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Hi odge really well done on the weight loss:thumbup: My god gym twice in the one day:w00t: you really are going for it , good on you girl. The wls thing you were saying is on special. I have booked for my first fill on August the 11th do you think the special will still be on then? Good luck to Flirty hope everything goes as she wants. Going to work just now last day as Im flying out to Belgium tomorrow and to be honest Im sh**ing myself. Jx

Hi Iam getting banded on the 26/06/09 and I am paying for it myself. I have been told to go on a low fat diet for 2 weeks which I have done successfully, but I am really worried about my liver. I am not an alcoholic or anything but I do like a glass of wine or two in the evening with my meal and have done this for many years. Now I am worrying if and when the Dr. opens me up and says my liver is too bad. Oh I am worrying about everything at the moment and my husband thinks I am overreacting cause Im so nervous but it is something I haven't thought about until now. Has anyone had any experience of this. Really appreciate any replies. Being banded in Belgium and havent had any blood tests yet as get them the day before the op owing to it being performed in another country. Jx:sad:

Good luck and a speedy recovery. You will be all done and I will just be going in YIKES!!!!!! Jx:sad:

Thanks everyone who replied I really appreciate it. Going to be banded on Friday with more confidence now CHEERS:w00t:

Hi kathy I know yours was nothing to do with alcohol and I really hope more than anything I havent upset you. It was just before you posted I was going through all the things that could go wrong and that was one of my fears. Hope you are able to breath more easily and are feeling better. J x

Good luck Sara we will be like ships in the night you going home and me just arriving. Wishful I just dont think its anyones business but mine and its not everyday you hear of someone having the band so i dont want to be the source of peoples conversation (Gossip) if you get my drift, so Ive decided the less people know the less chance of people letting it slip. J x

Hi alex is the pain from wind on your shoulder or chest or is it from the wounds????

Thanks Shell. I know I sound neurotic its just I have drank red wine for years, you know the thing stressful day at work and pour myself a large glass or two to relax. I havent really thought about the damage I may be doing to my liver until now. So one thing I have learnt on this banding journey is I must cut down on my intake. Its got too many empty calories anway and Ive heard you become a cheap date after being banded you cant consume as much as pre banding. Is this because you dont have much food in you to soak up the alcohol therfore it affects you much quicker. Will defo have to watch that as I dont like to be drunk and not in control. Jx:unsure:

Thanks freckles and shellyg, I know its just stupid nerves but honestly Im waking up in the middle of the night thinking the same will happen to me as what happened to Kathy ie liver etc. Roll on thursday. I would really like to thank Gary for all the info you gave me when we met up. It was this meeting that convinced me to go through with it. Good or bad Gaz you are getting the blame anyway. Thanks all Jx

just a quick question. When you book the package through frederic does it include breakfast?

Hi timeisnow how are you feeling now the time is nigh:ohmy: I am absolutely sh**ing myself. How you done on pre op diet. Are you taking anyone with you, My husband thinks he'll be billy nomates when we get there. I keep telling him this is not a holiday. J

Happy anniversary Gillian . Was it a special one? j x

Hi Toppings Im going with my husband and I have booked the package through Dr Chris himself, so the hotel and taxis are included. Ive got around 5 stone to lose. Ive not told my 3 sons, they think we are going on a few days holiday. My eldest would try and talk me out of it and the 3 of them are keep fit fanatics and also when I booked it they all had exams going on so didnt want to worry them. Ive told my sister and 1 friend but thats all dont want anyone else to know. Thank goodness for this site it lets you prattle on with people who understand what your going through. Jx

Gee thanks fatduck:tongue_smilie:

Well guys this is the week that changes my life. Being banded on friday and flying out on Thursday. You all probably are fed up with me banging on about this but I am soooo nervous and worried and excited. Im a bit angry with myself as I havent had any wine in nearly 3 weeks but gave in last night and had 2 glasses of red. Got the stretchy clothes, nurofen melts, on milk thistle and arnica. Got cup of soups and mug and toiletries and slippers. Any thing else I need. Jx

I am going to Belgium for mine on Thursday so phoning in sick and getting a sick note on Monday. Im not telling work whats wrong with me just that I had an operation. Doctor says that on sick note they write post op. Not what kind of op you had. Its for your future health your doing this not just for vanity you are entitled to time off on medical grounds. Jx:rolleyes2:

I think Ive lost another couple of pounds this week but not wanting to get weighed until just before op. I am doing alright with it sticking to things under 3g of fat per 100g as advised by Gary. Im also not drinking alcohol ie favourite tipple wine as I am partial to a few glasses at night but up until now not really thought of the consequences its doing to my liver. So now Im terrified Dr Chris will open me up and say not today love. your livers in bad condition and not give me the band:crying: I am desperate to get it over and done with. Jx

My doctor giving me a sick note no problem, you will have had an op. probably off for a week after op. J x

Hi Kathy Ive been thinking about you a lot lately and hope you are healing well. I dont think I would worry too much about the diet until you get yourself better. I know you are really dissapointed at what happened but I always say whats for you will not go by you maybe it happened for a reason and youve got better things to come. Good luck and best wishes J xxx:rolleyes2:

Hi rosetah and welcome. Im being banded on the 26th June cant wait. Jx

Hi allan glad your feeling better. Did the hospital ask if you have paid for aftercare for the band or were they alright about it. Iam going to Belgium next Thursday:sad: to be banded on the Friday. J x:crying:

Shoes 4 stone since March, WOW how did you manage that. Is that around 14 weeks youve been banded. Have you good restriction, Im amazed. WELL DONE. Jx

Hey flirty thats astounding 7 stone. Are you almost at your goal weight. I bet you feel a million dollars especially when you get your tt. Is your mammy worried about the op? Im going next Thursday for band and havent told my mam yet, dont want to worry her. Well done you you are an inspiration:w00t:

Hi timeisnow I asked the same question a few weeks ago and was told to start taking them now as they aid the recovery ie help you heal quicker. How you feeling about the up coming op. I just want it over with now cant wait. J x

Thanks Gary you really are a very genuine, kind guy but I think Ive got the gist of it and to be truthfull I really dont want to think about it. Just go, knock me out and get it over and done with. My man thinks hes going for a jolly!!! What I might be interested later on though, is maybe going with you to one of the support groups you were talking about if that would be OK. Anyway is there a book on whos going to win the race between you and Bobo and whats the odds? Thanks again J x