TraceC

Hi, welcome to the forum! You're among friends now. I was only banded 6 days ago in Belgium, and I'm still finding my feet with it all. I'm on liquids mostly, but they said I could have no lump Soup so my partner has been making me some great healthy Soups and blending them for me. I'm sure this will be the answer for you. You are obviously completely signed up for it mentally and I'm sure you won't look back. I look forward to reading your posts. The only way is forward, and we're both grabbing the future full on for sure!!

Hi Tracy, my friend and I have been big ever since we've known each other. When I told her I was getting a band, she said "oh yeah, a woman at work had that done, but she put it all back on again and more besides..." When she'd gone, my partner said "I can translate what she really meant, which was "oh no, now you'll be slim and I'll still be fat...." I don't know what makes people tell failure stories, unless it's the only thing they've heard about LAP-BAND® so they reel it off their tongue. Another friend also said to me "WHAT? you've agreed to have surgery on the 13th of the month? Unlucky or what??" I think we just have to excuse them... in terms of thinking deeply about the whole procedure, we are miles and miles ahead of them. The nicest responses are when people say "Wow! congratulations on making such a big life decision. I wish you well!!!"

Hi Cocoabean, how nice of you to reply the people I go out with tend to be fast eaters; so maybe you're right, my eating a bit of food very slowly may still be timed nicely with their eating 3 courses quickly. Thanks for giving me a more positive angle :smile:

Hi, first time on here :crying: I'm from the UK and will be banded in Belgium on 13th October. I'm well researched and didn't take the decision lightly. I'm excited. Last night I went out with my partner and another couple, we had an indian banquet (I've not been advised of any pre-op diet yet); and I couldn't help wondering if, once I'm banded, I will feel on the outside of it all? Our meal took a good hour and a half. I presume the first course will be pretty much my lot in the future. I don't want to back out of these social events, but how will I cope, with sitting at a table and not eating for ages? Any tips? thanks :biggrin:

Hi Mariasha, thanks for the guidance. Good point you raised about people not noticing= I don't remember a time when I myself sat and watched someone else eating. Suppose I'm just a bit overwhelmed by the the changes it's going to bring. Thanks, take care:tongue:

Thanks AnnieM, this info is really useful for me, I've printed it to take with me when I eat out. I sat at the kitchen table with my partner for the first time today and we ate together- he on ham and eggs, me on thin Soup :smile: It wasn't too bad - have to face these things some time or other. Thanks again for the help, very best wishes to you :thumbup:

Hi Fatboy slim, thanks for your reply. Got home from Belgium 3 days ago. I got through it ok and you will too :thumbup: Had lots of time to think while recovering, I think I'll be open with people I'll be dining with, but will also politley get the message across to them that I don't want the little amount I'll be eating referred to all night. After all I want to feel the same as everyone else. I think they'll understand. ~Best wishes to you :smile:

This forum is for people wanting support in their weight loss pursuits. It's clear that someone has hurt you but please, find the right outlet for it. Get the help that you need.

Hi, thanks so much for posting this, it's helped me a lot. Getting banded on 13th in Belgium. At least now I'll know I'm not going mad as I go through the different stages! I'm not fightened of op, or pain, I'll just get on with it, but have been scared of wondering "what the hell I did to myself". Now I know that stage doesn't last for ever. thanks again

Hi Topazz, thanks for your reply. Your ticker says you gona be banded soon? Best of British to you, you're gona be gorgeous! :drool:

Hi I'm getting my band in Belgium on 13th Oct by Dr Bruno Dillemans. I've been advised there is no need for a pre op diet and that I can eat normal food until the night before the operation? This seems to be very different from what I read in these forums, has anyone else had this experience? thanks:huh2:

Thanks so much for your reply. You're not kidding it worked for you, you've already lost so much weight! An inspiration! keep going, people like me are following you, good to see you sound like a good leader!:drool:

thanks Donna. seems I was worrying too much. I'll think of you on Friday, it will all be fine. The best of British to you!!

Hi, your reply has made me feel a lot better, thanks for the reassurance! My surgeon is widely thought to be the most experienced in Europe, so it sounds like you're right. Congratulations on your band, here's to a gorgeous new us!

Thanks so much for replying! Thanks to people like you I learn more as I go along. I wish you well in your new life!

Hi, how exciting for you! I understand your nerves, we're only human. I will be banded in Belgium on the 13th October and live in the UK. So far I have only had confirmation of my date. I'm expecting an email soon to tell me what pre op diet I need to follow. Nerves are already creeping in but we're starting a new life of freedom! I know it will go well for you, I'm looking forward to reading your updates so I can learn from them. Kind regards, and well done you!!