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Hi how is everyone? How nice is the weather? :-) Got my third fill today and lost 51/2lb since last fill next month so thats a total of 29lbs....well chuffed!! Could defo feel the band after that fill anyway.....fingers crossed that will be the last xx

Thanks for your reply, it makes so much sense now as it does seem to be the times im rushing that it happens. Lesson learnt, for now anyway lol x

Ah thank you, kinda feel better that its not just me i was getting worried. I have only had it a few time but its in the middle of having food, maybe my punishment for not chewing long enough lol. Thanks xxx

Hi does anyone get this when they eat something......A few times I have eaten I get yuky slimy stuff in my throat and have to be sick, should i avoid foods that make me do this or am i not chewing properly. Cant wait to get my third fill this month cos im not getting as much restriction as i would like xx

I had my first fill today and I put on 1lb which im not going to cry about cos I can eat just about anything...actually surprised it wasnt more lol! So thats me now got 5ml in my band, see how that goes Yeah Sara aslong as you chew chew chew then you shouldnt really have any problems but its a bummer when you find out what gets stuck. Another for me is tuna, had a painful experience with that and ive never attempted bread but dont think I will tbh. Ive not heard of the 5day pouch test...sounds good! xx

Hi Sara, Well done on your weight loss so far I waited 10 days before introducing mushies and it was really mushy like mashed potatoes and gravy. I tried eggs and they got stuck, even now they still get stuck so I stay away from them but some people can manage them. I also had stovies and mince mixed in with potatoes, anything really with quite a smooth consistency.....soup also is a good choice I built up the consistency every week until I managed solids (most solids anyway) Its really just trial and error. I am getting my second fill tomorrow....so far lost 24lbs but stayed the same for a few weeks and can pretty much eat full portions and snack so hoping this will give me some restriction but im glad I havent put on. xxx

Well today I experienced my first 'stuck' moment and it wasnt good I have been fine on solids until I tried tuna.......OMG I thought I was going to die lol and I was at college in the cafe, was trying to hide my pain it was awful! Had a wiggle about and a sip of coke and that seemed to sort it out but its safe to say I will not let tuna into my life again lol! I still feel like I have some restriction even though its just the 1 fill ive had, I am eating more but still not as much as I could manage before the band...well no where near that amount lol! I am struggling with food I can take to college for lunch, anyone got any idea? Would cous cous be ok? Thanks xx

Hello I had my first fill today by Dr Chris, cant believe he remembered me lol unless everything is in his laptop, that would explain it haha! He put 3ml in and it never hurt woohoo lol I was nervous about drinking afterwards but so far so good! I was expecting it to be busy but I was the only 1 there and when I left a lady was going in. Anyway booked my next fill for end of Feb and Dr Chris said I have lost 23lb.....mega chuffed! Hope everyone is ok Slinky do you think this fill you had will give you restriction now? I am worried about getting hungry again but hopefully the month flies in xxx

I get my fill on Thursday too Slinky.....was a bit nervous thinking it would get tight but now I know it takes a few fills I feel a bit more relaxed. I take it, it will be ok to drive the same day? I still cant eat very much, can just about manage the weight watchers meal for 1....if it continues like that I will be chuffed lol. Good luck to everyone xxx

Well done Dubgirl and best of luck on the start of your journey x

Hiiii how is everyone? Happy New Year....Dont think ive said it yet lol I cant believe I have lost 22lbs already I couldnt do that in a decade lol! I have went down a dress size and im starting to feel more confident especially with people commenting! I am going to start introducing my solids this weekend but im still pretty satisfied with my mushies although I am looking forward to real grub! Bit nervous aswell, scared incase it hurts...any advice on what to start on? Hope everyone that got banded this month is feeling ok and good luck to everyone else xxx

Aww thats a shame slinky but at least you managed the trifle lol that's something I had my first mushy thing this morning which was ready brek and its stayed put lol only managed a few spoonfulls but it filled the hole lol and ever so pleased I have lost another few lbs Not long til hogmany, anybody got anything planned? I am sitting in again with my daughter and we will probably watch all the celebrations on tv xx

Did everyone have a good xmas? I was dreading the dinner time etc but I actually managed it, I cooked it all myself and everyone tucked into yummy food while I had a shake lol had a great day though and got very spoilt hope everyone else had a nice day. Been having such a lazy day today watching lots of films and I dont intend on doing anything else lol. I dont really find the liquid diet hard honeybelle, ive tried all the slimfast shakes etc before but they never filled me up so it was really hard to stick to but now I cant finish a full shake. Just hoping when the mushy and solid stage comes it will be as easy, im a bit nervous tbh! Not long to go til your date xxx

Ah I wasn't quite sure what it was, it goes when I do eat...hopefully disappears soon Merry Christmas to everyone, hope santa is good to you all! Dont think I will sleep tonight lol xx

Oh yes and I agree, great package and service xx

Last night and today i've been getting uncomfortable feelings in my chest, I wouldnt say it hurts but it comes and goes. It gets uncomfortable and then makes a rumble lol like your belly would.....is this a sign that I should eat or something? My mum could hear it at the other end of the livingroom!! xx

Hi luv, I understand how you are feeling. It took me 2 years to finally take the plunge and have the band fitted which was done 5 days ago. My friend had hers done about 2 years ago in Belgium, she was over 20 stone and is now at a healthy 9 stone I dont think it's a miracle, I would say it's more of a tool as you have to work with the band to lose weight. For me, I tried everything under the sun and the band really was a last resort and I am determined to work with it. No one can really tell you yes go for it or no dont as it's your choice at the end of the day. Sorry I couldnt help more x

Hi, I was banded 5 days ago and only uncomfortable thing I am having is the tenderness in my stomach but its not sore, gets better every day and I can pretty much move about. Not so good if I cough though lol! I'm not aware of the port either and i'm sure I read that shoulder pain is wind, maybe you can get something for the chemist for that? Hope it eases soon but I wouldn't worry, everyone is different x

I am dreading when my appetite returns, need to train my brain lol! So Monday I start mushy foods yippeeee! Mash and gravy is something I am looking forward to and weetabix, I miss weetabix! I havent cooked home made soup in a while, maybe I should start doing that cos it's much nicer than tins or cup a soups and at least my daughter can have some too. She keeps sipping my milkshakes when im out the room lol think she wants to be on the same diet Do you manage bread ok? My downfall was probably bread and although i'm not missing it just now, I do like a slice of toast for brekkie but if its a no no or better off without then I will stick to weeabix and ready brek xx

I am ok with needles and the injections you can't really feel at all, my flabby bits must be too big haha!! It's just aswell I dont mind needles cos before I went for my op, they were supposed to take blood and obviously forgot so they were rushing. Anyway my veins arent the best at most of the time and they were finding it hard so they opted for the veins at my wrist....OH MY LORD I was ready for punching her in the face ( you could tell she was rushing and desperate to get this blood drawn but I honeslty thought I was going to pass out, the blood was dripping out my wrist everywhere and the time I got down to theatre Dr Chris came to see me and he was really really angry at the nurses when he seen my wrist. I have huge bruises all over my arm so ive had to hide them incase people think i'm up to something lol but that wasnt the best experience! Not trying to put you off but maybe best to remind them to take your blood, I was in there at 7 and my op was at 1 yet they left it til 12.55 to take it :/ apart from that it was a good experience lol and the nurses were really lovely. I can't believe I have lost 10lbs already since having the op......does a bit of that go back on or am I home free?LOL I am finding the whole liquid diet easy but I think it's cos i'm not hungry, it's completely different when you try that kind of diet and constantly hungry but it's going well so far. Just wondering though...see how they give you crispbreads in hospital, is it ok to have them at this stage too cos I really liked them? They sort of melt in your mouth anyway but yummy with butter and jam Think that's what I will be having for xmas dinner lol xx

Hi, I finally got home woohooo what a nightmare but I am here and that's all that matters Still feeling pretty good and can move about more too, was nervous going on a flight incase I felt sick but thankfully never needed the anti sickness tabs they give you and i'm also surprised I got through securtiy with they syringes No one really knows that I was away except my mum, not even my best friends but ive never really found the right time to tell them.....maybe after xmas lol for some reason I feel nervous about it but I know I shouldnt cos i'm not embarassed or anything, I just know they will go rather mental at me spending that amount of money although it's something it's making me happier and they wont understand really as they are skinny malinkies lol my daughter knows though and she is only 9 and is very supportive, even said she will keep it a wee secret if I dont want to tell anyone bless her cotton socks! I am going to get my first fill booked for January in Edinburgh....never got a chance to meet Frederick cos of the weather in Brussels so hopefully I meet him in person at some point. I need to change that ticker, I made it ages ago and took me long enough to get back on here lol. Back at college today for like 1 class until 10th January, could really be doing with staying in my jim jams but I have an assessment I need to get out the way. Just hope the roads are a bit better today. xx

Well I'm all done, had my op yesterday and it went well, I'm feeling pretty good myself. Little tender on my left side but nothing major. I finally got a hold o Frederick and he confirmed the taxi to airport is paid for already so I can go back to the hotel and not worry lol silly me forgetting my euros!! Hope everyone is having a nice weekend x

Thanks slinky it's cos I read somewhere they pay for 4 taxi trips so I was panicking they wouldn't take you to the airport lol. I'm at hospital now in my lovely gown lol I noticed a few English people but I've been put in a room with no one that's English going to be a long day!! The snow is really coming down here! Thought I was lucky to get away from it. Hope everyone is ok x

Hiya, it can be tricky finding this thread again, I keep losing it was trying to get on yesterday to see what things I needed to take to brussels but I'm here now lol! Get my op tomorrow.....very nervous!! Has anyone stayed at this campanile hotel and know if there is an ATM close by? I was in a rush this morning cos of the snow, freaking out incase I never made it in time and I've left my spare euros at home!! I literally have zilch pennies unless I get to an ATM. Also did anyone get the package with Frederick? Do they include your taxi back to the airport? I am freaking out now haha xx