jennyflower

hi everyone, i was banded on 25th january 2011 at first i loss a couple of pounds but now my weight has stayed the same. its so frustrating i have about 7mls in my band now. going to see the dr on tuesday to talk about it and i think there are two options 1= take all the Fluid out of the band and relax it for 6weeks then start again or 2= to carry on and hope for the best. has anyone been in this situation? advise on this much appreciated . thx in advance. jx

average day Breakfast = 1 slice of toast + yogurt lunch = jacket potato with Beans and a little cheese dinner = cottage pie the what to take the Fluid out the relax the stomach, then try again.

i'm currently 3 month post band. is it correct that i can never have fizzy drinks again? if i do what happens and has anyone tried it?

has anyone tried taking ALLI tablets to increase weight lost along with having the band fitted? to speed things up?

Hello I finally get to move on to the next stage now - it week 3 so that means that i can progress from liquids to soft foods. I'm a bit scared that i will put weight on. Can you pls help me by giving me some meal ideas. For example what type of vegetables can i have with my main meals??? and is there anything i should stay off? Also would corned beef be classed as soft food? i would be really grateful for your advise, tips and meal ideas. Thank you! jenny x

Hello I finally get to move on to the next stage now - it week 3 so that means that i can progress from liquids to soft foods. I'm a bit scared that i will put weight on. Can you pls help me by giving me some meal ideas. For example what type of vegetables can i have with my main meals??? and is there anything i should stay off? Also would corned beef be classed as soft food? i would be really grateful for your advise, tips and meal ideas. Thank you! jenny x

hello, i've had the band fitted now for about 12 days and will be moving on to soft foods on saturday but i'm scared that my band will slip/ if it does slip will i be able to tell that it is happening? has anyone ever had this happen? advice would be gratefully appreciated. jenny x

thx jessica

p.s - thx for the great advise/tips

Good luck, hope you enjoy your first meal!!! i have cottage pie for lunch today it was a pre made one, i ended up eating the whole thing because i'm not feeling any restriction i little bit disappointed for dinner i had salmon and soft boiled potatoes and i made sure i sony eat half of it seeing as i eat loads at lunch. let me know how ur doing and if you feel any restriction. at this stage i'm scared i'm going to put weight on. my first band fill isnt till march Jx

thanks for the tips the turkey meatloaf sound yummy, might try it tomorrow. did you loose much weight on soft foods? my first band fill isnt till march. jx

thanks for the great advise. i've just had my first soft meal (ready made cottage pie 400g ) but i'm not feeling any restriction is this normal? i'm a little bit worried as i thought i would only be able to eat half of it but ended up eating the whole thing.

thx for the advise. i'm probs just worrying about nothing.

thank you for ur replies. i'm thinking of putting some numbing cream on before hand cause i'm a bit of a wimp.

does the band fill hurt? i have mine in a few weeks. do they put a needle into ur stomach to fill the band?

hello, i'm having my band fitted this saturday coming (15th) and my dietician has asked me to go on a shake diet 7 days before hand to shrink my liver. my dietician is currently off sick and isnt retuning any of my emails. so i need ur advise i'm just wondering can i eat fruit/veg as well as the shakes or is it just the shakes, 3 times a day??? also i was just wondering instead of having a shake for dinner can i have soup instead??? pls can u give me some advise. jenx