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Hi, had my lap band done a week ago. Still very sore where the wound sites are, otherwise all seems to be going ok. Have lost half a stone already, but that maybe because I felt quite poorly for a few days. Anyone else out there had their's done recently? would like to hear how other's are doing.

Hi Helen Sorry you're still feeling sore. I think it takes a few weeks for that to go unfortunately, mine is the same although I did manage to walk the dogs for 3/4 hour this morning! I'm like you - pureed food is disgusting. I seem to be living on yoghurt and soup. I've lost 10lb so far so not doing as well as you. That could be down to the fact that I'm still having my glass of wine at night - got to have some luxuries. My band fill is due on 26 March. I had my op at the Gloucester Royal and the surgeon was Mr Hewin. Very good surgeon - minimal scarring. Keep in touch - it's so nice to hear from someone at the same stage as me. Do you want to email instead of via this forum? Hope to hear from you soon. Geraldine:thumbup:

Hi Helen, how are you doing now? Hope you are feeling a bit better and getting some smooth food down. Hope to have update soon.

Hi Helen, so sorry you're feeling bad. It does get better as the days go by. Yes, I had terrible pain from wind and peppermint tea does help, but you could try peppermint cordial in warm Water. The nurse at the hospital gave that to me and it helped so I bought some for home. No problems with bladder though. I am trying to drink quite a bit of water so that may have helped. If you get the Innocent smoothies and dilute them down, that will help with the energy levels. It's so difficult to get enought Vitamins and Protein down you when a) the food looks revolting and :thumbup: you don't really feel like it! I'm still pretty sore where the port is sited but actually managed to sleep on my side last night - first time in a week. Keep going - and keep in touch to let me know how you are doing.

Hi Helen Banded 27 Jan 2010. Now post op. Still a bit painful around the entry sites and where the port is sited. Otherwise, feeling ok although struggle to find things to eat sloppily. Seem to be living on yoghurt with stewed apple, home made Soup and mashed potato. Am desperate for something with a bit of spice in it. have you had your op now? How did it go? I've lost 8lb so far in the first few days. Unfortunately had a post op canular infection which was treated vigorously with penicillin which made me feel very ill. Infection now gone and am feeling much better. Let me know how you got on.

Hi, I had my lap band done a week ago through the NOSC and was referred to my local hospital - Gloucester Royal. Everything was great - private room, well looked after etc. The support I get from the NOSC is brilliant. A phone call each day with advice and support from them and I can ring at anytime (24 hours) if I need to speak to a doctor for an emergency. I had to do this as I ended up with a localised infection in my arm due to the canular. This is apparently most unusual - I was just one of the unlucky ones. Hope this helps.