sanflan

i'm only 2 weeks out and along with nearly 20 pounds, I'm having my first period in a year!

Hi, Ive used the search function, so please forgive me if there is already an Essex thread. Just thought it would be nice for everyone to introduce themselves. I live in Colchester and was banded in Brussels By Dr Chris De Bruyne, 20/01/09. :cursing:

good to think I'm not alone with eating food already. Ive noticed alot of other threads people have been advised to go 4 weeks on strained liquids! I didnt really get that impression from Dr De Bruyne. I did read about the dino-nugget! that was funny, but think that was more a case of accidental ingestion! Strange to think how heavy people to put things in their mouths without realizing! I once ate a cookie on my desk and 2 seconds after finishing it realised.... I didnt know where it came from! Someone could have picked it up off the floor and stuck it there... but I didn't even think to ask the logical questions. ((who is this cookie? Where did it come from? Why is it on my desk))

This is for all of you guys who had your surgery near mine. (january 19th) what are you eating now? I eat baby food for lunch, yogurts and peti filous, mashed potato.. soup and occasional mik shake (and I have developed a weird craving for bacos Bacos god knows why. Are any (or all) of you still following a soup only diet?

Hey TC, Glad you are well! Just as well you didn't bother to ask to get up for the toilet, They wouldn't have let you! At least I wasn't allowed... the nurse brought me a bed pan, and I refused. SHe said if you need the toilet you'll use it!! I actually had to sneak to the toilet!!! I am a rebel :redface:

Hi Hookem, I was miserable the first couple days, but am now 11 days off feel fine, and I have lost 20 pounds! Your dress will be falling off you!!make sure your stitches are either cut or covered well though so you dont have any pulling on the dress though! Thats the only thing I could imagine hurting.

Thank you both! I am very pleased :w00t:

Hi miss flump, just a though you may have trouble getting a load of people on facebook... there are a lot of us "secret bandsters" about!!! I have only told my husband (obviously) and 3 friends I can trust. I couldn't join any groups on facebook as then my whole fmaily and all my colleagues would know!!! :w00t: But good luck to you anyway!!

Strange we all have the same ideas!! Sexy photo shoot, pole dancing lessons and a tattoo!

Forgot to mention that I have lost 6 kilo since monday!

What a difference a day makes!!!!:w00t: Went to Boots in the evening yesterday and bought Panadol Extra for the pain (The only one to claim to be sensitive on the stomach as well as be dissovable in water). They worked a treat for the normal stitch pain etc I can't even begin to tell you. Also they really did not cause me any tummy troubles and the pills Dr Chris gave me seemed to be working as a laxative.. (TMI sorry) I also got some Spearmint Rennies for the trapped wind. With in an hour of taking them both, I just had this feeling... Of nothing. FOr the first time in days. It was amazing I was able to drink down my cup a soup with out feeling swollen and like i was choking it down, and just felt good. No horrible pain nothing. I even managed to sleep through the night and only woke up once from being a little sore. A miracle I tell you. Hope anyone else having the same problems as me gives them a go. I am amazed any over the counter medicines can work that well, when I felt soo sick!!:thumbup:

Thank you freckles, I haven't been in touch as I've found frederick very nice, but a bit slow with the emails! Think they're very busy. I'm just feeling sorry for myself. If the pain doesnt impove over the next couple days I will get an appt with my GP. For now I am going to get myself to Boots soon as my husband is actually showered and out of bed! and ask for something stronger. Does any one know if I am only allowed the disovable stuff like Dr Chris gave me? Will try some rennies for the wind too. Thanks wishful, that sounds just like me. glad i'm not the only one! Thanks BTS! :scared2:

Oh thank you mmm, I didn't know the low oxegen in my blood could make me could make me feel sick. I think I have sleep apnea, so I wonder if it could be from that. I will speak to my GP and see what she says.. thanks!

Hi guys I had my band! I'm happy about it all being over but a bit confused as was more painful and invasive then I expected it to be. Everyone else seems to be in no pain at all and chirpy as can be after, not sure if I'm just being a baby as I've never had kids or had to stay in hospital before? First i spent the first night (even with all the drugs in my system) almost unable to sleep, constantly turning as I was in so much pain, the past three nights Ive been able to sleep but not with out loads of pain and waking up at least 3-4 times. Also I woke up attached to oxegyen?? I was the only one in the room it was uncomfortable and the nurse said I didnt have enough in my blood after the surgery must be why I kept feeling really short of breath. Also was made really sick by pain killers and barium... had an accident in my hotel room (Mortified). And in the end even though I had suregery Tuesday I had to exchaneg my tickets to come home friday instead of Thursday as I was so unwell!! I feel like the stiches are incredibly painful, but not half as bad as the horrible trapped wind, It beings me to tears several times a day..really trapped wind!, I'm really suffering for it. Am I the only one? Everyone else seems so happy after it all!

Oh no, I was just going through my old emails with frederick.. When I realized you are meant to send 500 euros by bank transfer, 2 weeks before hand. I ddint see that and I havent heard from him. I've just emailed and him and dont expect to hear back from him before Monday (if then, he seems to be a bit slow to check his eamils). Did everyone send their deposits? Would he cancel my appointment? or has it never been made at all?!! :cool:

Thanks TC27 and Gillian, I shall make more of an effort. Although my response is 3 days late! 9 days till my surgery!:cool:

So guess I should make some more effort to chat! Anyway, I will be having my surgery on the 20th of January.... So not long yet!! Anyone else having theirs on the same day? x

thanks baldy, think thats what i will do too!

Hope you guys are still checking this thread. I'm a bit confused I had already booked through Bridget at professional Beauty when I saw this thread. Then I saw what Jojo said. So I wrote to Bridget asking for a reduction since I was paying 3950 and paying for my own taxi and hotels. She has just told me that she thought the below package was for 4000 POUNDS not Euros, and that she can't get give me a reduced price as the doctor makes the prices. I also told her that I've read the doctor DOES take bank transfers so at least she has said I can do that now. Does anyone know if the below is corrct and can I cancel through Bridget and do it through him directly. Or not cause she was the first to make contact with me?:thumbup:

@Alfi- I wasn't given the option? Bridget who I've been dealing with said I had to pay by cash to the doctor at his house. I tried offering to pay other ways and she kept saying I could only do it that way. Confused now.

Oh also is anyone going a couple days early? We booked early..then realized I will be sitting with 4grand for 2 days? I'm really nervous about carrying all that money. Anyone have any idea about what to do?

I'm seeing Dr de Bruyne in January!! I'm so excited

Hi Guys, I get mine done on the 20th of January.... I'm soo excited!!!