It is now one month since I had my Lap Band inserted at Emirates Hospital in Dubai. One night in hospital was followed by 2 nights in a hotel in Duabi just so I could access the hospital should I need to do so. (My choice). An uncomfortable two days with my stomach feeling like a corset was tightly strung inhibiting movement. Then day 3 arrived and movement was significantly easier and life seemed much more positive.

A return to Abu Dhabi and a further three days off work meant I could reflect on the sudden changes in my life - a lapband and a new apartment. Surrounded by boxes waiting to be unpacked I had to call on friends to assist in getting me the very basics of a bed organised. Now a month later my apartment is ship shape and I am already feeling clothes are loser and a spring is back in my step.

Weight loss to date is 10kg or 22lbs. No fill as yet as the surgeon here prefers to wait 6 weeks before doing this.

This have been going very smoothly no major issues with food. So far so good.

hi there ! Im impressed with your success...i did my surgery on the 5th of may and so far i've lost only 4kg are you following a diet ? My doctor just gave me a general advice like eat slowly and chew 20times...I try to eat healthy - fruits,veg.,fish,chix...everything low fat and sugar free...and still no further progress...do you have any advice,what workes for you ?