UK-Molly

I'm taking wet wipes and moisturiser too

Hi, My surgery is just over two weeks away now (Nov 6th) and up until this weekend I didn't have too many nerves about this, just the usual sensible concerns, but now I'm starting to doubt my decision and I was wondering if this is just a normal phase? There is no doubt that I need to lose weight at 270 pounds, 5' 5'' and aged 49 I am really concerened about my health and mobility, especially in the future. I've been getting extra scared over the past year or so as my dad has type 2 diabeties and his health has really gone down in the past couple of years - he is now virtually housebound and extremly overweight and I can see myself going this way unless I do something about it. I have dieted on and off all my life since I was about 14 years old - sometimes I've lost a lot of weight but I've always put it back on - and more!! But this operation is such a big thing to do and a little part of me wonders if I try to diet one more time maybe I'll get it right and not have to do this.... the other part of me says, don't be silly just how many times do you need to try and fail before you get the message that you need extra help!! silly I know but I just wondered if any of you have been through the same mixture of emotions and how you dealt with it. I've been reading through so many bypass stories, good and bad, and the good really do seem to outnumber the bad so I can't really see any real reason not to go through with it - most days I'm just looking forward to getting the operation out of they way and starting on my brand new lifestyle, I'm lucky as my husband and daughter are right behind me with this decision, so hopefully this is just last minute nerves - sorry to have gone on so much.....

Wow I've not been able to do that since I left school !!! Well done you :-)

Thank you for your very wise words, I'm hoping that I'll be one of the people who say that this was the best thing they've done :-)

Amazing video, really helps to visualise what happens.

I start my pre-op diet on the 23rd.... Not long now.

Hi, so glad to hear it all went well hope you have a speedy recovery.

Thank you. I just got my fitness pal, it's very good. So much better than a notepad :-) did't realise this existed!

How do you log food, do you just keep this in a notepad or do you do something more in depth?

Hi, I'm scheduled for nov 6th too. Excited but nervous....

Hi, my date, providing my blood tests are okay, is november 6th... Not long now....

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow. Look forward to hearing how you're doing x

Hi, my surgery date is November 6th, providing blood tests are all ok. Can't wait but nervous too :-\

Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself. I've been visiting loads of forums for the past month or so and this one is full of so many kind and helpful people that I decided to join up, couldn't find anything this good here in the UK :-) I'm booked in for bypass in early November (pending blood test results etc). I'm getting really nervous but have to say your experiences and supportive comments to everyone are helping me feel better. Hope to join you with my own success story soon.

Wow, you're an inspiration. Just the kind of a story that will help me before I have my operation... As I'm getting a little nervous now...

Wow, you're an inspiration. Just the kind of a story that will help me before I have my operation... As I'm getting a little nervous now...

Hi, I was originally interested in the sleeve but thought better of it after my initial consultation and after looking around on the forums am glad I have changed my mind it seems a much better option. Did you have a band for long and did it work for you at all. I'm currently 273 pounds and 5' 3" and have tried every diet going I lost tons of weight a few years ago and gradually put it all back on again as usual. Good luck with your operation and let us know how you get on.

Hi, I was originally interested in the sleeve but thought better of it after my initial consultation and after looking around on the forums am glad I have changed my mind it seems a much better option. Did you have a band for long and did it work for you at all. I'm currently 273 pounds and 5' 3" and have tried every diet going I lost tons of weight a few years ago and gradually put it all back on again as usual. Good luck with your operation and let us know how you get on.

Hi UK, good to hear from you. I'm from Devon and going private how about you? Would love to know how you're doing too.