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@@sweets27 I was the same, I'd a csection in June and expected minimal discomfort in comparison. You will feel a little better each day and back to yourself very soon. The first day post op was my worst! It will get better try not to panic

Its less invasive so less risks & a quicker recovery. It can be removed if problems/complications arise. I'm self pay and couldn't afford the other options

It's like a long pillow 2-3 times the length of a standard pillow, it's designed to support the bump during pregnancy (I had a baby in June so had one) but it gave me some support & protected my incisions. Here's a link to one, there are different types but mine is just a basic straight one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00BUDHTQ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_6/279-2456307-7499534?qid=1445177332&sr=1-6π=AC_SX110_SY165#immersive-view_1445177350728

I'm 3 weeks post op now & feel completely back to normal. I did found it more painful than I had expected in the first few days but felt a little better each day. Walk off the gas pain it really eases it & helps stop it building up again. I used a pregnancy pillow to sleep on my side at night which really helped as I find it difficult to sleep on my back.

I have that too, I'm 10 days post op.

Surgery tomorrow & I've come down with a head cold, really hope it can go ahead ????

Best of luck swanie!

Thank you starosen! Keep in touch about how your doing its great to hear how others are getting on ????

I'm in Dublin, can't wait to have it done but feeling very stressed in the run up to it. I'm sure your relieved it all went well!

Hi Starosen, I haven't had my surgery yet, I'm in on the 26th & doing pre op diet at the moment. I did have a csection in June and was given a liquid laxative maybe check with your dr & see if you could take some.

How are you getting on starosen?

I'm on Sept 26th, on pre op diet at the moment!

Hi dubaiboy, Great to hear your doing so well! I'm in sat week & feeling very nervous! Any regrets? 11lbs is great ???? Starosen, hope all went well!

How are you now dubaiboy?

That's great dubaiboy, you must be so relieved to have it done, best wishes for a speedy recovery!

I'm having a band, where I live WLS generally isn't covered by health insurance so I've to self pay so I really need this to work for me! You must be delighted to have it done, I'm finding the run up to surgery quite stressful so can't wait to have it over

Crash, did you have a band or sleeve op? Sound like your recovering really well. I'm a bit concerned about the recovery as I have a baby & toddler.

dubaiboy best of luck for tomorrow, hope all goes well!

Maybe it's just fluid, it can't be fat if your hardly eating. Give it time your body could just be reacting to the surgery im sure it'll settle down. I start my pre op on Sat

Oh you poor thing, I was thinking of you today & wondered how you were getting on.I'm so sorry you must be so disappointed. I know it's hard to look on the bright side but at least you know your surgeon wasn't taking any chances, that can only be a good thing.

Good luck butterfly, keep us posted in how you get on

I start mine on the 12th can't say I'm looking forward to it, I'm just hoping the band works for me!

dubaiboy & butterfly how are you getting on? Have you started the pre op diet?

Mine's Sept 26th

@ gowalking Wow amazing pics! Well done you must be delighted. I would love to achieve those results