Tuesday 18^th October 2011

Received a letter from Mr Watt, my consultant at NDDH, which was addressed to the bariatric consultant at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, and was cc’d to me.  It stated that I had received the funding to go ahead with bariatric surgery and asking for him to see me with regards to taking the next step.

I had very mixed feelings when I received the letter as I have now got to the stage in my life with my weight that I really do need help.  I have lost approx 15kg since I started my diet back at the end of February this year, most of which I attribute to walking more with the dog and also by eating better – the truth is that the only way to lose weight is DIET & EXERCISE – sad as it is :(

I do know that probably surgery is the best option for me now and I am in the best place, as far as my head goes, to know that now and realise that it is a major lifestyle change which is a permanent change of my life, however I also wonder if I am able to cope with that change – how will I cope with that change also?  Lots of thinking to do, and convincing my husband that I am really wanting this surgery now and that I need it for me…..

So, what next? Well I have to wait to hear from the bariatric team for an appointment.