Inn Hotel - Caribbean Banquet with entertainment.   Did I tell you guys that the registrar told me that i'm not required to do a pre-surgery diet?   Anyway, this madness continues. Hope everyone is good.
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