Audrey

Hi there I was banded in the UK on the NHS.... I also had no Fluid in my band post op... & I NEVER get my fills (or anything else) under X Ray.... every surgeon works differently... don't worry. You will be feeling hungrier now, because the swelling in your stomach will be going back to normal & therefore your band won't be as tight. Thats perfectly normal too. I was given scrambled egg in hospital before leaving & was put on a "sloppy" diet for 4 weeks... i.e. scrambled egg, yoghurt, mash potato & gravy, Soup... that kind of thing. What I did... was drink as much Water as possible... it really works ! about the complications with the band.... every surgery whether Weight Loss or not, has complications... we need to weigh up (pardon the pun lol) the pro's and con's of whether is safer to live the way we did pre band... or do something about it.... like we have.... I for one, have NO regrets about my band - & If I had to do it again... I wouldn't hesitate!!! Hope this helps a wee bit Take Care Audrey x

What a great post ! Good on ya !!!! I'm so pleased everything is going so well ! YEAY !!! Audrey x

Welcome to the "losing side" !!! I'm so glas you are doing well !!! Congratulations! Audrey

Good luck with your first fill!!! I did feel a restriction with my first fill - but it subsided a little... that's why mostly we need more than one fill to reach our "sweet spot"(right restriction for you). This can be the hardest time for us bandsters... the time between op & sweet spot is a massive learning curve... It took me 4 fills to reach my "sweet spot" - some never need a fill - other's like me need a few. but once it's hit - there'll be no stopping you! Take a deep breath... this is a long road.... it's a marathon.. not a sprint... I felt like you do now too.... it's hard.... I had no pain at all with any of my fills.... it was over in a few minutes... (I was almost dissapointed lol). All the best for tomorrow ! Audrey

Hi there I don't know about beer.... but I was certainly told NOT to drink ANY carbonated drinks.... The fizz can dilate your pouch & may cause you problems with slippage etc.. When I want to have a drink (my tipple is Whiskey & "diet" Coke) I let the diet coke go flat before drink it... That suit me fine.. BUT, one of my friends who drinks Vodka & Coke has problems with flat coke too... mostly the following day when her band seems tighter... almost to the point of closing.... She doesn't drink that anymore... she's found an alternative. ! lol To be honest mate, Weight loss surgery is just a tool to aid you in your weight loss goals... it's not an easy option.... I wish it were ! It can be hard work sometimes... BUT If you use your band to YOUR advantage, theres no reason why it won't work for you! I hope this helps a little Audrey

Your looking great !!! Keep up the great work! Aud x

Hiya! It's great to see you are doing well! Keep up the good work! Audrey x

What a FANTASTIC post ! Good on ya ! Aud x

You look FAB !!! Congratulations ! Aud x

Your looking great !!!! What an inspiration!!! Audrey x

What a great post !!! inspirational !!! Thanks for sharing! Audrey x

OH MY GOODNESS !!! What a massive difference such a small amount of fill can make ! I went to see Mr G this morning & he took out 1/4 ml.. no problems 1st time... GREAT ! What a relief! the "pressure" from my chest has almost instantly dissapeared ! My fluids are going down MUCH easier! yesterday for lunch I struggled to keep down 2 crackers & spreading cheese... it sat in my chest all day... nothing too bad... but you know what I mean. this lunchtime i've had 6.... no pain - no bagged up feeling... they've actually gone down! YEAY !!! i'm so relieved! I've actually had the same amount for my dinner as I had last night... BUT ! the difference tonight is... I don't want to puke everywhere tonight! lol & I will likely be able to fit more in.... I will wait till later tho... see how I go.. (maybe take a wee spoonfull of Chris's macaroni n cheese lol ) mmmmmmm. Can believe the difference in such a small amount! I've now got 3.75ml in my "LapBand" it has a capacity of 7ml. I also went to Braehead in Glasgow & have lost another 4 pounds..... YEAY !

Hiya JoJo Glad you are fighting fit after your op! Hope you enjoy the site as much as I do! Audrey x

Hiya Bobby I've been going to the gym for a while now & haven't had any problems at all. If you have any concerns... I would give my surgeon a call or an e-mail? He would be able to answer your questions... Sorry that's not much help! Audrey x

All the very best with your op!! Thinking of you ! Audrey x

Hi there Flying doesn't seem to make any difference to the band or the restriction. (as far as I know) A friend of mine flies all over the place with her job & doesn't feel the slightest bit of difference. - she has the SAGB, (Swedish band.) And another lady who has the same band as me (Lapband) never has any problems either. As far as the hunger goes... are you drinking enough? I know that when I upped my Fluid intake it seemed to stem it a little... I also gurgle lol.... I know what you mean about being embarrasing ! lol - havent found a cure for that yet !lol hope this helps a wee bit! Audrey x

Thanks so much for your kind comments. They are very much appreciated. I hope the next 6 months are as successfull ! I was a little shy about putting on my photo's but i'm glad I did ! Thanks again Audrey x

Hi there I was advised not to drink for at least 30 minutes before & after food. I would try that too. ? Welcome to the world of the PB ! lol :think Audrey x

Great news on getting a date !!!! YEAY !!! Looking forward to hearing how you get on ! Audrey x

GREAT posts !!! Thanks for sharing ! Audrey x

You are doing so well !!! Good on ya ! Your looking great! Audrey x

OH MY GOD !!!! You look like a different person! I'm so pleased for you !!! I hope I am as successfull !!! Audrey x

Good on ya Leo ! You inspired me to post my pics too !!! Your looking great !!! Audrey x

Good on ya Babs !!! Great feeling mate !! Great post! Audrey x

That's BRILLIANT !!!!! SO pleased for ya !! nice one! Audrey x