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Hi Skip, Congrats on getting your date! I'm currently trying to decide who to get banded with and I'd reeeeally like to be banded around that time as I can combine it with a bit of time off work. I'm in Leicestershire too by the way and wondered if you'd share who you chose and why and did it take long between consultation and surgery date? I'll be honest im excited but soo nervous all at once. Well done you for taking the next step! L x

Yep me too, i need to go to bed before I get to drawn to the kitchen - hope to keep in touch- best of luck to you both!

I know im blessed, I count myself so very blessed. Don't give up Kelly - I went out with a friend last night ( for a meal!!!) her baby is due in November - she has suffered terribly with endometriosis for many years. She did lose a little weight before she conceivedxx I think you should both see your G.P. - you have nothing to lose, except a large bill ( and a few pounds)

Thanks kelly - I know you are right - you too toots...and I have the same thing. To be trutuhful - I am really very confident and happy I just feel so unhealthy. I never used to think about food really, but as my weight has crept up I need more filling! I would like to get some portion control and stop eating at night. This typing is keeping me out of the fridge and the huge bar of chocolate my partner has in there( He's 30 and slim ..grr)

Did you consult your G.P? I know that different areas have different waiting list times - even as low as 4 months. I would think it would be worth an chat at least. It is so expensive! I read somewhere on here someone had it done on the nhs. I think your BMI comes into it - I looked on the nhs direct or something similar and it mentions BMI or over 35 - I think mines about 44 not sure. I think I may speak to my G.P soon, i did have reductil for a very short time approx two yrs ago - they worked a bit... i got an inch or two off ... which returned!

hey toots & kelly I went with my mum to her consultations - I think I understood quite well, and I realise its a tough ride from the beginning As for mum up and down I think - she has lost weight and you can tell just by lookig at her, but it has been slow, I have far more to lose than she did or does. I would hope to lose it more quickly. My willpower is rubbish though, and I have the thought of my daughter - should I set a better than resorting to surgery? Phew - I just don't know what to do ... I'm making a pros and cons list this week!

Hi Kelly, I understand! Everything you have mentioned is on my mind too, though I haven't read anything too negative on this site, which is good, I think it's a big decision - changes your life in many ways. You sound determined which is sooooooo important. Are you having youtr op on the nhs or privately? In this country or abroad? Have you been thinking about it long? I'm 45, and need to lose about 7 to 8 stone. I have a much loved 15yr old daughter I need to set a better example for! I'm currently not snacking!

Hi there - i just signed up - I'm in the u.k too. I found this site two days ago as I'm considering the band (my mum had it done last Oct and is encouraging me) I'm completely undecided :rolleyes so far, but just wanted to say Well done for taking the next step and good luck to both of you!