Mrs D

Hi there hope this info will help. If u pm me with your enmail addy I will pass it on to Josie who runs the group and she will contact you to confirm details of next meeting.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Surrey Support Group happens every first Wednesday of every month at the Holiday Inn , Hugo's bar in Woking.We meet up in a small mezzanine between the bar and the restaurant, on the right hand side of the entrance. You'll find us sitting at a large table, close to the cigar machine. The parking is free, when you get to the barrier, just tell reception you are going to Hugo's bar, they will let you in; you can park downstairs in the garage or in the open air if there are any spaces. If you are coming with the train , the Holiday Inn is less then 5 minutes walking from the station. This is the link for the map and direction: <a href="http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/...irection/xwow target="_blank">http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/...irection/xwowk

I have put it in the diary.

Just wanted to say, I have just had my band removed. I have had the same problem as you with the opp. My band was removed because i had mrsa.FAY

Hi there yep i still have the same weight loss althought i seem to have to now be very very careful in what i eat or drink. I dont think that i can have another band due to the mrsa. But we will have to waite and see,iI was self funding, nhs would not fund me. Mrs D

tHANK YOU all for your kind words. Its now been three weeks since I lost my band. I feel like i am getting over a death of a loved one. I no it was probley for the best but i am finding it very hard. Once again thank you all.Mrs D

Just to let u all no that the South west support group is meeting at the Lamb and Flag cribbs causeway Bristol this Saturday. starts around 7-7.30pm. U are all very welcome its just off the M5 so its not right in the middle of Bristol. There is a travel lodge there also.Mrs D

Hey Louise what about me and Caroline Troy coming as well.

I have put a list of all the uk support groups that I no about. There also bospa groups here and there. But they charge a membership joining fee.I hope you can find one near to you.Take careMrs D

Dont no if u have seen my list of uk support groups.Fay

Hi I had my band removed two weeks ago. This was due to mrsa. My opp was quite traumatic as they had a job to get the band out.I still cant eat large amounts which is great, but i am finding i can almost eat anything. I still find bread a problem. And if i do eat to much I get stomach cramps. The main problem that I have is I am in quite an emotinal state, and i have nad a few bottles of wine. I no this is not good but its my way of coping at the moment.I have gained about 4 to five pounds which has really freaked me out. But I am trying to stay positive.Mrs D

jUST TO LET YOU ALL NO that Dr C DeBruyne will be opening a clinc very soon in Bristol. I do beleive he will see other surgeons patients as well. But am not a hunder per cent on this.Mrs D

sARAH jUST TAKE IT EASY.Mrs D

I have had MRSA for the last 17months:omg: . I had my band removes on the 19th March 2 weeks ago):think Because of it and still have mrsa! Mrs D

Just to let u all no that I have had My band removed. The mrsa finally got its way. Caused Cellulitist, which turned into an abcess and burst. Surgery was not good. Had a job to remove band.Nurses coming in every day now to dress abcess wound. I have a large hole in tummy!Very upset.Mrs D

Hi Listed below are groups that run in the uk. If you need any more info on them please let me no. I am a bit slow at the moment as I am gettting over te remval of my band, SO PLEASE BEAR WITH ME. Mrs D. Catford Support Group Surrey Support Group Central London Support Group Belfast Support Group Edinburgh Support Group Mid Kent Support Group great Yarmouth support group Support Groups in Leeds & York South York's and Derbyshire Support Manchester-Bolton/Ashton support grop Worcestershire support group Support Groups in the South Sussex Support Group Hull support group Glasgow and the 1st Scotland support group East Anglia support group WLS support group cheshire / north staffs South Coast Support Group West Midlands and Warwickshire Support Group Hampshire Support Group North East Support Group (Sunderland/Newcastle) East Midlands Support Group Support Groups in the South West

HI there, sorry my brain is a bit off colour at the moment! Due to my band removal. But tell me Humberside is Norfolk anygood for you? Mrs D

Hi there, Well i am just waiting for the phone call from the hospitol to advice me when i can go in and have my band removed. More problems now through. My port has slipped and I have Cellulitis. The mrsa seems to be collecting under the skin and an abcess is forming and it will burst very soon.So watch this space. I no things could be a lot worst but there again they could be better. The consultant has said that if the mrsa clears up I could consider another band in aprox 3 months but i may not be able to have one if there is to much damage to my stomach. I really do not want the Byepass.Thanks for reading, keep smileing.Mrs D

I think thats a great idea.Fay

Thank you for the info, but I already new this.Mrs D

Hi I really agree with the othes you must get to see your doc. Four weeks ago i needed an emergancy unfil. Due to being to tight i was pbing 24/7. I now have bad reflux and suffering. So go and get your self sorted out.Mrs D

Hi thank you for your throughts. I am on my second port. The first was between my boobs, it worked its self loose and came out through the infected mrsa wound. I then had to have surgery to have it and some tubing removed. Then got treat for mrsa and was allergic to vancomycin. Finally cleared the mrsa with tencoplaining. New por tput in ( i had to pay for it) 23rd May 06. with in 24 hours had mrsa again.I am seeing surgeon Wednesday night, I now have some kind of lump below my port which is very red and painful and hard.Port wound is still infected with mrsa and open.Wish me luckMrs D

welcome to the lossing side

welcome to the lossing side.Fay

Hi some one asked me for details on the Hampshire support group. They are listed below. The meetings will be as follows; Where: St Mary's Fire Station Community Room Location: Hampshire Fire Brigade St Mary's Fire Station St Mary's Road Southampton SO14 0B Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm on Sundays There are 2 disabled car parking spaces, others will have to park in a local car park nearby. Wheelchair users will have difficulty with the toilets, but the rest of the premise is accessible. Dates as follows: January 21 February 25 March 25 April 22 May 13 June 24 July 22 August 19 September 23 October 21 November 25 December 16Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Carol Fulford is our Co-ordinator, I am 'back-up' support and online liasion effectively. There will be kitchen facilities so we will probably take a monthly collection for biscuits/coffee/tea. mRS D

WOW. i THINK MAY BE I WILL PUT A PIC OR TWO ON HERE. jUST NEED TO SORT THEM OUT FIRST!fAY