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hey consafo, Did you take your little strips off your cuts too? even your port one. I can't remember if they told me to do that or not, or was I dreaming. The last couple of days have been a blur. Jx

Donna D, Thanks so much for that post, I was going to call the clinic tomorrow as I have a sharp pain near my tummy button cut and can't take a deep breath! That's saved me a job! I also find I'm like taking internal burps if thats sounds right. I feel wind in my upper chest and instead of it coming out I kinda need to do a big swallow, anyone else had this? jx

Yes, that was the guy! How come he doesn't work there anymore? does anyone no, I'm just being nosey. Has anyone had this Dr band them?

Yes, I went in for my op last fri and the nurse told me that once the restricted diet was over I would be starving as my band was not filled yet. As for lossing weight on the pre op and post op diet......... WEll, yeh, like I haven't eaten proberly in nearly 3 weeks. on clear fluids right now, the weight is dropping off me but I fully expect to put some on when I can eat more. I've not had the band fitted to loss 25 llbs a month I want steady eddie! that way it should hopefully stay off! Jx

Thanks guys for your posts, I had a reasonable sleep last night and do feel slightly better today! Your right Wheezy, I have just had a big op, of course I'm going to feel rough. Sounds silly now but, I thought I'd be skipping out of the hospital. Does the pressure in your tummy go away? Jx

Yes, I'm taking my meds but they make me feel yukky! When I take them I sleep alot which is good, but then I wake up and it's like I've been sleeping with a 50llb weight on my tummy. I am walking around, but I haven't had much gas at all. I'm feeling so low, I wish I had'nt bothered having it done now, I feel so terrible. Sorry for the moan guys!

I'm just wondering why people get their band removed? I'm not banded, I have booked to get it done this month. x

Just had one of these fitted today!

Hi Guys and congrts to Consafo!!! I was banded today at TLBS. All great not that much pain but, I've been asleep all afternoon on my side!!! Knowone said I couldn't, is this a big no no please someone answer before bed time

Ok! I went along with my Hubby today to meet with Dr Yau. My Husband was sooooooo against me being banded, I cannot tell you. Well, I don;t know how but after meeting with Dr Yau and Kathy he agreed and we booked it there and then for the 15th June 11am. This is every penny we have, I cannot believe how lucky I am to have the love of such a wonderful man. Do you know what he said when we came out, I just want you to be happy and for you to see what I see when I look at you, which a beautiful woman inside and out! I'm very nervous and excited at the same time. I have a few concerns. I noticed I will be on a clear Fluid diet for 4 days followed by 10 days on full fluid, followed by puree food!!!!! My question is HOW THE HELL AM I GOING TO DO THIS? Don't you feel hungry after the surgery? If I could not eat for 32 days I wouldn't need a band!!!! I was told it wasn't filled until 6 weeks after, so for the first 6 weeks am I going to be starving? Please some pro bander out there help me. Also is there any other tipo I may need to know about that might help me. :rolleyes:rolleyesXXXX

I think I might be able to help you here! I'm not banded yet but I have been under every diet under the sun, and use air travel alot. I presume you're worried about getting protien shakes etc, Am I right? I have taken on protien shakes on board, in small plastics bags and a plastic shaker cup. They don't mind you bringing your own food as well. Remember if you're flying into USA/ Canada from an international flight you can't land fruit, veg, meats ( tins, like snack tuna is ok)! Any other Q's just PM me. Enjoy your trip! Jx

Last December I went to see George Michale in conert, I wasn't a particular fan of his but I have to say he was AMAZING!!!!!!!! I went home and down loaded all his songs onto my Ipod. I love going for a strong walk in a quiet forest near me, I sing out so loud and don't give a dam!!!!!! I actually think I'm on stage with him...... Jx

I so feel for you, I've been there and bought the t-shirt. Are you banded? Or is this your pre op diet or just a regular diet? Whatever, I struggle to lose weight that's why I'm being banded on Fri morning. Jx

We may be dead but we'll be thin:biggrin1:

I'd be really interested to know how many of you, knowing what you know now , would have the band fitted again or how many of you wouldn't :faint:! JX

Dr Yau at TLBC is doing my band in like 4 days exactly!!!!!!! OMG..... Jx But Miranda's latest post has made me feel lots better thx XXXXXX

I'm not pround to say this but before I started my pre op diet I went on a massive pig out :guess:guess:guess! Did anyone else do this? I went for my last everything......... I'm not yet banded, next Friday! How bad am I:eek:!!!!!! JX

"THIS IS FREAK'EN WORKING!!!" WASaBubble! Yeh, I like your style!!!!! <!-- google_ad_section_end -->

Eh Suzzzie, I'm being banded on the 15th June as well! what time is yours, I'm at 8am in the morning. I'm telling NO ONE! Only my Hubby knows, I'm not even telling my kids or anyone, well not yet! I'm in a similar position. I've got my sons Grad dinner this Wed, cannot eat as I'm on the pre op, cottage cheese thingy!!!! So I'm going to fake feeling unwell for that one! The best actor award goes to, the fat chick that's dying of stavation in the corner! Then I'm off to Uk to visit family and friends on the Mon after my op, terrible timing I know but, there has been family problems that mean I need to go. I was going to cancel and re book my op but I thought If I don't do it now, I just won't. So I'm in the same position, what the heck do I say to people who are used to see me chop down on almost anything, now seeing me reaching for a green tea.... I'm thinking, I'm going to go with the hiatal hernia, really stupid question now, what is that? Help me out here wasabubble butt, I've read a load of your posts and you really seem to know what your talking about! If you have any other advice, bring it on! Thanks JX

maybe a silly question but, what's a VG band? Jx

Oh my goodness!!!! I've heard of slippages and erosions but now stretched pouch..... I'm being banded next week and I'm terrified. Is there anything else I need to know. Will I burst into flames if I eat a hotdog....... Jx

Hey Audreyg, It was me who mentioned, when you're fat you accept being treated like crap in relationships! I happily accepted it..... You sound like you've got your whole fantastic life ahead of you, with your head firmly on your banded slimming down nicely booty!!!!. I'm so glad things are working out for you! My user name is because I travel loads in my job and I'm always jetlaged! Jx

Marcar35, Just seen you numbers girl! Like how well are you doing!!!!!! AWSOME.......... Jx

Hey Miranda, I'll be joining in with you all next friday, a week today for me!!!! Hope all went well, I'll be thinking of you. Let us all know how you got on! Jx

Audreyg!!!!! AWSOME......