thanks for clearing that up ,i have a group practice and the doctor i see last week for a chat about my medication,really had no idea about bariatric surgery,my consultant told me to see gp , and discuss my medication being changed to liquids for after my op,and to ask about forceval,,,,when i did he simply said,,no need,,hundreds have bands,i explained i was having bypass or sleeve his reply was ,now your over reacting!,,youl be fine after,and if not we will see you in a few weeks and see what we can do,i told him i was told by my consultant to ask and he laughed,,i felt like a complete wimp ,because i said ok and walked out,,almost in tears ,dunno why ,thats not like me ,,knowing he was wrong,as i was leaving i made another appointment with another gp and she was completely different , really helpful and sorted me out,now i know ,thanks to you two ,that forceval is probably needed and i didnt over react,cheers guys xx