Carrie81

Hi I am 3rd of the way to losing my 7/8 stone (106lbs) goal....so far I have a little crinkling around the top/back of my thighs.... Doesn't bother me much at this point but I am now starting to think of loose skin. Is there anyone here that had the same to lose as me? Do you have any loose skin?

Hi I was banded 7 weeks ago. I went for my first fill 2 days ago but they said I didn't need a fill and also advised the surgeon filled it a little during surgery. So all that is fine but my problem is I can't slow down! I feel as though I have no control and once I start eating I tell myself it will be fine. I often have to drink Fluid to wash the food down as it gets lodged. Not fully stuck, that has just happened once but like I say, it often gets lodged and I wash it down. Am I doing myself much damage? After 7 weeks surely I should of learned how to slow down! Weight loss is going wonderfully and I only have to eat very little but my technique leaves a lot to be desired! Is anyone in the same boat? how long did it take you personally to master eating slowly?

Okay so when I feel the food there...that feeling of it being lodged is normal? So I shouldn't be drinking to wash it down?

Hi I am 5 weeks post op and started eating solid food just 5 days ago. In those 5 days I have really struggled slowing down and chewing properly. I start off really trying but then old habits soon kick in fast and before I know it the food is stuck (happened 4 times in last 5 days) and I am bringing it back up again. Thing is, I have always eaten so very fast and never chewed food properly. It feels so unnatural and near impossible to slow down and chew! I don't know how I am going to do this. Is this normal, do I just have to keep at it? Am I damaging myself by doing what I am doing? So concerned and feel quite hopeless.

Thanks guys! I am now 2 weeks post op and still struggling. I will give your suggestions a try! On a happy note I am not putting the weight I lost back on and actually have continued to lose weight! I have my first band on 4th June. I just hope I am better at this once the band has been filled!

Hi I have just started eating solid food again ...I am really struggling. I can only eat a little before I feel it getting kinda stuck. How can this happen before my band has been filled? Or is this normal because of swelling? I am worried I am doing myself or band damage!

Hi all I am so happy so want to share this...I was going to wait until 2 weeks but decided to have a look today. I am 7 days post op so was on the pre op diet 5 days before surgery. So on my 12th day dieting I have lost 15lbs!!! I am so happy!! What are the chances I will put this back on when I move onto solids? Thanks

Hi I have just entered pureed foods stage and have so far been eating at normal speed and I drank at normal speed during the liquids stage too. Should I be pacing myself or is it fine to drink/eat quickly at this stage?

Thanks Bandista I asked my medical team and they said to drink and eat slowly. Only sip drinks and eat a teaspoon of food waiting 30 seconds for the next portion. So I guess I have my answer

Hey I am entering into weeks 3-4 of my post op diet. The literature provided states I am allowed pureed food but says I should eat 3-6 tablspoons per sitting and I am to have 5-6 sittings. Does this apply even when the band hasn't been filled? Is this because of the swelling inside? Sorry if this is a stupid question but I want to make sure I am doing this right!

Sorry to hear this happened....wish you the best of luck for your new beginning! You can do this!

Way to go!

You have done it once and can do it again! Hang in there...

it is a shame...but until the band starts doing it's job, it's just another diet...and I failed at every diet, that's why I needed surgery...if I could have done it myself, I would never resort to surgery. This is true I guess it has been such a long time since I lost anything I am overcome with excitement

Good for you!

This is my feeling too but I have been doing a lot of reading and people say it will take time and fills so I am hanging in there. Now 10 days post op and very excited/anxious about the whole thing. Good luck!

Okay, thank you! Seems a shame to put it back on but hey.

Hi I just had my band put in 5 days ago and still feel so very bloated. When should this go down or does it vary? Thanks

Now 11 days post op and still get a little bloated but nothing like it was....

HI I had terrible problems with gas but now 11 days post op, I feel so much better. Hope you are feeling better now,

I will do that, thank you!

So the trick is to drink something?

I will, thank you! Today was the first day, since I started, that I craved food. My husband asked if it was okay to eat a kebab in front of me...I thought it would be okay but man, it smelt so good! I just kept reminding myself being slim will make me a hell of a lot happier than short lived satisfaction of eating something like that. I am so excited to be on this journey! Thank you for the welcome!