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Ok the answer to that question in most cases is yes.
In my own case I am beginning to wonder, yesterday my GP inadvertently gave me what could easily be seen as a huge kick in the teeth.
Nine months ago now my GP sent a request to the local PCT asking if they would fund a tummy tuck operation for me, but he also stressed at the time that there is a very real possibility that the operation will not be possible, that is due to the potential internal scar tissue, how much is there is not at this time known.
The local PCT bless them appear to have got the wrong end of the stick, as they have decided that there not willing to do any operation as yet, that of course wasn't the question they were asked.
What they have said is that if I loose another 7.5 stones and keep the weight off for a period of 12 months then they will think about it.
I have a sheet that lists the criteria for doing this operation, the first point is " Recurrent severe infection or ulceration beneath the skin fold" although this isn't a problem and so far never has been I am now wondering if this is possibly the shape of things to come.
I am thinking the more weight I loose the bags of excess skin are most likely going to become bigger and hang lower, which will create more and more problems, I am already experiencing some problems with this, but nothing as serious as this criteria form suggest I may have in the future.
Given the speed at which I have lost the weight I have already, what they still want me to loose is going to take another 3 to 4 years and then there's no guarantee they will do the surgery I already need.
I am planning to ask the GP if he can arrange some tests that will tell me if the surgery will even be possible in the end. I myself have always said to my GP that I don't want the operation as yet, but I do need to know if its going to be possible.
Whats worrying me is if I get to the target the PCT has set, aside from the fact because of the scarring and the bags of excess skin my body and myself in general will look awful, where do I go if I'm told the operation isn't possible ?
I have already asked about a possible surgical support, but I am told there is nothing available, not for the area of my body where I may well need some form of help, I already have a design in mind to make my own.
So at the moment the upshot is I need to find out if the operation will in the end be possible before I decide where the point is I stop loosing weight as potentially that could cause more problems than I already have.
Is it going to be a case of better the devil you know?
| 12 Nov 11, 8:11 PM just_iana UK(SS), 6 yrs |
ok i can imagine your frustration but if you do a little exercise and lose weight at a slow and sensible pace, this wont be anywhere near as bad as you think it might be. You are doing WW, which is geared to losing weight at a sensible rate - yes its slow, but it stays off...it really does.. stick with it, it is 1000000% worth it
Edited 12 Nov 11, 11:12 PM by just_iana |
| 13 Nov 11, 12:20 AM davidj1959 4 yrs  |
I agree, it is very very worth it. I put on a LOT of weight when I quit smoking two years ago I had been a very heavy smoker and one day I had had enough so I just stopped. And the weight started piling on. It got to a point where my health was being threatened just as much by the excess weight as it had been by the smoking. And I really didn't like been seen in the nude by anyone, not even me. So I joined weight watchers and started exercising and the weight is coming off and it is making me feel healthier, fitter, much more attractive and a hell of a lot more confident. It is worth it. |
| 13 Nov 11, 9:47 AM petit_chat UK(YO), 2 yrs |
I am losing a bit of weight before christmas and the holidays, as I get thinner I feel better in myself. Provided losing weight makes you feel happier and improves your life then it is worth it! xxx |
| 13 Nov 11, 1:12 PM starry_x UK, 7 yrs |
Yes, yes, YES it's so worth it and you know it is ~ smiles. It's just disappointment talking ~ as just_iana said, when you're able to, some exercise will help and then, when you've lost what you need to (or want to), re-evaluate the situation. You have done SO well, you and iana are my inspiration so please ~ try not to get down about it. (oooooh did i just do the waggy finger telling off thing????) Huge hugs xxxx |
| 13 Nov 11, 4:06 PM Stonys_hazy UK(PR), 8 yrs |
Yes, it's def worth every ounce lost. In lots of ways  I'm angelic, the horns are only to keep my halo straight, honest |
