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Hi slinx i was banded on Jan 5th at just under 17 stone and have lost just over 4 stone since then. So far iv had five fills the last of which has been far too severe tho and I think i'm gonna have to have some took out as soon as Freddie is back in manchester. Part of me wants to leave it cause i'm losing weight and not really hungry for the first time on my journey. I cant really eat anything much at the moment i cant even drink until the afternoon but i no its not really good and if I was in America the doctors would be going nuts and i really don't want a slipped band or damaged esophagus.

Thanks Freckles ill try that I did try honey once before but that was horrendous cause it kept regurgitating.

What type of vinegar do you use? Think I need to try this my band is too tight and i can taste the acid in the back of my mouth at night and in the morning. Cant really eat anything at the moment but at least i'm losing weight.

Hi Freckles I know on Dr Chris's website it states that a bmi of 35 is required for surgery, mine was only about 31 when i had mine fitted however. I didnt want to take any chances in being refused so to be on the safe side I put my height down an inch and my weight up a bit when I completed the information required via email and I think that made my bmi 32 or 33 and they where fine with that. They dont weigh u or check your height once your in Belgium. I also had to sign a disclaimer though to say it was for aesthetic rather then medical reasons I was having the band fitted.

Hi Jersey I havent told any of my family just a few friends. My mother would go mad as she thinks its too drastic so ill wait till after the op. How come they have delayed u i hope they dont move our op as we have already booked our flights.

Hi Jerseybean We are flying from manchester on flybe cause it worked out the cheapest. I wouldnt worry too much about aftercare there are loads of places to get fills nowadays. We are gonna go with Wendy for our fills with the wls group because they do an offer for £275 for unlimited fills for 6 months. Hope u recover from the flu. take care.

My only worry at this point is going all that way and them not being able to do the band. Im just praying i dont get flu or anything over the festive period. How about you are u worried about anything? Having read all the positive stuff about dr chris seems like we are in good hands.

Sure i am in Manchester Uk. When are u having your band?

Hi Jerseybean me and my friend are booked in for the 5th of January cant wait just have to get christmas out of the way.