Hi hoping someone else might have there op around the same date as me so we can keep in touch as to how things are going... I am living in Ireland

Hey there where in FL are you? I'm in FL as well!

In Tampa bay

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I've been to Ireland 18 times. I have family all over Galway (well my late husband's family anyway).

How do they handle the Lapland in Ireland? I know they have socialized medicine but I know there is private pay as well.[/quote']

Hi dawalsh

I live near Galway a beautiful part of the country. There was a few ways to get the lap band done here the public system which would be free has a waiting list if about 5 years. ( in which you could have a lot more problems before surgery date comes around) 2nd the people who are insured can also get it done in private hospitals if they meet certain criteria. Then there is the private clinic in which you pay yourself this is what I did at a cost of 7500 which includes a full year of refills and check ups.

Hey tracie' date=' so how did it go... My surgery was on the 13th as well... All went well, nurses, doctor and staff were so supportive , professional and kind. In the us , I was not eligible for insurance so I pay privately as well. I started my first visit in mid may... And a month later I had my surgery.. Even if I was eligible with my insurance I would have had to wait 6 months to be approved... Anyway hope All is well , Ron[/quote']

Hi Ron

I also had my First visit mid may and done a month later. How are you feeling since the surgery. I got home yesterday and I feel like I have been hit by a bus very sore around the chest area and I would have a very high pain threshold so a little worried that I can't take deep breaths easily. Other than that I am not hungry and I hope that feeling lasts forever.

Surgery on June 20th I'm In NY

Surgery on June 20th I'm In NY

Best of luck you will be fine I am on day 2 post op still a little sore... But will be worth it in the end

Hi Ron

I also had my First visit mid may and done a month later. How are you feeling since the surgery. I got home yesterday and I feel like I have been hit by a bus very sore around the chest area and I would have a very high pain threshold so a little worried that I can't take deep breaths easily. Other than that I am not hungry and I hope that feeling lasts forever.

Hey tracie,

I still have some abdominal cramping, but the shoulder pain is gone, I have not needed pain meds for the last two days, so It is bearable..... I went for my first longer walk about 2 miles, and today I am going to try the treadmil at the gym.....

If I maybe a little crude, I took gas aid strip on a regular basis, as well I took a dose of miralax, both did wonder for my pain level and cramping, you might like ot try ... let me know, be well, R

I had my surgery on Friday and although its not constant, I do get this tight feeling in my chest every so often. I'm pretty sure my band is wide open and I'm on liquids, but could I be doing something wrong (drinking too fast or too much) or do you just think that is common post op soreness or just swollen insides?

I am having my surgery next week. I live in Canada. Let keep in touch and see how it goes!

Thank you, that would be very cool!

I had my surgery on Friday and although its not constant' date=' I do get this tight feeling in my chest every so often. I'm pretty sure my band is wide open and I'm on liquids, but could I be doing something wrong (drinking too fast or too much) or do you just think that is common post op soreness or just swollen insides?[/quote']

Yes I think it is still to do with post op swelling and trapped gas I don't have a sore shoulders but I do get pain between the shoulder blades on my back went for a few short walks yesterday which seemed to help going to try a longer walk today. I think drinking a lot is important to keep hydrated .

Thank you Tracie!

I am having my surgery next week. I live in Canada. Let keep in touch and see how it goes!

All the best to you...

I am having my surgery next week. I live in Canada. Let keep in touch and see how it goes!

Hi all the best to you on this exciting journey. My husband and I are going to Canada on the 1st of sept as a delayed honeymoon. We got married last year and due to other issues we had to delay honeymoon till this year. My 1st goal is to have 2 stone off before Canada .

How many pounds is 2 stone Tracie?? I suppose I could google it.

How many pounds is 2 stone Tracie?? I suppose I could google it.

Hi there is 14 lbs in one stone sorry I work it in stones over here