A Friend Needed For Support

[asonest 2]

Hi, would love to find people on here, who can guide and help when needed. I am from the UK and don't have many people here that can help.

Thanks

[Maddy1 55]

You will find many people here who will respond to comments or questions you post. It is a very good support group! Have you had your surgery yet? How are you doing?

[elcee 3,341]

This is the right place for you to come. Lots of supportive people with lots of experience. Although most people are from the USA there are some Brits, some from Asia and even some from down under!

[asonest 2]

I had my surgery done 6 months ago, lost 64 pounds. I had a fill done about two weeks ago now at 5.8 in my band. The restriction is really now kicking in, and I am every couple of days being sick with mucas. Sorry I know disgusting!! I am due another fill in two weeks and not sure if to have it done? What do you think. Thanks for all help given

[elcee 3,341]

It sounds to me as though you are slimming. You are probably taking too big a bite or not chewing properly. the food gets stuck at the opening between the band and the stomach and the bodies response is to produce extra saliva to try to help it through.The saliva won't go down so you have to keep spitting it out.

Try taking smaller bites, chewing properly, leaving time between bites before you take the next one etc. Do not try eating dry or fibrous foods.

The other possibility is that you are too tight. I would try going back to liquids for a day or 2, then soft foods and build it up from there.

If you do all these things and you are still having issues then you may need a little bit of Fluid taken out.

[jagoholmes 9]

This is a great place to find all the advice, support and help that you need. Just ask your questions or voice your concerns. There's a very real chance that many of your worries will have also been experienced by others.

[asonest 2]

I will try that, and hope for the best. I do think I eat to quickly so will have to slow down. Thank you

[Allison0927 329]

WELCOME - I love this forum - it is my only support group - even though there are some live ones around here about once a month. I think you will come to love this site as much as I do - i'm usually on here several times a day.

[Vicki Osbourne 5]

Hi im from England (work in London) be glad to buddy up I had a band in 2006

[stephinoz 1]

I agree - this site is fabulous. I had my band Dec.2011 and I've found so much advice and support here already!

[ashley2369 5]

I got banded June 2010 and there are tons of great people on this site but if you ever have any questions I would be more than happy to help you out. I am currently down 128 lbs and have 47 left to go!!

[journey4me 23]

More than willing to listen in and give support! I could use some myself sometimes! Banded 1/19/2012. Have a good day!

[Amanda1982 142]

Welcome, as others have said this is a great support group. Don't be afraid to ask questions and share your concerns as well as any success you have. We are on this jouney with you.

[mummajuju 77]

I'm from UK too. How are you now?