Just Saying Hello

[alan137 0]

Hi there, my name is Alan and I live in Edinburgh, Scotland.

I was banded on the 19th November 2007 at 1.45pm - I remember looking at the clock just before the Anaesthetist put me to sleep. I am doing very well and have lots of support from people around me. I had absolutely no pain whatsoever and I was back at work within 3 weeks of the op.

I'd be happy to answer any questions about banding and support anyone thinking of having it done.

I look forward to hearing from you fellow bandees and bandees' to be!

Alan:thumbup:

[Gary Smithey 0]

I'll bite. Hi Alan, how's it going across the pond. How's the weight loss coming? Are you struggling with the diet, the fills, etc. ?

[kathystrick 3]

Hi Alan and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your band. Glad you are doing well! How is your weight loss coming?

[intospring 0]

Hi Alan!

I read that you live in Edinbugh! I visited your fair city about 25 years ago! I still remember it like it was yesterday! I was a teenager at the time, and just loved your city! How is everything going for you? I was banded almost 2 years ago. Losing has been very slow for me. we can't seem to get the restriction that is needed. Anyway, hope all is well in Scotland.

[losingjusme 12]

hi Alan,

welcome to LBT

[Rubyjade 2]

Welcome!! Good luck on your journey to a new healthier you

[alan137 0]

Dear All,

Good to hear from you all.

I'll try and cover all the questions.

It was a beutiful day in Edinburgh today until around 7pm when the heavens opened and we had a massive hail shower...not so good!

Everything is going well, I seem to have hit a plateau at the moment and weight loss is slow.

I had my band fitted at an NHS (National Health Service) Hospital in Edinburgh, My Surgeon was an Australian, Bruce Tulloh, who I have to say has been excellent with me and has always answered my emails within 12 hours. At my heaviest I was 30 stones - 420lbs. I'm now down to 23 stones - 322lbs. I feel much fitter and just better all round. The fills are no problem at all, it's great to go back and hear the staff's reaction to seeing me again, but a smaller size!!

One thing I do need to do is get into a better routine in going to the gym/swimming. Life is very good compared to how I felt about myself only a few months ago.

I have been in our local paper and have been asked to do a radio interview on BBC Scotland who want to know the impact of the operation on my life - I'll let you all know how it goes!

Anyway, all the very best to you all, stick at it, you know it's worth it.

Alan