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Hi GG, yeah 3yrs is a long time to wait on the NHS. I ended up getting a loan out to pay for my surgery, went with Tescos loans and only have to pay 6.8% APR so its quite cheap compared to other loan companies. I wouldn't say the pain is too much. its more soreness and aching than pain. Its only my second day out of surgery and i managed to pop to the shops today, went to boots and found some liquid Multivitamins. But the shoulder pain from the gas is the worst part of it. Its surprising how quickly you'll get up and start walking around etc... Good luck and i hope things work out for you. Jules xxxxxxx

Hi Kerri Dr Sigurdsson did my banding on saturday, he was lovely and very reasurring. He even made jokes with me before i was put under which helped me relax. Good luck hun Jules xxx

Hi Kerri, I went with WGA and they were great, staff were lovely and friendly and like was said already said we could call anytime with questions etc.... I got banded on saturday and so far so good, i'm sore but the trapped wind is the worst bit. when I was there i got very nervous but then once i checked into my own room and met some of the other 7 patients who were having the same proceedure done that day i realised how routinely this surgery was done there and how well practised which but my mine at rest. I had to be there for 7am and ended up being on the end of the list so had my surgery last at 4.30 but the day went quickly. If you want to ask anymore questions about WGA please feel free to ask and if i know the answer i will try and help. btw i'll be having all my fills in Cardiff which is a bit closer to home. Jules xxx

Hi All, i've been reading a few posts and am glad i have found a UK forum. I had my band fitting on Saturday. I'm still very tender but the wind has to be the worse, i'm drinking lots of peppermint tea to try and shift it, so far feels abit better than yesterday. Finally managed to sleep for 7 hours last night, cant get used to sleeping on my back. Yeaterday I managed to have a cuppasoup and about a quarter of a slimfast, Because i feel sore and bloated I cant tell whether i'm hungry or not. Anyone else have this trouble at first? I weighed in boots on Friday and I was 24st 1lb, i'll keep you all updated on my progress, I hope to make alot of friends on here, and share this journey. I have PCOS which is a huge reason I got banded, because me and my husband want children, but after 8 years of trying this seemed like my only option, as diets have never worked for me. I tried on the NHS but was refused as "it wasn't considered an emergency intervention" So I looked into other options, I looked at the hospital group, but couldn't afford that so found Why Go Abroad, which pretty much is the hospital group, same hosp same surgeons but 4k cheaper. I have gone on haven't I! Loads of love, luck and success to you all Jules xxx