Gastric bypass

[Pennie1]

Hi all, I had a gastric bypass on October 8th and a few members asked me to let them know my progress. I have lost 4stone 5lb during this time !!!!!!! It's actually been a lot easier than I thought it would be. I'm now eating normal foods but sticking to the healthy option. The fibro is still in fine tune and still making it's presence know but in general I feel good due to the weight loss. I would highly recommend the op as long as you don't think it's an easy option. Hugs to you all xxx

[wheezybronch]

Very well done, I hope that the weight loss continues. I am glad that you have found it easier than you thought it would be.

[Scottish-piglet]

Did you get this done privately or on NHS?

It's something I have been thinking about as need to lose almost 7 stones. If private could you please let me know where it was done and would you recommend them?

[Pennie1 in reply to Scottish-piglet]

Morning, yes I did get it on the nhs but I had to have the support of two consultants, one was a rheumatologist and the other was an orthopaedic consultant. From the first meeting with the Bariatric surgeon I waited just under a year. I need to loose 10stone and I'm heading towards the half way mark, I'm so pleased I had it done, my parents didn't want me to go ahead with it but my husband and my sons have and are giving me a lot of support. I do want to point out that it has not helped the fibro at all and the operation sent me into a dreadful flare up but I would recommend it but you still need an enormous amount of willpower.

Take care 😃😃😃

[Lou1062]

Well done, I hope you continue to improve xx

[TheAuthor]

WOW! Well done that is absolutely amazing my friend. Thank you so much for the update it is greatly appreciated. Please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x

[Scouser58]

Hello Pennie1,,,so please to read that you are making such good progress,,,,and you are not missing the weight,,,,,keep up with the thinning down,,,,ttfn from Karen,

[Pennie1]

Thank you all for your support, warm hugs 😘😘😘

[maggi999]

Congratulations and well done, hugs x