sillybro

Hi all, just a quick one for you , i had my gatric band fitted in october last year and since only had one fill. Since Saturday i have had alot of problem getting any sort of food or liquid downs. Although it eventually goes down it seem to feel like its getting caught near my chest bone. I would like to say for the past four months i've had quite a lot of emotional trauma and i'm wondering if it may be psychological and not actually my band. Any idea's or advice welcome Thanks :smile:

Well i'm back lol. Still haven't eaten since August Bank holiday. Had a barium meal at Derby and my band is fine, they think that my stomach has swollwn due to stress. I have nothing in my band and still can not eat. I'm now on a week of build up drinks until the consultants make a decision. Will keep you posted. Thanks Silika:thumbdown:

Hi Everyone, well i have been in hospital 6 days and what a farce, its amazing how unhelpful consultants can be when you have paid privately. After 6 days in hospital they have now decided to discharge me after being rehydrated and i have an appointment at Derby city hospital next Wednesday. I will let you know how it goes. Thanks

I had my op at Dolan Park, i have spoke to staff there but really can't afford the £125 they require. I'm booked in to Kings Mill hospital In Mansfield Notts. I'm going to ring the GP tomorrow and try and get in. I know what i am eating is not enough to keep me going, i have a very physical job as a lorry driver and feel totally drained. Usaually manage 2 cuppa soups a day and the odd sip of fresh orange juice. Thanks so much for taking time out to post me advice. Silika :sad:

Sorry whats PCT? i can't eat grated cheese even in Soup, some days i struggle with just Water, it has taken me 1 and a half hours to drink a small glass of fresh orange. Silika:cry_smile:

Hi, thanks for the replies, saw GP as can't afford to go private, the problem i have now is my appointment isn't til the 10th october, i have now not eaten solid food for two weeks only managing cuppa Soups and quavers.. i am losing about 5 pound a week and not feeling great. Any ideas please:confused: Silika

Please don't get down hearted I know you build yourself up to be banded and then feel like nothing had happened. Even though I've had my first fill the restriction now is not enough and I seem stuck at the same weight. And I know people mean well but the constant asking "how much have you lost this week" and the trying to explain you have no restriction can get you down. But you've got to remember this is going to change your whole life so hey four months isn't alot. We'll all still be here when you have your next stage of problems. So chill have a great Christmas xx

hi, I had my fill in October with WGA and then had my first fill three weeks later. I'm glad mine was earlier than later as it would of been so easy for me to slip back to old habits. Good luck

Oh please help me with this? i was banded on the 4th October had my first fill on the 31st October and still feel i can eat too much. My boyfriend proposed to me last week-end and i so don't want to be an overweight bride HELP!!!!!!! 1. Can i have another fill so soon 2. Any idea where to have my fill i'm in the notts area Any help and advice please Thanks:help:

Thanks Helen for the advice feeling alot better now, will be on the phone for an appointment tomorrow:clap2:

HI, I had my band at Dolan Park in October and the treatment was great. Can advise that you have a look at the WHY GO ABROAD website as it is much cheaper as in approximately three thousand pounds.

Hi, i live in Nottingham and had my band in October 07 .

I was banded on the 4th oct and my first fill is the 31 st of october

Hi, sorry to be abit gritty but was banded on the 4th of october and not been to the toilet since the 3rd anyone with the same trouble or any solutions. My stomach looks like i'm about to give birth to a very heavy baby lol. Helppppppp..........................

Thanks so much, have managed to get un blocked and my stomach is deflating lol. Flying to Spain this evening with 30 friends so now won't look like the pregnant mother. Thanks loads for the advice not there's not much help in the UK for fellow bandsters. Hope you all have a good week-ends :clap2:

:notagreeI'm a transport co ordinator and involves lots of walking. Today i'm feeling it was too much too soon for work but when you have a house to pay for and bills there's no choice. Only three days to go and then i can rest i would probably recommend more time off. Hope everything goes well with the op x

:notagreeWell 4 days post op and started back to work against everyones wishes but although tired i know it was the best thing to do. Takes my mind off tha aches and pains. Loss of appetite is a major thing and its a daily chores forcing myself to drink something other than tea. Does any one else feel the same?

Oh dear i'm 2 days post op and have spent my day just looking for someone to talk to who knows how im feeling. After many years of wanting a lap band i thought i would be so happy but at the moment all i can feel is pain and wind lol:embarassed:. help......

Well 4 days post op and started back to work against everyones wishes but although tired i know it was the best thing to do. Takes my mind off tha aches and pains. Loss of appetite is a major thing and its a daily chores forcing myself to drink something other than tea. Does any one else feel the same? Thanks for everyones messages

Woke up this morning three days post op feeling alot better,still aching of cause but on the whole not to bad. Thanks for you messages and support can't seem to find much in the uk.:biggrin1: