Maddiee

So my times drawing near, my gastric band surgery is in 2 days time.. Now that I know it's actually happening I'm excited and petrified at the same time thinking is this the right move or not it's like I'm scared to take that final step forward after going back and forth with this idea for practically years! I thought ok I'm overweight though not massively I've options here il train hard and burn this weight off...having hired a personal trainer and killing my self with the gruelling workouts after a hard day work and permanently on a diet gradual weight loss always tended to be short lived and I could never lose the weight to keep it off and finally feel happy even mentioning the the thought of having a band I got comments of "oh that lazy" nobody really understands how it feels to struggle with weight and the impact it has on your confidence and state of mind And yet the day is coming and of course another challenge I just hope I finally find my happy and this works for me I'm relieved to find this site full of genuinely kind supportive people I've read a lot of inspiring messages here and you all have helped me prepare myself for my moment my time I'm just hoping I have the same success as most of you

I'm now 3 weeks post op and I couldn't feel any happier I've lost 16lbs I feel fine you just need to take one step at a time! Don't worry you will be fine

I'm 11 days post op my leg has had a permanent cramp for a good while now and once I've eaten something give it 10-15 mins and I'm on a hiccup mission and it kills me it's such a huge effort for my body to blow out a hiccup i want to hug myself it's crazy uncomfortable What's happening here?!

A journal of what your eating is a good idea stay positive you will lose the weight x

Hey I'm still waiting to join your group :-( You've done well to lose what you have so far I'm crapping myself at the thought of failing to

Guys add me!! I want to join! I was banded August 7th Recovery was ok felt in a lot of pain the last week for the first time ever I experienced acid reflux and heartburn lost 18lbs so far

I never did eat breakfast much now that my band feels tight most mornings I just continue to have my morning coffee with one sweetener instead of 2 scoops of sugar! If I'm on the go I will get a skinny americano Id be lost without my coffee il eat something mid morning and happy days

I'm so happy for you! This is something I too am looking forward to, indeed the relationship with food is very important and it is a life long journey of re educating yourself out of bad habits and I'm glad to see you are doing an amazing job! Well done ????

My largest incision like the rest I'm reading caused the most pain god it looks awful dry red not attractive I must say out of habit I roll over in my sleep which in the first week is just a right no no, I had my surgery last Friday and spent the first 3 nights sleeping on my god sent blissful sofa which I can literally fall asleep in on demand lol now I can turn to the side and feel ok not so much lay on my tummy but it's progress its taken a good 4-5 days for the gasses to find there way out I can clearly feel the area where my port is "attached" I was walking almost lopsided my left side feels fine it's almost like a weight is stuck to me but now I'm starting to walk and feel fine finally

Ah you'll love Scotland very country lots of places for you to ride that bike and go exploring through all that greenery and cobbled streets! Bag pipes and kilts and awful haggis! Ahahhaa ooh and that strong Scottish go weak at the knees accent! I'm a week and 2 days post op! 18lbs down and feeling fine! Hungry mind but persevering! Start the mushy on Monday I'm here day dreaming of the many things I can't wait to eat!

Guys I feel awful I've had my surgery 07th I'm home I'm weak I can't even bare to walk I can barely sip more than 5 spoons of broth or shove any liquid down if I'm honest my port area hurts my throats like bubbling my hands over my chest 45% of the day not one to have experienced acid reflux and heartburn but I think this is it and you know what it's an awful sensation please god tell me it will get better right?! I'm trying to walk it off I can feel myself still bloated Im all over the paracetamol and chewing tum settlers Really my body hurts to say I've a band with no fill my doc says id feel some restriction...If this is how I'm feeling now can't imagine when I do have a fill Not a happy bunny

Hi Stephanie, Well said go walking, I'm a newbie here too and as she has been a support to me on my posts we are all here to support each other! Maddie x

I feel fine, I was clearly panicked tip toeing through the unknown was/ is scary! I was honestly having moments of regret whilst I was there in pain feeling like chest was on fire I admit this was me being crazy I expected to go home and feel somewhat normal yes in pain but not to such the degree I experienced I was totally worse for wear walking lopsided for most a week whilst my port area heals I understand this is the process to say I thought I had a high pain tolerance major problem was experiencing acid reflux after never feeling such a sensation before as I breathed I could feel heartburn drinking nothing but liquids I felt didn't help and over the counter aids I felt dependant on but after the 4-5th day I realised if I ate a thicker liquid it went down a lot better and I never needed the medication now that I'm moving towards mushy foods my body is being a lot nicer to me in the mornings I've zero appetite yes my chest is tight to say I've no restriction yet I'm starving mid morning and a bowl of broth won't tide me over lol Next stage now is my first fill in 3 weeks I've lost almost 18lbs so far Thank you all for your supportive messages being a part of this site really has provided such a huge support reading about all your experiences has defiantly given some fuel for thought and I can't wait to share my weight loss journey when I reach goal xx

My docs given me liquid pain relief that's barely had an effect you could say I'm just feeling depressed 2days ago I was so happy I know I am a strong person but this I guess I'm fearing the unknown

I'm sorry to hear about the breakdown of your relationship, being with someone for so long must be hard Use this as a positive experience and a platform to move on to something better when I got out of my relationship it was so hard he was all I ever known I didn't think I could be with anyone better then my ex when I was ready to date I missed all the signs of someone actually interested in me lol I couldn't even notice that he was checking me out, talking to me every other day because he liked me, helped me, smiled at me things like that I just thought of him as a friend! Everyone thought I was blind because of course they could see it whilst I still had tunnel vision Brush yourself off and and try again I cut my hair, changed my look a little focused on myself restored my love in clothes shoes and boxer-size classes scrubbed off the old me and out came the new and improved version then before I knew it that same ex boyfriend took a second look and it was then I knew I deserved better, And of course I did find better after all there's someone out there for everyone :-)

Wow these low protein options look great im pinching these!

I'd like to thank you all for your kind messages receiving support from people who can really relate to how I feel makes me feel so much more calm and at ease Arrived at the hospital this morning and I was petrified with the putting me to sleep part lol I was knocked out and before I knew it I was awake in my room I finally made it I feel so happy right now.. suffering some nausea slight dizziness hoping it will pass my chest feels tight too I'm scarred I will not know when I'm full and if il be fine on just clear liquids for 2 weeks broths and soups protein shakes can get quite repetitive and boring I'm hoping this would satisfy me till I'm good to go onto the next stage

What the heck is this, I'm sorry but girl I've got to say this is just crazy this all stems from people genuinely intrigued into trying to help you but your not helping yourself, you want to rant go ahead do it where only those in your world can translate and actually understand you here we don't understand your speak why be here if all you going to do is promote negativity over something so stupid tell us non of our business then I was having a moment and done, go bout your business this entire thread is pages of absolute pointless crap Zero act of decorum to show for yourself seeing as how your spewing out credentials and high life living a little bit of respect goes along way but at the end of the day some just can't be helped.

Don't worry il eat the popcorn for you!...

I'm very happy for you! Well done!

Ahh lap band happiness! I love it! Love your post so happy that this has been a rewarding journey for you and many others here!

Great pictures!!! You look amazing I'm Very glad you enjoyed our city!

I'm excited for you!! My lapband is finally scheduled for August 7th I'm excited nervous trying to plan meals soups and all that so I'm well prepared lol bring on the weightloss!

PS 3 years later I do wish I wouldn't have done the lapband, but thankfully I am having no serious complications (Heartburn, that's all) Can I ask why you wish you wouldn't have done the lapband? 3 years and no serious complications is great! Have you lost a lot of weight with the band? What would be the alternative method if you could choose again? I know it's hard work in the beginning but hopefully rewarding in the end...hopefully

Question.,,, it seems that a lot of people that are on here seem to have had some real problems with the band... As many have revisions If you eat well and take care of yourself you can lose a lot of weight right? You shouldn't reach a plateau? My surgeon thinks the band is great yet complications happen when you push the boundaries with your band how long does it take to realise the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger? Having a band do you need to take any additional multi Vitamins? I'm scared I won't no how to control myself with portions and eating the right foods don't want to make myself ill.