DebbieTh

Hej Kath! Where are you coming from? I was banded last week by Dr. Chris. You will do fine. He and the hospital are wonderful. I had a friend who had also been banded by Dr. Chris with me as support. She said every day you will feel better. She is right! I am feeling good.

I am Mrs. JJ's friend. While my experience was different it was bearable. I had some problems with the anesthetic. I had some lung problems previously that they have not yet diagnosed. They knew I had restricted lung capacity. It was the first time I had general anesthetic and as Dr. Chris put it "Waking you up was not pretty." I think this whole thing made me groggy longer than some other people. I had some trapped gas and it took a while for it to go away (a few days). sleep does help..so does time. Mrs. JJ kept telling me that in a week it would seem like a dream. I expected it would seem more like a nightmare. :wub: She was right. It is 6 days post-op for me and I am feeling good. As for packing, JJ is right. Here is my list: 4 pair panties, one nightwear, 2 tops, one pair trousers, deodorant, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste. Pack light! JJ also arranged for a wheelchair in Brussels and Copenhagen for me. If you have doubts about the airports do it. Did I say yet the Dr. Chris, his team and the hospital were fantastic yet? :smile:

I will be banded on Tuesday. I am feeling a strange sense of calm, but I am sure I will get nervous again. All sorts of silly questions to ask and I am sure the doctor has the answers to most, for example: How long until I can take the dog for a walk? (This involves picking up poop). I am hoping my husband believes when I tell him I cannot walk the dog for 6 months. I want to publicly thank MrsJJ on this forum who will be coming with me to Brussels. She is a real friend. I am trying to find a doctor in southern Sweden (Skåne) that I can see for aftercare so I do not have to make the trip to London or Brussels. Does anybody know someone?