dubgirl2010

Hey all. Hope all is well with you. I had my first fill at the start of the month. Didin't really do anything for me. I was already restricted still from the op. Feeling hungry these days but still can't eat a lot. Have been snacking on chocolate which is not good but it's the only think I've tried that doesn't hurt when I eat. Anyone any ideas of what I can do? Freckles so sorry to hear about your poor daughter. My thoughts are with you and your family xxx

Oops didn't see your message. I've managed to keep mine a secret too. Don't know how you have been able to. You should get a job with the secret service. Oh I've had that pain too when I tried to eat a bit of mash. This pain I'm having is a lovely addition to that and comes at random times. I actually thought my lung had punctured the other day. The pain was that sharp it caught my breath. I emailed Fred and will be getting my fill next month so will discuss it with them if I still have it. I'm still on the soup and the mushy cereal is ok at times too. Congrats again on the weight loss. That's fantastic xx

Wow well done. A stone already?? I'm 4kg down when I last checked on Friday. Are you going for a fill in Feb? Good luck blondy. It's painful but will be worth it once you're back on your feet

well done hun. I'm going next month for my first fill. Still on the liquids. Can't tolerate anything else really. When did you start eating something else other than liquids? I can manage some cereal too but not much else

Thanks Slinky. I'll ask about the pain when I get my fill. How are you getting on?

Hey Val Great to hear from you. How are you? I didn't go to work on the Monday. Was still in a lot of pain. Went back on Friday after stitches came out. Have some pain and still very restricted. Was stupid enough to try some mash and veg and suffered so bad after a couple of spoonfuls. Will be back to the homemade soup. My pain is strange. It's like a stabbing pain on my left side and it radiates up to my collar bone. Hope all is well with you. Might see you for the first fill in Feb x

Hey everyone So I'm still on the liquid diet post band surgery. Was that fed up with it that I decided to have some mash and pureed veg. Bad idea. I thought I was dying after a few bites. 've never felt anything like that before. It was weird. I also have this terrible stabbing pain just above the left side of one of the incisions. It's over the incision and then hits my collar bone. Is this normal? Went to my doc to get my stitches out the other day. She was amazed by my trip to Belgium and was very supportive. When I was with her another doc was calling from the same surgery asking if she knew anything about lap band surgery. Another patient is thinking of getting it done in Blackrock and it's costing €21,000!!! Does anyone know if I have to book an appointment for a fill in Dublin or can you just walk into the clinic without one? Oh and does anyone know when Fred is back?

Must say I wasn't nervous but did have regrest afterwards. It's very painful but that's only temporary. If you need to know anything let me know. Best of luck xx

Hey Blondy When are you heading to Brussels? I'm just back yesterday. Best of luck with it. They're very nice so you'll be in the best hands. Where are you from?

Thanks Charlene and Slinky. Just changed my dressings earlier. Was sore after. Will feel better when the stitches are out. When did you go back to work? I'm not sure if I should go in on Monday. My job is quite heavy at times and am worried that the stiches will burst

Well I am back from my op in Brussels. Met some lovely people over there. Hospital was spotless and Chris and Fred were so nice. Was in a lot of pain after the surgery, mainly full of gas. Feeling better today although still a bit tender. Thankfully most of the trapped wind has gone. I wasn't expecting to be in so much pain. I instantly regretted having the op when I woke up in pain. But I am assured that this is a common thread amongst everyone that has had it done. For those who are in the process of going for surgery be sure to bring something for trapped wind in liquid form and try and walk around as that realy helped me. Stock up on fluids when you get there as I was very de-hydrated post op. You will be in pain but it's only a temporary thing. I'm so glad the surgery is over and I can now begin the real journey

Ah that's a shame but at least you're getting it done so that's the main thing. Are you going on your own? My friend is coming with me. She had hers done this year so she can look after us if you're on your own. I'll look out for you in the hotel. I'm getting the afternoon flight so will get over there at 4ish

Hey honeybelle that's crazy money. you should book direct and cancel with them. it only costs €4150 for the same package. If you mail Dr Chris or Frederik they may have the same date and can book you in for way less than you paid the middleman. They keep that profit and all they do is book with Dr Chris. What date are you heading over? I'm going January 10th

hey all haven't been on here in ages firstly becuase I was really busy with college and secondly completely forgot my username and password. d'oh! anyway hope you are all well. heading to Brusselss for my op on January 10th. Can't wait to get it done. If anyone else from Ireland is going over let me know xxxxx

Hi Jane I don't mind being on my own. It's just going home after the surgery that I'm a bit nervous about. Yeah I am from Dublin. I'm sure there'll be someone else from Dublin going too. It's a bit early to ask. I just wanted to book early. Did you go on your own?

Hey all. Got my date for Brussels. Heading over in January. A bit nervous about going on my own. Don't mind going over on my own. It's coming home after the surgery that I'm worried about. I'm sure it'll be fine though

Hi Lil Just wanted to wish you good luck with your operation. Are you travelling with someone?

I heard back from frederik and got that deal you were talking about. Bridget said that she doesn't do that package so I'm just gonna go directly so thanks for the advice girls! Hoping to get banded in January so just waiting to hear about dates. Can't wait to get it done and begin the journey to my new life

You poor thing. I hope it's not internal bleeding. I'm hoping to have my operation in January. I hope you feel better soon xx

I've been talking to Bridget and got the same price. But I emailed Frederick last night so I hope to hear from him soon. Hopefully his package will include accommodation

Thank you for the welcome Freckles. It's great to have a place like this. And thanks Slinky for the email address. I mailed him tonight. That's terrible what happened to you Corkgal. I hope you get your money back and wish you well. I'm only starting my journey to getting the band done. It's hard to know who you're dealing with but at least here you'll hear the truth from real people

Hey Thanks for the info. A friend of mine went with Dr Chris and she was very happy. I sent off my information to europesurgery.co.uk a few minutes ago. Can't remember the other site I had emailed earlier. They rang and said that I would get an email tomorrow so will see how much that costs and compare the 2. Is that the site you used?

Hey all. I'm a newbie and am in the process of making some big life changes. I've contaced a couple of places in in Ireland about gastric banding but they were way too expensive. I've heard a lot about Dr De Bruyne and Dr Focquet. Is there a difference between either surgeons? I've not heard much about Dr Focquet but he was recommended to me by a contact person that I had emailed about surgery in Brussels. If there's anyone that could pass on some information on packages and procedures I would be very greatful. I'm hoping to go in January as it's the only chance I have to go due to educational committments. Congratulations to all of you who have had the procedure. Here's hoping I will have similar success in the future. Looking forward to hearing from someone x