lindsaymel

Hi everyone. Could someone tell me why it is liquids only for 2 days after a fill? Its no problem doing that, I just wondered why?! Also, I've been having sparkling mineral water to drink with no problems at all. Why are we advised not to drink carbonated drinks? Should I stop drinking it? Will I be doing any damage to my band? I've stopped drinking pepsi max and fizzy diet vimto but struggled to give up my fizzy water!!! Also I have a couple of lagers at the weekend again with no problem - is that really bad for my band? (I know alcohol is empty calories but a couple of drinks at the end of the week is my treat as I'm not mad on chocolate and am good food wise!) Sorry for all the questions!! This forum is a life saver!

Hi Jasmine I totally know how you feel I had my op on 9th May and had my first fill last Thursday. (3ml)I have no restriction whatsoever. I've only lost about 10 pounds since the op. I am able to eat most things although am steering clear of bread. I can eat a full weightwatchers ready meal for example. I am trying to stick to my weightwatchers points but I have zsro will power which is why I had the band! I keep thinking I've done something to it like stretched it or made it slip. I'm going for my 2nd fill a week on Thursday and am praying that I will feel some sort of restriction. I know it can take a number of fills to get to your sweet spot but I'm impatient!!

Hi Sussie I'm going for my first fill on 10th too. I've lost the paperwork Fred gave us with the fill info. Could you give me the address of the place we go? Many thanks.

Hi Well this time last week I'd not long been banded! A week on and I feel fine, still swollen and a bit uncomfortable but getting better each day. I am drinking lots of water and having thin soups and a couple of those crispbakes we got in hospital with jam on. I could do with a bit of advice please on how long I continue to have just liquids, then do i go onto thicker soup and then onto mash tattie etc? Any help would be great. :w00t:

Hi hun I took too many toiletries with me! Antibacterial this, antibacterial that! lol. I didn't realise that the hospitals over there don't even have MRSA! Basically the only clothes Ihad were what I went in and I took with me pyjamas and a pair of knickers. I forgot my slippers and should have took them. The only toiletries I used were face wash, toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant so I think what you are taking sounds fine. Defo no need to take loads. I didn't get operated on till after 2 so having left the hotel at 6.45 it was a long wait, so I was glad I took plenty of magazines to try to keep my mind occupied! There is a telly in the room that has BBC1 so that was good. If you want to know ANYTHING else please just ask - I know how many questions there is going around your head - well there was in mine! If you want to PM me I'll give you my email address.:scared2:

Hi, well I've done it! Got banded on 7th May! Feeling much better today and fingers crossed the wind is easing off cos that has been killing me! Frederick and Dr Chris were great as were the nurses, the whole thing was organised perfectly. What made the trip for me were the amazing people I met there - Mary, Patricia and family and Toni and Carl. I couldn't have done it without them and my hubby of course! If any pre bandsters have any questions about the Belgium experience please ask - I don't mind! :biggrin: Lindsay xx

Hope the flights are back on for you tomorrow and you all get there. I'm flying from Manchester tomorrow fingers crossed. I emailed freddy today to ask if my 500 euros are safe if my flight gets cancelled and can I just re arrange but i've heard nothing back. We are all nervous enough without all this volcano carry on! :glare:

Best of luck Sussie, can't wait to hear how you get on x

:thumbup:Finally got an email from Freddy! Its all systems go! This time next week I'll be on my way home hopefully with a band! My biggest fear is waking up and finding out it couldn't be done because of my enormous liver!!!

Hi, getting a bit worried now, I've sent off my 500 euros and sent Freddy my flight details. I've emailed him 4 times to check he has got my deposit and flight times but have had no reply. I fly on Thursday and am really starting to wonder if it is going to happen...........Hubby thinks we have been scammed...................:smile:

Hi shoes, we are doing the package with Dr Chris so we should be in same hotel as you. I just hope my liver is shrinking enough! I only started my low fat diet yesterday (it was my Birthday at the weekend!) I've sent my 500 euros to Freddie and have told him my flight times but have heard nothing back from him since :scared2:

Hi shoes, Is your sister in law Mary? If so I spoke to her in the chat room the other day! It would be great to bump into you guys. What is the hotel called that we are staying in? Is a low fat diet prior to op okay? I see a lot of people do milk diets etc but Dr Chris just said low fat. Thanks Lindsay

:scared2:OMG I've gone and done it! Operation booked for 7th May, 500 Euros winging its way to Freddy, leave booked, flights picked (booking tomoorow ash permiting!) When I try to imagine myself in the operating theatre my tummy flips and I can't actually see myself there! I am so scared, so nervous. What are good things to take? I've got on my list, a mug, cup a soups, ready made slimfasts, neurofen melts......My hubby is coming with me but I haven't told my parents and feel bad about lying to them (they are looking after my Son, 3 cats and 1 dog and think we are going to Edinburgh for a long weekend)

Thanks bobobaldy and cankster for replying - much appreciated. I am 99 % sure that I will be going for banding in May. I am aware of the pre op diet in order to shrink the liver but over the past couple of years I have probably been drinking more wine than I should have due to my unhappiness over my weight. My worry is that my liver will be in such a state that surgery will be impossible. If anyone could offer any advise I would be more than grateful. x

Hi I'm hoping to get banded with Dr De Bruyne in May. I was quoted 3800 Euros just for the band, 4150 for the package. I was just wondering if anyone could give me some advise about fills. I understand that the Dr charges £100 per fill. How many am I likely to need or is that an impossible question to answer (lol). I have looked at the WLS website and see that they do aftercare packages which includes unlimited fills £345 for 6 months, £695 for 12 months etc. What should i do?! Any advise would be really appreciated. There is so much to think about!:frown: Many thanks Lindsay