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Gastric Band - Operation Buddies Required!

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rebecca2015
rebecca2015

Hi All

Today I had my consultation for a Gastric Band operation, having struggled with my weight since childhood.

I have around 10 stone to lose, although have been told it's likely the band will only assist me with 6 stone (being 50% of my excess weight)

I am obviously nervous about the op, and have been given a provisional date for mid February for my operation. I wondered if anyone could shed some light on their weight loss journey, and what I should expect.

Secondly, will anyone be having surgery around the same time as me that would like a Band Buddy for support? I'd love someone to share experiences with.

I look forward to hearing from you xx Becky xx

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  • Dory79
    Dory79 rebecca2015

    Posted

    Hi

    I'm booked in for my band on 18th Feb, do you have a date yet? 

    Ive got about 7 stone to loose.

    happy to be a band buddy :-) x

  • BandedRachy
    BandedRachy rebecca2015

    Posted

    Hi Rebecca,

    I was banded on the 14th of February this year...

    I have 7 stone to lose...

    Just got in the scales after week 1 and I've lost 9lbs!!!!

    Wounds feeling good, only a little twinge in the port wound if I bend over or roll over too quick!

    Shoulder pain only there after I've eaten and only lasts a little while with a bit of movement and windmilling of the arms! (I feel the pain in both shoulders most times!)

    I really like the complan shakes so am enjoying them. Am missing proper meat so am having meat flavoured soups for dinner which is working so far! Looking forward to the mushy food stage smile

    Have my first app booked for the 24th March!

    How are you getting on?

    Rachel x

    • rebecca2015
      rebecca2015 BandedRachy

      Posted

      Hi Everyone,

      Lost my long on details so not been able to post! I'm back though, and had my band fitted yesterday afternoon around 3pm.

      In quite a bit of pain currently moving, hoping this is normal. It feels like someone is pulling downwards on my stomach. Can't get comfy to catch up on sleep, and just got home to my lovely bed! sad

      Iv only had water and a little apple juice so far, but have lots of meds for the pain (although not really feeling like I need them currently)

      I lost 11lb on my pre op diet so let's hope it's all positive here on in!

      Xx

    • Dory79
      Dory79 rebecca2015

      Posted

      Hi I had mine in Wednesday and all what your explaining is the same as I felt. Tummy at top feels very heavy.

      I'm finding best way to sleep is propped up with pillows. Last night I managed 6 hours whoop whoop 😀.

      I've tried soup and it went down ok.

      Hope you manage to get comfy rest up as much as you can. Xx

  • jackie01356
    jackie01356 rebecca2015

    Posted

    I have seen Elizabeth Hughes at sandwell hospital West Bromwich I have severe sleep apnea stop breathing 33 times an hr could cause stroke or heart attack and have arthritis in knees.  Have an appointment on 27th March to discuss operation and on nhs how long do u thing I'll have to wait if accepted.
  • jasmin46157
    jasmin46157 rebecca2015

    Posted

    Hi Rebecca/all,

    Not sure if people are still looking at this discussion.

    I am also going for my band on Friday at beneden hospital, Rebecca how were the staff? Any advice?

    I'm so nervous! Do you regret having it?

    How's the weightloss going now?

    Jasmin

    • rebecca2015
      rebecca2015 jasmin46157

      Posted

      Hi Jasmine

      Benenden were amazing, I have never felt so comfortable in a hospital! They looked after me like a princess, you will be absolutely fine. The room is huge, and the gave me so many meds to take home after that I'm sorted for life hehe!

      I don't regret the surgery at all, is your surgeon Dr Hamouda? One thing I would say though is I did think the weight loss would be steadier than it is post op, but now all my swelling has subsided and I have no saline in the band I am feeling like I can eat way more than I should, and my weight loss has slowed.

      I have lost 22lb in total, including the 2 week pre op diet weight, I have my first fill on 1st April.

      You will be fine, hard for me to comment on journey as I am still only 4 weeks post op with no saline so not sure if it's gonna work or not yet hehe! But in terms of recovery my wounds are neat, I had no wind pain at all and didn't need any painkillers after day 2 so Dr Hamouda must have done something right!

      X Becky

    • jebo2106
      jebo2106 jasmin46157

      Posted

      Good Luck Jasmin - you wont regret it x  Remember the windeze and remember to take your painkillers x Oh and ipad iphone headphones or a book to read as you will have some time to kill after you check in x 
    • jasmin46157
      jasmin46157 rebecca2015

      Posted

      Thanks Rebecca, yeah I'm seeing dr Hamouda too smile

      Yeah I've seen a few people say they can eat more. Good luck with your first fill! Do let me know how it goes smile

      Definitely don't feel as nervous now I have spoke to someone who went to the same hospital and dr! smile

      Thank you so much smile

      Jasmin x

    • jasmin46157
      jasmin46157 jebo2106

      Posted

      Thank you! I'm very excited now!

      I will Definitely go get some windeze today!

      Thanks for your advice much appreciated!

      Jasmin x

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