deanne21

Hi I had my surgery 3.5 weeks ago I'm down in eastsussex wondered if anyone Else on here in England or similar area ??? This site is brilliant for advice everyone so nice but would be lovely to have someone close to share this journey with!!

Well I've just finished a lovely glass of chianti!!! I say little and not too often why not!!! My surgeon never said no just be aware of calories!!! **** we eat next to nothing now!!! A glass or two on occasion is not going to kill me like say a heart attack from being over weight would of!!! Lol !!!

Try rocking on the loo!!! Sounds weird but it works!!! I was confused as was on on really strong pain killers but still had this pain in chest and shoulders!! Once it started to move it was instant relief!! By day 6 all was ok!!! Good luck xxx

Does anybody wear sculpting under wear? I've just got a pair of up to bra hold in pants as I call them!! I'm 8 weeks post op just wondering if anyone found them uncomfortable this soon? Or if I can wear them yet?

I'm now 4 weeks post and am on normal foods . I was wondering if salad causes any probs for anyone! Really enjoy a salad for lunch at work and thought I don't even know if I'm allowed to eat it!! Lol .

Everyone is different and every person will tell a different story!! I've been reading threads and thinking " oh god what of I do that!!" Its a learning curve and we all learn and experience at different rates! I can say I feel better now then I ever have. ! I know my band swells in the morning as I feel bloated but not to the extent of pain or uncomfortable ! To be honest 5 weeks in I'm in no pain I'm eating small healthy meals I've lost 19 lbs. I'm working with my wonderfull band not against it , and everyday it teaches me a new way with food and my new life! It's been easier then I thought it would be . Good luck .

Rock back and forth whilst sitting!!!! Soon brings up that wind!! 5 weeks post I still do it! It seriously helps

Oh no I mean lettuce , cuecumbers ( skin removed) tomatoes chesse and a lot fat dressing! No way a fatty salad what would be the point ! Just want to make sure I will be ok to eat one! My diatician was ment to call me Friday ..... Didn't get a call so I'm unsure on do's and donts!!!

I too felt like that and the gurgling noises coming from my tummy were sooo loud!! Walking def helped and I sat on the loo and rocked back and fourth it really helped the wind to come out!!! Once that wind starts to come u will feel 100% better!!! I know I did ! It's all that gas they pumped u full off!!! Good luck xx

Hey slimjem good luck for your surgery it's honestly not that bad!!! Def keep in touch . I don't have face book so can't chat that way sorry! ( had a big family prob so not on it!! Long story) lol .

I know I thought I was all clued up on this surgery!!! WRONG!! Lol ! Turns out I know hardly anything! But I know it's def worth it!! I got a lot of " but your not big enough!! What ... I can't belive the nhs would fund u!! " I know I have been very lucky but I have also tried for the last ten years and only sliming pills worked got down to 11 st 12 then had to be taken off them as caused brain tumours !!! And so back crept on the remaining 7 stone!! I'm just lucky and I don't take it for granted!! This has been a gift!! I also looked at the hospital group looked really good!

Night that's brilliant thanks xx

I have told some of family and friends but I know what u mean I had a client give me a hard time today!! I've struggled for so long done all I was told too with no luck!! You did it for u no one else so if your not ready or don't want to tell I honestly don't blame you !! I won't be telling some people I don't want the bad feed back they should try heaving my weight round daily!!!

I too hate slowing down! ( crazy !!! Can't sit still but can still gain weight no probs!! ) it does get easier by end of week 2 I felt back to normal again?! I would love to get to 9 1/2 stone I'm quite short and am very lucky I'm in proportion! But I just don't see it for me!! Good for you though . here's hopeing we all get to our happy places!! Lol . Would be nice to keep in touch xxx

And me sal I've said if I'm at a comfortable size 14 by surgery date next year I will be very very happy ! Tried not to go for a weight . I'm so pleased I've done this it's been hard but at the same time easier then I thought it would be!!! ( if that makes sense!! )

Sorry I'm no good with things like that!! I know I have to cook for partner and daughter and smells are torture!! Especially when they came home with a mac d!!!! But I did resist!! Although I have had some sneeky bits of chocolate!!! Tastes sooooo good now and never was in too sweets before!! Lol

I'm on normal food from Saturday and I'm the same cant wait to eat a real meal!!! Missed chewing sooo bad! I know I am missing bread also!!! If it's really crispy I've been told its easier to eat!! I too read things and think " god im not losing nothing like that" but it depends on starting weight as well!! I started at 18 stone 3 pound today I hit dead on 17 so I'm pleased but seems like nothing compared to some people!! I also stick to 800-950 cal a day I use my fitness pal app on Iphone it's so helpfull . Tried a bit of strewed steak tonight in lots of Garvey took such small bites so far so good!! I also am tight in morning I can only manage a shake I make with Banana or fruit! A cup of tea def helps to relax it if I don't have one I only manage half of shake. !

Just read your surgery dates! We're all really close I was done on 31/03/12 !!!

Hi ! I should go for first fill in 3 weeks still waiting for apt! I had a very rushed surgery as I was very lucky got to go to a private clinic in London on nhs! Only had 4 days notice!!! Nightmare!! So nice to find local people. Not sure if I need much of a fill though I can't always finish a cup of food def have restriction but maybe a small fill will help only go a few hours then hungry again!! When did u have your surgerys? How much have u lost so far?

I was banded on 26/3/12 and suffered soooooo bad with trapped gas!!! I find if I sit up right and gently rock my upper body back and forward it helps bring up some wind!!! Even to now I suffer with that feeling in my chest but so far (touch wood) I do a bit of rocking and it relives it!!! I find medicine also makes me gassy !!! Hope this helps!!!

I'm in the uk 3 weeks post surgery and was wondering how long after surgery did anyone go back on to normal foods??? My surgery was brought forward due to a cancelation and only had a few days to get ready and was given minamal advice for after in regards to food! The booklet I was given says to start introducing food from 4-6 weeks , I know I'm ready ( only 1 week left) I have healed so well feeling really good and nothing has been a prob so far! Got quite good restriction already , I can't even finish a cup of food most dinner times!!! Thanks for everyone's advice it helps so much x

I would say more 3/4 of a cup sometimes a full cup but I can't normally manage it!! I'm dying to chew normal food !

I'm on purée at the mo ! That last message sounds like I'm not eating at all!! Lol

I'm in the uk 3 weeks post surgery and was wondering how long after surgery did anyone go back on to normal foods??? My surgery was brought forward due to a cancelation and only had a few days to get ready and was given minamal advice for after in regards to food! The booklet I was given says to start introducing food from 4-6 weeks , I know I'm ready ( only 1 week left) I have healed so well feeling really good and nothing has been a prob so far! Got quite good restriction already , I can't even finish a cup of food most dinner times!!! Thanks for everyone's advice it helps so much x

Hi does anyone know how long till swimming is allowed??