Emerald

Hey folks - its a long time since I've posted here, but I guess its the time of year when weight loss is the hot topic. My band has basically been redundant the past few years- I lost weight myself through diet and exercise but its crept back on plus some extra. I need to take some action with my band, one way or another. Be great if we could bring this thread back to life...and to see some of the old faces again and hear their stories !

Sorry 2 hear that Shannon .....its a bummer :laugh: I could'nt get a fill this week because my port has flipped , and apparently i need corrective surgery to get it back in position. Talk about a money making racket ......but she says that if i need an emergency de-fill , they wont be able to do it .....so that makes the decision easier :biggrin: Hope u get sorted out soon Shannon

Hi Guys , Haven't been on here in ages .... too busy eating:blushing: Just wondering if any of u have had a fill done with Weight Loss Surgery Group, and how it went ? Thanks in advance !

how are u doing now Maree??

live and let live ......thats my motto, as simplistic as it may sound !

Hey guys ....just wondering if there are any ex ACS patients still around ......and how are you doing ???

Hey Guys, Hope u's are all well. Brenners, glad to hear the surgery went ok and here's hoping those pains ease soon. I think the band has educated us in lots of ways......... things like chewing, eating slower, smaller portions etc will stand you in good stead. I'm back at my slimming club and have shed 7lbs in the past couple of weeks. Thats the most I've lost in ages, so hopefully the scales will be kind to me again at weigh in tomorrow. Good luck to all !!

Hey Guys ........hope everyone's doing well . Brenners,I have my fingers crossed that things went well for you with the doc on Wednesday !! I sent off a pile of e-mails today, to see if i could get an after care package organised, and have my band reviewed. Little did I think I'd have to shell out more money after the 10k to ACS , but thats life i guess !!:sifone: Good luck to all !!

Lil and Kila .......thanks SO much for the info. I get so annoyed with myself when i think of the amount of money I shelled out for this band, and I have only myself to blame for continuing to eat all the crap:angry: In any case, the time for action is NOW, and I 'll defo get moving on contacting them and organising a review/fill. Lil ....sounds like you've had a tough time of it lately, fingers crossed everything will turn out ok for you:thumbup: I haven't spoken to Maggi or Julie in ages - they were over again last Summer , but did'nt get to meet up with them. Maybe my liver would'nt have been up 2 it :smile2::biggrin: Good luck to all !!!

Hi guys, I was banded with ACS in 2007. I lost about 4st initially but I've been at a full stop as regards weight loss for well over a year , despite still having some restriction. I've been in contact with a few private hospitals but they dont seem to want to know you, if they haven't done the op themselves. I still need to lose at least 5st. Can anyone recommend where i could go to, to have the band reviewed and possibly get a fill. Many thanks guys and continued success to all!