scorpianwoman39

Feb 21st banded, recovery time done, thought I was getting it but actually I wasn't.......but this week things have really started to slot into place, I had a rather bad "stick" last weekend but was fortunate enough to have a visit booked on Monday and had a really good chat with my nurse and I had my second band fill, then attended a group session, which was the first for my area. It was great to meet other people and discuss how we we're find things. I started using a smart phone app called "eat slower" which has really helped with my eating. I also bought a hot plate to help keep my food from going cold as I keep the chew chew chew going. Both things have really helped. I have just finished a session with my new personal trainer and am actually feeling rather good about myself. In 10 weeks there is a huge difference in my physical appearance and more importantly my metal wellbeing. I feel as though I am really only now starting to embrace my band and understand how I go forward....coz one thing is for sure I don't intend to go backwards.

Yep chewed beef, loved it , then spat it out and had my soup lol

That's fantastic amount, keep it up

So glad everything went good for you, you really sound positive and ready to carry on with the journey. Exercise is my big issue especially having the stomach hernia as well but I have now got a personal trainer lined up and will starting with him in about 2 weeks... Very gently at first and then build up....bring on the next chapter. I have 2 big evenings out coming up and don't know what size dresses to order now....never had that problem before it was alway huge!!! Feels good.

Hi all I'm new to this too, banded in February, it's good to talk to people who know how we feel and can support each other.

Had my first band fill yesterday, didn't feel a thing. I now have 5.8 I a 10cc band. All fine. I have lost in total in 7 weeks (with the 2weeks predict 27lb, really pleased, so with the fill I hope to continue to loose a few pounds a week too.

Good luck for the op, I am only 4 weeks post op and new here to but everyone is so encouraging and it is really helpful to read things off people. All the best and rest up.

Hi all, I got banded on 21st February, got my first fill on the 31st.

Well done you, I can't wait to have hat feeling.

I've gone down a size lol was a 6 now 5 .... Think it's the swelling gone down in my feet from carrying he weight around

I've been reading threads and a few mention stuck food ...I know everyone is different and I'm sure at some point it will happen but if you have had something stuck what happens???? What foods and what's best to avoid...???

Thanks all, just trying to take everything in as much as I can and prepare for anything that happens. So good to chat to people that have experience, thank you

Good luck for tomorrow, I am 3 weeks post band and done the milk diet for 2 weeks before the op, it was ok but the last couple of days were he worst for me...but I did loose 1 stone pre-op.

Started mushie and all good. Can't believe how good it tasted and how little I could eat .... Half a jacket potatoe and was stuffed. 1st 11lb down. Got my fill date for the end of March. Feeling good.

I'm only a few weeks in myself (21st February banded) and still finding my feet but looking forward to the future. I'm not struggling with anything but just getting used to changes.

What is the best things to eat in the mushie stage?

Hi all. Just found this site and am 11 days post op. Feeling ok now ...the only bit I felt pain is we're my port is but that is a lot better today....just can't wait to have something other than "fluids" though. Any advice for a newbie would be gratefully accepted.

Thank you for that, I have 4mls added during the op and have my date to go to see them again at the end of March . I have had weetabix this morning with no problems and going back to work Monday so life is on the move. I have lost 1st 10lbs (24lbs) in 4 weeks (2wks pro op diet) and can see the difference already . Here's to the future

Hi no I am on soups and yogurts too. It's not to bad but looking forward to mush this weekend.

Hi belleThe pain didn't stop to ease until yesterday for me so 10days before any relief and I know what you mean .. I felt the same a few days after my op... Even have I done the right thing after all .. But .. Yes I have and just have to learn my eating routine must change to. With the pre op diet and a week after I lost 20lbs so doing well.