katiejane

Thanks Leah for the link to the old site.....still getting used to this new format

Hi I was banded on october 15th, my first fill is on Dec3rd. Just wondered how people were getting on with their first fills and if they felt restriction. Also is it possible to alter my settings to get an email alert when this thread has new posts? thanks

Hi Dooney I haven't had any problems with my port....I am not even sure exactly where it is. I would ask the doc on Friday or give them a call earlier in the week if you are worried. I did have some chicken breast at work last night and that caused a lot of burping and a little sickness. It was a bit dry so that may have caused it but its the first problem I have had. It lasted about 20 minutes. Let me know about your port and how the fill goes.

Hi everyone...glad the forums are back!!!! I gained this week :-( I get my first fill on december 3rd which is 7 weeks after my op. I can't really blame that tho because I am not really hungry.....just head hunger

My best friend who has always been slim didn't want me to have the surgery but from the moment I fixed my operation date she has been very supportive. She came with me to my pre-op and made sure I had everything I needed when I came home from hospital.... she even looked after my dog. I hope you have as much support from your less than enthusiastic friends/family when they see you are determined and also see the benefits to you.

Spreadsheet seems to be working ok ....hope u can get on

I booked a class at my local gym to update my makeup and I have booked to have my ears re-pierced. I have always had regular manicures, pedicures, facials and updated my hair but I have hardly worn make up for ages.

Hi Sue, I am in the UK too so just wondered who did your tt

thanks for sharing your pics Sue, they are really encouraging. I am a good bit older than you but I am sure I will need a TT and a boob uplift would be good. Where did you have your surgery

hi guys, my first challenge too, I was banded on 10/15/10 and havent had a fill yet. I see my doctor on 18th Nov and expect a fill then. I have set a target of 10lbs, I have lost 8lbs since surgery but this has slowed now I am on mushies..... does my target seem reasonable or should I aim higher???? good luck everyone

Hi Angel I got my band at Leeds Nuffield on 15/10/10 with Simon Dexter. I have an appointment on 18/11. Is 5ml the normal amount for a first fill?

Hi Leah, great idea 1/11/10 lost 8lb since surgery on 15th October, eating mushies at the moment

hi i was banded on 15th Oct. congratulations on your surgery. If you have any questions please ask, if I cant help there are lots of people in these forums who can

good luck with the surgery. I was reading an old post about your tummy surgery a couple of days ago and wondered how things were going, especially when I noted the date for your breast surgery....great to hear you are on track as you planned and looking great. I think I will need a tummy tuck when I lose my weight.

hi guys I just came across this thread and wondered how the TT's etc had gone. I am recently banded but looking forward to the day when I can take this step. Congtatulations on your successful weight loss!!!!

Thanks Phyl and Karen. I think I will just be careful who I tell, I expect it will get out gradually but I dont want my friends to think I was being deceptive with them

Hi everyone Glad I found this thread its really great. I guess this may have been covered before but I was banded on 15th October and only told my boss and one friend. I had my gall bladder removed at the same time so I didn't have to explain the time off work but now I find it difficult not to mention things about the lap band and am wondering if I should have told people before. How did others handle telling friends and co workers. Thanks for any advice.

Trish, sorry about your setback, I am an emotional eater too. Your previous posts that I have read have always encouraged me and show you have the strength to turn this round. Good luck

I was banded on 15th October but I have never been on liquids. I had consomme the afternoon of the operation and a yoghurt the next morning. I can eat oatmeal/weetabix, meat and veg etc as long as it is liquidised to a yoghurt consistency. I was advised to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day. hope this helps and good luck with your weight loss.

congratulations Leah, I was banded on Oct 15th and havent had much pain except when I hiccup. I really enjoy reading these threads and seeing how eveybody is doing.

I was banded 8 days ago and have 2 weeks of the thick liquids and then i can go on to mushies. I know how you feel, now i feel normal I feel I can eat more than I actually can. Luckily I have a dog who is helping me out until I can adjust the portion sizes lol. Congratulations on losing 11 pounds, I have lost 5 pounds since my op.

hi everyone, i read ur post before Cakey but I only registered a couple of days ago so couldn't reply. I was banded on Oct 15th. I originally went down the nhs route but eventually went to the Nuffield at Leeds. I am happy to answer any questions about my experience. I got a lot of information and help by browsing the posts from the USA. I found them invaluable in the weeks before my op.

I was banded october 15th 2010.....not needed pain meds but a bit of nausea with the gas. I had my gallbladder removed at the same time. I haven't felt really ill just not particularly well. The good news is I finally feel 'normal' this evening so you will feel better but we all react differently after the surgery. take care

welcome, good luck with your appontment. I was banded 5 days ago and have found this forum invaluable. Let us know the outcome of your appointment.