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Hi Rachel Im post op revision. Had a band 2014 and had it removed and converted to mini gastric bypass at the same time. What are thinking of having or had? X

I thought dumping was actual bowl movement? I believe I’m following the rule, I time myself eating at work and only give 20 mins, usually working through lunch or browsing the internet’s so eat slowly and most of the time eat with a tea spoon so I’m not taking too much at a time. Maybe I...

Hi Emma, I think I’m doing alright. Taking each day as it comes I’ve had a week on soft foods now so had salmon, mash, lots of veggies, tried a veggie burger last night that went down well. Consciously trying to have as much protein as I can for every meal which I do for lunch and tea but not so...

Tonight’s tea, got the same for tomorrow’s lunch at work. @Sarnie how is your soft foods going? X

Not done too great on the protein I don’t think, been having kids small yoghurts and blended soup over the last 2 weeks, not had a lot of milk either. Tried protein shake but didn’t agree with me so need to try that again but maybe a smaller scoop and more milk/water mixed in. In my booklet it...

Hoping I’m doing well!! So tonight is the night! I get to chew, I’ve done mash and over boiled veg. What’s this portion like? This is a tea spoon? Not sure how far I’ll get with it but making sure I’m chewing at least 20 times and waiting between mouthfuls x Ps as I’ve just finished this post...

Started with soft foods today, had some soup with soft veg in I.e. potato carrot turnip. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and was full from this. The soup was half a tin of spiced squash and red pepper. 8 days off were enough for me, I’d have preferred the thurs and fri off but it was ok being in the...

I only had advice to go off, Frederik advised 5 days off which I thought wasn’t enough, saying that when I had my band surgery I only had 3 days off, totally different surgery I know. Had my mgb tues flew home sat and back to work thurs. I was just tired, sat in the office and worked through...

Apologies for the delay, here is my post-op post! The travel to Belgium was easy, taxi waiting for us at Charleroi, straight to the hotel, receptionist checked us in and advised Frederik would be with us between 5-7pm. It was only around 11.30 in the morning so we dumped our luggage and went...

Long post alert, a little run down from my partners point of view. I’ll make a new post for this also in the hope it helps lots of pre op patients and their partners: To whoever might find this useful. ‘I’ve done my research, I want to go to Belgium for revision surgery. This will remove my...

Went well, drain was a nightmare, in hotel now not sleeping great. Had painkiller at 5.30am, trying to get to grips with what I need to take this morning as it’s my first morning not waking up in the hospital. Only pain I have is where the drain was I think. Still feeling bloated so going to get...

So I’m back in my room now feeling a little sleepy and headachy, perhaps not enough water. I’ll do a full run down of how things were and what not when I’m back home with the laptop. But for now I’m well, little tender having a yoghurt for tea while my partner Ben digs into a dominos! @Sarnie...

Good afternoon ladies, hope you’re all well. All done around lunchtime. Feeling uncomfortable but dr Chris managed to get my band out and convert to MGB. He’s amazing. X

All set ready to go just a waiting game now, they have just taken a lady down who has a hernia so maybe hers would be more complex x

Also been told that I’m in the afternoon Fred told me last night that I’d be before noon I’m parched x

We ate out last night and Fred said I could have a glass of wine! I was over the moon! Had a small glass of red and was delightful! I’m excited. Checked into the hospital just in the waiting area now. Thank you sarnie! Good luck for you! Thank you Emma! Hoping I’m well enough to post to let...

Thank you x

In the bath in The Lodge, Vilvoorde. What a lovely little place this is. We got here around 11.15 checked in but upon entering the room it was clear it hadn’t been cleaned or bedding changed, blood on the duvet and empty beer glasses on the side. We have been out for the afternoon and heard back...

At the hotel in Manchester now, what a chewy drive it was. Would love a glass of red, having tap water and hoping there is something I can eat on the menu! X

Should be fine. 1.5 hours on plane then 1 hour in taxi. No hold luggage so should be pretty straight forward. We have had role reversal this morning almost as I’m back to being happy and excited and he’s nervous. Will be a whirlwind of emotion over the next 2-3 days but I’m hoping come Thursday...