Mrs lummy

HI my name is Lisa and I had my band fitted on Jult 11th at the Nuffield. Ive lost 17.5kg and feel great. Ive dropped from a size 24 to 18 ( Evans) I would love to chat with anyone who has had a band longer than me in my area x

HI - if you want to send me a private message I will give you my phone number and we could have a chat look forward to hearing from you x ( you cab send a private message via the box in the top right hnd corner) x

Hi Jenny wow 2009 is going to be your year. I would love to chat, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me Lisa x:smile:

Hi-I was banded on 11th July 08 & my BMI was 40 prior to my starting the pre band diet. Im feeling a little fed up as Im not loosing as quick as i wanted too , Ive had my first fill but Im still able to eat what I like & more than I would like too. Im going to my first group meeting in the morning so Im hoping they will give me a little hope. I would like to keep in contact, so please let me know how you go on x Mrs lummy from the UK

Hi everyone I need a bit of reassurance. I had my first fill 2 days ago ( 4 weeks post surgery) and since then under my left rids I have some discomfort that feels uncomfortable enough to take a few painkillers. It has gotten worse since I went food shopping this morning- allthe bending I think. Is it normal ? :thumbup:

Hi- Im new to this too ! I had my surgery on Friday and Ive had a lot of pain and discomfort as well- Ive put it down to general post op wind that wants to come up and cant! I usually get it when i go from sitting to standing .i did take some wind ease tablets and it has helped. The spasm pains have felt better today. Keep up the good work , Im looking forward to getting on the scales, I lost 13 lbs on the pre diet, so hope its a little more x

Hi- ive got my date for the 11th July- but Im due to go on holiday (vacation) to Rhodes Greece on the 19th July. My surgeon isnt worried but I am now as most of mt girlfriends are very concerned. My usual travel insurance wont insure me for my band - I need some reassurance thanks Mrs lummy:unsure:

thanks- Im not worried about the food Im going to take slim fast and a blender so will make soups and I will be able to rest - its just that I dont want to put it off anymore as once Id decided I needed to get it done asap

thats funny, I went into webberleys on sat to ask if they had any books and the lady said she had one on order for a someone. Ive ordered 2 from amazon , a Q&A book and a recipe book Im hoping that they are coming tomorrow. Would you like to meet somewhere for a coffee, I work most days but have just gone back to work after been off for several months with a bad back so at the moment im not working full time ?

Hi, thanks for the info about the support group, I will join, but I go away on that date for 2 weeks in Rhodes- and a litt;le apprehensive about what Im going to eat as I will only be 1 week post surgery OMG- but with some thought Im sure I will be OK ( Im not going to die) In reply to your question Im very lucky that Im going private for the op, so its going to be about 2 months from me first contacting the nuffield. I live in Dresden, so not far away. I would love to keep in touch Mrs lummy

Hi - wow 2 others from Stoke- me too. I got my date yest 11th July & Ive seen the dietician today. I feel less frightened now - Im going on holiday 1 week post op but the surgeon is happy and after the dietican explained what I will be able to have I feel better- I would love to keep in touch x

Nice to hear from you- after I saw the doctor I sort of gave up and thought that Ive never had it done - I can pay for it now thankfully, but I do know that mu hopsital lets you have 12 months interest free, but lets hope that your PCT agrees- dont give up, keep going to the doctors & keep pestering them - let me know, its nice to have someone pre op and in the UK as I dont know anyone else. Im off to bed now but will log on tomorrow. I think there is a way of tagging someone as a friend on the web site so I'll have a go at tagging you - Mrs lummy

Hi - I need a friend too to help me along my way. Ive had my date today for the 11th July Im really excited and frightened. I too am 40 this year and need to loose 45 kg. Im going to ring the dietican tomorrow as I have so many questions

sorry thats just a quick reply- but could your cold be hayfever ?

Hi- Im new to all this too. I got my date today for the 11th July. Unfortunately I tried going through the PCT's last year but with no sucess, so Im paying for it. NICE recommends surgery but Im sure that the PCT's wont be so eager to pay. A friend at works mother went to the GP last week, so if she hears anything I will let you know- good luck. ( have you enquired as to the cost at your local private hosp) Mrs lummy