Booked in for a gastric band 18/2

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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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    Hey,

    How did it go? I had mine done on the 14th! Pleased so far!

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      I am good smile

      It's one week today since my op and I am feeling really good... Only have shoulder pain after eating now but it's minimal!

      Wounds all healing nicely and only twinge when I bend or roll over too quick!

      How many incisions do you have? I have 4! X

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      I've got 6 cos they found a hernia and fixed that at the same time 😀. There glued up so been nice having showers 😍.

      Not eaten much yet, just not feeling hungry. Going to try some soup again later. Drinking lots so all good x

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    Hello Dory79. So glad to hear it went well for you and your feeling so good. I have six.

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