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[fatduck 0]

Flirtylass you're doing the right thing having the surgery you plan. I reckon you won't regret it for the rest of your life. 17 years or so ago I lost 7st 11lbs on WW (blughck), my belly was like a mini skirt and I think had I had a tt then I probably wouldn't have put the weight back on, it would have given me the insentive to keep it off but because I looked so freakish- not saying you do mind!!- I didn't really care too much when the weight started to creep back on. The way you've succeeded with your band is an inspiration and I can only dream that I can accomplish what you have in such an incredible time scale. You go g/f!!!!!!!! In the indomitable words of Mowgli- ooh ooh ooh I wanna be like you- ooh ooh xxx

Edited May 30, 2009 by fatduck

[fatduck 0]

Found a photot of me, believe me there aint many of them on the go. It was taken about 2 or 3 stone ago but its got the love of my life in it ( ' cept hubby n kids of course- society tells us we've got to put them top of the list even if we love a hunk of FAST metal and rubber just as much- just joking!! no really just joking!!) my motorbike.

You can hide behind the internet and be whomever you want 38-24-36 but reading you guys posts makes me want to be honest and frank about things so my avatar is now a photo of me instead of a duck. BTW the fat duck is one of my favourite restaurants and I'm terrified about coping without indulging in mammoth amounts of food on a daily basis. That scares me more than surgery.I'm gonna go now coz i'm just in from the pub and realised I'm bletherin shi*e:ohmy:

[garrymcfall 0]

Thanks for the tip Gary but tried that and many other slippy squelchy things, That sounds bad:sneaky: How is your weight loss going? Isnt this weather glorious everyone. If only I was thin I would pull on a bikini and sunbathe in my back garden:cursing:

i had put a few pounds back on with being away but i knew that would happen but i have lost it all agin all bar 1 pound so i am back on track, dont have any trips planned so can get back to being motivated and get down some more, i still have my christmas target for another 5 stone off. Not long now J.

gx

[SAMMY77 0]

U are doing fab Garry. I'm slowing down weight loss wise as most of the stuff I can eat is bad! I've been trying more stuff though and managed to get some chicken and sweetcorn down last night and more than I thought!! My band defo is tight in the morning and then loosens throughout the day. It's no problem, just getting used to it and adjusting my new eating regime!!

Just to have a rant. The company we booked our accomodation with for our hols on Saturday have gone bust! It was only by chance I found out as I was showing my hubby the booking voucher. So I'm not impressed! We should get our money back from Matercard but who knows how long that'll take and everything has gone up in cost now ! So I'm surfing the net right now, hubby still in bed the lazy toad!!

[High Anxiety 0]

Thanks for the encouragement, Gillian. I'm very unclear about things such as restriction and fills, etc. Will I feel the inability to eat much right after the surgery and the 10 days on liquids? Also, I'm doing the low-fat diet and eating plenty but so hungry all the time - I suppose we kind of forget how satiating fat in our diet is... but I'm not trying to reduce calories, etc, just fat so having plenty of cereals and Pasta etc - is that OK?

[gillian 4]

Thanks for the encouragement, Gillian. I'm very unclear about things such as restriction and fills, etc. Will I feel the inability to eat much right after the surgery and the 10 days on liquids? Also, I'm doing the low-fat diet and eating plenty but so hungry all the time - I suppose we kind of forget how satiating fat in our diet is... but I'm not trying to reduce calories, etc, just fat so having plenty of cereals and Pasta etc - is that OK?

sounds ok to me..i wasnt very good with the pre op diet at all!..but yes instead of counting the calories try to cut out as much fat as possible and fill up on cereals and veg..youll be fine. i felt some restriction straight after op and have never been able to eat bread or potatoes since..its not the same with everyone cos my sister (bigsis) had no probs with these foods. i always loved my chips, mash and nice breads, but i have got used to not having em now and dont really miss them, as i associate them with a painfull feeling now. this band takes more getting used to in your head though!..i have just done a BBQ and piled my plate up, just cos i wanted to see it and have it....although i couldnt eat it!..just ended up with cheese, cucumber, veg and dips!..i was satisfied with that though, its just my head was telling me to eat what i couldnt!..its not physicly possible when you have some restriction..will power would never work for me..alas the band.. think ill call my band...HERO!? x

[gillian 4]

Found a photot of me, believe me there aint many of them on the go. It was taken about 2 or 3 stone ago but its got the love of my life in it ( ' cept hubby n kids of course- society tells us we've got to put them top of the list even if we love a hunk of FAST metal and rubber just as much- just joking!!:cool: no really just joking!!) my motorbike.

You can hide behind the internet and be whomever you want 38-24-36 but reading you guys posts makes me want to be honest and frank about things so my avatar is now a photo of me instead of a duck. BTW the fat duck is one of my favourite restaurants and I'm terrified about coping without indulging in mammoth amounts of food on a daily basis. That scares me more than surgery.I'm gonna go now coz i'm just in from the pub and realised I'm bletherin shi*e:ohmy:

fatduck...dont be scared of the not being able to eat massive amounts!..it wont bother you cos you wont physicly be able to..you will stop cos it will be painfull if you go too far and youll be full. you will get used to the warning signs after a while so you dont get to that painfull stage. and like i said before..its the getting our heads round to that fact which takes longer. the op is just the easy bit to start off with youll find! x

[mmm 0]

Fab name for you band Gillian -HERO

So we now have Halo and Hero, all very friendly and positive so far, mine is still being tempramental, so a name has'nt yet come to mind, any more suggestions for the 'name your band' group

[gillian 4]

Fab name for you band Gillian -HERO

So we now have Halo and Hero, all very friendly and positive so far, mine is still being tempramental, so a name has'nt yet come to mind, any more suggestions for the 'name your band' group

well,mmm, im hoping its going to behave and be heroic for me you see!? x

[mmm 0]

well,mmm, im hoping its going to behave and be heroic for me you see!? x

Well if it does I'll send mine over to you for a few lessons on being kind to its owner, and not to be such a moody moo ohh now that could be a good name I'm still thinking on it tho

[gillian 4]

Well if it does I'll send mine over to you for a few lessons on being kind to its owner, and not to be such a moody moo ohh now that could be a good name I'm still thinking on it tho

well i do push my band a bit with things i shouldnt have...but it doesnt half tell me (apart from the chocolate which it seems to accept as much, and love as much as i do!? x

[timeisnow 0]

hi all and well done to the new bandsters!:smile:

i was looking up the actual hotel in vilvoorde on tripadvisor and there seems to be some bad reviews about it so a bit worried as will have my partner and young son with me??

therefore the best thing is to get reviews from all the folk on here that have actually stayed in the hotel wether they be good or bad??

ie rooms cleanliness etc

whats the Breakfast like is it worth 10euros?

is the restaurant food satisfactory and how is it priced?

any other little tips would be much appreciated:thumbup:

less than 4 weeks to go and counting!:bat:

thanks...gill,wishful,sammy and anyone else re the hotel much appreciated!

i wasnt too bothered about it myself but whilst we are in the hospital etc day and half i want the family to at least be comfortable and have decent food.< /p>

i think we will bring a small dvd player as my youngster luvs to watch cartoons etc so will keep him amused for a wee while anyway.

might even venture into brussels for a couple of hours at some point if im up to it?:cool:

[Tee-Bird 1]

I see you have to remove nail varnish rings etc for the operation but my fingers have got so darn fat I cant get my wedding and engagement ring off and I dont really want to have them cut. Did anyone else have this problem

Hi homecare, When i was in the hospital, i didn't think i could get my wedding ring off and the nurse said not to worry if i couldn't. Turns out the hospital soap worked in getting it off in the end but i hope this info helps abit x

[Tee-Bird 1]

Hey tee bird dont be too hard on urself and remember ur still healing inside and i was same as u loss stopped but picked up very quick... As for consultation all i talked about this last few months was about cosmetic surgery and i was excited at the thoughts but since i made consultation iv been on a roller coaster of emotions and fear and has put me in worst of form im so scared now prob cos i could have surgery in 6wks or less but im trying not to worry il go with what the surgeon recommends and im now thinking of getting tt/lipo, boob uplift and implants in july and maybe leaving arms til during the winter cos i wont be showing my arms in winter anyway but il see i have my money all sorted and everything so thats one thing looked after but i defo didnt expect to feel this bad about surgery but there is part of me that stands in front of mirror and pull my belly in and stuff and gets super excited so gona try not to worry till i have consultation and il book soonest date i can get just want it over with now i can be the guinnea pig on here for cosmetic surgery and il take pics and stuff so everyone will know what their in for lol

Sorry for rambling lol but remember ur doing fab so dont worry bout the weight it will pick up soon x

Hey flirty girlie, thanx for your confidence in me, you always know how to perk everyone up! Don't worry bout surgery, you've done the hard part chick, everything else is a supermodel bonus! You already look absolutely stunning, think how fit you'll be in a few months! x

[Tee-Bird 1]

Hi tee-bird im still stuck on 32lb i might go back on to liquids myself to try and get the weight moving again, at least its not going back on x

Know what you mean! Back on liquids tomorrow too! 32lbs is a great achievement, and just to think, that's 32lbs of weight that you'll never see again! x:thumbup: