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Hi everyone I was banded in Belgium on Tuesday the 21st September. I'm back at home and in quite a lot of pain but I'm sure this will pass. I can't sit by the comp for long but i was hoping some of you may be able to help out a newbie by answering a few questions. 1. How long does the gas pain last for? I have pain underneath my breast bone and pain akin to a trapped nerve in my left shoulder. 2. How long does the tenderness around the port last? Its very sensitive. 3. I know i am supposed to be on liquids only for the few 2 weeks. What qualifies as liquids for these purposes? Totally smooth yoghurts and Soups? Protein drinks? I am anxious to ensure i get some protein to help the repairing process. 4. At what stage can you move onto the mush and what constitutes mush? Does it include things like rice pudding, pureed fruits etc Some ideas would be great so i can get them shopped for in advance. 5. How often did you check and change your dressings after the surgery? and did you use any antiseptic? If so what type? 6. Did any of you find anti inflammatory painkillers like ibuprofen helped with the pain? Paracetemol is no use at all. I thinks thats all for the moment. Thank you all xxx

Im off to Belgium tomorrow to have my band fitted on Tuesday:eek: I'm a little scared but i'm sure i shall be ok. I have just been and treated myself to a camcorder so that i have a way to record my progress. I am hoping that by christmas i will be about 28lbs lighter. I hope thats not just a pipe dream. I hope all you other Septembers Bandsters are feeling good. Wish me luck xx

Hi everyone (hi Angelfizz :wub: ) I'm from the UK but i am travelling to Belgium to be banded next Tuesday. I'm nervous and a little concerned now cos i have a cold that is not shifting. Had it for a week and its annoying me now. Its deffo improving though. Anyone had their op cancelled cos of a cold? Fingers crossed it passes quickly.

Thank you. I have been in touch with Dr De Bruyne. I have been give possible dates for September. How did you find the op, recovery, eating post op and beyond, weight loss etc? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks x p.s. I lived in Brissy for 2 years. I got homesick when pregnant with my second baby and so came back to Blighty. Looking at the teeming rain at the mo I have to say I do wonder why I bothered!!!!

I am a 41 year old mum of 2. I weigh about 196lbs and have a bmi of about 32. I am hypothyroid and take thyroxin. My weight has gone up and down by 28lbs regularly over the last few years. I am only 4lbs under my heaviest weight at the moment. I know that the lap band procedure is usually only available for those with a BMI of over 35. With a family history of heart disease and female cancers (my mum is in remission from ovarian cancer) I am anxious that my weight does not get any higher. A gastric balloon is temporary and i know i need the long term option. My mum's diagnosis of ovarian cancer was missed initially cos of her weight. Being hypothyroid and with a history of female cancers in the family I know that I am a prime candidate to develop heart disease and maybe even a cancer. I want to get myself fit and at a healthy weight to try and give myself the best chance of not being another statistic. I need to find a surgeon based somewhere that offers finance for this op too. I live in Yorkshire in the UK. Can anyone point me in the right direction please? I don't want to get to a BMI of 35 and above and increase my risks before i before eligible. Having to be morbidly obese before anyone will look at me for this makes no sense to me at all. Thanks x