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Booked in for a gastric band 18/2

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Dory79
Dory79

Hi, im new to the forum only found it today :-). Im booked in to have a gastric band at the Nuffield in Taunton in 10 days, mixed emotions.....but looking forward to the future.

On my pre op diet and loosing weight but suffering awful headaches :-(. 

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  • MrsHumphrey
    MrsHumphrey Dory79

    Posted

    If you don't mind me asking what kind of after care package are you getting with nuffield?
    • Dory79
      Dory79 MrsHumphrey

      Posted

      Hi im getting 3 years fills inclusive of priceand i get 6months for problems with the band. I can take out a warranty for £1000 which covers any problems with the band for a further 18months. Hope that helps 
    • MrsHumphrey
      MrsHumphrey Dory79

      Posted

      Thanks. My nearest hospital is Nuffield so its good to talk to people who have had it done there x
  • Rumblytumbly72
    Rumblytumbly72 Dory79

    Posted

    Im 3 weeks post op band, and i had terrible headaches too!

    I was nervous about it all too, and nearly chickened out the day of the op.

    So glad i didnt. Wish id done it years ago.

    Good luck xx

    • Dory79
      Dory79 Rumblytumbly72

      Posted

      thank you, im more excited than nervous. Hope your doing well x
  • joanna75773
    joanna75773 Dory79

    Posted

    hi, I found that as soon as I gave up bread on the first few days into the pre op diet, I got headaches. They only lasted about 2/3 days and I was fine after that. I'm now nearly 4 weeks post op.

    I hope you feel better soon and wish you luck on your journey 😊😊😊😊😊

    • Dory79
      Dory79 joanna75773

      Posted

      thank you, im hoping they ease soon cos i feel yuck. Hope your recovering well x
  • Rebecca02
    Rebecca02 Dory79

    Posted

    What pre op diet are you doing?
    • Dory79
      Dory79 Rebecca02

      Posted

      Im doing 1slice of bread or half a pitta bread or half a bagel with small piece of chicken or ham with salad or choice of vegetables. Im also allowed 2bits of fruit. Drinking over 2ltrs a day which i thought would help :-)
    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 Dory79

      Posted

      You are very lucky!

      For 2 weeks before the op I was only allowed semi skimmed milk and water and no food at all!

      Keep up the good work as it will be worth it in the end! X

    • Dory79
      Dory79 Rebecca02

      Posted

      I couldn't do that!! Haven't drink milk since I was 6 months 😳😁. Hope your enjoying what food you can now x
  • vanessa60304
    vanessa60304 Dory79

    Posted

    Dory79....Had mine done at the Nuffield Taunton 6days ago and I can say they were all totally amazing there.

    Maybe you need to drink more water if you are getting headaches..only a suggestion :-)

    • Dory79
      Dory79 vanessa60304

      Posted

      That's good to hear, did they put a full in at time of installation? I'm going to try drinking more, nearly on 3ltrs today 😀. Lots of toilet visits lol x
    • vanessa60304
      vanessa60304 Dory79

      Posted

      No they didnt do a fill at the installation. That comes later:-)
    • Dory79
      Dory79 vanessa60304

      Posted

      That's good I've heard sometimes they put a smal amount in, I'm kinda hoping the don't.

      How are you feeling since op and have u lost any weight?

      Sorry for all the questions, good to know someone who's used the same provider 😀

    • vanessa60304
      vanessa60304 Dory79

      Posted

      I have to say im feeling heaps better than i thought i would which has surprised me :-)

      I didnt suffer with the trapped wind as some have which was a relief, but I did start walking about as soon as I got back to my room after surgery.

       with the two weeks pre op diet and my first week with the band I have lost 12lb altogether so far.

      No probs about the questions. I have been glad to come on here myself for help. x

       

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