Sally Pearl

What an inspiration x

Hi Mona I would love a mentor. It is so motivating to talk to people who have been successful, and who know what it's like to have similar experiences. I had my surgery in August and feel it's been the best decision I have made. I feel I am on a journey, and their will be some downs, but up to now they are mostly ups. I feel so much fitter and healthier, and for the first time in my life don't feel controlled by food. I would love to hear about your experiences. Sally x

Yes I agree, you need to get to hospital, I have never experienced problems like these. Good Luck and hope you feel better soon x

Haven't felt A1 since my fill on Saturday. Had an episode of sliming on Monday and was sick with it (just saliva). It was all my fault because I obviously hadn't chewed properly ! I never want to experience that again! I can eat much less now, feel totally different. But I have experienced this mild pain in middle of my chest today, wondered if it might be hunger? Has anyone else experienced this? I am needing some reassurance

I can remember feeling like this. You probably need another fill. I have recently had my third and feel so satisfied and rarely hungry. You will get there, remember its a marathon not a sprint! The lap band is a wonderful tool, you'll see. X

Thanks so much everyone. I realised that I had got into some bad habits before the fill, i.e. Eating too larger pieces, not chewing enough, eating too fast! I have had to re educate myself, and feel so much better now. Thank you so much for your support, it means so much, there is nothing like getting advice from people who have experienced what you are. XXX

I have just booked myself onto a spinning class on Wednesday! Feeling nervous, but reassured by the man who is taking the class. He has lost over 3 stone and promised me I could take it at my own pace. I would never thought 4 months ago that I would have done this in a million years. Feeling excited

How you feel inside is the most important and not carrying around unhealthy fat! Getting yourself some new makeup and a new hairdo should hopefully give you a lift.

I can remember thinking before my op, I wonder what it feels like? and feeling a bit worried about something placed inside me. However, its really odd but you forget you even have a band sometimes, just not aware of it being there at all ! I can only feel my port when I feel for it, but that may change when I get near to my goal weight, but it doesn't hurt. Believe me when I say it is the best thing I have ever done and I would definitely go through it again. Any discomfort you feel for the first few weeks when you start to lose weight is worth it. Good luck on your journey

I think that everyone is different, and I find that my band can feel different at different times. For instance tighter in a morning or when i feel stressed. I have days when I feel I could just keep on eating, and days when I am content on a small amount. I saw my dietician today and had another little fill as my weight is coming off a little slower than before. But I am so pleased with my weight loss and feel that I am in a marathon, not a sprint! my dietician reminded me that I am drinking more latte's than before, and even little things like that can impact on your weight loss. So have a think about what your are actually putting in your mouth and pick wise foods that are filling, thats the advice I have taken today. I feel the band is a wonderful tool, we just need to learn to use it correctly. Good Luck and keep positive

I have seen people state that they have PB'd. Is this where something gets stuck? I have recently had a very unpleasant feeling when I forgot to chew properly and had a feeling of something being stuck for a minute or so, very painful. Thank God it passed fairly quickly.

This is all very interesting. I was offered Band, Sleeve and Bypass, but made the decision to have a less invasive band. I did not qualify for surgery and had to pay for it myself. However I have had two friends of mine who do qualify for free surgery, they want the band but have been very encouraged to go for a sleeve or bypass and not the band. I think it may all be about the fact that the band needs more tweaking and is indeed more hassle.

Thanks Leena, that really makes sense. :wub:

You are really positive, and that makes all the difference. I know exactly what you mean, I feel so much more energetic, and have a spring in my step. I actually look forward to doing exercise now! who would have thought it! Good Luck on your journey to a new healthier you

It sounds to me that you are on top of things, and back on track. Just think of all the weight you have lost, you have done brilliantly. This is a temporary little hitch, don't beat yourself up. Moving can be very stressful, you will be back into your routine before you know it. Good Luck

I love raw carrots, but I have to CHEW, CHEW, CHEW and CHEW some more!!!!!

Well Done, you have been so successful