Lana Ruth

:lol:Hi I am a super size too. The courage and deterination i:target:s amazing on this site THANKS :hail:for all your stories they inspire me. :humble: Lana hugs :kiss2: Kisses

:thumb: My months watering chinese chicken salad yum yum :hungry: How long after a fill can you try it. What quanity are we allowed small bowl full? if thats the case i be eatting it for a while how long does it keep in the fridge? please. sound yummy thanks for the inspiration. :thumb: Lana

HI I had my first fill on a 10cc band 2.5cc.:biggrin1: I can eat a lot more than i expected is that normal fokes. I am a little worried bit of a hypocondrac. I am able to eat a small preprepared fish pie which consisted of fish in sauce and mash potatoes on top. I am also slipping of the band wagon with the snacky stuff :pop2: :opps2: HELP Lana Hugs:girl_hug:

Hi KG1 I was adviced 18 month to two years after surgery too. Apartently your body under goes a lot of changes when your banded.:mad: I just been banded and the clock against me:phanvan but i know i would be able to get pregnant naturally unless i lost weight. Hope that helps and Good luck Lana:girl_hug:

Me too Lab band babie 7 weeks erk:target: LANA hugs :mad: :mad:

Hi Guys I confused my advice after my fill on the 18th Augs was three days on fluids two days on puree foods then move back to solids.:mad: I have only had a 2.5cc fill too. I found i was very hugrey :hungry: on fluids so i tried something a bit more soild. I been panicing due to the advice i recieved form the nurse.:faint: I was wondering if anyone could advice me. :mad: I have also been very thirsty after just finishing a drink and i have a watery feeling at the back of my throat:tea: LANA:nervous Hugs

HI I been concerned about dilation because of what i have read. I think your mind can work overtime sometimes. I was a little hypo at the begining and being a newie i no expert. I be honest i am four weeks post-0p and i begining to worry at the amount i can eat?:hungry: now? So just be strong if there no pain there probably no problem, my nurse explained i no if there wa a problem. i be in pain? :biggrin1: Hugs Lana

Hi Bandedshopgirl:hungry: Sorry to here your having problems. I think most of the sugestions have been made. But if you have weekends free it might be good to experiment. If you develop a health love of preparing nutrious meals you be more incline to cook.:grouphug: I would also agree a slow cooker and preparing meals and freezing them into protions is great idea. Plus if you like salad it that takes 5 mins to prepare and fish can be prepared in about 2 mins in the microwave. Good Luck :confused: Lana:biggrin1:

HI;) I was asked if I prefer the gastric bypass. I did not like the health implications. Most people after a year of a bypass, often have diet related deficienies and you are dependant on medication for the rest of your life. Some being vitamins and medication to prevent acid effecting the joined on intestines. :sick This alone put me of the procedure. I would say even if it takes more effort to achieve the same results you have made the right decison. Keep going, look at some of the amazing pictures on the site. LANA hugs:girl_hug:

Hi My Doc :biggrin1: Gave Me Desolvable Tablets:embarassed: :sick Lana

Hi :kiss2: I love fish but i have found, it difficult to eat even though i am mincing mine due to the stage i am at. I hope i be able to eat it again it was a major part food groups i like to eat. :hungry: PS does anyone eat praws:hungry: i love them when would you say is ok to eat them. :help: LANA

Hi Nee Wondering how things were progressing:D . Lana:girl_hug:

Hi All I miss diet coke so much i only two weeks post -op so i dare not try it yet. I worried i start dreaming of coke :spit: :spit: :spit: is the only thing i really miss. I do k now if you add a little water to coke the fizz will go:biggrin1: if that helps any one. LANA

Hi I am worried too. :faint: I two weeks post op and i found that the puree stage does not fill me. I have been eatting a normal portion of cottage pie I have mixed it well with gravy but I worried the same. :hungry: I thought the restriction from the op would last longer. I know I am a quick healer but my fill isn't due for another 4 weeks erk what to do:help: LANA;)

HI;) If it's gas try some pepermint tea and a hot Water bottle it help me get ride of my trapped gas. Using your pain relief helps too. :crutch: I must admit it is a weired feeling but it soon goes, hope this helps. LANA:tea:

Hi :heh: :heh: I have found out i have a 10cc band too is belguim. I haven't had my first fill yet. 3 to 4 weeks to go. Lana

Hi :eek: I haven't heard of this book I a recent bandie would you recommend it as a book to read. Plus is it avaliable in the UK. :biggrin1: LANA:bolt:

Good Luck:clap2: Glad you had some good news regarding your banding LANA:D

Hi :eek: I not sure if i am teaching you how to suck eggs. :nervous But are you aware after a fill the stomack can reach by swelling and needs a few days to settle again sometimes longer. :biggrin1: Therefore, food will be difficult at first.

Mr Yo:biggrin1: I am 10 days post-op and I am craving fish and chips I started on liquidised foods they tend to fill you more. I found bake beans and scramble egg well mushied up helps with some cravings make sure its mosied though. My worse desire is chocolate buttons believe it or not women thing I think. ?? :eek: I lost about 7 lb since my surgery.:clap2: its quite exciting some of my trousers and tops are too small don't know if you have experienced that yet but the buzz helps the cravings. Good walk helps too it tends to take your mind off food. LANA:target:

Hi I recently been banded so I am walking everyday. I be honest is the most excersice i done in a long time. I proud of my efforts and hope to be as successful as all of you. :clap2: LANA:D

HI ??? is it true you cannot eat anythink else but clear soup if so i have been eatting the wronge stuff i started eatting liquidised food with plenty of soup or sauce to make them a thicker consistance. I have my op on the 8th July and i did not follow clear soup i diluted soup to a runny consistancey at the begining and drank liquiid yougurts and jelly????:hungry: LANA:)

Hey Nee I have been banded now a week.:clap2: I haven't had much pain and i lost alittle too. Hope you find a surgoen. I paid privately in the UK. :phanvan The NHS would not do it for me. Be strong, wish you all the best. Hugs LANA:girl_hug:

Don't give up be strong where all with you. exercise and Water helps your weight lose. I found a good walk helps. I started walking everyday and take a large bottle of water. Keep chin up i haven't experienced bandster hell yet :phanvan but i sure it will come. LANA:girl_hug:

HEY Thanks all and GOOD LUCK Mr Yo on your diet and the band I've two day's left before I am banded erk.:clap2: I only slipped up twice at the begining on the pre-op diet.:phanvan But thanks to all you help and support I achieved about 8llb weight lose in 10 days. I end up on home made Soups low carb, yourgurt and milk. I occasionally had a little protien ham, chicken, tuna ect.:hungry: Anyone on the diet don't give up be strong, if I can do it anyone can. I am a comfort eatter. LANA PS I off to the hospitail early tomorrow so speak to you all after my op on Sunday 9/07/06