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Thanks Mandy, That's some great info! Did you manage to sleep ok in the hospital? What did you feel like when you came around? What was the pain like etc? Also, when you went to the airport, were you able to walk ok and how did you feel then, for travelling? :crying: Thanks again! Penny x

Mandy , Congrats on the Op, Hope you will feel better soon! What was it like flying after having it done, did you sleep when you had to stay over night in the hospital? Also, Can you tell me what you took and was there anything you wish you had taken? Hope you don't mind all the Q's! When are you going for your first fill, and were you able to eat anything the day you got it done, or the next.... Also, one for everyone, Anyone got a really good low fat diet plan they'd like to share for my two weeks pre-op diet? Thanks All in advance! Penny P.S I love this weather, maybe next year I'll be able to get the shorts out!!!:thumbup:

HOMECARE, If there's any way, go for the 3rd July and come and be my Band Buddy! LOL Hope you got the email and info ok, I am looking to see where's the nearest WLS clinic for aftercare if anyone can help with that, Im in Glasgow, But I know they don't have a Scottish Clinic, but Newcastle might be ok, or a little further South, if anyone knows, please let me know........ Odge _ Good Luck, sorry if im late in posting, can't wait to hear how you get on! Freckles, Your right about all the postings, it can be a bit mad sometimes on here! I wish there was a specific chat room then we COULD all talk at once!! I am wondering if anyone knows a specific low fat diet that would be good and easy to follow and how many weeks pre -op that I should be doing it. I am counting down the days now!!!! Can't bloody weight, might even get a ticker for it!! Penny xx

jackie, Im also in education, so going at start of summer hols (3rd july) to get banded so im back at beginning of tems and no one is any the wiser, I have booked all inclusive package, if you privately give me your details I will send you what frederik sent me which is all your options, prices, and all you need to know. Im happy to do this for anyone else too. Good Luck everyone who's about to be banded - I can't wait for it! Penny x:biggrin::glare:

Thanks for asking this, i wanted to ask this but more for the flights there and back, any ideas old hands? :thumbup: xx

Best of Luck Mandy, You'll be fine. It's natural to be a little nervous and emotional, as It will be life changing for you i'm sure. And all in a good way Take care, can't wait to hear from you when your back! Pen x

I have a funny feeling i'll be beggin to keep my knickers on...there's a first time for eveything...lmao...kidding :thumbup: Seriously though, im sure i've had a lot worse, but it's always the silly things that make you wonder. I once got facecloths as towels in a hotel, i just dried my toes with them and dripped dry :smile: x

Freckles, Your so right about the Ryan Air thing, I was hugely offended by that too!! Odge - Im so jealous your going so soon, and can't wait to hear all about it so I can join in soonish.(July) LOL Ok, something I gotta ask, when you go into get op, do you take nighties??? are you naked when they operate, if something goies wrong, will i be charged loads, and has anyone ever had serious complications with Chris, I can only find one incident on here with a woman who they had trouble coming back round - I don't want to put a downer on things, im doing it anyway, but I'd like to know what the worst could be! :thumbdown: Hope no-one minds me asking this, garry's gonna get an ear ful when I get a hold of him for question time over a coffee :thumbup: Penny x p.s Everyone's pic is so lovely, seriously I know we're losing the weight for health reasons but everyone looks gorgeous!

Excellent Idea, I will do that tomorrow and see how I get on, I was more worried that I send it and they dont know who it's from!:thumbup: Thanks again!! Penny

OMG, You must be so excited, I wish you all the best, thanks for the info on the transfer, It's BOS i'm with so more than likley i'll get charged too, but thankyou!! I wish mine was sooner, but im a teacher so wanted to get it done at start of summer hols so im fine by time I go back to work. Odge, looks like you managed the pic on the profile, even with Twinkles great advice, im still struggling! :tongue_smilie:lol Penny x

FRECKLES - So damned cute I want to know how to have a pic that shows in the info bit when I post? You seems to have that down, any ideas? x

Hello Everyone :tongue: Im wondering if some of you that have just gone through this can help me, How do I transfer the money to Dr Chris in EUROS~? Will my bank convert it, or how does it work? Been getting some great advice for you all on the pre-op diet, so thanks to everyone for posting about it. I'm all booked for 3rd July still looking for anyone else who's going out then too! Garry - Hope you had a great holiday, when your back hopefully I can catch you for a coffee and to pick your brains out

Hey Everyone, Well done on all you weight losers that have posted recently, and Im very jealous of all you Glasgow Boys heading off into the sun, take me with you?! Im still saving for the op, managed to get a huge ebay sale going and have made £200 towards my deposit already. Im glad Im not the only one having problems in working out how to do this through the bank. But seems like you guys have all the answers!! Still no one going out for the 3rd of July for the op? Looking for a banding buddy if I can find one!! Hope all the new bandsters are recovering well, it seems you all are, and are making me excited about finally getting this done, roll on July!!! :thumbup: Penny:tt2:

Hi All Garry I've PM'd you, i'd love to meet up to hear all your stories and how your getting on. I just wanted to tell everyone I got my date through for the 3rd July 2009, I cannot wait!!! Is there anyone else going for that date?! I'd go sooner, but Im off work then and have another few weeks off to get back to normal , so I'm lucky! I would also like to join the face book group, my full name is penny laing , so please add me! Hope everyone is doing well on their plans no matter what stage their at, Im hoping to try and get something off before my Op, with all the good weather, you never know! Pen x:tt2:

Can't Weight, thanks for all the info. Was that package through the Dr himself, or through a company? I think it sounds like a good deal and would rather not have the hassle myself if im honest :smile2: How you finding things since you got back? Any regrets so far? Cheers. Penny

Hello All Belgium Bandsters, lol, I am looking for some info from you all, I booked my consultation for end of May with Chris, in Edinburgh, I am looking to get the band done early July, I can't wait! I want to know where people have stayed, what airport I fly to, and how much people are paying for op just now in GBP£. Also, taxi costs, is flying after the band ok, how long should I stay for, and anything else anyone wished they'd known before they went. One last thing, is there any support groups in central scotland anyone knows about for people pre-and post banding?! Thanks All in advance :tt1: Penny

Yes, Gillian, been reading this forum for months and signed up a few weeks ago when i finally decided to just go for it! I am talking to Dr Chris, and booking it all, just have to find the cash now...that's another issue! :sad: I'll get there though, sounds like things are going great for you and Im hoping to get the same results a lot of people are happy with on here. Pen

Gary - Thanks so much, I have emailed him today. I am hoping to get a consult with him asap then go for the op in early July since I am off work then. Cheers Pen:tt2:

Hey All Could someone please give me Dr Christian De Bruyne's email address to talk to him direct? I am looking for a consult in Edinburgh but the europesurgery woman was a bit confusing. Also, is there anyone looking at being banded early July with him, as im looking at then. Thanks Pen

I should have said, i went to my GP, at the moment, there is a postcode lottery on funding in scotland on the NHS, the only place that banding is being funded is in Aberdeen, and it could take months to sort it. This has been going on for over a year, it's stupid and it's affecting people's lives. I am going to ask that they do free aftercare if I pay for the surgery myself and for access to a Bariatric Dietician to help ease the costs there. I'll see how I get on..... By the way you look amazing, How you finding the band?:huh2: