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thanks Claire xx

Hey everyone... not been on in ages, really busy! Have 7mls in band now and its great, the restriction is great.. I'm just back from holiday and it was hot, my band didnt let me eat anything until around 7pm, since been home its calmed down loads and I can eat around lunch time now but I can eat only small meals now. Since being banded in last Oct I have lost nearly 3 stone, I have 2 stone to go and thats my goal weight. Just a bit of advice needed though, I am going in for keyhole surgery on 30th June, do I need to get a full defill? Thanks and good luck to all newbies and well done oldies (not literally!!!)

hey Slinky.. not been on for a while but got a couple of days off so thought I would see how you are getting on with your fill.. do you notice the restriction? I noticed my mine at first but its eased off slightly now. Ive only 5 mls in though. Ive booked for Bangor on 17th Feb (I think its that date) for my 3rd so hopefully will lose more. Ive only lost 2lbs since fill but I dont care as long as I dont put weight on!!! You looked good at the last fill and I noticed from your picture your weight loss, Tell Lynda that she also looked good, even my husband said he could tell the difference.. for a man thats good!! lol Hopefully see you soon its great to get advice from you face to face... To all the ones about to be banded... its hard at first, and I mean hard but nothing in life is easy.. but I promise its so worth it, Im now 3 months banded and it was the best decision of my life.. I didnt say that just after the op but time is a great healer... I love my portion sizes now and even though in the last few months I havent lost much weight, I havent put anything on (even with Christmas and 3 week holiday and thats a first in about 10 years!). Good luck and I hope it goes really well for you all, the girls on this site are great with knowledge!! xxx

Thanks Slinky, I think sometimes I need a bit of reassurance.... weightloss has stopped, I am on 1 stone and 8 lbs so am really happy with that, I know its because I am not eating enough as everytime I was eating something it was getting stuck... omg it hurt!!!! I have now slowed down completely whilst eating and eating the smallest sizes, I have cut out potatoes totally and they did not agree with me and am just sticking to meat and veg. Think I should start exercising now! lol how yours doing? I am going for next fill in January what about you? xx

thanks Slinky.. so far no bug but of course not holding my breath (touch wood), I also have another problem my port side is very sore and sticking out quite a bit, I havent done anything different a part from helped my hub with some work, it involved lifting and alot of walking, does anyone think this is why or should I get it checked. I am 5 weeks post op so didnt think I should get anymore pain. It seemed to have been swollen now for 2 days... thanks everyone

hi all... site actually looks nice! lol.... so I need a bit of advice, my mum and daughter have got a dreaded sickness bug and are vomiting excessively.. obviously I have to clear up after my daughter but am worried about if I get it, my mum was really bad with it and was sick for 12 hours. Does anyone know what I need to do if I get it? or will it do no harm.... thanks everyone.. oh hope no one is just after their dinner .. sorry

Hi all, had my 1st fill yesterday, feel no different but have been advised I wont until maybe my 3rd. Am not even considering another fill anyway until after Christmas as want to eat and drink with no pain... lol Slinky.. lovely to meet you and Lynda, its so nice actually speaking to people face to face and getting your advice... When are you going for your next fill?

Hi everyone.. hope you are all good.. first fill tomorrow so will write a little more tomorrow. 4 weeks post op today and feel really good, lost 1 and half stone.. no pain.. only little problem and thats getting a bit of potato stuck.. urghhh horrible really hurts.. apart from that feel good...

Claire I am not the least bit experienced in this as I am still on my 4 weeks of puree food, I was banded on 20th October. I think you would be best in waiting for another fill. Are you really happy only eating cup a soups? I thought the band was a tool and not to make us sick. I am not looking forward to going onto solid food as I know its going to be hard, but one thing I do know is that I want to be happy and able to eat small portions and not be sick all the time. You have lost an amazing 43lbs.. that in itself is amazing. try and get used to what is in your band for now and it may settle for christmas and then see about another fill... I do not mind how slow or quick my weight comes off just as long as I stop the yo yo pattern of dieting. I hope you feel better soon and remember 43lbs wow wow wow xxx oh and I am currently eating the tesco soup.. Hungarian goulash or stew and blending it down and omg its gorgeous.......

I'm also booked 4 weeks after my band (18th November), they explained to me that its good to get a fill around the 4 week mark.

hi there.. yes straight through!! lol. I will be 2 weeks on Wednesday anyone any ideas on what to eat? Im really stuck.. can it be mushed or does it have to be blended? thanks :thumbup:

Hi all.. thanks Sammy77.. yes the pain is not too bad now in my stomach area it has gone to my back.. can anyone tell me why I feel like my back is going to snap?? the pain is awful!! Freckles I am glad all has gone well, my chest was bad too and I dont smoke either.. hope she is feeling ok and safe journey home.. just started on blended food.. had a weetabix... yummy!!! :thumbup: