Tomorrow is the day!!!

[BDA]

Hello & Yikes!! I am having a gastric band fitted tomorrow and have suddenly got the jitters!

I am now 15 stone 4lbs and 5' 4" .....can anyone offer me some reassurance??

 

[Jaywill]

You will be fine. ... all the best with your op. .. Keep us informed on your progress. X

 

[femfrankie]

Not a bander but just wanted to say hi, welcome, good luck and that you will be fine ..see you on the losers bench x

 

[Wobbly71]

It's perfectly normal to be anxious.

I am the worlds worst when it comes to anything like this.

On the day itself I just got a weird calmness over me and kept slowly breathing and remembering why I was doing it. Now over 5 and half stone down from a size 24 to a 16 so focus on the results.

It is all a long journey and relish each stage x x

 

[j0anne]

good luck you will be fine ...the losers bench as I heared it called are like royalty ..two birthdays.. your given one and your op one as it is the start of your life

good luck jo

 

[Ines4C]

I am not a bander, but just wanted to say good luck, hope all goes well for you. I'm sure you'll be fine. X

 

[sarahrob]

I hope the op went smoothly x

 

[BDA]

Thank you all so much for your support and encouragement!
Had the op yesterday and came home today. Feeling sore and tender but not too bad. As I hadn't eaten for nearly 2 days I weighed myself - I am 4lbs heavier than when I went in. Maybe its all the swelling and fluids I've been given.
Anyone else had the same? x

 

[Ines4C]

I think it's quite a common thing, many people I have spoken to have gained weight when they come out of hospital, and yes, I think it is mainly fluids and swelling. It will go soon.

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

Yep, it's the fluid. It'll be gone soon ... And then the excitement starts x

 

[BDA]

Thanks Ines4C and Lilacglittergirl - thats a relief! x