Brigitteboyce17@gmail.com

Wow!!! Well done

Wow. I am so looking forward to clearing out clothes that have become too large. I will keep just one or two pieces as reminders of cocoon me. I look forward to acquiring but clothes once I have become a butterfly. I am on the road as I had my bypass surgery last Saturday, 13/6/15 and I got home yesterday. Now I am sitting in the sun, sipping. The first day was awful but fine since, sleeping, walking, sipping ????it's bliss really compared to the usual pace and stress of life!

Me too good luck! Brigitte UK

Thanks LynRey. I fully identify with what you are saying. At least we now recognise our habits and are doing something about it. Well done to us! Best of luck Brigitte

Good day all, I have a couple of last minute gastric bypass queries (laporoscopy if all goes well): Where exactly will the wounds and dressings be - high enough to wear underpants and pants without interfering with them... do T-shirts / night shirts have to be much looser than normally to accommodate the swelling and dressings? Also, is anyone on Seroxat (UK) (Paxil in US) and could they please tell me if they were able to crush the tablets of if they had to ask for liquid form prescription. Many thanks in advance to all for any advice. Best Brigitte

Thanks, at least I shall not have to spend money on clothes that will very soon be too large. A silver lining Lol x

Hi there Good luck and good riddance. It is interesting you mention the protective lAyers. That is em exactly how I feel - I needed a cocoon of fat for protection but no more - let's both become the beautiful butterflies we are inside. Best of luck. My surgery is Saturday... Brigitte

You trust in yourself. You have made the right decision. Ignore the skinny bigots! Keep courage and best of luck.

Hi everyone. I am Brigitte from the United Kingdom. 55 years old and waiting to have gastric bypass surgery in 10 days. Now struggling with pre op diet and some nerves but remain clear that I am doing the right thing. That's me. ???? The forum looks very helpful and supportive!

Thank you both and good luck to you two, also. Brigitte

No anecdotes but in same slightly scared position - one week to go to GBS. Best of luck to you Brigitte