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I was told a week would be enough but needed 10 days my incisions took longer to heal. It depends on your job. Good luck

Similar to my post surgery plan x you can do this x

Good morning Iam in Dundee Scotland banded for 18 months lost 12st 3 60 pound post band about 16lb from BMI of 27. Happy to buddy or chat Iam also on my fitness pal Taysidebell if you want to add me.

I have lost 176 pound and problem. With droopy skin the girls are flat and I have skin under my arms so need support there too. Went to. Proper bra shop and tries lots on 36 e at the end x need to go Again soon not as much fun as I wanted it to be x

Non scale victory like not needing a seat extension on the plane. Or my best I e my son called me skinny x

Great update thank you x

Banded 14 March 2012. started 361 pounds 173 lost 188. Weight. BMI 30. 84% off available weight off. My focus has slipped over last 2 months yo yo ing 3lb but enjoying life. Refocused removing slider foods from house and increased activity. You can Achieve 60% and more with focus and determination. Good luck everyone x

When my son said there goes my skinny mum

I think we are forgetting why we need or needed to consider surgery in the first place our quality if life was at risk everyone on here has a valid point and everyone has to make an informed choice with their doctor. I am an NHS client and after all the evaluations lap band was chosen as best for me I am 18 months post surgery and have had no problems I lost 60lb on the 6 month per op diet and have lost another 126 since. I have followed all the guideline and so far when I have been stuck its been my fault by eating too fast. 0ver 12 stone lighter and life is great. Wish everyone good luck with weight loss journey x

Welcome this these forums are great just ask Someone always here to help

Iam in Scotland Dundee banded march 12 lost 60lb before surgery and 118. Since email me and we can chat Gillianbowman@rocketmal.com Hopefully I can give support x

When i start to feel full I sigh or sometimes burp or get a runny nose people get all sort if signs I measure my food out and stay in guidelines give to me. i know if I need a fill if I am hungry before 4 hrs.

Weight on day of surgery 301 pounds 21st 7. Bmi 48.

One year on 13st 7.3 now 189 total loss with band 112 total loss. With pre op diet 172. 12st 4lb lost an average person. 30.5 bmi

Dress size before 28 to 30 uk now 16 Tops and shirts 28 now 14 Shoes size 7 wide now 6 standard

Greatest non scale victory my parents don't have to worry about the weight shortening my life

. Fun non scale I can cross my legs, wear high Heels shoes without falling Fact I enjoy walking

Before and after photo too

Last post in error. What is bandster hell? Before you start to feel satisfied with just a cup of food and its 4 hours between meals

What does NSV stand for? Non scale victory

Where is the green zone and do I need to buy a membership to get in there? No membership just attend all your appointments and follow your surgeons guidelines and it will happen you will feel satisfied after a cup of food

What do you mean my appetite/cravings will come back?! This is head hunger over actual hunger

What's the truth about the first month?

I was very hungry and felt like I was on the strictest diet ever

Two months? By the second month getting my Protein in helped I walking too

Do any of you attend local support group meetings? Non in scotland uk

If so, has it helped? 9 days to bandyland, myself, and wondering about all this stuff..... In 5 days I will Celebrate my first year and Iam delighted with my progress

I lost 60lb on pre op diet and have lost 112 lb from band date my bmi had dropped from 48.5 to 30.5 from band date

Good luck with your journey

. What is bandster hell? This is after uoye banded nut What does NSV stand for? Where is the green zone and do I need to buy a membership to get in there? What do you mean my appetite/cravings will come back?! What's the truth about the first month? Two months? Do any of you attend local support group meetings? If so, has it helped? 9 days to bandyland, myself, and wondering about all this stuff.....

Certainly feels like you have the sweet spot enjoy the experience after all this is what you have been waiting for x

Iam in the uk and also had surgery with the nhs iam about to reach my 1st band anniversary on the 14th march Iam in Dundee scotland. I have lost 110 lb this year and want to lose another 20.i feel the final 20will be harder as no weight loss for the last 2 weeks but delighted with my band xi am on my fitness pal. Taysidebell if you want to add me x

What site you using in the uk

Dundee scotland there are a few people from the uk here x

No Hair loss but kept Protein high at 60gr per day

My partner did candy when we first met but soon learned about my guilt secret the yo to diet and he moved onto flowers he has been very supportive this year and yesterday got top marks with GHDS. However you cope with the candy give it away or bin it or even have a little remember its only 1 day then move on good luck

I was given anti sickness meds as I always react like this with general anesthetic.

That's exactly the same rules as my surgeon wants clear for 1 day then thick Soups for 1 then softs for 1 then back to normal eating

I must have been lucky my band was put in empty and I healed well first fill at 6 weeks these 6 weeks were hard as always hungry as no fill but. Now 11 months out and 107 pound down from band placement. Also had 3 fills 7cc in 14 band Hang in there it's so worth it x

Congrats love yourself and love your band. Good luck