lynne leck

I live in the uk i paid for my operation private just over a year ago. recently been taken over by the national health service . Met my new surgeon only 3 weeks ago and i told him everything was fine which it was .Had flu bad and i had a terrible cough my problems seem to be since then? I have a 10cc band and i have 6.8 cc in it used to have 7.2 cc in it but had some removed back in november . Seemed better for a while but now feel tight again . But when i was tight last time i only experience discomfort not pain. Rang my new surgeons secretary today she is going to speak with him tomorrow and get back to me , mean while i continue to eat liquids only. what is surprising is i am not losing weight and have not for two month is that an idication of anything .I eat the correct potion size and dont eat high calorie food .any way i will keep you informed .i do hope its not slipped or if it is i hope unfilling it will sort it out.

I also suffer from pain around my rib area on my left side .It comes on immediately i start eating to the point it makes me stop .It has not always been like this .Over the last few weeks i have difficulty swollowing anything solid .Im living on soup and yogurt I think i may have slipped? can anyone enlighten me. :biggrin::mad::mad:

HI i joined a gym three months ago its a thirty minute cardio work out , you change equipment every thirty seconds and there is a running platform between each machine . the gym has just purchased a vibrating plate its a piece of equipment that you stand on and it shakes the whole body. the aim is to break down cellulite and by doings so makes it easier to lose the fat ? and it burns of 350 calories in 10 minutes? my question is does anyone know of any reason why i should not use it? i was a little worried that it might affect the band ? Also can anyone tell me how to update my ticker as i have now lost 70 pounds but dont seem to be able to update it thanks.

:help:Has anyone ever had problems with postion of port , mine is giving me so much discomfort in my rib area . Unable to bend down fully due to the port .

Had second fill today really tight at the moment gone back to stage two puree for a few days then will gradually increase texture till i am on solids again .hoping to further my weight loss journey 42 pounds to date .bye for now good luck to all.

Had second fill today really tight at the moment gone back to stage two puree for a few days then will gradually increase texture till i am on solids again .hoping to further my weight loss journey 42 pounds to date .bye for now good luck to all.

I have recently been experiencing a really intense stinging in my port area ,my site is not red or hot to touch .i dont have to be doing anything it just happens. the pain last about 30 seconds then it fades over a few minutes .my skin feels sore to touch ? just wondering if anyone can help ? any idea's.:help:

I had surgery on the 24 jan 07 . Thanks for the advise .I will see if my pain subsides.

Just curious to find out what other banded people eat in a day .What sort of food others can manage and the food they struggle with .

I had a slimfast for breakfast i ate 3 french toast with soft cheese on for lunch i had small piece of beef & salad for tea Later on a had a low calorie yogurt

Well its two months from surgery and i am pleased with the loss so far . Still have major discomfort/ pain from port site .Hope this will go . Been filled once but starting to feel like i need another fill . Well will keep you all update on my proggress bye for now.

Well its two months from surgery and i am pleased with the loss so far . Still have major discomfort/ pain from port site .Hope this will go . Been filled once but starting to feel like i need another fill . Well will keep you all update on my proggress bye for now.

I am finding that i can eat things what are Hard like crackers and biscuita but i struggle terribly with chicken ham .I made a low fat sausage loaf the other day it was a real battle to get it down without having a pain in chest and between shoulder blades? I have been banded 8 weeks now i have never been sick so i feel i must be doing something right but i need and want to eat food which is also good for me . Dont want to carry on been able to eat whats bad for me amd not able to eat the good . Any advice ?

Good luck at the beginning of your journey in to band life ,Keep positive and focused and everything will be ok

I was banded on the 24 january really enjoying this journey have not been this weight for many years .This site is really useful and has helped me through many situations that i am not aware of . Good luck to all on our journeys ahead

Got my first fill on monday 7.4 cc in a 9cc band. since then i have quite alot of pain and i have noticed some swelling around port area is this normal has anyone else experienced pain after port fills :help:

Has any of you had a problem with port site after fill. I feel really hard and swollen at port site .Is this normal?

I have had my first fill today , i have a 9cc band and i have had it filled today with 7.4cc seems alot for first fill ? on puree for two days then introduce soft then normal gradually hope i will be ok really nervous about pbing. Did any one else have a large first fill?

Over the last couple of days i have noticed that i can eat quite alot before feeling full? Banded nearly seven weeks ago , is this normal to be able to eat alot more than when first banded .Is this due to not having any fills yey . How many fills did it take most of you till you got a good restiction ? Just alittle worried as aweek ago got really full on very little ? :hungry:

I was asked by my father inlaw if i was charged double when i got on a bus , i tried to ignore him but he continued to say that i must do as i must take up two seats , hence i left immediately and have never been back since , that was five years ago .

I had initial complications and needed to have a second surgery to repostion port , but even after that experience i would do it again .Without the band i would definately regain the weight , i have been yoyo dieting for 16 years.

Been to tickerfactory.com and created a ticker. How do i display it on my post please help:help:

Thanks guys as you can see i now have a ticker , and its been added to all my threads :clap2:

I had three weeks off after my initial surgery ,and two weeks off after repostioning of my port hope this information gives you a rough guide to time needed off work .

Hi Bunny welcome to lapband talk , good luck on your weight loss journey . Where abouts in uk are you from ?