Jane_S

Oh, I forgot to mention, Pickle - I have to do Optifast as well for two weeks before. :grouphug: I've done it before so I guess I can do it again.

My husband told the neighbour in order to get his opinion (because a) all the neighbours should know about my medical plans and :mad2: 'he really knows alot about stuff') and the neighbour was supportive of the idea. So now my husband is supportive. Men?! I took the husband to the info night, got him to read the book (from the Bariatric Centre) and showed him this site (among others) and that didn't convince him. But another man saying 'Yeah, it sounds alright' does the trick. Go figure.

Stewart didn't mention anything about Optifast, but he will be sending out all my pre-admission documents in the mail, so I presume I will find out then? Ms Pickle, I'm so excited for you! How cool would it be if we got done at the same time. Band Sisters! Make sure you pop in here tomorrow and let me know how it all goes. They are so wonderful at The Avenue. Very supportive and kind. I was walking on air when I walked out this morning. Even the other patients (who were waiting for a weigh-in) were encouraging and kind and telling me it was the 'best thing' they'd ever done.

Hey all, Well, I had my appointment with Stewart Skinner this morning and.... I'M GETTING BANDED ON JUNE 11 2009! Sorry for the caps but I think it's a cap-worthy moment. :thumbup: Am so thrilled, excited (not to mention terrified of the General Anaesthetic) - I can't wait. Stewart was very kind and warm - indeed, everyone at the Bariatric Centre was delightful. Can you tell I'm excited?

Hey Ms Pickle! Were you at the Bariatric Centre info night yesterday? We (as in husband and I) were and found the session really interesting. Husband is still not convinced but I'm very excited. My appointment with Stewart is on Tuesday and I can't wait!

Hey Ms Pickle! So glad to see someone else from here will be on the 5th May 2009! I mentioned to a colleague that I was going to get this done and she has a friend who went through it a few years ago. She's going to schedule a dinner with her friend so that I can ask all the questions that I want and get another perspective. Am getting excited now!

Thanks guys, appreciate the support. Well, I've taken the plunge and booked into an information seminar on 5th May 2009, followed by an appointment with the surgeon on 12the May 2009. Am getting excited at being able to do something about this excess weight. :thumbup: I've booked with the Centre for Bariatric Surgery - has anyone used this group? How did you find the experience?