Well I had my consultation- the dietician was really good, I was in there nearly an hour and three quarters. I also saw my GP on Friday to see what he thought or if he had an other suggestions. He thought it was a good idea and he said that the BMI hospitals have a good reputation, he also said he would be in contact with them.
The Sandringham have done 14 lap bands, the option they suggest for me, and they've had a good success rate. The after care sounds pretty good- but then you're paying nearly £8,0000.
I had read quite a lot before hand, but I hadn't realised there would be some foods you can't eat once the band is in place- I thought you just ate much less. Some things I can easily forgo, but I will miss mushrooms, steak and nuts!
However, the nurse also pointed out that the procedure is reversible- and it's about relearning your eating habits, so maybe once I've lost a reasonable amount of weight, and got my head round the smaller portions and everything in moderation I'd eventually get it removed.
I also think the prospect of saggy skin would be an extra incentive to swim more and do aerobics more frequently.
Now my big problem- I've still not told DH, which I know is ridiculous. He knows I went to the hospital, I think he thinks it was some girly problem that he doesn't need to know about. The trouble is I think he'll panic at the word surgery and laugh at how much it costs. It's not that we can't afford it- I don't have all the money but could easily get a loan or something- it's just when you think of the holidays, or other great stuff you could get with that money. One part of me is thinking that £8000 could easily go on fertility treatments that would fail because of my weight but, in the back of my mind I think my fertility problems are more than just my weight, so I had already moved onto the idea of adopting from overseas- which costs big money!!!
Anyway, I'm off to see what DH has to say, it may be that the surgeon, doesn't approve me or my GP says I should try other weight loss options first.
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