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Who was banded at Derby City Hospital?

Maincat

By Maincat, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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debbie_7155    0

debbie_7155
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thanks steve... i really hope my husband can be there for when i go down..i coulnt bare the thought of him not here, the hours are from 2-4 then 6-8, so im hoping it will be when visiting time i go down?

surely they wont be so cruel & make me go through this alone?, he is my world, he has always been there through my other operations

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Maincat    14

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If I were you I'd give them a call to find out. Explain that you need your husband to be with you when you go down. They should be able to help you.

I guess it depends on where you are on the operation list. I know that my wife and daughter were with me when I got ready for my operation as it was visiting time. As it was, I sent them away because I was getting too nervous!

I'm sure you'll be fine.

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If I were you I'd give them a call to find out. Explain that you need your husband to be with you when you go down. They should be able to help you.

I guess it depends on where you are on the operation list. I know that my wife and daughter were with me when I got ready for my operation as it was visiting time. As it was, I sent them away because I was getting too nervous!

I'm sure you'll be fine.

I gave them a call & spoke to helen, she was lovely, she said yes she cant see there being a problem & hubby should be ok to stay with me, just got to let them know on the ward on the day

i broke down on the phone..lol..silly me..been for a long walk with one of my dogs..just got to keep busy & try & take my mind of the procedure..

bloody silly ive had 7 operations, so its not like i dont know what to expect...

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Maincat    14

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That's great and I hope it puts your mind at rest.

You're bound to be nervous about this operation as so much is at stake for you. You probably has invested so much hope that this is the answer and turning point in your weight loss journey. It makes perfect sense for you to be anxious about it.

So you might as well look to the positive aspects of the operation. When you've got over the procedure itself, you'll be on the road to more confidence, greater energy and a happier life. That's got to be worth thinking about and to Celebrate.

Smile, then smile again. There's a whole new life ahead for you with your wonderful family.

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Thank you Steve, you are such an inspiration, i had a few tears today, was only a matter of time, though it didnt help as i was writing a letter for my hubby (just in case)..sounds silly now?..my dogs were looking at me thinking god has this woman gone mad with all these tears flowing down her face..then my hubby came through the front door, i tried to hide them but he just flung his arms around me & wooshh the gates just flung open & floods of tears came from no where..lol..

i keep telling myself the op is only about an hour..im going to be sleeping more than the op takes..

I guess from having the flu really took its toll on me & then cleaning the house for about the 50th time & making sure im all content with things..

hubby sat me down & we had a nice long chat with a coffee (no sugar) yuk..lol.& said its like going to a dentist Debbie, they do this procedure all the time, i think thats why i wake up after each op crying, just cos im so relieved to be alive..and i suppose everyone has the same thoughts?..

So from now on im focusing on the weight i have already lost & what its going to be like through my journey & how happy im going to be to lead a Normal lifestyle once & for all..

You doing anything next wednesday Steve?..lol..joking..im just a whimp..

Im taking my paul o'grady book in with me & im also into astronomy, im building the solar system model, so i can take a few magazines i havnt had chance to read yet, & my ipod

Smile, then smile again. There's a whole new life ahead for you with your wonderful family.

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Hi guys, I'm just being referred by my GP to Derby and had bloods etc and proforma done how long does it take from referral to op (I want a band). And can you specify the surgeon, read such good stuff about the professor. Thanks

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