Daisy10b

Hello everyone! I was diagnosed as diabetic last week (UK). I've had my band since mid-Feb and have lost 2.5 stones so far. The info I have from the doctors says that Pasta, rice, bread and starch is the primary food group and Proteins are third on the list. Apart from feeling devastated, angy and embarrassed at this news, I am now confused. Can anyone offer sane advice (something my GP surgery does not possess) on how I should proceed. If not, just a friendly cheer-up message would be great. I know we should not look upon the band as a cure-all, but well, you know.... we can all dream can't we? Lots of love and luck to all in lap-band land xxx

Hi there, Thank you so much for getting back to me. I totally agree with you on this and I will definitely be going down a very similar route to that which you describe. I have been pretty miserable for around a week now - you've really helped. Love Desa xxx

Mine is called Bertie Mee Lots of Brass Band - but we call him Bertie for short! xxx

Hi there! (from the UK!) Some of these are pretty obvious, so forgive me if I sound patronising - it's not intentional! I took: sick bags (like those you get on the plane - sorry, but it's good to have them, just in case!); baby wet wipes; a lovely fresh body spray; little radio; phone; slippers; all personal bath/shower stuff; (I had to have a shower when I arrived at the clinic, but was not allowed to apply moisturisers of any sort, so put some on later post-op when I felt better.) earplugs - the clinic was a bit noisy; some emergency cash/credit card. I'll let you know if I think of anything else. Lots of luck, Daisy