Sutz Manchego

Glad I'm not the only one walking slowly! Thank you for the encouragement! Yeah mine is muscular soreness too. Keep reminding myself to move about and it will get easier. Best wishes with your recovery & change of lifestyle! Xxx Sent from my HTC U11 using BariatricPal mobile app

Maybe in the US but in the UK this isn't the case. Also I wasn't eligible for a sleeve as I'm at the lower end of the BMI scale. I do have a friend who had the sleeve done and it's worked miracles - he looks great and is so much more healthy! I just want to get to a healthy place (inside and out!) Thanks for the good wishes [emoji4] Sent from my HTC U11 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, I'm in the UK so think the rules may be different here but my BMI is 32 and I've just had a band fitted. I wasnt able to get this on the NHS (our miracle healthcare system) because of my low BMI so I took out a bank loan to pay for the op myself. Here if your BMI is over 30 you are eligible but there has to be genuine reasons for you wanting to go down this route. For me, I was similar to yourself and have tried every diet in the book to no avail. My weight yo-yo'd for around 15 years and once I turned 30 I just got heavier and heavier despite my attempts to lose weight. I know my problem is my relationship with food so for me the band will eventually allow me to eat what I want but I will only be able to physically eat so much of it before I am sick. I need this kind of control. I had to sign a consent form as this wasn't a medical referral but a medical choice. I have recently been diagnosed with arthritis and believe if I don't take my weight under control that my condition will get worse. I'm also leaving myself open to diabetes and this is something I don't want in my future. My doctors accepted these as valid reasons and I was able to get the band. I'm sorry I really don't know too much about US healthcare so I'm unsure if any of this is helpful! Best of luck x Sent from my HTC U11 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi I've just had a gastric band fitted and I didn't take the decision lightly. I hadn't heard any horror stories to be fair and only heard good things from people I know who've had it done as well as accounts I've read about. I don't know if it makes a difference but I'm in the UK. Here only 1-2% of cases end up with the band being removed within a year of surgery and this happens due to mistreatment of the band (not following the correct diet). I would say to you to do your research, ask your doctors lots of questions and make your decision based on that. Good luck with whatever you choose! X Sent from my HTC U11 using BariatricPal mobile app

I was told to stay away from fizzy drinks as they'll just bloat you. Ginger is good for your stomach but the gas won't do you any favours. Maybe try ginger tea? I was also told to sip water constantly so have been doing that and it's kept me hydrated. As someone else has said, don't drink when you're having a meal. But other than that sugar-free cordials, water and fruit/herb teas are good all day x Sent from my HTC U11 using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck with your weight loss challenge! I only had my surgery on 23rd and I'm apprehensive and excited at the same time. I know I've made a good and positive choice to have this surgery. Here's hoping we get healthier and happier with the work we'll put in! Xx Sent from my HTC U11 using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow! Well done with your achievements. Great to hear you've got involved in so many new things and changed your life so positively. You should be very proud of yourself! X Sent from my HTC U11 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi everyone! I had my op 4 days ago. Still sore around scars and getting trapped wind pain. Trying to take short walks but finding it a bit of a struggle. Just wondering how everyone else felt pain-wise and what pain meds worked best for you? Also how did starting exercise go? Sent from my HTC U11 using BariatricPal mobile app