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Hi everyone I haven't visited the thread for nearly a year but just popped in to say to all bandsters on the path and all would be bandsters............ it's WORTH IT I was fitted with my band in June '09 in Belgium. I was fifteen and a half stone then, frumpy, grumpy and seriously unhappy and unfit. Within a year I had lost six and a half stone and have maintained my weight at nine stones. I haven't had a fill now for 6 months and still have restriction enough to maintain my weight but certainly don't rule out having another in the future. I can't eat masses but enough to be able to dine out without embarrassment and can drink like a fish The drastic change to get used to, for me, is clothes shopping. My head still hasn't grasped that I'm looking for small clothes instead of XL and I'm an 8/10 instead of 22/24. That's a change that I can live with though and I'll adapt to it eventually. Having the band fitted was the best decision I ever made in my life and it has changed my life in so many ways. I hope for all of you on the journey or comtemplating having surgery, have the outcome that I have had and I wish you all the kindest regards and good luck Vikki xxx

I don't want to be a sceptic but I'm not at all convinced that this would be the case because I know that on my first visit to Wendy I had to sign various bits of paper work and one of them was a disclaimer that in the event etc etc WLS wouldn't be held responsible. Hope Wendy is a women of her word. :biggrin:

Congratulations Carrie. You are an inspiration to us all XXX

I was actually told by so called friends that if I lost weight i wouldn't be as funny. in my head this translates to they'll have no one to laugh at behind my back anymore!!!! and this from so called mates! I feel like you- it ends now

Most fill providers insist that you wait 6 weeks. That's pretty frustrating but it has a purpose. They like you to be totally healed before they fill you, cheers, Vix

Congrats Carriejess, That's fab!!! You must be so happy and you look beautiful in your profile pic. How long ago were you banded?

Hey Rose. How are you? I have no idea who does fills in Denmark or will you have to travel? I have just had my 2nd fill and went with WLS. The lass who does them doesn't have an x-ray but she is highly experienced and has found the port without any hassle. I don't think an x- ray is really neccessary when the "filler" knows what she's doing and I reckon Wendy certainly does. I am really pleased that I chose to go with WLS and not you know who :w00t: Good luck with it. Take Care :w00t:

Congratulations Freckles, what a wonderful gift your family have been blessed with. Good luck to you all XXX

Hi Anita, I had my 1st fill last Tuesday and barely felt the needle going in. It was a breeze, don't worry about it. I'm going next Thursday for my 2nd:thumbup:

That's a fantastic post Bobobaldy. It's things like not being able to do everyday things for fear of embarrasment or derision, that "normal" people take for granted but make our lives a misery. Your post brought a smile to my face because as a mother I know how important a day yesterday was for you. Time is now: This is my first fill too so not sure myself what to expect timewise either. If our paths cross please come and say hi. You'll recognise me, I'll be the wee fat bird :eek: I've got light brown bobbed hair and I'll be wearing jeans and a black t- shirt. It'll have a rock band of some description on it but not sure which one coz I don't know which one I'll pull on in the morning Please say hi if you see me. Homecare: I'll probably be away by the time you arrive :thumbup: but if you're eagerly early I'd love to meet you too :wub: Cheers, Vikki

Hi Homecare & Time Is Now, my appointment on Tuesday is at 2:15. What time are you going to be there?

Good for you girlfriend. That's what we all like to hear. Small quotes like that give everyone a little boost. It's good to know what little treasures lie ahead for us. So, thank you and I'm happy you had such a good time XXX :thumbup:

OMGosh you sound like a different person. You were only just saying how you couldn't eat owt!!! I'm soooo glad you're better. I'm getting filled on 11th too, but bare in mind I've been able to eat anythig I want for weeks so desparatly needing one. Had a fish supper " fer mah tea the nicht". Ate the whole lot nae probs so roll on a FILL :scared2: