annw3510

Hi I had my surgery in October and i have now had 4 fills and 1 where i had some taken out. It is a very fine balancing act, 1/2 ml makes a difference. They over filled my band the last time, and i had 5 days where i could not eat or drink and was very dehydrated and could hardly move from my bed i was so tired. Now they have removed a few ml i am back to square one, not enough restriction to stop me eating more than i should at each meal, but i never want to have it over full again. I lost most of my weight pre any band fills and since then have only lost a few pounds. It is a very frustrating experience, i do not regret it but i feel that they definitely do not fully inform you of what will happen. On the plus side i have lost 4stone and i am feeling fantastic and so much healthier. I can keep up with the kids and im looking forward to going on the rides at Disneyland when i go in August, normally i would just watch with my kids saying to me, your to scared to go on the rides arent you mum, and really it was cuz i was too fat. As i keep being told the band is just a tool and has to be used properly 9that doesnt help when you have no will power!) but its right. Stay motivated everyone it can be done.:thumbup: