rachel675

Hiya all, I'm new to this, getting banded on the 28th April, in Manchester, starting my pre op diet of shakes on wed. Saw my consultant today, went really well, very nice man easy to talk to and answered all my questions (Dr Ashton). So my journey begins, (a long long journey, as have alot to lose) My only worry is........ and this prob sounds dead silly, but i'm just so worried i'll not wake up from surgery. I've been reassured i will, but it scares the hell out of me. Oh and having my galbladder removed at the same time. I have ben advised it will take 1 week to recover, can anyone give me any advise as to when you went back to work? Also are theer any other April people out there? looking for buddy to share experiences/support. Rach x

hiya suzie, Hope your not feeling too sore. did you stay in over night? feeling gassy? how are you finding the post op Fluid diet?, you keeping it all down? R

Hiya all. Can i please join you all? I am due to be banded sat 28th April in Manchester UK. I have alot to loose, my bmi is v v high :phanvan but i can do it! Rach

thank you for the reply. Where did you have your op done? Did you do a pre op diet? if so how did you find it? I have only ever had pain from my galbladder once and i thought i was having a heart attack, went to a & e as did not know what it was and was diaginised a week later after a ultra sound, and was offered by my GP to go on the waiting list to have it removed but i decided not to, as i had not had any pain since, but today at my consultation the dr recomended i had it removed as loseing vast amout of weight it would more than likley trigger it again, so best to remove it at the same time. I am awaiting a call on monday to find out teh extra cost, if too much i will ask my GP to put me on the NHS waiting list. I have a week and 1 day booked off work, it also my b day the weekend following my op, so have posponed the celebration with the girls. Hope your port wound heals soon. Would be good to keep in touch to share experiences. where abouts in the country are you? R