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What's been happining? From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(306 days old)
It has been ages since I have written anything on my blog! The surgery has been a great success. I am not using any diabetic medication now and there is no sign of hypertension either. I suppose swall… more
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3 Weeks Post Op From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(439 days old)
Ok so I am finally starting to feel better now. I am losing quite a bit of weight and I think I am slowly starting to feel normal again. I am a bit surprised at how draining the first two weeks was, n… more
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More nagging! From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(456 days old)
Today has been a bit better than yesterday. I have a severe backache though; apparently it is an unexplainable after effect of having key-hole surgery. I watched a DVD with friends this morning and th… more
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Is it worth it? From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(457 days old)
I think I have hit some lows. It is a mayor adjustment not only for my body but also physically. I constantly feel nauseous and the smell of food makes it worse. I feel lightheaded and shaky and found… more
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3 Days After the Op From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(458 days old)
Today I am feeling a bit crap really. I can not say that I am in any serious pain. But there is this uncomfortable feeling on my stomach, well actually just behind my breast bone where my new stomach … more
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The Operation From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(458 days old)
We leave for Manchester at 13:30. Plenty of time to arrive on time. But as all things go on London’s highways the traffic is horrible. The Fathers for Justice Protester on the M25 has cause clos… more
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The day before..... From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(462 days old)
Ok so the big day before the big day has arrived. I have decided to do half a days work to help get the time go by before we have to leave for Machester.I can say without a doubt that I am getting ver… more
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5 Days to go to admission! From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(466 days old)
So today was the start of the Pre-op diet. First of all I had a wicked weekend in Edinburgh. We saw some good shows, had some good food and some good company. It all ended a bit tits-up when our fligh… more
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Emotinal Rolercoaster From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(469 days old)
I am not sure where all of this sentiment is coming from! Where I have been able to talk about this operation quite openly and in great detail, I now get very emotional and feel very beleaguered. I am… more
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It's the Final Count Down From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(472 days old)
It feels like yesterday that I still had 8 weeks to the operation and now it is only 10 days to go. I have to be in hospital by 18:00 on the 15ht for pre-operation tests. They have not told me what ti… more
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More documents. From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(483 days old)
Today I received the papers from the hospital in Manchester. The Alexandra is apparently brilliant. I completed the forms, except to the space where you say what news paper you want. Will have t… more
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Why, Why, Why? Here is the reason! From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(484 days old)
Considering that obesity and overweight is an epidemic in UK and also around the world. I find it strange that this is such a frowned upon procedure. Let’s be frank about this. On the market the… more
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Just as a matter of fact. From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(485 days old)
Ok, so I have just been reading through my blog and I think it sounds like I am attacking my future in-laws. It kinda sounds like they are giving me grieve when they are not. The ones I have met are l… more
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Coming out of the Closet From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(486 days old)
Well well, I suppose this is what it feels like for a person who is interested in the same sex. Telling people about this kinda like coming out of the closet .I started this blog and then just emailed… more
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Making the Booking and a few thoughts on Judgements From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(487 days old)
Before I leave the consultation rooms, they give me a pre-op diet regime. Some shakes, chicken and herb soup sachets. That is what you are allowed to eat with at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetabl… more
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The Consultation From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(487 days old)
I arrive very early for my appointment. The staff are friendly at reception. I see a consultant peep around the door. His patient is running late. I observe him – he looks friendly, almost fathe… more
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Phase 1 - Selecting a Company / Medical Centre From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(487 days old)
After founding an astronomical number of places who claims to be the best and leaders in the field of this surgery it is time to choose a couple to compare against each other. I can’t help … more
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Obesity Surgery From
Linblob
in Gastric Bypass Surgery
(487 days old)
After many years of dieting and exercising and doing the yo-yo thing, I decided to venture into the world of surgery to find some kind of solace and happiness. Because no - even with having the perfec… more
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