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No way !!!!! Arrrrhhh ...

Carre

Carre

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Can not believe it I was meant to be having my band fitted in oct28th but it's now been changed to sept 14 th!!,

I am so scared worried and need to really get sorted ie food, bag for op and just start mentally preparing ...

Right so is this right?

Shakes
Soups
Yog
Nas juice

Vitamins

Stuff for op???

Please help me I'm a mess and need some direction xxxxxxxxx
 
I found a list on here somewhere with things to take! Boots do a dry mouth spray which apparently is a must because you can only sip water to start with and a dry mouth is common, 100% cotton pants, ear plugs (hospitals are so noisy), baby wipes (a must), Vaseline or similar for lips, spare PJ's, dressing gown, slippers or slipper socks! God I feel so excited and scared for you all at once! Bless you...don't panic...sit down with a cuppa and write yourself a list and cross it off as you pack it. Good luck!!! Wish I was going xxx

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Thanks I will chill out when the kids get to bed and get a list on the go I'm getting really upset and I don't know why it's hitting home that it's really happening...!,
 
Oh hun...I can completely understand as I know I'd be having a major freak out but this is it...your life begins again in two weeks time! All those miserable years being over weight will be a thing of the past and a new you is on the way. It's pointless saying relax because you won't be able to so use the energy positively...if you have someone who can be in house with kids when they go to bed have a walk the fresh air will help. I'm emailing you my number so if you want someone to talk to please call xx

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That is so nice of you thanks xx

Might pop round mums for a brew... Take my mind off it I think I'm going to burst with excitement and cry from fear of the un know all at once!!
 
Don't worry. Where u getting banded at?

I was at dolan park on tuesday, things I used where

Jamas and kniicckers for after op
Clothes to travel home in just leggings and loose top
I only read 1 magazine, had a telly
Shower gel and sponge
Make up for morning after
Vaseline for lips
Fone and charger
Dressing gown and slippers

That's about it. Didn't use ipod or nighty. Didn't read book.

It was a bit noisy the room I had there was an animal refuge out the back with 200 sheep, 3 cockerills cuck a doodle do, and a dog barking xx if yyou want any more info just say and I'll help if I can x x

And by the way I'm normally the first to cry at the thought of anyone going near me with a needle or scalpel but I was brilliant on the day, never panicked at all x
 
No way great so ear plugs lol
Can you chat to anyone in the other room or are you on your own?.
Thanks for the list, lovin the tv being there c,big,brother lol x
 
There were 3 of us that use this forum, all being Banded on the same day at D Park and i found out what rooms they were in via this site and went to say hello!! We were all banded in the morning and went home on the same day though! Good luck ..... You will be fine x
 
Hi Guys

Just left message on your other thread Im having mine fine at Dolan Park on the 13th. !! Haven't even had consultation yet !! I've been reading my book re pre op - as I haven't had consultation yet not sure if I should start now ! Otherwise will have only done 12 days if I wait until consultation ! According to the book from Hospital Group it says to drink 250 ml milk 4 times can this be substituted with slim fast ?
 
Wow, that was a quick turn around!!
I'm in later in the afternoon as I'm coming from Somerset.
Shame it's my little girls birthday the day of my op :(
 
That is a shame - just think about all the lovely things you can do with her when you start benefiting from your new found energy - you'll be a yummy mummy ? how are you managing with your pre op diet ? Have you got to do 7 or 14 days ?
 
I'm lucky only 7 days and no milk just 1000 calories a day?
I think I better double check cause all I hear is milk on here lol
I know I will be better mum in regards to active and confident, but I just need to deal with saying goodbye to all my bad food habits ?.
 
The milk diet is 'mostly' for bypassers. If you know you are staying in over night you will need more bits but forget about the spare of everything - banders are only in for one night (a lot now come home the same day). I wasnt allowed to shower until my dressings were off but your hospital maybe different so just check with them.

Hopefully your provider will give you a post op diet sheet so you can get some bits in xx
 
I hear you re old food habits - I just don't have a switch to say Ive eaten enough - and that's why I'm like this - just hope the Band will become my conscious - x
 
The way I feel is there's a hole in the back of my neck the food don't reach my stomach I'm never full bottomless pit.
I would rather put this in place now then wait till I'm a lot bigger...!
So when's your date lol?.
 
Hi girls - you will do fine at Dolan Park. I was banded there on 3 August and stayed in room 26 - no noise just nice countryside views for me, although it is in a rural setting so depends what side you are on I expect. Nursing care was brilliant - I stayed overnight and took my ipad as there is free, fast wifi. I have found the whole experience so positive - already over 2stone 5lbs down since starting my initial enquiries - the difference it has made to the way I feel about myself and my feeling of well being is amazing. Just be ready to follow what you are told, include some gentle and regular exercise and you will be good - Im already finding my old eating habits are diminishing. As you can tell I'm a fan!! Tracey xxx
 
They ask you to shower before your op at dolan park. They provide a towel, I just used sponge and shower gel. No deoderants or anything.

X x
 
Thx for the responses guys - it's small bits of info like this that we need - got consultation tomorrow - will be banded on the 13th - just seems so quick especially as so only phoned to enquire a couple of weeks ago - YIKES
 
Same here thanks guys, mine was also very quick, aug 19th op set 14th I don't think it has truly set in?

Loving these little tips though xx
 
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