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Hi Englishrose its good to hear from you i had been trying to email you but my email has been playing up. wow how great have you done really pleased your nearly at your goal. I am going to try and see Fred or Chris to check the amount of fluid in my band, will let you know how i get on. Its great to see your doing so well, well done again. Sue x

Hi to all some advice needed from anyone who has had problems with thier band (faults/leaks) how did you know something was wrong? i was banded in May and have had 4 fills so far totalling 7.1mls i still dont have great restriction and can still manage a decent sized portion of food can eat everything bread, chicken and even steak. i have lost 2.5 stone but most of that was just after surgery and have really struggled to lose since any advice would be helpful as im now really really getting down and worried something is wrong even though Fred said at my last fill that he could feel the Fluid pushing back and thats why he could only manage to put in .6mls last time and that he felt i should have really good restriction now. Advice needed please Sue

Way to go Karob 9kg thats fantastic cant wait for mine next week even though im really nervous about it. Was away camaping last weekend when you phoned sorry i missed your call, but glad to see your doing great, speak soon :Dancing_biggrin:

Hi Julie im going to Manchester on the 10th for my first fill to what time you going to be there mine is around 11 oclock and well done on your weight loss everyone seems to be doing great well done to all :confused:

Woo woo Englishrose way to go size 14 trousers thats brill :thumbup: so glad your band is working for you again and your back on your way to reaching your goal, well done! scramlbed eggs mmm LOL Can anyone tell me how much of fill i should expect on my first fill with Fred or Dr Chris

Thanks Freckles thats good to hear, im such a baby where needles are concerned lol Its 2 weeks tomorrow since my op and i have to say i feel really good a bit worried about starting mushy foods but then cant wait to have something other than soups. Any suggestions for mushy food ideas welcome or can i have anything as long as its blended?

Hi just booked my first fill on 10 june in Manchester and have been told either Frederik or Dr Chris Deprez doing the fill.... now i've met Fred of course over in Belgium but was wondering if anybody has had a fill off Dr Chris Deprez wondering what he's like and any info about how your first fills went/how it feels ect.. Thanks Sussie

Hi Karob me too just cant seem to get warm... Think its the bodys way of using the energy to keep organs working in stead of using it to keep us warm

Hi guys just reading the last few post concerning protien drinks and was wondering when i get to proper food (still on liquids yet) is this something i should be drinking regular or is it just a choice you've made. I find most of them kinda sweet and a bit sickly.

i'm doing great thanks, imy port area is still a little niggly and the muscle under there pulls sometimes but im sure in a week or so when its had proper time to heal all will be better. I,m struggling to get enough water down as i seem to get bloated really easily but not sure if im drinking to much in one go or just drinking to fast. If you dont mind me asking Where are you having your banded fitted and by which surgeon ?

Hi Donna dont know if you have already seen this forum.. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f260/help-needed-united-kingdom-114458/... but i was banded 4 May 2010 and this forum helped me and answered all of my pre and post op questions. Hope this will help and good luck on your new journey if you have any questions and i can help i will. best of luck Sussie x

i did mean to say the nurse said it could disolve them to quickly lol The nurse also said i didnt need to change my dressings again unless there was any weeping or if the dressings got grubby. Had a bad night Friday with trapped wind on the left side of my stomach was in real agony but windeze and a couple of paracetamol did the trick. Having trouble drinking as much water as i should be as i get bloated easily, drinking tea isnt as bad but worried about not drinking enough.

Had a check up with GP who was impressed with Dr Chris' report asked for details of package and costs to pass on info to other paitents looking into it. Nurse changed dressing and checked wounds who was also impressed with how neat the wounds looked. A question for any of the girls banded this week The pink sterile solution given to us in hospital, what did they tell us to use it on ? I thought it was to clean the wounds when changing dressings but nurse told me it couldnt be as this could desolve the stiches.

Got back from Belgium yesterday after being banded on Tuesday (YEAH) :thumbup: Everything went absolutely amazingly well, Both Dr. Chris and Frederik where Fantastic, Hospital exteremly clean with wonderful and friendly staff. Met some wonderful people out there who just made this experience so much better so thanks to you all :thumbup: And an even bigger thanks to Englishrose who encouraged and talked me through my first self injection you were a great help and support and yes Gary you were right you cant feel a thing when you do them. Good luck to all the girls who were banded this week and to anyone else who is starting their jorney soon. Sussie x

Hi being banded by Dr Chris on 4 May 2010 was wondering if there is anyone else being banded at this time would love to hear from you, how your feeling started pre op diet today :sad: hope it goes ok. :thumbup:

Well its 23.55pm on 2 May and im bricking it although excited aswell leaving for my flight around 4am and hopefully arrive in brussels around 6.30. Had alot of mixed emotions today feeling rather selfish leaving my kids (they dont know what im going for) cried a little and shurgged it off i know im doing the right thing, Just want it to be done and on my way to the new me. I know how you feel Lindseymel i have the same worry...but hopefully by this time on Tuesday i will be banded. Will try and post something from Brussels to keep you informed of my progress. Thanks to all on this wonderful forum who have helped give me the courage to go through with my op your advice and stories have kept me going...Thanks again :thumbup: Sussie x

woooo woooo start of my last weekend of waiting. Flying out early Monday morning and really excited about it all now. Pre op diet hasnt gone to plan but what will be will be. Cant wait to join the rest of you and become a bandster. Think i have got everything i will need :- Pain meds...Soups....slimfast drinks.....Big Pants....usual toiletries....wetwipes....slip on shoes.....Vitamins....Mug... Any last minute advice or if anyone can think of anything i have forgot please let me know so i can pick it up over the weekend :smile: Sussie

Hi all again seems like i got lots of silly questions going around in my head tonight lol has anyone flown with Brussel Air if so what they like ? im flying from Manchester with them

Just wondering what warranty do you get with on your band with Dr Chris if you get any at all

Hi julie thanks i know its not the weight you lose thats important in the pre op diet(good job really only lost 2lb last week) but still i know i havent done to well on the low fat diet stuff either, but hey ho whats done is done and no point worrying gonna try and keep my mind off next week as much as possible because every time i think about op i start to worry. Thanks again for the offer of a chat if i need it i will give you a shout (and im sure that time will come) thanks again Sussie

start of my second week pre op diet and hope to god it goes better than the first worried Dr Chris will not be impressed tried to eat low fat for most of the time but BBQ weather and birthdays dont help :eek: will try harder this week.

Hi Julie congratulations on becoming a true bandster cant wait for my turn 11 days and counting quick question which painkillers did you take for your jouney home. Sussie

Hi Rose just read your posts sorry to hear you have a problem and have to have reop. I am booked in to be banded on the 4 may with Dr Chris hope to get to meet you there and 5 stone loss thats amazing.

Wow well done Bobo you must feel so proud of yourself, hoping i'll be there one day, if i ever get to Brussels (stupid volcano lol) Started my 2 week pre op diet yesterday and i know i'm gonna struggle :ohmy: especially has its my 40th Birthday on Thursday, hope no one gives me chocolates lol. Oh well on goes the struggle.

Looking for anyone being banded in Brussels around the 4th (date of my op) would love to have someone going around same time to talk to.