*sue*

had mine done in the Midlands. I was fine until it was time to go to the theatre. Everyone was lovely and when i had a panic they talked me through and help my hand, it really helped When i woke up i was in recovery with a nice young man sitting by me (a male nurse) i was taken back to my room and went straight back to sleep. Had it done about 10.30 and didnt fully awake till about 2 or maybe a bit later. Mouth really dry so had a drink of water, shortly after i was sitting up having a cup of tea. Bit sore to move so had to take it slowly by no really bad pain. They gave me strong painkillers before i left theatre. Stayed in overnight and was dishcharged at 7.00 next morning, walked out a bit stiflf and had to take getting in the car slowly. Its day 4 now and i im still uncomfortable bot im getting round fine, cooking, doing housework etc.probably could drive today but dont want to push it so will leave it till tomorrow. Worst day was2 days after surgery, not because i was in pain but i started thinking have i done the right thing and thinking quite negativly. Only lasted for the day then i weighed myself and i had lost3 lbs in 2 days havnt weighed myself since, might do tomorrow. all in all it hasnt been too bad, it is surgery so expect a bit of discomfert but i am sure you will cope. Keep thinking about how you will look this time next year. Good luck and let me know how you get on

I am from England and had a band fitted on 29TH May. My big problem is taking my medication for diabetes. I can not get it in liquid form so have to crush it and mix it with milk or yoghourt but it tastes so bad I keep heaving and I worried I will be sick or i might dislodge the band. Anyone else had this problem and can offer me any ideasplease !

i was banded 4 days ago but I am not hungry at all so maybe I have got it to come in the next 2 days! How long have you got to be on fluids because surgeons vary a lot. Some say after a week you can start eateng soft foods like cauliflower cheese or omlette which would make life a bit better. Unfortunately my surgeon says 2 weeks fluids only so i an on soups and slimfast!

thanks, i phoned my docter this morning and he said i can have it in liquid form. I thought i had already checked that out but at least it's sorted now.

Which hospital will you be going to. I had a band fitted at Dolan Park on 31st may so I know how they work there