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God this thread moves fast!! Just wanted to say help and good luck to everyone going to Belgium in the next couple of weeks especially you Garry! I'm so glad they've sorted it out so quickly for you. Let's hope it requires minimal intervention!! I'm stood still at the same weight, I feel like crap most of the time. I'm living off cheddars and biscuits though I do make sure I force down one decent meal a day! I think half of it is the food smells so I'll just have to eat out every day in Italy! We're off on Friday for a week when Harrison will be 1, scary where time has gone!! Hello to everyone and I'll catch u when I'm back x

Thanks Bigsis! I'm really looking forward to it. My mum and brother will be on hand to to help out so I'll also get a bit of a rest! Have a good week x

Let's hope ur sister and partner can sort a date out soon. I booked about 2 months in advance but could've got in quicker. Are there no Friday 13th's coming up??!! I was banded on Friday 13th and was the only one!! :thumbup: Superstitious lot! Poor u - I hope you can get a bit more food down. I've not actually been sick yet but there have been a few close calls! A few times (not recently) I've had that feeling when u produce lots of saliva and feel like ur going to:puke: hurl! Thanks for all ur well wishes guys by the way. How was ur date Freckles and Mmm the grannies to be!!?!! Gillian I've bought some arrowroot biccies they do help. I'm not a ginger tea fan to be honest so I'll leave that one, maybe some ginger biccies instead! I have'nt managed anything proper to eat today as feeling so nauseous! It's been crisps, crackers and biccies! I'll have to watch it but I'm trying to only eat them when the nausea is bad. I'm taknig pregnacare multi vits anyway so it should be OK. Tomorrow is another day, I'll make sure I'm better! How's ur leaking Flirty, has it stopped? Off to see the midwife tomorrow :thumbdown: Tuscany on Friday...............woooooooop! Oh and I can eat pizza since I had a bit of a de-fill :scared2: - good job I'm only away for a week!

Oh poor you, I hope the doc sorts you out tomorrow, I'm sure he/she will. I hope ur not in too much pain x

Poor u Bigisis, it's horrid when you put on especially when it takes you into another stone mark. I'm still weighing in kg until I'm somewhere half decent! I just hope I can limit the damage to weight gain this pregnancy! I'm sure Aunty Wendy will help me on my way!! I'm sure I'll be referred to the consultants at the hospital anyway as my BMI is still over 35.

Oh Gillian u make me laugh :laugh:!! Ur boy little boy, I hope you got some photos!! Wishful it must be so hard seeing ur baby moving out. I hope it's close by, she'll need her mummy still x. Her pregnancy is flying by, will they find out the sex at the 20 week scan? Feeling sick again this morning, the only thing that seems to get rid of it is eating! Great!! Like last time that thing seems to be crisps/cheddars!! At least there's only 97 cals in Pom-Bears, they are yum!! Harrison won't be getting any :tt2:. I might try some dry crackers actually, they might do the trick!

No-one coming around tonight! No fall out this evening so I'm sure there's going to be a huge poo filled nappy tomorrow! I just hope it doesn't escape! I'm back at work 2 weeks on Tuesday, I'm really NOT looking forward to it! I've got a week in Italy from next Friday to enjoy and then it's bad to reality with a thud!! But actually...........................it won't be for very long as I'm pregnant again!!!!! I know I shouldn't say anything before my scan but what the heck you guys are my friends! I'm only about 7-8 weeks so it's still really early days. I had a small de-fill a couple of weeks back with Wendy (only 0.5ml taking back to 6ml) in case I get morning sickness as it can cause slippage or tightening. I can eat more but my food choices are better as I can tolerate more fruit and veg etc. I'm allowed to continue losing weight but just a small amount (around 20lb fat in total over the pregnancy but that'll be offset by the natural gain for baby, placenta etc). They take about 2ml out 2 weeks or so before the birth and that's it unless you're losing too much weight or you feel like you need to eat more. I have to say I was feeling quite smug until yesterday as I haven't felt sick but boy did it hit me!! So I'm sorry dinner today is a packet of Pom-bear crisps and a drink! I had a salad at lunch though and healthy snacks throught the day. I feel worse in the evening like I did with Harrison................another boy?!!! I don't think I'll need a gastric band with 2 under 2 year olds to run around after!!

Oh poor you Garry what an arse (sorry still thinking about Freckles!). At least they're taking it seriously and seem to be acting quickly. Lucky you another trip to the Campanille or however you spell it! I just hope they can do the repair under a local and get it done quickly! It sounds like they've pierced the tubing whilst trying to access you port doesn't it? That can NO WAY be ur fault! Stand ur ground as u shouldn't be out of pocket! Freckles/Bigsis - I've given Harrison a load of cherries and grapes for tea, I'm waiting for the fall out!

Hahahaha I love all this bowel talk!! :juggle: How is it today Freckles? I must admit I am not going anywhere near as much as I used to!! Flirty I really hope the antibiotics do the trick! Bigsis I know what you mean I find Water the hardest thing to drink. I just taken a sugar free fruit shoot out of the fridge for Breakfast but Harrison has stolen it already! We'll be sharing a bowl of porridge in a minute! Mmm I'm glad the dress fits. I agree this band can be soooo weird. I've been eating quite a bit more yet have lost 2-3kg in 2 weeks. I was convinced I'd put on weight too. It's just plain weird!! Wishful it's not long until ur next fill - hang on in there!! Garry - I hope everything goes Ok today, I'll be thinking about you. Carrie - good luck with your new bloke, how exciting!! And size 10 dresses - that's fab!! Gillian have you lost anymore bags of dog food?!! Hello to everyone else, whatever stage ur at!

Hi guys, sorry I've not been on here for a few days, I've been mad busy! I've had a quick flick through the posts but if you don't get on for a few days it takes a while to get through them!! Firstly welcome back Flirty! I've been thinking about you and am so glad you got on OK. Have u stopped leaking yet? That must be a right old pain!! Garry, I'll be keeping everything crossed for tomorrow, let's hope it is something that can be fixed there and then. Hi to everyone else and glad you had a nice break Bigsis! Oh and Mandy don't take not being replied to personally and I hope you don't decide to leave us and we are a friendly bunch with a wealth of knowledge between us. Like Mmm says just SHOUT IF UR NOT BEING HEARD!! Have a good day guys x

Hi to all the newbies - ur in the right place!! I'm glad to hear Flirty is doing well. That was niceo f u to go and see her Bigsis and Gillian. Well done on the 3 stone mark Gillian, that's great! I'm 2 kg away from my pre baby weight. I tried on some work trousers last night and they are very tight! I think my shape must've changed a bit too after having him. They're still 18/20's and I've lost 3 stone!! Another half stone and I'm sure they'll fit. I'm back at work in 4 weeks so I'd better be extra good and I've got a week in Italy which may be a problem! Italian ice cream.......mmmmmmmmmm! Carrie - cograt's to you and happy birthday! U have done very well x Mmm - how's ur restriction now? Ok I hope. Garry - how's u? Feel any restriction at all? Freckles - how's ur mum? x

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Trying again to get the photo up...................here goes!

Homecare and Fatduck - sorry to hear you're in discomfort and I hope it'll pass soon. At least you know ur not on ur own! I was quite lucky and didn't get too much pain in the port area. I get the odd twinge every now and again especially now I've lost a bit of weight and the port is nearer the surface! I got around to adding a photo on my profile today.

Well let's hope it's loosened just a bit to get a bit more food it but still with good restriction. When mine feels tight I just have no appetite which is good but then I've been known to sneak a bit of chocolate in to keep my energy up! Naughty Sammy!! I had a small stir fry last night with a bit of chicken and it was fine so hopefully I'm just about right!! x

Freckles - that's bizarre! They have a mind of their own these bands!! Like you I often find solids easier than liquids especially in the morning - weird!

Garry - poor you. What a pain eh? Let's hope they sort it out and you don't need surgery. If the worst happened and you did need surgery I'd stand ur ground like you say. If they've ripped it surely it's their responsibility otherwise what's the point in going to a specialist for fills? We could go anywhere to some cheaper unlicensed bod? Surely they're insured. Let's just hope ur band's having a funny - they seem to have a mind of their own sometimes!! Great to hear young Flirty is doing OK. If you speak again tell her I said hi! Let us know how you get on with Freddy/Chris

Mmm - Wendy is in Cardiff tomorrow. I've seen her today in London and she mentioned it. I can PM her mobile number if u haven't got it, not sure how busy the clinic gets. 11lb off in 4 weeks. Not bad!! Bigsis thanks for letting us know about Flirty and send her my love! Freckles - glad ur mum is doing better, I'm so pleased. I hope you manage to lose more than ur hubby! Doesn't seem fair if he's eating more!! I met a lovely lady in the waiting room today she's lost 10 stone! She looked great. I pointed her in the direction of this forum so hello if you find us!!

Hey Freckles sweetie. Glad u can eat a bit more. I ate a whole sausage roll at lunch - what was that about?!!!! No wonder I've lost nothing this week!! How's ur mom?

Mmm - I hope ur able to eat a little more now. I agree an over fill isn't pleasant. I was like that a couple of months ago and it really taught me to be patient with fills in the future and not to want too much in at a time!! It will pass eventually. Try some iced lollys they'll help with the swelling and some nurafen melts if u can manage it. Just think about that size 12 dress!!! Flirty - u'll probably be in theatre right now. Thinking about you x

HI guys Just checking in. I hope I haven't missed u Flirty - good luck babe, I'll be thinking about you. BTW - Michelle Bowater the MD of WLS is in Womans Own this week talking about having a baby after a gastric band and bypass!

Beeboo - no worries, you will get to ur sweet spot eventually and trust me it really does work!! Bobo - great news on the weight loss. Let's hope this fill gives you good restriction. I hope isn't not too tight. When mine was too tight Wendy from WLS told me to eat lots of lollies and nurofen melts helped but hopefully you won't need it!! 2 lb a week is great - well done.

Poor you Beeboo. You really do need some restriction to help you don't you? I was lucky I had restriction after 3 fills (at 6ml in a 7-9 ml band). I can only describe it as a feeling of not being able to eat any more rather than being full (for me anyway). The best thing I've found though is that I'm just not hungry which is great!! This has happened after the last 2 fills and has lasted a good few weeks. Sometimes I have to remind myself to eat. Hopefully ur next fill with give u a bit of restriction at least. Did anyone else have problems over the last couple of days with the site? It kept saying I had to be a member and sign in but it wouldn't let me damned thing!! Mmm how's ur reflux? It's awful isn't it? I had it a couple of nights ago. I won't drink or eat an hour before bed but I think I need to increase it to 2-3 hours like Freckles said. Flirty not long now!! Morning everyone else. I'm going for a review on Sunday but no fill for sure!!

Hello there!! Well done to everyone who's been banded this week. Freckles - so glad ur mum is improving, I hope she continues to do so. How much are u eating now? I'm trying ot get at least 800-1000 cals in even if it means eating a bit of choc or something. I seem to have good restriction now, I can eat a sensible amount which means the 'top up choc' has been ditched!! Lisa - wow 12 people getting banded with u that's great! I was on my own and felt a bit left out :tongue_smilie:! It was Friday the 13th though!!!:frown: Bigsis - great to hear from you and I'm glad u've found ur sweet spot. It must be great having little sis to share ur journey!! Gillian - u are doing great too!! Mmm - isn't it weird how u think u've lost/gained and the opposite happens? There's jsut no logic sometimes!! Shoes - it won't be long until ur hols! You'll have a lovely time especially if u can get a bit of nice scoff down u!! Homecare - glad to see ur getting on OK at weight management, I hope it continues to help. Gary - how's the training going? I'm prob gonna join the gym when I'm back at work, not that' I'll be able to go that often. I've lost best part of 3 stone now so at least I know if I start exercising more I can get even more off. I tihnk it'll help with loose skin etc. Dearest Flirty...........................not long now girlie! I bet ur emotions are everywhere!! It'll be fantastic for u, a new you!! Can't wait to hear all about it!! Hello to everyone else!! BTW - I met up with my work colleagues today for lunch at a Chinese buffet! I was a bit nervous as we usually get it down us!! I didn't get rumbled! I went to the buffet twice (as opposed to the usual 3-4 times!!) and had seaweed, mini spring roll, noodles, rice in VERY small amounts and covered the white on the plate with a few prawn crackers which Harrison helped me out with!! It was a good opportunity to try a few new foods out. It was all OK albeit in small amounts but I'd defo say it's my sweet spot! YAYYYYY!!!

Flirty - I'll read ur essay tonight when Harrison's gone to bed, it'll be easier that way!! U have done so well and I'm soooo excited for u. A whole new life in less than 12 months, it's incredible. I hope I've done as well this time next year. Gillian and Big Sis - well done ladies ur doing very well. Hello everyone else and hope ur OK Freckles x I'm feeling teary today too! Little Harrison has just started walking, he's been donig a few steps for a month or so but today he walked about 15 steps across the room and he's done it twice more since!! Sad his daddy is away again for another 2 months and missed it :biggrin: