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you lost 19lb in 2 weeks - blumin heck thats fabulous. i'm 2 weeks post op on wednesday and i lost 11lb pre surgery and 7 lbs in the 2 weeks - would loved it to have been more but at least i'm not putting on yet. first fill on 25th november. sorry to hear about the reflux - i think if you search in the forums for reflux you will get some tips. good job on the weight loss. jude

I was banded on 27 October br Dr Christiaan De Bryune at the AZ Jan Portaels hospital in Vilvoorde, Belgium.* On the same evening I was able to get out of bed and walk the corridor three times which I heard alleviates gas pain.* I must say that I refused pain medication when offered it after the operation as I really did not feel in pain.* The next morning I did ask for pain relief because I knew the drain was to be removed and I was scared of what that would be like but the drain removal happened before the meds came. And honest that didn't hurt.* I still accepted the pain relief because I was pretty certain pain would kick in at some time.* I was then taken for an X-ray and asked to take three big sips of liquid so they could get a picture of the band position and liquid going through it. Again painless. *I walked down for my X-ray.* Doctor Chris then came to see me and told me everything went well. I was given a bag of medication, tablets in case I feel sick (I haven't needed them) tablets for pain (I took 2 night before travelling home and 1 in afternoon and 1 before bed 3 days post op). And injections to give myself in stomach to stop blood clot for five days - the needle is so fine it can't be felt. He also gives special socks like those used on flights to wear for about a week.* A nurse came to see me in the hotel the night before I travelled home. I was given lots of information throughout this whole procedure and is great to refer to.* Don't ever be afraid of using Dr Chris he is amazing. They have set up a direct service now called Belgium Surgery Services and the General Manager is Frederick Serneels.* Good luck everyone who is thinking of having the procedure. *I know I'm lucky to not have much pain and that everyone is different. *

Hi. Writing frm my hospital bed. Had surgery almost twelve hours ago and haven't needed pain relief at all. Not allowed even a sip of water. Just have to sponge a bit around mouth. But hey all good. Get X-ray tomorrow and drain removed and go back to hotel. X good luck those tomorrow.

Hi. Me too. Wednesday. Check n on each other!!! Good luck us!

Hi. Me too. Wednesday. Check n on each other!!! Good luck us!

hi, which group are you going to? I'm on the lighten up program too and i gatecrashed Sean Woodcock's seminar on Thursday - it was fascinating. Can tell you more - let me know which group you go to.

Jo, i appreciate you wrote this thread ages ago but i'm just trawling through .... I gatecrashed Mr. Woodcock's seminar on Thursday - he's fabulous isn't he!! I would ring the secretary and tell her you've done the food for thought and as long as you have some kind of history of dieting and problems - doctors appointments - different diets - exercise then I'm sure you won't have to redo ... i'm on the program lighten up through northumberland and have done about 7 of dietician and exercise. update me - where are you now? have you had surgery??

hey, i'm going there on 27th! good luck it will soon be done - whooop whooop

Oh lucky you. Monday! Tomorrow!!! Will be thinking of you. Trying to catch up on paperwork and housework before I leave on Tuesday. And vie lost a few pounds too. Over the moon.

hi, how did your surgery go? where abouts in the UK are you? i'm in Newcastle and get my surgery on 27th October.

hi, did you find your fill centre?? i'm in the north east too - hows the band been for you, where did you get it done? speak to meeeeeeeeeee ....

Good luck to you too oldguy. Yes the day is getting closer but seems to have dragged by this past week.

Ishkahara you made me smile. Can't wait for my surgery in Belgium on 27th. NO PAIN the same as you HOPEFULLy. Keep posting x

Welcome - my surgery is 27th October - can't wait.

Anyone heard from Caroline. Waiting patiently for her third week check in on you tube! Is she ok??