It's amazing how you can bond with a stranger over a hairy fairy (getting a bikini wax). The beautician was just like me... She bought clothes in a size (or sizes) too small because she'll 'shrink' into them. She said she ate when she didn't need to. Lost weight just in time to put it all on again!! The same old, same old that so many of us share lol. By the time she finished my nails (see left) she was away to tell her hubby she wanted to go to Sandals in the Caribbean, she wanted to go diving and she wants a gastric balloon!!
So? My balloon? I've seen the consultant who was very candid. The balloon is in for 12 months, I could lose 15% of my weight, most of the weight loss is in the first 3-4 months, I will be very nauseous for the first couple of days, I will be heavily sedated during the endoscopy, I will see a dietitian regularly and for at least 6 months after balloon is removed, I can fly, ski and dive, there is a big risk of re-gaining weight unless I learn the skills when the balloon is in, and in the unlikely event that the balloon ruptures I will pee bright green!
It's a very difficult decision and I've been chatting to loved ones. Everyone has my best interest at heart and it's good to talk. I wish I could do this myself but the truth is I can't. I've read every book, watched every TV programme and listen to all the 'experts' and if I could have done it I would have done it already. I need this kick. I have no idea how I'll get on. I have no idea if or how much weight I will lose. I have no idea what will happen once it's removed! But I'm going to try.
Life is like a balloon. If you never let yourself go you will never know how far you can rise.
I would like to thank everyone who sent me kind wishes and thank you all for your concern. Don't worry - I'll keep you posted. Be ready for my knicker shots to return ha ha ha
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