Freckles

Wishful next time you see Vanessa tell her to get her butt back on this board, life is too short to be at loggerheads. tell her everyone will be glad to hear from her, I'm sure everyone feels the same. Forgive and forget I say.:w00t: Hi to KaKa's daughter, you have done so great, you should be really proud of yourself.:thumbup:

what Mmm means is, it gives you the fartys Mandy but she's too nice to say it. Oh no Garry, dont say that..... my last band wasnt like that. It is very tender but not inflamed, just sticks up...I spose there's time for it to go down yet though Mooster. It woke me up last night because of the discomfort.:crying:

:w00t::rofl: Mmm you are bad, you just made me spit my coffee all over the keyboard...I dont belive you did that. Good luck to you Mandy, listen to the girls on here they know what they are talking about. Welcome Samspk, hope you get banded asap. KaKa 9lbs????? Wow she has done really well, I've only lost 3 kilos, since before I started the pre-op diet and had the surgery. But I think the no smoking is stopping me losing cos I keep turning to food....not a good thing.:mad2: Also the area where my port is is so swollen its sticking up for fine weather when I lie down, it seems really big!!! Did anyone else have this?:wink2:

Shoes Thanx for your kindness, and am so glad you told the truth, because we all need that. I hope each day will make us a little stronger. I have just filled one of those vacuum bags with summer clothing to make some space in my wardrobe and my tum is hurting now. I have an excuse to sit at the pc.:wink2: Very well done on your weight loss, you are a star.:mad2: Dr Chris comes across again:thumbup:

hey Mandy, dont be a stranger, remember we're all losers here sorry, it wasnt that funny.

Mandy

Thanx Fatpants i have replied. I know what you mean Flirty, there's nothing better than a good laff...its good for the soul. Keep up the good work all of you xxx:thumbup:

I think you're all meanies, I'm on FB too, but you havent made me your friend so i can see your piccys

all good fun aint it chick

I just have this to say to Flirty and Garry

Hunny try not to care about what people think, its your body and you are now in control of it. You took the first, hardest step. Even the nurse who took out my stitches said to me today, I think you are very brave to get surgery:eek: And we are, all of us. I hope my weight comes off as fast as yours chick, though I have got a raging appetite now, since packing in smoking, its doubly hard. But I feel so much better and walk faster too, my hubby is amazed.

Poor you Garry, that looks like my tum, its swollen too, but just around the midriff area. So how is it going to disperse? Mmm, :crying:...ok its a date, that will be nice and fresh sitting outside, in case the currys too hot.:ohmy: If you drive, I'll bring the booze.

I still think its excellent, and you were so good sticking to the pre-op diet. I did mine for about a week, because I was on holiday and I lost about 4 lbs, which was ok, but a struggle toward the end, so you have done marvellously. I wouldnt tell them about your band if you feel that way, you know your family better than anyone, and its too personal I think. People in general seem to think its an easy way out, but we all know its not. We still have to work with the band.

Sorry Garry i didnt see your post until after I had done mine. I hope you are sure about this....ok well I have copied and pasted what I sent to Big Sis and Mmm...so here goes. The meeting was a great success, the Ward manager, surgeon and the matron were all there. We have cleared matters up considerably, they explained why my Mum was rambling and hallucinating, and it seems that its the delayed shock, and the trauma of major surgery, which contribute to this in a person of her age. They have said that she may never return to normal and this may be the next stage of her Dimensia (sadly). They admitted to not monitoring her closely enough and this will improve considerably and the Sister apologised that we hadnt had the chance to meet. Personally I believe if I hadnt been going into hospital myself I would have spoken with her to discuss Mum much sooner than today. They showed me in Mum's notes that they keep at the end of the bed there are a few pages for the staff to write any info for the family and for us to reply, if need be. I didnt know this. They say she will be up and down all the time until her health finally stabilises. They also told me that she was bleeding badly internally as well as the bleed she had before surgery, which is why it was delayed until they could give her more blood. All of these factors have contributed to her lapses in recovery, and why she's away with the fairies. My girls said they were impressed with the way I handled everything and covered all points so well, and coming from them (especially Rachel who knows everything, cos she's got a BA honors degree lol) and Sarah who has 11 Gcse' and 4 A levels this is a big compliment, cos they usually tell me how senile and stupid I am. I had my stitches out and it hurt a bit, the nurse said they were red and inflamed and scabby (thanx for that lol) but should heal ok as soon as the scabs came off. I have to use vaseline. So I feel a lot better today, thats the update. You see only needed to be told what exactly was going on with my Mum, to understand and appreciate just what they were all doing for her. Thank you everyone for your support. xxx

Wishful, just looked at your date of surgery and its only 7 weeks ago, and already yo u have lost 2 stone?????? Bloody marvelous, very well done!!!! I only lost that in 2 years with my faulty band, so good on ya girl. I hope i have that much progress with this new one. Hoppe And anything you need to know will have been asked on here before cos we all have the same issues, so dont be afraid to ask. Just enjoy!!!

Firstly, so glad its over for Shoes and Kakas daughter, its always great when friends return home and are 'done'. Thanx everyone for enquiring about my meeting, all went well, I will send a pm to you Mmm shortly. Big sis, I am so looking forward to the meal, what time does she want us, and do we also bring sleeping bags as I will be too drunk to go home.:confused: I love madras also, thats why my email addy starts with pattymadras ...really it does:thumbup: Well done Wishful for your weight loss, tell me again how long since your op Garry, good link hunny, thanks. My stitches came out ok, just stung a bit, it doesnt feel so tight, such a relief. I have to use Vaseline though cos they are still scabby, which i put down to stress. Now I have that damn pain in my chest, that Gillian had and I cant remember what to take...do they still sell Gripe Water?

I read this from an American lady, on here,and thought it may be of interest to all those of you who have had a few fills and get discomfort eating certain foods. Someone has actually mentioned it before, but thought some of you may not have read that far back. Hope it helps, i will certainly remember those pills.

OH Big sis you do make me laff. Did anyone see the post by mr lapband in the new posts? Apparently this forum was advertised on the WLS network in the USA...how good is that!!!! I watched the video clip an it did show it. I would like to thank all my friends here for their wonderful support, I would have sloped off into the wilderness but for those. Thank you friends.

Thank you Flirty

Well that was some speech Flirty, bet you're worn out now :thumbup: Thank you for your support, but what I dont understand is why Vanessa chose to take my posts as a personal insult to her, yet nobody else did??? I have a cousin who is very close to me and is a staff nurse in an NHS hospital, it was him that told me to arrange the meeting, because he felt my Mum (his auntie) wasnt being monitored properly, and the NHS were failing her. His mother is my Mums identical twin. My point being I was not having a go at Nurses and Doctors in general as I previously stated. I think this has gone on long enough, dont you? One person's post to cause so much annoyance.

I havent had the discomfort you mention in ribs and chest Big sis, sorry. But I can feel the port more than the last one I had. I used to get that same sort of feeling Gillian, like as if the port had dislodged somehow and it took a day or 2 to move back to the right place. I think this happens to a lot of people, but if you are really in considerable discomfort, then why dont you mail Dr Chris and ask him sweetie, I'm sure he'll be able to give you some help xx The whole port area is still very swollen, and tight, I am hoping this will disappear soon, when I have had the stitches out tomorrow.

Thank you Fatpants, you are very understanding.

Well said Fatpants I agree with you about this thread being kept for lapband talk only, this is one of the reasons I have chosen not to continue with my story in the future, although as Garry and other have said it was a release. The system is surely at fault, but in this circumstance I feel that the person in charge of the nursing staff, being the Ward Manager, then its her I need to consult with, this being the reason for the arranged meet. Even though Vanessa's post was quite rude and hurt me I notice she is still standing her ground and not apologising to me. So be it. Matter over, I have more important things to think about. Thank you fatpants for taking the time and trouble to air your views. Is there a mod on here that could split the topic, because i dont think anyone needs to read all of this. Thank you.

Thank you Garry, its really nice of you to say that, but I dont feel I want to upset anyone on here by posting inappropriately. I will actually continue by private messages if anyone wants to know anything. Thank you again. xx