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

I appreciate the advice mmm and I will keep an eye on it. Its not really too bad at night but I did have it only once last night so it is calming down. If it continues I would defo see someone but for now its not causing too much distress or discomfort. thanks Jx

Edited January 29, 201016 yr by homecare

Thanks for your advice.

I am hoping that Chris does find it . However, it doesn't feel like it used too as I could feel my port and now it seems it is much deeper set.

I could understand it if I had done any exercise, but apart from walking I have not done any, so it seems very strange. I gather the port is sawn in to the stomach.

Baarbs,

Thanks for that, I thought as much. I suppose it's better to be safe, could have done with a few drinks to settle the nerves I'll no doubt have though!! And by the way, WOW!! You've done so well already, well done. Pre-op diet starts tomorrow, can't wait

Hi, If there are other people in the hotel having the same you will all chum up I expect, You won't have much time to get nervous as by the time you check in and get sorted go in to have your dinner then Frederick arrives and you all go into a meeting room for the low down on the op etc then hand over the Euros it won't be long till bed time as you will have to be at the hospital to register at 7am. Take a couple of mags with you and maybe a DS that will keep you occupied.

Don't forget to take a mug with you for your hotel room as they have those awfull plastic things. A couple of cup of soups and 4 yogurt drinks and a couple of low sugar juice drinks. Wear loose waisted trousers as sitting down traveling you won't want the waist band sticking into you.

Thanks for the compliment but to be honest apart from the first week I haven't got any restriction so I am just being carefull and watching what I eat, I don't have my first fill till 26th Feb. Dieting isn't too bad it is keeping off the weight I struggle with.:bored:

Edited January 29, 201016 yr by Baarbs

Hey Janie 2 and mrsjotaylor, Havent heard from you both for a while how are you getting on?

TIMEISNOW I find your last post most offensive, I glad that homecare has thanked me for my concern, I am only speaking from experience, and to help anyone else getting into a health problem.

I have been to my own GP today to talk it through with him, he has put my mind at rest I think.

Had email from Dr Chris too saying available for 2nd march -oh my god - now that it all seems to be going ahead my stomach is in knots.

Your notes have been great and I am sure I will be absolutely fine - born worrier - just cant help.it.

How long will I be off work for - need to book holidays.

Does anyone know if direct flights to BRU from Edinburgh

I can feel my hands shake as I type this - mixture of excitement and sheer terror I think

Thanks Kerry (Scooby Doo)

I have been to my own GP today to talk it through with him, he has put my mind at rest I think.

Had email from Dr Chris too saying available for 2nd march -oh my god - now that it all seems to be going ahead my stomach is in knots.

Your notes have been great and I am sure I will be absolutely fine - born worrier - just cant help.it.

How long will I be off work for - need to book holidays.

Does anyone know if direct flights to BRU from Edinburgh

I can feel my hands shake as I type this - mixture of excitement and sheer terror I think

Thanks Kerry (Scooby Doo)

Good for you scooby doo, I can only speak from experience, and of course it all depends on the type of work you do, but I was driving a few days post op, worked for a few hours - administrative - within 4 days and resumed full time (transport manager - own company) in 1 week, someone younger (i'm 53) might be able to resume earlier, but i needed the full week.

Thanks for getting back to me.

I know I have made the right decision but my stomach is in knots worrying about it.

Having read all the positive notes on here it has boosted my confidence. Doesn't stop that underlying worry of "What If"

K

Thanks for getting back to me.

I know I have made the right decision but my stomach is in knots worrying about it.

Having read all the positive notes on here it has boosted my confidence. Doesn't stop that underlying worry of "What If"

K

Hi Scooby, talking to your doctor was a great thing to do, I have no regrets, I was also a - could I, should I, would I, type but now I thing WHAT IF I DID'NT, I'm so pleased to be able to fit into 12/14 and now look forward to dressing up and enjoying a social life confident that I look average sized

Do you know that feeling when something really exciting is about to happen in your life?................ Well It's my turn, I know it sounds daft but I have got a date pencilled in for my band with Dr Chris. My day is coming on 9th March 2010. Count down begins NOW....

I know the feeling - I think I am going for 5th March - just waiting on confirmation - feel excited, worried, nervous, sick all at the same time

hi Scooby, normally I don't panic about very much, but maybe panic is not the right phrase for what I am feeling inside, just excitement to know that I can start again and be what I really want to be. It's easy brushing off the Big Guy syndrome, but it does get to me inside regardless of the hardened exterior ! Good luck to you too.

hello to all old members and also hello to newbies.

Nice to see some of the old faces, we were such a close bunch and now we dont seem to get on here much.

I will have to go for another fill with freddyboy cos I am still the same weight as I was when i went to Australia, and had a fill in December. he said I'd probably need another, and i do, damn it another 90 quid.

At least i havent gained any over Xmas, but I do need to get another couple of stone off. Its almost a year since I got the second band fitted and it does work, so glad.

Take care everyone and good luck to the people going for their op soon, you'll be fine.

I'm a bit annoyed at myself for being sucked into the "last supper" syndrome. I've eaten quite badly for the last week or so, and today is my last day before my pre-op diet starts. I've eaten anything and everything, followed by nearly two bottles of wine and some chocolates.

I've now started to worry that the band isn't for me, I understand willpower and resolve is involved, but I don't seem to have any of either!!

I've read so many success stories, I'm terrified that I will be the one to fail in a big way.

Surely none of us would have got big in the first place if we had enough willpower?

I'm hoping someone can re-assure me here, but I won't be surprised if no-one can.

I'm a bit annoyed at myself for being sucked into the "last supper" syndrome. I've eaten quite badly for the last week or so, and today is my last day before my pre-op diet starts. I've eaten anything and everything, followed by nearly two bottles of wine and some chocolates.

I've now started to worry that the band isn't for me, I understand willpower and resolve is involved, but I don't seem to have any of either!!

I've read so many success stories, I'm terrified that I will be the one to fail in a big way.

Surely none of us would have got big in the first place if we had enough willpower?

I'm hoping someone can re-assure me here, but I won't be surprised if no-one can. :biggrin:

Hi jojo you are exactly the same as the rest of us. My last supper lasted 3 weeks, convinced myself I may never be able to eat that and that again so might as well when I had a chance. But I pulled myself together for pre op diet and havent looked back since the op. Last night was just the best I fitted into a pair of size 12 black satin trousers Ive had in my wadrobe for years and havent been able to fit until NOW.

GO FOR IT:w00t: