Maree77

Gosh, how amazing, I've also lost 61lbs and have had two periods after a gap of three years of having none at all! Apparently when losing lots of weight that the hormones really waken up again.

Hi Emerald, Im down 61lbs and feel I'm really close to the sweet spot if not already there! I had a fill on the 2nd July so I now have 3cc in my 10cc band. Im due back on Wed to see the dietician and supposed to be having another fill. I still have really good restriction now so I don't need a fill just yet. Emerald, how are you getting on? Maree

Hi everyone, I had my band and a hernia repair done on the 27th Mar in Dolan Park Hospital in Birmingham. I actually live in Dublin but since I had surgery done in the UK, close to your dates I thought I could respond. Like all of you, I was really struggling with the gas and pain in the left shoulder till Thurs when it finally settled down. Yours too, will settle and when it does, you'll realise how great you feel! I found walking really helped, quite a few nights I had to get up a couple of times and walk because the pain was so bad Keep saying to yourself that this will pass soon. Good luck everyone and keep in touch! Maree

Hi everyone, just a quick update on my progress. I'm feeling really good, more energy etc. Some of my old medical conditions are totally gone, eg excessive sweating, bladder problems, breathing is much improved already! On top of those extra benefits, my trousers have become so loose (did start pre-op 1st Mar). Its the best thing that I have ever done for myself. Always lacked in confidence and never really spent money on myself, normally rather spend it on my family instead. Maree

Hi Mr Hip, I'll be having my fills done in town (Dublin) which is handy. Thanks for the encouragement! Can I ask how much weight have you lost? Maree

Thanks Anne, just thought I can over as being aloof when I'm not like that at all! Maree

Sorry guys, having read yesterdays posting today, I realised how 'ott' it was. I think I was on some kind of medication 'high' or something. As you'll probably all gathered from my previous postings, I'm only a 'newbie' at it and keep making lots of mistakes. I just wanted people here in Ireland to know that there was another good place to consider! Today, (day 3) has gone very well. Started feeling hungry at lunchtime for the first time. Got a phone call this afternoon from the aftercare team here to find out how I was. The advice I was given was to start taking some slightly thicker Soups. I had some earlier and I was impressed by how long I had felt satisfied for! I haven't needed any pain medication today and I'm starting to feel so much better! Maree

btrieger, well done for coming up with this fab idea!!! Just wanted to wish everyone in our group the very best of success as we all go forward together!! I was only banded last Sat

Hey Effie, congratulations on being rebanded!! You already know from experience that the band works very well for you! Go Girl! Maree

Oh my God, I'm cringing here with embarrassment! Just read my earlier posting and its so over the top! I tried to make it sound positive but I guess I tried a little too hard! Guys, can we just put it down to the side effects from the anesthetic and pain relief? Anne, thanks for your good wishes. I think the important thing is that you are going to have the band in (+ hernia repair). This is going to be a tool to help you have a healthier, longer life! Don't focus so much on the hospital, focus on all the possible benefits there are to come. Its one night out of the rest of your happier, healthier life!!!!!! Let me know when you start getting appointments etc. Good luck with it all Anne! And Blaze21, thanks a mill for your reply! This is such a great friendly forum where prebandsters and bandsters can chat! Maree

I had my band put in on Sat as well as a hiatus hernia repaired. Had it done in Dolan Park Hospital (UK). The hospital is more like a hotel. Unlike any hospital I've stayed in over here. Such a calm tranquil air about it. The night before my op, my blood pressure reading was 117 over 79 (no, I hadn't taken any medication). the week before in Beaumont Hosp it was 131 over 98. The staff were so chirpy, caring and friendly, nothing was too much trouble for them! On Sat, I was really great after the op till maybe 9pm when I first had to look for pain relief. Woke yesterday, feeling sorer to be honest and wondering how was I going to cope with the travel home. We were allowed to stay in our bedroom till 5pm which was fantastic. A taxi picked us up at 5.30 (compliments Hosp) and we went on our way. Home by 10pm absolutely exhausted but so delighted with myself!! :thumbup: It was great that my husband was allowed stay with me!! He was provided with a comfortable fold down bed, that meant he didn't have to pay for hotel etc. I was even encouraged to bring someone with me. It does help having a partner/friend with you. This is day 2, and already I'm having spells were I'm feeling quite good!!! I'll keep you posted with how I'm progressing! Maree

I had my band put in on Sat as well as a hiatus hernia repaired. Had it done in Dolan Park Hospital (UK). The hospital is more like a hotel. Unlike any hospital I've stayed in over here. Such a calm tranquil air about it. The night before my op, my blood pressure reading was 117 over 79 (no, I hadn't taken any medication). the week before in Beaumont Hosp it was 131 over 98. The staff were so chirpy, caring and friendly, nothing was too much trouble for them! On Sat, I was really great after the op till maybe 9pm when I first had to look for pain relief. Woke yesterday, feeling sorer to be honest and wondering how was I going to cope with the travel home. We were allowed to stay in our bedroom till 5pm which was fantastic. A taxi picked us up at 5.30 (compliments Hosp) and we went on our way. Home by 10pm absolutely exhausted but so delighted with myself!! It was great that my husband was allowed stay with me!! He was provided with a comfortable fold down bed, that meant he didn't have to pay for hotel etc. I was even encouraged to bring someone with me. It does help having a partner/friend with you. This is day 2, and already I'm having spells were I'm feeling quite good!!! I'll keep you posted with how I'm progressing! Maree

I'm being banded this Saturday in the UK (live in Dublin). I'm really excited and feel its all a bit surreal! So looking forward to becoming healthier and fitter! I've been fighting and losing this weight battle since the age of 12. I'm 44 now and feel too much of my time has involved food and all the neagtive emotions surrounding it! Anyone else being banded on Sat?

My last posting should have said I'm having my band fitted by hospitalgroup. Consultation is in Kildare St, Dublin, operation in Doolan Park Hospital, Birmingham. Anyone have any experience of these?

Hi everyone, its great to know that there is support in Ireland for this. I'm having my consultation on Mon(22nd Mar) and travelling to Birmingham's Doolan Park Hospital to have my gastric band fitted on the 27th. Just wanted to know if anyone else has gone through hospital.ie and/or Doolan Park Hosp? If so, what's the aftercare like for support and fills? I'll keep you posted about how I get on!