princessleah

Hi everyone. Am I the only one from England on this site as everyone seems to be from the beautiful US? I recently had my band fitted on 12th of November and was looking for support and ideas. X

I had my band fitted on 12th November and I've lost 19lbs. But this last week I've gained 1lb! I just look at it like everything catching up and hopefully I'll lose more next week. Think it's just one of those things, try not to be discouraged. And try not to weigh yourself everyday as it gets you're down.. don't worry I know how you feel.

Name, real or screen~ Leah Goal weight for December 31st~ 266 Weight on December 1st~ 279 Age~ 28 City/State~ Bath, England Dietary goal for December~ portion control. Exercise goal for December~ walking more everyday. Personal goal for December~ lose enough weight to exercise comfortably. Date banded~ November 12th, 2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 18lbs Favorite Holiday Activity~ EVERYTHING, I love Christmas!!!

After two weeks on liquids I was told to then go on to two weeks mushy food, which I'm on now. I find my band is accepting everything I eat/drink. I find I can also eat more than I thought, I can eat a whole childs bowl of something like fish pie. Is anyone else having this problem and do you think its because the mushy food goes through easier?

Hey. I had mine done 16 days ago, and I don't regret it for a second. I'm eating mushy food and it fills me up for so much much longer. I haven't been doing a lot of walking but work keeps me busy lol

I got banded on the 12th. 16days post op and feeling great. Sticking to the rules and eating is so much easier :-) how are you getting on?

I was banded 12th Nov, was suppose to wait until today to start mushy foods but just wasn't getting what I needed from thick liquids anymore. So I just have mushy food with a lot of sauce as I felt ready. I haven't had any problems and feel fuller for longer. So your not alone with that don't worry :-)

Don't worry. .it does get better. Yhe first week is the worst. I'm two weeks post op and feel like myself again. Just keep the pain killers topped up and ride it out. :-)

Yey..the journey begins here. I was banded 10 days ago. It's tough to begin with but it does get easier :-)

Hey I got banded 12 Nov so 10 days post op. I xan honestly say things are so much better week2. I'm glad there are people to talk that are going through the same thing. Anyone got any tips they've found helpful? :-)

Omg, you look totally different and so much happier. Well done

Omg, you look totally different and so much happier. Well done

This whole is experience is an emotional roller coaster, it's good you recognise the problems and maybe seeing an individual or couples therapist may help. Your probably getting so angry through frustration with the stress, strain and your relationship with food. I hope you find your solution soon

Hey Bobbie, that's ok then, I had to only eat fat free yogert for a week prior to shrink liver. I've always had same problem, I can lose weight as obviously diets work but I can't maintain my lose. Then end up putting it all back on with extra. It's got to the point that it was difficult to get out of bed, being uncomfortable in all my trousers too and started effecting my health. I had my band fitted on 12th November and its made me look at everything differently. I've also lost 16lbs already :-D however I do still find Im often thinking of different things to eat haha. The real test is when I can drive again and go back to work. I also stopped fizzy drinks, breadyand doughy foods, started eating at table with tv off and eating really slow and chewing well. Inbox me if you want to chat about tips or general how your doing as good to have someone to talk to :-)

Good luck bobbie. Im 7 days post op and feel so much better. This site has helped.me answer questions I didn't even know I had. How are you getting on with pre op diet?

I'm glad I read some comments on this site the day after my surgery. I'm on the depo, therefore don't usually have periods. I started one two days after my surgery. Luckily I wasn't surprised as read it was common.

I'm 6 days post op and I'm so fed up of sleeping on my back, I kind of roll when I get brave...learn my lesson and roll onto my back again. By the sounds of it Only a week until I can sleeo properly then. Did any of you still get the gas pains still after 6 days?

That's okay, you too :-)

I know how you feel. I'm 6 days post op and I had all the family round yesterday, eating pizza, fries.and bacon sandwiches. But I just thought about the scales and the future. Well done for staying strong, good luck with the fill today :-)

Hi, the list that the dietician gave me said I could have Clear liquids for 3 days then go on to thicker liquid like custard. I also need to drink a pint of milk a day. So I lf those shakes are like slim fast then I don't see any reason not to have one. Just have a smaller glass and sip it to test it out :-)

Hey November buddies, I had my gastric band fitted on 12th November. It's great there is a site like this to help. Wish I knew about it sooner! I too had the gas pains etc which were rather painful. Also developed a cough which made me wince every time :-/ but all in all I feel great. Was around food for first time today, was tough but stuck to it. How is everyone else getting on? :-D

Hi, I had my band fitted on the 12th November. I was really nervous and scared before but I don't regret it for a second. I just kept thinking. .this is my decision and my choice. Good luck x

Hi I like this idea but I live in England and it seems a lot of you are from the US. I had my gastric band fitted on 12th nov 12