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Oh gawd...... well I was terrified when I had my first band op, and afterwards, I was amazed at how well I felt....some pain of course, only to be expected, but nothing I couldnt handle. This time I'm not quite so scared but I know I will be in theatre for 2 hours instead of one because Dr has to remove the faulty band. I spose because the port is stitched to the muscle that is going to cause me some discomfort, which will be as well as the new band being stitched into place. Blimey I'm putting the willys up myself writing this:crying: I dreamt last night I was going for Liposuction and the nurse said no you cant have it you're too fat gee thanx for that nursey :wink5::laugh:

Wishful and Gillian, sorry I missed your posts, I always seem to do that Thank you for the stories, sounds a piece of cake, hope mine goes the same, if I ever get there!!!! I think my x-rays did go parcel post, but surely they should be there by now:crying: I've been trying to phone the Post Office all morning but they must be busy with pensions and stuff cos they're not answering. I onlt wanted to ask how long parcels take to Belgium. I'll try again later.

Ahh, yes I see, so the op was the usual hour, thats good to know chick. And good about the oxygen too, cos it does give you a feeling of well-being, otherwise we may start to get upset, well I would anyway, cos I'm soft lol. Thanx for all the info. Is Big Sis ok do you know?

I got a mail from Dr Chris this morning....still no x-ray :glare: I could kick myself for not sending it by registered post.:huh2:

Thank you Wishful for all the info...good to know that about hubbys being able to stay. Its different with every surgeon, when I was banded by Michael Van den Bossche, he didnt put a drain in :huh2: I sometimes now cannot bend easily with the port being in my left side, and thats 3 years. Also I was only in the theatre for an hour. Please tell me that you had oxygen Wishful?????

Many thanx for the birthday wishes:cool: I think it depends on the surgeon where the port is placed, mine is on my left side and my daughters (who had a different surgeon) is just under her boobs in the middle. Not sure where Dr Chris puts it, but I seem to think its on the side, I'm sure one of the already banded girlies will confirm that.

Gillian,xxxxxx glad its all over for you,hope big sis is ok too, take it easy babe and thanx for the info:thumbup:

WISHFUL xxxx so glad all went well, we're proud of you kitten.

Mand, nice to 'meet' you. Thats exciting news, I'm sure you wont regret your decision. I'm waiting for a date for surgery with Dr Chris, he has provisionally booked me in for 16th Feb, but not sure yet. Enjoy the posts here, everyone is lovely

I dont think so as the Regency hospital send patients their X-rays so they dont have to store them. Unless my surgeon has something cos I know they did send him pics.

Oh God, I'm so sorry TC, I think you'll be sound...dont worry sweetie. I dont know if I can abstain for a week either lol. Thinking of you Tammy, I hope you 2 get to meet, it would be lovely to see friends from here. We're all gonna be babes soon aint we lol. xx

I dont think you're sposed to drink at all as well as the low fat diet, so the liver will shrink and be less of a hindrance to the surgeon.....thats what I keep reading on here hunny. I didnt have to do that last time though:blushing: I like a couple of drinks almost every night, so I must be an alcoholic, saying that though sometimes I dont bother. I think its a very done thing these days, or am I fooling myself? I did go out last night cos it was my birthday last wednesday, so I do sometimes have a life:w00t: Doesnt seem like my stupid x-rays have arrived...knowing my luck they're probably lost in the post. I will be thinking of you a week tomorrow hunny:thumbup: Oh and btw I didnt have any trouble drinking alcohol after I was banded. lol

lol, everyones gone a bit quiet, maybe they have a life, cos I dont lol.

I wonder if they're 'done' yet..... yes girlies we is thinking about you 3. xxxx

I'm glad hubby is going with you darlin' mine came with me last time and he stayed in the room while I was taken down, but it was a private room. I will be with you in spirit sweetie, you know that btw are you doing the low fat diet yet? I have to start when I come back from my hols, will try not to booze too much while I'm away , even though its all inclusive.

I'm the same TC, and it wont be me in 12 days time. Have you got someone going with you hunny? Thanx for the fingers crossed xx

Nothing yet Mmm, I mailed Dr Chris today to ask if the X-rays had arrived, but he hasnt replied as yet. Its over a week now, geez its only over the Water !!!! I was so stupid when I got hubby to post them though, I was in such a tizzy trying to fit them in the tube we bought, rolling them up to fit, that I completely forgot to tell him to make sure he sent them by special delivery. And guess what, he just sent them by ordinary post, now I'm worried.

Well our girlies will be in Belgium now I spose, hope they're not too nervous. Cant wait for it to be over for them, poor little loves....I'm so glad they have each other, must be a great comfort. I was just wondering if the hubbys are allowed to stay in the ward with us before surgery or after as they're 3 person rooms,anyone know. Because I spose we have to think about the other 2 patients, if there are any, in our room.

Thats very sweet of you to take the time to post that Mmm, you're very welcome and if I can help you in any way just send me a private message or ask here or mail me, whatever you're most comfortable with. Gillian I'm so sorry I didnt see your pm until just now, asking for the piccys, and now its too late as you have posted your last message before you go to Belgium. But I will mail them in case you check your mails tomorrow before you set off xxx

To Big Sis, Gillian and Wishful.... :sneaky::thumbup::thumbup:

Sorry girls I'm the pratt for assuming everyone would know what a pm is. I shouldnt have abbreviated it. Anyay I have mailed the pics and some of her blog, hope you all received same and it was of some value to you. She praises Dr Chris no end, cos she had a Hiatus Hernia removed at the same time and she was quite poorly. She says he came back to the hospital at 8pm on a Saturday night to sort her out. She had internal bleeding which the excellent nursing staff had discovered, they were that good!!! Makes me feel a lot safer knowing all of this, hope it does the same for you. Cant wait for you girls to tell us about your experiences, hope everything goes smoothly for all of you xxxxxxx

Ok girls, thats fine if nobody wants pictures, just thought like me you would be curious.

I have been 'chatting' to a lovely lady on another board/forum who had her gastric band fitted with CDB and she has a blog all about her lead up to the surgery, and after. I know another lady has done this, but this one has piccys of CDB his consulting rooms, the hospital, her ward and even her bathroom. So if anyone wants to see these piccys, which are not personal ( I wouldnt do that) send me a pm and I will upload, host and copy them to you. She also took piccys of the Campinille Hotel and tells of the disasterous meal (last supper) she experienced there. I dont think I will be eating there now after reading her blog. I only say this to the girls who are going to stay there to warn them, although I know another girl had a lovely meal there. Her chicken arrived burnt on the outside and raw inside, she had to send it back (She was pretty much scared of contracting food poisoning.) and 20 minutes another arrived, much the same, so she plumped for an omelette, another 20 minutes. But by this time she wasnt hungry anymore. I think that is so sad for her, and please know that I dont wish to offend or scare anyone, but personally I am glad that she wrote of her experience. Just be careful ladies.:cursing:

That was a lovely post TropicalLagoon I think you are an inspiration to all of us starters. Thank you. xxx

I'm sorry but i dont like Facebook, they are too damn nosey. I have my own forum, and am a global moderator on 4 other boards, so dont get much time for FB but I know loads of people that use it.