Hi

I have decided to get the procedure done - just have to save up for it. I live in uk and want to go to Brussels as it seems cheapest and safest there. Anyone know of the above?

Thanks

how are you today anitahug

gx

Hi Gary I'm doin good thanks !

I went to gp this morning he says I MUST go back on medication - I'm goin to be on it long term. I've just had a yoghurt without problem and drinking fine. He said I had severe ulceration back in January and with me being off meds since op it had flared up (no mention of barium as he hadn't received fax). As I don't believe I have typical acid reflux they keep telling me I have, mines more constant burping to the point of exhaustion.

It was difficult for me to know that it wasn't the band causing swallowing difficulties as others on here have similar symptoms. You live and learn. Frederik said something about whatever way band was positioned hiatus hernia symptoms should ease and eventually I may not need meds.I know Dr C said certain foods may be difficult to swallow/manage w' bread, rice etc so I didn't make connection and initially thought it was due to band. Yesterday morning I was really frightened thought band had slipped due to being so sick.

Should swallowing be normal with band fitted ?

How have u been Gary ?

I hope u get date asap, as u have handled the situ' so admirably and deserve happy outcome.

How did u get on with midwife Sammy ?

Lucky u goin to Tuscany !! It has rained here almost every day since the kids have been off. I think sunshine does us all good.

Gi topping I'm getting banded on the 11th August, how r u feeling about it and hows the low fat diet going?x

Gi topping I'm getting banded on the 11th August, how r u feeling about it and hows the low fat diet going?x

Hi Maysh1........ I'm getting banded on the 7th August and the I'm finding the low fat diet really difficult. Dont know why because I've had to lose weight for Dr C to do the band and I've been really good (lost about 13kg). Now I'm finding that I want all those 'last time' meals!!!! Had a Greggs bake and a sausage roll on saturday. Every day I say I wll be god but something manages to creep into my mouth. Well, only gt two days to go untill I leave for Belgium:thumbup: It seems as though its been a long time coming.

How are you doing with the diet, did Fred send you a diet to folow, I havent had any info about diet from him?

Take Care

Jackie

has anyone heard from flirty I'm missing her

has anyone heard from flirty I'm missing her

No but where is Odge as well, is she on holiday?

Good luck to all the people being banded this week, you wont look back. jx:thumbup:

Jackie, just noticed you are a Bristol Lass, I'm from Bristol and although I live in Wiltshire, I'm there most weekends......

Good luck with your Op, thinking of you. Let me know where you are getting your fills ? I've booked Wendy at WLS, so I will have to go to Cardiff ! Might be able to meet up some time, you never know.....where in Bristol do you live ?

Hey Guys, I've managed to get my Op brought forward. Its now Friday 11th September. Let me know if anyone else is going out then, it would be good to hook up.

S. x

Hi Jackie

I'm getting banded by dr chris on the 7th too :biggrin:

I'm coming from scotland but at least you should be able to understand me better than the locals!!!

i'm very nervous and havent done brilliantly on the diet..a bit like yourself, all the last chance meals have been ridiculous :biggrin:

it would be good to be able to meet on Fri... where are you booked to stay the night before? im at the Sheraton airport hotel.

hope to hear from you

has anyone heard from flirty I'm missing her

Hi all I spoke to her today she is a bit sore round tummy but in good spirits and seeing the doc tomorrow

Hi Gary I'm doin good thanks !

I went to gp this morning he says I MUST go back on medication - I'm goin to be on it long term. I've just had a yoghurt without problem and drinking fine. He said I had severe ulceration back in January and with me being off meds since op it had flared up (no mention of barium as he hadn't received fax). As I don't believe I have typical acid reflux they keep telling me I have, mines more constant burping to the point of exhaustion.

It was difficult for me to know that it wasn't the band causing swallowing difficulties as others on here have similar symptoms. You live and learn. Frederik said something about whatever way band was positioned hiatus hernia symptoms should ease and eventually I may not need meds.I know Dr C said certain foods may be difficult to swallow/manage w' bread, rice etc so I didn't make connection and initially thought it was due to band. Yesterday morning I was really frightened thought band had slipped due to being so sick.

Should swallowing be normal with band fitted ?

How have u been Gary ?

I hope u get date asap, as u have handled the situ' so admirably and deserve happy outcome.

How did u get on with midwife Sammy ?

Lucky u goin to Tuscany !! It has rained here almost every day since the kids have been off. I think sunshine does us all good.

Well I got my date today going over next tues the 11th and gettn fixed on 12th so all good they have been fantastic can't fault frederik, chris d and dr chris very impressed with the way they have handled it. So all u guys being done on the 12th let me know who u are and I can hold your hand and offer as much advice as I can hopefully I can ease your axiety.

Gx

Well I got my date today going over next tues the 11th and gettn fixed on 12th so all good they have been fantastic can't fault frederik, chris d and dr chris very impressed with the way they have handled it. So all u guys being done on the 12th let me know who u are and I can hold your hand and offer as much advice as I can hopefully I can ease your axiety.

Gx

thats great Gary. Will you have to be off work when you get back and whos paying for flights, hotel etc. Jx

Well I got my date today going over next tues the 11th and gettn fixed on 12th so all good they have been fantastic can't fault frederik, chris d and dr chris very impressed with the way they have handled it. So all u guys being done on the 12th let me know who u are and I can hold your hand and offer as much advice as I can hopefully I can ease your axiety.

Gx

Hi ya Garry,

I'm flying from Dublin on the 11th and getting done on the 12th.....

Will be lovely to meet ya. You did mention earlier post that you might be getting re banded on 12th!!! Tempt fate!!

Gi topping I'm getting banded on the 11th August, how r u feeling about it and hows the low fat diet going?x

Hi ya Maysh,

The low fat diet? Oh I'm trying, but its so bloody hard.

Was in Mc Donalds yesterday with kids and was very good.

Had a salad with grilled chicken and about 2 of the kids chips.

Dinner was another salad.

My biggest problem is crisps! Eat a 6 pack, no problem and when I sit down to watch tv once kids are in bed, i just want to munch. Last nite I had a cup of green tea....

I just keep trying to convince myself, its only for another week.

To top everything else I have an infection in my wisdom tooth and taking antibiotics for it hoping it clears before the op. Taking my milk thistle 3 times a day too.

How are you doing?

Siobhain

Thanks for the update on flirty, Gary. Its all good news for you then with your repair happening so quickly, give my regards to the team.

I'm a Cardiff wls fill patient from 12th August, I'm in around 11am this time, although because of Garys experience I'm wondering now if I've done the right thing, because would CDB help if there was a future problem if another company have done the fills. all confusing, all stessing me out.

Hi mmm, haven't been on the forum for a while but I have been reading everones comments. I was banded back in march with my sister big bones.

I wouldn't worry about going with wendy at wls, she is extremely competent at giving fills. I had my first fill with her last saturday in london after having a very traumatic fill by frederick at end of june, in fact I was worried he may have damaged the band - but no all is well. All in all I would say Dr Chris and co are excellent for surgery but I prefer wls for the aftercare with the lovely wendy!

I have lost 3 and a half stone up to now and I need to update my ticker, but I am very pleased with my progress and have no regrets about being 'banded'.:smile2:

Hi mmm, haven't been on the forum for a while but I have been reading everones comments. I was banded back in march with my sister big bones.

I wouldn't worry about going with wendy at wls, she is extremely competent at giving fills. I had my first fill with her last saturday in london after having a very traumatic fill by frederick at end of june, in fact I was worried he may have damaged the band - but no all is well. All in all I would say Dr Chris and co are excellent for surgery but I prefer wls for the aftercare with the lovely wendy!

I have lost 3 and a half stone up to now and I need to update my ticker, but I am very pleased with my progress and have no regrets about being 'banded'.:smile2:

WOW Jewy you must be so pleased with your weight loss, well done, I'm quite confident with Wendys ability, its just that if things go wrong with the band through no fault on anyones part (such as freckles and Garry) would we be able to get corrective surgery, free under gauranteee and if so who would front the costs, thats my only concern, I've booked and paid for the 6 months package, so will probably go through with it anyway and take a chance. Thanks for your concern and I will keep a look out for your updated ticker its fab when you can see it dropping down the line,