im going to do it...

[Tamgredan]

Hi guys,

Ive booked my consultation for thursday with WLS group and then hopefully book the op for 1st week of april when im off work for 2 weeks.
Im so excited and scared at the same time, but more scared that i wont work hard enough with the band rather than the actual operation.
Im now trying to think about what im eating and how im eating...yes i eat really fast and big mouthfulls, so im trying to slow down and chew, chew chew in preparation.
I was also wondering what happens on a hot summers day when you are super thirsty and normally you would gulp down a pint of icy cold squash?
Im making my list of questions to ask and ill let you know how i get on...hopefully i will have a date booked, however, ive still got to find the money first?

xx

 

[JOWOOD4]

Ask away and everyone will help. I have had a great time with the band despite feeling exactly as you do at the start. you can do it and it will work great for you too
Best wishes
jo XX

 

[Neen]

Whichever op you're having, all the best! You get used to drinking smaller mouthfuls but we have to drink a lot of water (not with food though) so you'll get your fluids in fine don't worry. I was worried about that part as well before my band but can drink fine.

 

[phatmomma]

Not being a bander i can't answer on most of this.... But i can say 'suck an ice cube' if your mouth is really dry, in between mouthfuls of squash that is....

As a 8 month post op bypasser i can now gulp a mouthful of squash, i couldn't neck a pint but i can do a gulp if needed. Sometimes i'm like 'whoa' slow down on the next one and sometimes it don't bother me

Good luck x

 

[Tamgredan]

Thanks Guys,

Its going to be tough no doubt!
Ive started to tell people today, and there has been zero reaction...well to my face anyway!
xx

 

[Mazza]

Good luck with your appointment, let us know how it goes x

 

[Jane]

Hope all goes ok with your appointment on Thursday. There are a great group of banders on here, so they will always jump in and answer your questions.

 

[Kevin1708]

Hi and welcome . . . .Good luck with your appointment, I am having the bypass ealry April xx

 

[msunique]

Good questions about the fast drinking etc, I am assuming we wont need to gulp as much as being smaller we wont overheat as much lol heres hoping x

Good luck with your appt