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

Thanks everyone...........I'm totally amazed that I have lost 4 stone. Going for my first fill tomorrow at The Spire I think I'm more nervous than I was for the op. How silly.

Garry..........I'm a big girl hopefully theyll start to notice soon. I know that my skirts are begining to fall off of me. Going to take some advice and start throwing away all the big clothes. I cant believe this is happening to me :mad:

Starsky..... good luck for frday...You wont regret it....Looking forward to our meeting some time soon

Take Care

Jackie

I'm waiting to hear from Bev, her op was today and I'm sure it all went well. When she text's me I will let you all know the latest.

Just wondering if there was any last minute advice from anyone before I fly out on Thursday ? Myself and Hopkicat are having the op on Friday 11th and I'm sooooo excited (not sure that I should be ???)

This thread has been fantastic for all those difficult questions and apprehensive anxieties. THANK YOU EVERYONE, YOU HAVE BEEN GREAT :mad::thumbup::sad:

Can't wait to start losing now............

S xxxx

Hi Starsky. I may not be on again before you leave so just wanted to say all the best for your op (and to Hopkicat too), we will all be thinking about you. Think it's perfectly ok to be excited, you should be with a new, better and healthier life ahead of you. Just have a good last meal, get loads of rest and try not to do very much for the first week at least. Take care and let us know how you are as soon as you feel ok, Bigsis xx

ps Well done to Jackie - you've lost more already than I have in 8 months!

Hi Starksy,

I got banded a week ago and the weather was really hot so make sure you take some light clothing. Also I would advise you to take some insect repellant because I got bitten to death whilst in the hospital. It got so warm during the night I asked for the window to be left open and when my partner come the next day he said I was covered in spots. I soon realised they were bites!!! They were so itchy lol.

Good luck you will be fine I am 1 week post op today!! I have lost 12lbs in this week. I am still a bit tender but I am able to do daily chores and I am returning back to work next week. Everyone is really nice in and out of the hospital and they will help you with anything you need. :mad:

Lots of love SJS x

Banded 1st Sep

hi oliver dog...yes the package with WLS is unlimited fills and defills as you need them..as well as that you have diet advice, exercise plans etc tailored to yourself..and 24hour emergency service..Wendy is great, i trust her "sixth sense" on your bands totally..Im off to see her tomorrow locally..CJ.. congrats on your weight loss target!! brill!..ill have a look at your pics later!..jackie..amazing weight loss..well done!. Freckles, hope your band is behaving?!..dizzy debs..me and big sister are so over run with old big clothes now!..big sister is passing hers down to me..which is great..and mine are going to my next door neighbour, or charity shop!.. i have missed saying good luck to Bev..she is having her op today..im sure someone else is too?..not on here much now..i just have quick skim thro every few days...but good luck to everyone being banded very soon..everything will go great!..and good luck to all you losers!! gillian x

Thanks Gillian thats a great help, it has made me make ulp my mind as it does sound like a good deal!!

Thank you everyone for all for your advice and kind messages. Roll on Friday :mad:

SJS good to hear you are doing ok one week on and nearly a stone lighter, well done ! I am taking the week after off but I have only taken 2 days holiday. They don't know at work but I will be calling in sick for 3 days after !!!!

I've been constantly checking out the weather and at the moment its not too disimilar to Uk but I will take some Mosi stuff and some cooler clothes. Cheers !

Thanks BigSis you always have something good to say. I cant wait to be able to walk up all the hills on my local Golf course without stopping for breath, lol :sad: I'm looking forward to being fitter !!

CarrieJ - Welldone on reaching goal again, I cant wait until next year, when hopefully i will be saying the same !

Keep up the good work Jackie. Will defo get a date together sometime in Oct ??

I will send Bev your love when I meet her on Thursday night.

Hugs & kisses

S xxx

Just a quick one to let you know that I have just had a text from BEV. She says she feels like she 'has been hit by a bus' but the pain relief is good !!!

She echo's all your comments about the great staff and cleanliness of the hotel and hospital and says she is god damn thirsty and doesn't think the pints of beer she had the night before, have helped her much today, lol.

S xxx

Good luck starsky, i wasnt nervous when i went for my op, like you i was really excited, You will be fine and just make sure you get plenty of rest after as it will help with your recovery.. Good luck to hopikat 2 x

Congratulations jackie, you must be over the moon with your weight loss so far, you are doing fab. x

Good luck Starsky and Hopikcat and all others been banded this week. Dont forget to take a decent sized mug as the ones in hotel are tiny. I got banded in june and was bitten by mossies at hotel. We kept windows open as there was no air conditioning in the hotel and they had a feast. My hubby got bit really badly and Dr Chris prescribed some cream for the bites. Also remember to have a nice meal and glass of wine in hotel the night before op as its your last for a wee while. Good luck Jx

Im going for my second fill on the 15th of this month and it cant come soon enough. Since being banded I havent felt like anything sweet or chocolatey until this week and Im trying to be good. I dont have restriction and Im trying to lose weight with willpower and boy its hard. I am starting to feel really hungry but Im doing what Wendy says and eating all my meals from a side plate. Roll on restriction. Jx

Thanks Homecare and Wishful for some good advice. Hoping to take the following week off work to recover, I think I will need it !!

Can't wait now for it all to be over, it's getting close but I will say goodbye tomorrow morning.

Thanks

S xx

Good luck starsky, i wasnt nervous when i went for my op, like you i was really excited, You will be fine and just make sure you get plenty of rest after as it will help with your recovery.. Good luck to hopikat 2 x

Congratulations jackie, you must be over the moon with your weight loss so far, you are doing fab. x

Thanks Wishfull and Bigsis......I'm really suprised I never thought I'd do this well. I have to say that I have noticed that I am begining to get hungry now, which has'nt really been a problem since the band was put in place. I bet the weight loss will start to slow down now, which is disapointing but I knew it would happen some time. :thumbup:

Thanks Homecare and Wishful for some good advice. Hoping to take the following week off work to recover, I think I will need it !!

Can't wait now for it all to be over, it's getting close but I will say goodbye tomorrow morning.

Thanks

S xx

Good luck Starsky. It's great reading all these really positive posts. Can't wait for my date.

Good luck again. Look forward to an update.

Debs x

Hi Everyone,

I have a couple of questions that I need help with. How long did you wait before you started exercise after your op? and In the hospital we were given Dutch crispbakes as Dr Chris says i quote " they turn to liquid in your mouth". Can I have these 1 week post op in the liquid phase or are they part on the mushies phase. Also Dr chris says to stay on liquids for 10days but in my aftercare package with WLS it says liquids for 3wks. What have you done?

Thanks

SJS x

Banded 1st Sep

Hi Everyone,

I have a couple of questions that I need help with. How long did you wait before you started exercise after your op? and In the hospital we were given Dutch crispbakes as Dr Chris says i quote " they turn to liquid in your mouth". Can I have these 1 week post op in the liquid phase or are they part on the mushies phase. Also Dr chris says to stay on liquids for 10days but in my aftercare package with WLS it says liquids for 3wks. What have you done?

Thanks

SJS x

Banded 1st Sep

Hi SJS - would have thought that as we were given these the day after the op that it was ok to have them from then on. As for the exercise question - I'm still waiting 8 months on (thru choice!) so can't help you with that one.

I don't know which is the most appropriate period to stay on liquids but I usually go by what WLS advise for most other things. Having said this, myself and my sister (Gillian) did start introducing things very gradually after about 8-10 days like very milky cereal i.e Ready Brek etc and ground rice then progress to mashed up cauliflower/other veg with gravy or thin cheese sauce. So if you feel ready for it, then why not go for the half way mark between what they both say? But I'm sure if Dr Chris says 10 days, it must be ok even if it preferable to wait a bit longer. Bigsister x

Hi everyone, Sorry I have not been on for a few weeks,I have been on my hols to Turkey, I only got bk last friday and have only just got time to have a nosey on here. I have had a quick read of all your messages, everyone is doing so well. Your all an insperation to each and every1 off us who pop on here. It was good to read that Gary is doing so well since his problems, I am soooo pleases that every thing is now working well for him. As for all the ladies, every one is just doing wounderfull, with some fantastic weight lose. I am a little fed up, I will be going for my 3rd fill 2moz and I am hopeing for a restriction. I can just about each everything and as much as I want, I have put on about 5 pounds and I am really fed up. Fingers crossed for 2moz, I just hope Fred gives me a good fill. :blushing: Nice to read all your messages guys. xxxx