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Thanks for all ur kind thoughts !!! Thanks homecare for the tip on the mossies.

Hi all I woke this morning my was heart racing !!! I'm not usually anxious like this,after a second the penny dropped.... Todays the start of my journey I leave home tonight about 10.30pm to get aircoach down to Dublin for early morning flight. C u at the airport Clara I'm more concerned about falling asleep at airport than anything else, I'll have to squeeze in some zzzz's as I'm not good without my sleep. Looking forward to meeting Lischa and gastric band. Hope u have a good journey ladies c u there. ps. Clara txt me please,2 make sure I'm awake. C U SOON !!!!

Hi Michelle c u on the 7th. Where r u stayin? I'm at the Campinile. If ur there it would b nice if we could all meet up for chat on the 6th.

Hi Clara Welcome... got ur pm and returned 1 to u . Hope we can meet up,and travel together and help each other through this as I feel it will be so much easier with company, time goes quicker. (I have also chatted with Lisa gettin op same day as us) You've taken a weight of my shoulders already !!! Chat soon

Hi Lisa How's pre op diet going ? I'm really struggling. Can anyone PLEASE !!! give some advice on what I should be taking :redface: as Frederik just said low fats so I'm still eating carbs. But I was reading on some other threads they were advised liquids only, protein drinks etc. :biggrin: HELP !! :wink5:

Gillian love ur comparison to everday things (potatoes,dog food) this is the way I have always compared my excess weight. It started as a bag or 2 of sugar (way back) then progressed to bag of spuds now it's even heavier than my 6yr old dau' :tongue2: . And like u say I can hardly lift her. I often think of the huge strain on my heart,back etc. Ideally I would love to shift 4.5 - 5st. Time for change. Thanks Garry, I prefer to know and be prepared for all eventualities !!

Hi timeisnow Great ur home safely, what a helpful account of ur stay !!! This time next week I'll b there.Thanks for reminder about passport - I've just added that to checklist. Hope things continue to go smoothly for u.

Hi Lischa Hope u got my last message as I can't find it myself now !!! speak 2 u tommorow m

Hi Garry Can I ask u do u feel like ur going to choke or have you ever choked ? ( I've suffered with reflux for the last few months and it's left me with a bit of a fear of choking ) hope each day continues to get easier for u.

Hi Lischa Lovely 2 hear from u I'm staying at the Campinile also. I arrive about 10.30am on Mon as I thought I had a consultation (bloods,ecg, etc) that day but Frederik emailed me yesterday to say he'll see me in my room between 9 -10pm to sort out money etc. Can anyone tell me do I need to bring waterproof dressings ? Best wishes !!!! fatduck & rosetah :thumbup: Lischa keep in touch let me know how ur getting on with pre op. I went out with 2 besties last night for a chinese:smile2::smile2::frown: so I'm back on track again today.

Hi Michelle I'm also getting banded on the 7th .What time do u arrive ? I arrive mid morning on the 6th. It would b gr8 if we could meet up. Are u going alone ? I'm going alone as my hubby has been working away the past few weeks and actually flies home on the 6th unfortunately I'll not get 2 c him (I decided 2 stick with the cancellation date I was offered) I told him a girl has priorities he wasn't impressed then he will be looking after the children (3). It will do him good to have the kids for a few days (2) are teens. I didn't want to start organizing childminders too many questions would have been asked. In re. to ur ? I got nurofen melts, deflatine, simethicone to ease wind pains, dextro energy I'm also takign taking gaviscon dual as i think they are gr8 for wind and reflux. And I'll go out day I arrive and get bottles of water. Can anyone tell me r there shops nearby as I don't want 2 b wandering 2 far on my own. Can't wait 2 chat 2 u Michelle

Hi 9 more sleeps and I'll be on my way !!!! :thumbup: This brill weather and seeing everyone in dresses, shorts,vests etc is a great incentive. I went in to town today felt such a frump.But thats all goin to change because there's one skinny momma bursting to get out, here's hoping this is my last ever summer feeling like this. Bring it on.:biggrin: Is anyone else got op with cdb on 7th July ?

Hi Odgemodge, I have just tried "wls venues" as you said and they have a clinic just a few miles from me. HAPPY DAYS !!!! I'm going phone them tommorow to find out what the craic is. This will make an unbelievable difference to my aftercare and save me alot of time and alot of money. Thanks

:tt2:Thanks ! wishful,homecare and westbourne its good to hear how others are dealing with things. Now, more questions ... where can i get contact details for wls aftercare providers ? I have just phoned a private hospital here in Belfast and beed given a price of £210 for each fill/defill.This is way out of my league. And would like to check if wls operate in N.Ireland. CDB does come to Dublin monthly according to previous postings. This is a 2.5 hr x 2 train journey and was looking for somewhere closer to home. Although Dublin is also a great place to shop (for skinny clothes) lol. Also I take ppi tablets (reflux) will I still be able to take tabs broke/mashed up or will I need to sort alternative. I've been told that long term weightloss should ease these symptoms.:bored:

Hi homecare, goodluck !!! I wish I was going 2moro as this waiting is driving me mad !!! Can't wait to hear how it goes. :thumbup:Best wishes:thumbup:

Hi all, Thanks Sammy,Gillian,wishful for ur welcome I really appreciate ur support as I feel I'm living double life I have only told hubby,mum & dad and a friend (I do intend to tell my best mates this w/e but at present I have no intention of telling my manager,colleagues,neighbours etc.Which is totally not like me usually I can't hold my water ! But I feel this is very personal and am so anxious I don't want to listen to what they think, as I think there is alot of ignorance re. this procedure. And it's only when I researched it myself I began to realize as so many have said before that band is a tool/aid that I have to learn to work with to achieve the result I 'm hoping for. Have others kept this to their nearest and dearest or do most people talk openly about it. It's all new to me as I don't know anyone who has been banded. I would appreciate ur opinions. :smile2:

Hi Thanks ! I have gained so much useful info from this w'site. I have finally had the courage to go for it.I booked with Frederik and am having op on 7 July, I now feel I'm on a rollercoaster emotions all over the place.