Who was banded at Derby City Hospital?

josee · November 20, 2008

i try eat 3 regular meals not too big but i find that because i cant feel the band i dont know when i feel full i exercise 5 times a week i go to motorise as i have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis

Maincat · November 21, 2008

Hi Josee,

Sorry I've been a while replying - I've eye problems at the moment.

I had a second operation because when I had my first fill, it was discovered that the tube that links the band and port had become detached, and the Fluid was leaking in to my chest cavity. So I had the port and tube replaced - no big deal and much easier than the first operation.

When I had the new port, they put in a 4.5ml fill. A few weeks later, I had another 1ml put in and that made all the difference. So now I have 5.5ml in a 10ml band. For me, that's perfect. In fact, I cancelled a fill that was arranged because I didn't need it.

As for your fill levels, all I can say is that a small amount of Fluid can make a big difference. I would talk to Kay and suggest another 1ml. It may take a while for the perfect fill level to be reached - it's not an exact science. Having said all of that, before my second operation I lost a lot of weight without the band's help, just due to Portion Control and exercise.

Given that you're putting weight on, I would suggest you visit your GP as it may be a sign of other issues. Are you retaining fluids? Are you grazing between meals?

It's great that you're coming to the support group meeting and I look forward to meeting you there - please come and introduce yourself. I just hope that you find what I have to say useful and not too boring!

Take care.

josee · November 22, 2008

hi i wish i had gone for the bypass as well

Maincat · November 23, 2008

Josee,

You don't have a lapband and a bypass - it's one or the other. There has to be a reason for the situation. It's better to examine what that is and get it fixed.

The bypass is a once and for all operation. It isn't reversible as the lapband is. It's also a much bigger operation. Perhaps in the end that will be your solution. All I'm saying is that you should look to see why the band isn't working for you first.

Maincat · November 28, 2008

I'd like to say thanks to the people on this forum who came to the Derby support group meeting and heard my presentation. I really enjoyed it and hope that you found that what I said rang bells for you.

Please keep in touch and good luck on your weight loss journeys.

Edited November 28, 2008 by Maincat

debbie_7155 · January 3, 2009

hi everyone im due to have surgery on 21st Jan at Derby with prof larvin..nervous but soo ready for it, i live 2 hour car journey from the hospital, i think i should ask them for extra pain killers when i leave the hospital to make my journey home a little more comfortable..

Maincat · January 4, 2009

hi everyone im due to have surgery on 21st Jan at Derby with prof larvin..nervous but soo ready for it, i live 2 hour car journey from the hospital, i think i should ask them for extra pain killers when i leave the hospital to make my journey home a little more comfortable..

I was sore for a few days after the operation. Getting out of bed was a chore, but then the soreness went and all was fine. Expect to feel a bit tired for a while. The aches and pains are soon forgotten.

Prof Larvin is a great man. You're in good hands there.

debbie_7155 · January 7, 2009

I was sore for a few days after the operation. Getting out of bed was a chore, but then the soreness went and all was fine. Expect to feel a bit tired for a while. The aches and pains are soon forgotten.
Prof Larvin is a great man. You're in good hands there.

Thanks steve, jut spent 4 days in bed with this flu virus, god ive been so ill with it, hubby took me to docs last night, im on pencilin & a throat spray, i have manage to get on the setee today, im fighting this with what strength i have left,..

My assesment pre op is next tuesday then op following wednesday 21st Jan...

Due to the flu & a diet i have lost 9lbs in a week, do you think it will be ok to keep takin things like strepsils & cough medicine as they have sugar in them?,

Even Soup isnt on the diet & i wuld love Soup right now (who doesnt when they have flu) surely a sall tin of Tomato Soup would be ok?, it is liquid,& they say soup is the best thing to eat with colds/flu ?

I really do not fancy eating anything too hard until my throat is alot better

last 3-4 days ive virtually eaten nothing, due to having blisters back of my throat (have been reall run down)

ive just started to being able to drink more now, my GP seems to think im going to be ok for surgery still though..

Maincat · January 8, 2009

So sorry to hear that you've been unwell. I've got away with it until now and I hope my luck holds!

You've got to eat. Soup sounds good to me in that you can manage it. Why not give Kay Cresswell at Derby a ring and ask her? I'll PM you with the number.

Hope you feel a lot better soon.

bellygobelly · January 8, 2009

hi debbie

sorry to hear your not well. hope you are well enough for the op.

I live about 50 miles away from you south lincolnshire, so had a longer car journey than you. I was fine without no pain relief I had my mermory foam pillow inbetween me and the car door incase i got knocked. but was still ok. but everyone is different. Im a real wimp!!!!!!!!!!!! lol.

hope you are well soon . good luck for the big day.

Ann x

debbie_7155 · January 11, 2009

hi debbie
sorry to hear your not well. hope you are well enough for the op.

I live about 50 miles away from you south lincolnshire, so had a longer car journey than you. I was fine without no pain relief I had my mermory foam pillow inbetween me and the car door incase i got knocked. but was still ok. but everyone is different. Im a real wimp!!!!!!!!!!!! lol.

hope you are well soon . good luck for the big day.

Ann x

Thanks Ann, I told hubby i want to take pillows, my quilt, hot Water bottle & my squidly teddy & slippers for the car journey home....he said thats ok luv but where are you going to be sitting :tongue2:... i'd forgot about me..

Im feeling quite a bit better..hopefully by tuesday when i go for my pre op ass they will say i will be fit enough..

saw my GP last night & he seems to think it wont effect my surgery..coughing a little, but i have 10 more days ahead of me yet..

I really dont want them to cancell it, or im going to be waiting weeks/months for another surgery date?

Steve i thought about the Soup & remembered what kay told me last time, try & stick with the solid foods as when it comes to soup after surgery im going to be sick of it..

Im drinking lots of fluids..my pencilin finishes tomorrow, so im just taking Difflam & ibufophen & going out in the fresh air for little walks & trying to stay positive

ally · January 13, 2009

Sorry your feeling so poorly Debbie - hope it passes soon and your fit and well for the pre-op (just looked back and its TODAY! GOOD LUCK!) I was banded by Prof. Larvin and Lisa Rickers does my fills - they are really lovely people, nothing too much trouble for them and so helpful. I had a 14ml band and have 4ml in at the moment - its going slowly as I have some other stuff going on and am very stressed at the moment; but it is working - very best of luck to you and just work with it. x.

debbie_7155 · January 13, 2009

Sorry your feeling so poorly Debbie - hope it passes soon and your fit and well for the pre-op (just looked back and its TODAY! GOOD LUCK!) I was banded by Prof. Larvin and Lisa Rickers does my fills - they are really lovely people, nothing too much trouble for them and so helpful. I had a 14ml band and have 4ml in at the moment - its going slowly as I have some other stuff going on and am very stressed at the moment; but it is working - very best of luck to you and just work with it. x.

I got the go ahead today, had the ECG done, bloods,temp,listened to my heart & chest, all good (normal)..just waiting for the bloods, but looks good ..

going in the morning ward 311..going down for surgery in the afternoon, hubby will be stopping at the travel lodge opposite hospital..

cant wait for it to all be over now..

They are so pleased with my weight loss & i have another week to go..

just got the last bit of the flu lingering, no coughing, which is good news

debbie_7155 · January 13, 2009

I got the go ahead today, had the ECG done, bloods,temp,listened to my heart & chest, all good (normal)..just waiting for the bloods, but looks good ..
going in the morning ward 311..going down for surgery in the afternoon, hubby will be stopping at the travel lodge opposite hospital..

cant wait for it to all be over now..

They are so pleased with my weight loss & i have another week to go..

just got the last bit of the flu lingering, no coughing, which is good news

i put going down in the morning, what i meant to say was going down next wednesday morning

Maincat · January 13, 2009

Great your pre-op went so well. I had to go in the morning and my operation was about 3.30pm. The waiting on the ward is tough, so take an iPod/book etc. I think your husband will be shown the door soon after you get there. It might be worth checking what the visiting hours are on the ward.

We'll all be thinking of you when you go for your operation. Good luck with it, I'm sure it will go well for you.