sarahc27

Hi I'm 11 days post op. feeling really good even started on mushy food today, was yummy. Anyway, sat down earlier for a nice night with my husband in front of tv and started to feel so dizzy, my hearing went, and everything got very weak. Felt hot also. I went and lay down and I fell straight asleep. My question is has anyone else had this kind of dizziness before? And what is the cause?

Hi! I was the same I'm 8 days post op and still can't get quite comfy. Although the port discomfort is getting a little easier day by day. And plus I think that your so aware the port is there you tend to be extra careful. It will ease day by day. I lie on my back and my right side with a pillow tucked under my tummy. Hope it gets better as the days go by for you x

Hey all! Had banding yesterday. Feeling ok. Wounds are very sore especially were port is and were the drain was. Had very bad experience with anaesthetic too. But hey it's all over now. Anyone got any tips on how to get comfortable while lying down. My wounds are so sore and feel like I'm bursting them when I move.

They are all great ideas! And your worries resignate with me being a mum of 4 there is alot to think about while we recover! But you have a great attitude. I am trying to think of the positives and I think for me it's the waiting around for surgery to happen, that gets to me. My mind goes into overdrive while I'm waiting. But hey I've waited long enough for this so another 6 days won't be any harm! Xxxx

Getting very nervous now! Next Tuesday 13th I'm getting banded! I'm trying very hard not to catastrophise things but I'm having very strange taughts! Maybe ill die on the table, maybe wen the doc goes into keyhole my liver mightened be ready. Anyway I'm really excited but so nervous!

Great thanks so much. I will try not think about it too much the what if's. I think everything runs through your mind just before the big day. I'm sure it'll be just fine!

Hi there, I have my band surgery August 13th. Can anyone tell me what type of pain meds do they give you post op and for home too? I don't do good with pain and am worried how I might react after surgery if it gets bad. Thanks xx

Just to say you have great courage and honesty and I hope you work through the issues within your relationship. Life is not a bed of roses and we all go through difficult times and that's why I admire your honesty. Keep your head up girl you can do this!!!xxxxxx

That's so nice that you get to see your mom! There's nothing quite like a mothers love when one is sick and poorly. I'm starting my pre op diet next week and yes we have slimfast shakes. So I'm really excited to start drinking them (not ) keep in touch let me know how it goes for you all the way in oz! xxxx

Hey there I'm August 13th (three weeks today) yikes! I'm from Ireland! I have roughly 5 stone to lose or (70 pounds as you guys call it in the states)!!! So excited and so glad I can communicate with people that understand what it is like!!

Great news. Thanks for all the replies. Really looking forward to it now

4 weeks until I get lap band. Super excited but quite nervous. Travelling abroad on my own and I'm thinking I will freak out the morning of my op. anyone else have these fears?