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Thanks Bobo and Shoes. Your comments have really helped me to understand whats happening to me better. I have loads of side plates at home, so it looks like I will be sorting out my cupboards tomorrow !! I will see how the next fill goes but I will take on your comments Shoes as I dont want to be ill, I need to be very cautious now, in case of over filling and negative effects !! Sue x

Thanks Bobo for your reply. Its reasuring to hear that you get the same problems as me and it is restriction of sorts. I need to get my head around portion sizes again and what the band it telling me and above all to stop eating when I get backed up. Maybe my next fill will get me closer, I will wait and see. Im really annoyed with myself as I was doing really well on smaller portions but this last 2wks Ive gone to pot, cus I know I can pretty much eat normally if I eat small mouthfuls, so that needs to stop ! If you have any more tips, please let me know. Thanks again Bobo. S x

Hiya everyone, havent been on for ages but still reading all your posts when I get 5 minutes. Congratulations CarrieJess, I'm made up for you, the baby is fantastic news, keep us posted on your journey ? Bo, I was reading about you having difficulty with fluids after a meal, I too kinda get that. I dont feel Im at restriction yet, because if I eat slowly and small bites I can eat anything I want and quantity but if I rush or try to eat more normally, it backs up and I have to get rid of all the saliva that is sitting ontop of the food I just ate. Is that restriction & should I stop eating cus at the moment I get rid of the fluid and finish what Im eating10mins later.........surely that cant be right ?? I've got 7.75ml in my band at the moment and due to go for a fill on 11th April. I suppose I dont know what Im suppose to be feeling but previously I have felt fuller but this past week I have been able to eat far too much food and have now put on 3lbs !!!! I'm so confused especially when some of you say you can only eat 4 spoonfulls or a few crackers, I feel like Im having to restrict myself all the time....Can you help ?? Sue x

Thanks Homecare and Big Sis for your re-assurances, I guess we are all different and restriction will come for me eventually but I will have to be patient for a bit longer !! Hope your problems get sorted soon Homecare and Fat Pants, it sounds pretty uncomfortable being where you are and I should be greatful that I can eat what I like for a bit longer, lol. CarrieJess, you hit the nail on the head, a really good post. 5cc-8cc is probably spot on, I just hope that my next fill gets me to restriction !! TIN - well done for swallowing your pride and keep up the good work with your band !! STARSKY xx

Hi Katie I hope all goes well next week with your port problems. I am sure Chris will be able to sort it out for you without any surgery (fingers crossed) XX. I had another 0.5cc put in on Monday and I have been on fluids until today. I had breakfast this morning but I still CAN'T feel any restriction !!!! I can still pretty much each what I want and not have any issues ?? I currently have 6.25cc in my band, perhaps I need 6.5cc or 6.75cc before I feel anything......who knows, but its getting me down cus Im not losing any weight and I am beginning to think WHY did I go through with this operation when I am not seeing any results :sifone:

Thanks MMM and Shoes for your words of wisdom. It helps to know that you also took 5 fills before you got to restriction. Its my fifth tommorrow, so wish me luck !! I have managed to lose 6lbs this month off my own steam but its been really hard. I cant imagine another month without restriction, so Im keeping my fingers crossed for tommorrow. Katie, Good to hear from you. Sorry to hear your havin trouble with your port, hope you manage to sort it soon. I will PM you if I get restriction this week. Take care. Sue xx

Hi Shoes & MMM I've not been on for a while but I still try to catch up on all the latest news when I get time. Well done to you both on your weight loss so far, you are doing really well. I'm going for my 5th fill on Monday in Cardiff, I currently have 5.75cl in my band and I have no restriction yet !!! I'm hoping that the next one will get me there as my weight has not changed since my op. Wendy thinks that I may have to have an xray to check out whats going on, in case of slippage or maybe something else ? I think I will have to consider this if the next one doesnt work. Do you think that if I get 0.5cl, taking me to 6.25cl it will get me to some restriction ?? Sue x

Hi Everyone Hope you have all recovered from the Christmas and New year binges and ready to continue the weight loss journey in 2010 !! I have been really good over Xmas/New year and managed to maintain my weight without any restriction yet. I was reading Anitahugs message and it has made me feel a little bit reassured :smile2: as I have just had my 4th fill, taking me to 5.75cc but I still have no restriction at all.......is this unusual as I thought I would be there by now ??? Wendy at WLS says that if I dont get restriction on my next injection I will probably need an xray to see if there is something wrong (which has worried me a little !!!) Can anyone tell me if this is unusual as I thought I would be there by now but I can still tuck into a fish and chip dinner with no problem at all !! Please help :thumbup: Sue xx

Gary Thanks for your reply. My friends keep saying to me that I'm rushing it and I need to be patient but all you want to do is lose weight dont you ?!! I dont know how I would feel if I had to wait 7 months for anything to happen, like you........it must have been really tough for you ?? Do you think that my 4th fill might do something ?? Regards S xx

Hi Carriejess Can you give me some words of wisdom, since you have been working with your band for over a year now and doing so well ?? I have just come back from my 3rd fill and have 5.25cc in my 7-9cc band but I do not feel any different or restriction. I can eat almost anything and still reasonable size portions. Can you advise what level of band fill will get me to restriction. I am so impatient, I was really hoping to be eating baby portions after my 3rd fill.........am I trying to rush things cus at the moment I feel very demotivated and cant see how the weight is ever going to come off ?? I have not lost or put on any weight since the end of September !! :tongue2: S. xx

WELL DONE BOBO !!! I haven't been on for a while but I am still reading the posts. How wonderful for you to feel this GOOD ! Its great news, you got the life you've always wanted...I hope I feel the same way in 12months. It really does give us all inspiration and the will power to believe we can reach our goals too. I'm going for my first fill tomoro in Cardiff. I can't wait cus I've stayed the same since my op (18lbs off) and I'm desperate to get some more weight off. It made me feel comforted that you didnt get stuck in until 7months into your band, perhaps I'm wanting it all to happen too quickly, huh ! I went on my first date last night, which made me feel really good, as he has apparently liked me for ages but has only been single 7months himself and has seen my weight go up and down for the past 5yrs. I guess he likes me for me ??? I'll keep you posted on the progress. :scared2: Sue x

Hi Guys Well this is my last post for a while. You haven't missed me yet Homecare, I'm leaving for the airport at 11am and in a funny sort of way I'm looking forward to getting this over and done with, so I can get on and lose this weight. Bev is doing fine and so is Singing Parrott. I'm sure they will be on here soon, giving us all an update. Thanks for all your kind words and advice, its really helped. Speak soon. Sue xx

Thanks Homecare and Wishful for some good advice. Hoping to take the following week off work to recover, I think I will need it !! Can't wait now for it all to be over, it's getting close but I will say goodbye tomorrow morning. Thanks S xx

Just a quick one to let you know that I have just had a text from BEV. She says she feels like she 'has been hit by a bus' but the pain relief is good !!! She echo's all your comments about the great staff and cleanliness of the hotel and hospital and says she is god damn thirsty and doesn't think the pints of beer she had the night before, have helped her much today, lol. S xxx

Thank you everyone for all for your advice and kind messages. Roll on Friday :mad: SJS good to hear you are doing ok one week on and nearly a stone lighter, well done ! I am taking the week after off but I have only taken 2 days holiday. They don't know at work but I will be calling in sick for 3 days after !!!! I've been constantly checking out the weather and at the moment its not too disimilar to Uk but I will take some Mosi stuff and some cooler clothes. Cheers ! Thanks BigSis you always have something good to say. I cant wait to be able to walk up all the hills on my local Golf course without stopping for breath, lol :sad: I'm looking forward to being fitter !! CarrieJ - Welldone on reaching goal again, I cant wait until next year, when hopefully i will be saying the same ! Keep up the good work Jackie. Will defo get a date together sometime in Oct ?? I will send Bev your love when I meet her on Thursday night. Hugs & kisses S xxx

I'm waiting to hear from Bev, her op was today and I'm sure it all went well. When she text's me I will let you all know the latest. Just wondering if there was any last minute advice from anyone before I fly out on Thursday ? Myself and Hopkicat are having the op on Friday 11th and I'm sooooo excited (not sure that I should be ???) This thread has been fantastic for all those difficult questions and apprehensive anxieties. THANK YOU EVERYONE, YOU HAVE BEEN GREAT :mad::thumbup::sad: Can't wait to start losing now............ S xxxx

It's Saturday night and I am starting to think, that this time next week, my op will be over and I will probably be sat in the Hotel room, feeling starving !! :smile2: I am starting to look forward to my op now, as I know that it will be the start of my new life, losing all this weight I have gained over the years. It will soon be gone and hopefully I will have the confidence to start dating again and living my life to the full. Got my eyes on a guy at the golf club. My friend has told him that she is planning a dinner date for him next FEBRUARY but not said who with !!!!!!!!! The theory is that I will feel confident enough by then to go out with him........anyway he doesnt know who its with but hes said YES ! The good thing is that I know there is already a spark there but neither of us have done anything about it..........so this could be it or at least its something to focus on for now. S xx

It's Saturday night and I am starting to think, that this time next week, my op will be over and I will probably be sat in the Hotel room, feeling starving !! I am starting to look forward to my op now, as I know that it will be the start of my new life, losing all this weight I have gained over the years. It will soon be gone and hopefully I will have the confidence to start dating again and living my life to the full. Got my eyes on a guy at the golf club. My friend has told him that she is planning a dinner date for him next FEBRUARY but not said who with !!!!!!!!! The theory is that I will feel confident enough by then to go out with him........anyway he doesnt know who its with but hes said YES ! The good thing is that I know there is already a spark there but neither of us have done anything about it..........so this could be it or at least its something to focus on for now. S xx

Well done Angie. My date is getting closer........next Thursday I fly out for my op on Friday 11th Sept. I'm getting quite excited now Congratulations on your fantastic weight loss, you have done very well. Its good that you stay in touch with the thread, as It gives us all so much hope. Hopefully, one day, I will be telling everyone my success story !! Keep up the good work. S. x

CarrieJess, just read your fantastic news.........you must be thrilled to pieces ????????? It makes this journey so worthwhile and so real when you read stories like yours. You have done so well over the past 11 months, you deserve all the good things that are coming you way.........Well done you Keep up the good work and don't disappear, I may need you for motivation over the coming months :biggrin: S x

JackieM, I just read your weight loss........THAT'S FANTASTIC IN JUST 4 WEEKS !!!!!!!!! :thumbup: You will have to tell me your secret, Lol.... Great news, you must be very happy !!!! Dont forget, we need to get a date in the diary to catch up at end of Sept or early Oct with Pixie ?? S. x