Tee-Bird 1 Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) Good luck suefee. Westie will that be 4 weeks since you had your op when you get your first fill on the 18th? Tee bird I can imagine its hard after having the band fitted and having no restriction, How long do you reckon the restriction wears off after operation. I know everyone is different but just a rough guide ie. do you think you could eat everything that you could before? Hey homecare, yeah, my swelling went enough after about 10 days that i started feeling hungry so i went onto mushies and solid foods too early. My weight stopped moving so i went back onto liquids,yoghurt, slimfast cadbury light mousses, jelly and Soup 2 days ago so the weights moving again. and another 2 pounds off! But when i'm not on liquids I can pretty much eat anything except fresh bread, toast is fine etc etc, chips are way to easy to eat and are the devils food!...... x Edited June 3, 2009 by Tee-Bird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee-Bird 1 Posted June 3, 2009 Hi mandy im having a fill next week in manchester at 12 so shud see you there, i cant eat bread at all as it really hurts and just wont go down so i just dont even try it any more.. fingers crossed once you have your fill your weight will start to move again x Hey wishfull and Mandyfielding, i too am getting filled on the 11th at 12.15 (i think!) so it would be gr8 to meet you both then! Mandy, don't worry about the liquids thing, i spoke to coleen at WLS the other day and she said that it's best for your inflammation if you stay on liquids and mushies before your 1st fill anyway, your doing fine x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishfull 1 Posted June 3, 2009 Hey tee-bird it will be great for us all too meet up x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee-Bird 1 Posted June 3, 2009 Hey tee-bird it will be great for us all too meet up x Yeah it will, it'll be my first fill, then two weeks after, i start my package with WLS so i should have had my first 3 fills by 7 July. I just know that if i keep my fills regular and frequent, i should start losing weight quickly enough and keep motivated! Does anyone recommend WLS? I've gone with the 6 month package in Leeds and Harley St and Coleen says i can be filled every 2 weeks if i need it? x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishfull 1 Posted June 3, 2009 I would of gone for the wls but there isnt 1 anywhere near where i live, so manchester is the best option for me. this will be my 4th fill so hope it will get me a decent restriction x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobaldy 0 Posted June 3, 2009 Yes i would recomend wls.Wendy who gives you your fills is realy friendly and will give you plenty advice if you need it .Plus you know with the six months package you will gauranteed to be at your sweet spot before it ends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gasticband 0 Posted June 3, 2009 hie i am michelle, i want to get band done, how much in total did it cost , how much for hotel and what is best one to stay at, how long did it take to book and get done, and is it best to go by train ore plain ther from london , i am 43 and way 21 stone am 5,5 in hight , and how many nights do you stay there, please help , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garrymcfall 0 Posted June 3, 2009 hie i am michelle, i want to get band done, how much in total did it cost , how much for hotel and what is best one to stay at, how long did it take to book and get done, and is it best to go by train ore plain ther from london , i am 43 and way 21 stone am 5,5 in hight , and how many nights do you stay there, please help , hi there I would recomend you go with the ecfs package which is 4070 euro ( i think) this includes collection from airport, hotel and taxis to and from hospital. I think the bookings are bout 4 weeks in advance but you would be better to contct frederc who is Dr chris right hand man and does all the organising. On the travel front it is dependend where you are, if in london i think the train is pretty good otherwise i would fly to belgium international. If you sy got there on thurs, your op would be fri and then trvel homw sunday. keep the questions coming you arenot alone on this site nd we are pretty confident we cn answer just about everything. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAMMY77 0 Posted June 3, 2009 Yeah it will, it'll be my first fill, then two weeks after, i start my package with WLS so i should have had my first 3 fills by 7 July. I just know that if i keep my fills regular and frequent, i should start losing weight quickly enough and keep motivated! Does anyone recommend WLS? I've gone with the 6 month package in Leeds and Harley St and Coleen says i can be filled every 2 weeks if i need it? x Yes I can defo recommend WLS, they are great. I did the same thing as you, went to Manchester for my 1st fill (as I couldn't wait!!) and then to WLS. I've had just 3 fills and have very good restriction. I agree with Boobaldy, you will get to ur sweet spot within the 6 months as long as u get regular fills! x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garrymcfall 0 Posted June 3, 2009 hi thereI would recomend you go with the ecfs package which is 4070 euro ( i think) this includes collection from airport, hotel and taxis to and from hospital. I think the bookings are bout 4 weeks in advance but you would be better to contct frederc who is Dr chris right hand man and does all the organising. On the travel front it is dependend where you are, if in london i think the train is pretty good otherwise i would fly to belgium international. If you sy got there on thurs, your op would be fri and then trvel homw sunday. keep the questions coming you arenot alone on this site nd we are pretty confident we cn answer just about everything. Garry Michelle i forgot to put frederik mail address on here, send him a mail requesting the medicl form and ask what dates are available. frederik.serneels@ecfs.be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAMMY77 0 Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) Morning Garry - how are ur speedos?!! :wub: Edited June 3, 2009 by SAMMY77 spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishfull 1 Posted June 3, 2009 Hi michelle, welcome to the forum.. try and get chance to read back the pages which will be a massive help, i booked everything separate but the package does work out a little cheaper and of course you dont have the hassle of booking the hotel, flights or taxis as it is all taken care of, its the best thing i have ever done for myself and dont regret having my band, any questions just ask away someone on here will be able to help x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garrymcfall 0 Posted June 3, 2009 Morning Garry - how are ur speedos?!! :wub: Sammy There tight, very tight but thats what i get trying to get into a 34 waist, hahahahahaha How are you kiddo gx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odgemodge 0 Posted June 3, 2009 yay me!!!! Another 3 pounds down!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAMMY77 0 Posted June 3, 2009 Sammy There tight, very tight but thats what i get trying to get into a 34 waist, hahahahahaha How are you kiddo gx Hahaha! I just hope pink is ur colour!! I did try to find my hubby some yesterday but they'd sold out..............you must've started a trend:cool2: Off on hols on Saturday, spent I don't know how long looking for a swimming cosy yesterday! I'm very excited though especially as over 2 stone lighter since having my band. I;ve a long way to go but every lb is nearer to target!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites