Hi there, I am new to this forum. I have my first consultation with the surgeon next Friday March 30th:) . I am so excited but also nervous.

I have been reading through a few posts and it is so good to see that the majority of the feedback is positive.

I will be having my surgery done in Dublin and I was wondering if any of you have any advice as to questions I should be asking the surgeon next week.

Thanks so much. Brenners x

I am so excited its crazy! i got a call from them i've to be there at 6.45 on tuesday! what are you talking about your is sat i'm so jealous you'll have to keep us up to date tell all! how you doing?

hi skinnyirishbabe,

I bet you are really excited now ahh 2days away! I wish I was going in next week for my op. Ive a long way to go yet. How much of a deposit did u need when you went for your consultation? that sounds like a good idea, i might do that because otherwise id go home and think think think think think about it!! What part a ireland are you in? Im so nervous about going for the consultation!

Hiya dini,

Hope u are keeping well. So they called u to change the time. Im delighted for u that u get to go in earlier.

Girls I wish yis both the best of luck with the surgery.

Lipgloss :cheer2:

hi Skinny! Jesus you dont have a lot to loose at all! I'm not suprised there doing the opp though! gone are the days your BMI needed to be 40 or highter or if you had medical troubles your BMI to be 35 !!!

Hi Lipgloss,

You'll need 600 euro. I'm glad i paid the deposit as i would have backed out. I booked so many consultations and backed out. Even the morning of the one I wen't to i was thinking will i or will i not.

Dini,

I tought your BMI was low too?

I met my surgeon today. Very nice looks like Robin Williams.

Louise

hey skinny

you've a lower bmi than i dont you. he said he'd do it.... i'll tell the rest of the story another time!!!

best of luck for Saturday... i'm so excited for you. let us know how your getting on. PM me with all the goory details. GOOD LUCK

dini xx

oh Lipgloss good luck tomorrow with the consulations x

Hi _I am not FROM Ireland either, but I have been there(July 2000) and can't wait to return...and I love "reading" you gals as much I love listening to you talk in person...I am from the Chicago area, my maiden name is McCarthy...I had my band surgery Feb 28, but have only lost 15 lbs so far...just had my 3rd fill today, so hopefully we'll be hitting the "sweet spot" soon!

Hi girls, hope ye are all well.

Skinneybabe, I was already thinking oh wil i go? should i cancel? noooo but I am def going!! I wish you the best of luck tomorrow and hope u have a speedy recovery. I have had keyhole surgery before and wasnt that sore, i was back drivin within 3days. just keep walkin!

Dini, my consultation isnt untill next friday the 29th soo nervous but excited!!:bounce:

Hi irishmae11,

Is chiciago nice to live? Its always wet and cold here..!! well done on your weight loss, every little help. shir thats 1stone already gone:youcandothis:. keep in touch.

Where is all the other irish people?

Lipgloss :cheer2:

Lipgloss,

I agree what the hell happened to our summer, nothing but rain. At least we'er not missing out on the Skimpy clothes as no one can wear them. Do go to your consultation, it really will be worth it. Imagine this time next year in skimpy jeans and a vest top, thats if its not raining!

So gettin nervous about tomo.

Skinny/lipgloss Hello, I was banded June 7 and had all the thoughts you are having. I started the official process in February 07, however prior to that I thought about it, researched it and on and on. Once I went to the first orientation meeting in February, I was so excited. But as the band date got closer, I had thoughts; what if something happens, how can I give up the foods for ever or eat so little, can I have alcohol, why don't I just go back to weight watchers ( for 100th time), etc. but then I realized I really needed this and I could do it. I have had a couple glasses of wine at a time a week out from surgery, just sipped! Someone asked me yesterday if I was hungry or how could I give all that up? It is easier once you have made the committment!!!

You will do GREAT!!!

Hi Girls,

Well I'm home safe and sound from sunny Italy, back to rainy old Ireland, where is our summer gone???????? And will it be back????:confused:

Anyway, I had a fab time in Italy, I ate and drank what I wanted to and the band told me when to stop and I listened... and guess what I lost 2lbs.:clap2::clap2::clap2: HELLO........ losing weight on holidays and enjoying the holiday.:) I LOVE THIS BAND.:biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:

Hope your all feeling good this week and don't be nervous about consultations, you'll be nervous enough when you go for the op.

Dini, good luck for Tuesday, I'm sure it'll all go well. Let us know how you get on.:)

hi all,

came home this morning from the op. feel a little sore and strange as i can't eat at all.

THANKS COCO! HEARD THE WEATHER IS AMAZING IN ITALY!

SKINNY HOW ARE YOU? IS ALL OK? HAVE YOU GOTTEN MUCH SUPPORT FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS? LET US KNOW HOW YOU ARE.

HOW'S EVERYONE ELSE DOING SEEMS LIKE THERE IS NO-ONE ON THIS THREAD ANYMORE.

IS EVERYONE WELL?

good luck tomo dini, you'll be fine.

Hi guys.

How are you getting on skinnybabe? Hope your feeling a bit better. Are you able to eat much yet?

Coco, im new here, going for my consultation on friday..excited but nervous!! Congrats on loosing 2lbs while on hoils .

Best of luck tomorrow dini will be thinking of u.

Lipgloss. :cheer2:

the band is amazing! few days into it and i feel great. weight is falling off. I'm stuffed really quick. not missing food at all. best invention ever.