Hi, in the last 18 months i have reduced my BMI from 40-32, however hit a plateau about 6 months ago, and still need to lose 30 kg... and am now considering banding as an option, however i am not sure now whether i fit the criteria needed:confused: .... i also suffer from chronic pain and take naprosyn... does any one know if this makes me not suitable for surgery.... would love to hear others opinions.....:help:

Hi Blah blah

I am having a band in 2 weeks. I need to loose about 30 kls also and have chronic osteoarthritis pain and take panadeine forte and anti inflammatories. I need to stop the anti flams now and hope with the weight lose I will not have to go back on them. I have already had both my knees replaced and refused to have any more articfical joints. My doctor was happy fo rme to go ahead with the banding.

Good luck with your surgery, and weight loss.

thanks Blahblah I will let you know how it goes.