Hi... I tought I would introduce myself. I am Simon and I guess I am the newest bandster here.... just 2 hour out of the operation!

I had my bnd done in Prague by Prof Martin Freid who was excellent. The clinic here has broad band wifi so I can write this message.

I guess I hadn't thought to ar past the "oh my God I am going to die on the operating table" and I am sure I will have loads of questions to ask! I had no adverse reaction to the anesthetic and feel like I have a good nights sleep.

At the moment very sore - not really pain, just sore and cotemplating life with a band.

Anyway that's me - I'll write again soon

Simon

:welcomeB:

You'll find loads of good info here, we're a big family, some times we bicker, but we're all here to help one another through this journey!

hi, simon, welcome to the rest of your life... if you need to chat get in touch ..i had my band done end of september and it is the best thing i ave ever done. weights coming off slowly thought it would be quicker. but the way im feeling already makes me want to achieve my goal good luck hope u feel better soon

Welcome Simon. Good luck with your band adventure. This is the beggining of the rest of your life.

WELCOME TO LBT SIMON, GOOD LUCK ON YOUR BAND JOURNEY !!

LIZ XXX

I was banded 5 days ago as well. Welcome to the new US. You'll feel soooo much better in 3 days. That was my turning point anyways. Drink lot's of water and tak your painmeds.

Congratulations on getting banded and welcome to LBT! Here's wishing you a speedy and painless recovery! :mad:

Take care!

Hi.. a bit of an update....

I have had no pain at all, just a bit sore.... I feel fine, just a little tired.... I can play with my 1 year old daughter without problem and my wounds are healing well. I thought I would miss food but am quite happy with the liquid diet and not at all hungary!

I think I must be the luckiest bandster on the forum... and the icing on the cake - I have lost 4 kgs(yes I know this womt continue at his rate but it is a great boost emotionally.)

Caled my GP yesterday to order a new inhaler... spent 20 minutes on the phone as the Nurse wanted to know all about the operation (she was concerned I went to Prague for the operation).

Life is good.... Thanks for al your messages of support.

Write soon

(A very happy) Simon

That's great!

I am so happy for you. I agree, loosing so fast on the liquid diet is a real encourager...We are both blessed to have had such great surgeons and our bodies responded well to the operation. Lucky 1 year old, you're gonna be such a better "hands on" dad for her in the years to come. But Simon, remember the surgery was just a couple of days ago, DON'T OVERDO IT..You need to heal and give your body some time to rest now!!!

Josie:ranger:

Hey Simon, nice to know you are doing soo well! Is the inhaler for asthma. If it is, I have good news for you. 1 year post op, I was told to waive them goodbye! My asthma is now under control after my weight loss. I now have to go back to the asthma nurse once a year only as a precaution and I keep the blue inhaler at hand in case I feel a bit "winded". So there is hope for you yet.

Wish you the best of luck for your weight loss, let us know how you get on!

Thats great news Bradnychick.... I have to say I have noticed the Asthma improve even with just loosing a stone.

Hi Simon, im going to the same place as you to be banded on Tuesday 10 july, wish me luck i'm flying tomorrow morning :phanvan i'm not sure it Prof Fried will do it or his colleague (can't remember her name but i have met her already) hopefully all my pre-op tests will be ok this time! :cry

Good luck Bun1 ... I met both Prof Fried and Karin Dolezalova-Kormanova... both were very good. If you have one - take your laptop as they have free broadband and you can listen to uk radio over the internet (BBC - homepage - Home of the BBC on the Internet).

I hope your test are fine this time.... I have had no problems since my surgery... no pain, no hunger and I have lost a Stone!

Give my regards to the lovely nurses... they will remember me as my 1 year old daughter had them wrapped round her little finger!

Let us know how you get on.

Fingers crossed for you

Simon

congratulations on your band Simon and a very Warm welcome from me too!

You sound very chipper at the moment! Long may it continue!

i think i'm in love with Professor Fried!

he did my lapband on wednesday 11 july. everything is going well so far and what with all the anxiety of waiting i'm glad to have got it over with!!

:whoo:

Hi simon, I also had my lap band fitted by Prof Martin Fried. I had alittle pain in my port side for a few weeks but i am alot better, i am concerned that when i read the threads that most people are having fills, Prof Fried told me i may never need one did he say the same to you? and if so why? it would be great to hear any explanation. thanks jeannie.