keisha85

They advised 24 hours liquids and then 3meals of puree (2-3tbsps) and 2 snacks of 200ml liquid (skimmed milk or fruit smoothee) for 2 weeks as well as 2 litres of water each day. I just cant remember it being this difficult first time aroumd, however my lifestyle is completely different now

Ive not been on here for a long time had a fill nearly 5 years ago, then 2 pregnancies. Went to see the consultant 3 days ago and by my suprise he did an adjustment there and then, taking me from 5.4 to 6.2 mls. Since then ive only consumed 400-500 calories over 72 hours and have a bad headache. I cant remember what sort of calories i was consuming after my last fill but sure it wasnt that low. Ive now got 2 boys to look after, one of which is disabled so how am i meant to keep my energy up? Thanks

thank you for comments, the reason for the august to november difference, was because i lost alot very quickly, and it only slowed down in october, i see the nurse once a month and she said to wait until the following month to see if my weight loss had stopped and then that is when they book the fill. Reading the answers regarding the 2 days liquids etc, it does seem a very long time for me to be on liquids, I might phone my nurse on monday and ask her, as it is now to late on friday night (7pm) to ring. So i might have something mushy over the weekend, and not worry too much about it. thank you again for your answers sarah

Hi all, just wanting a general opinion or what happened to yourselves, I had my band put in on the 1st august last year and before my fill last week I had lost 42lbs. I lost it very quickly, but had to wait for ages for a band fill, since november when my nurse said i was ready for one. I had this done on monday afternoon and as I was leaving the radiographer said that I needed to be on liquids for 10 days, I am now half way through day 4 and getting very bored and desperately want to chew something, whatever it might be. What I was wondering was how long you were on liquids for after your fill, I don't know how big my band is, but do know it has 2ml in it. After my op I was on cler liquids for 48 hours, liquids for 3-4 days, mushies for a fortnight and then normal food. I just had some thick Soup for lunch and definately feel restricted. Any thoughts, suggestions would be great. Sarah

that sounds a good plan, i would have got one sooner, however, I do not have much room in my room, which is why there is only the one over the sink which is on the wall.

i didnt even think about the airoplane seat thing!!! i just like going into shops and not thinking that wont fit, neither will that. instead i go in and try on what ever i fancy, but its becoming quite addictive now, i have never enjoyed clothes shopping, cos ive always been big, but now i am definately starting to enjoy it!!

hi all, hope everyone is ok, i have been very busy at work and therefore havent had time to post anything. but had to share this with you all as i was so surprised. i was talking to a friend last night, repeating a conversation we had had about a month ago about what fancy dress i would be happy to wear for new year. well a month ago i picked out a picture of a sumo wrestler blow up thing, but last nite i picked out a picture of supergirl with this red mini skirt on and red knee high boots. i was sooo shocked when he reminded me what i had picked out a month ago that i had to share. has any one else had an experience like that since they were banded, that re-affirmed that it was the completely correct decision to make. even though im not even half way to my goal of 120lbs, i love the new me, cos im so much more confident and comfortable about what i look like. i dont have a full length mirror at home, so when i go into town on a saturday i cant get enough of looking in shop windows to see how much difference a week has made. sounds vain doing that, but ive never been in the position to feel like this before. and its great!!! had to share, hope no one minds lol

i did that with a piece of toast a couple of days ago, was in the office and my team leader said she would go and get a drink of water for me, and it did exactly the same, was very uncomfortable. scrambled egg hasnt been a problem for me, but everyone is different.

i think im going to have to widen my horizons on what i am going to have for breakfast, and its probably not going to be a typical (cereal, toast, yoghurt) breakfast any more. the 40g of cheese and apple idea at the moment is working very well, i'm going to have a look for te indiviudal quiches next time im in town.

i ate some cheese and an apple for breakfast and wasnt hungry at lunchtime. i had some chicken, broccilli and a small ammount of mash potato. ive not had my tea yet, but think i will hve tuna salad. the nurse that i see is not overly oncerned about the colour of pasta, rice etc. thanx for the suggestions though, i will have a look at the greek yoghurt in town when i next go in.

the piece of toast definately kept me full, i couldnt really eat much at lunch time, had about 4 forkfulls of mince and peas and one new potato. so am going to have a piece of toast, but need some protein with it to. this is all very complicated!! but i might just be making it complicated.