xxlaneyxx

Hi all, Im 6 weeks post op-my eating has been slowly creeping back up to my pre-op standards! I have been doing a lot more exercise and my weight has been staying within a few lbs. Good news is I have my 1st fill on the 16th (9 days time and counting!) I am so looking forward to it.

I have smoked for about 18 years,tried and failed to give up (or gave up and put on another 40+ lbs so restarted) Anyway..before I went for my banding they advised for me to cut down(I was on 15-20 a day) and I found it impossible.I was on 2 week pre-op liquids and found giving up 1 addiction ie. food was hard enough,and didnt do very well cutting smoking down. I had to stay in hospital overnight for banding,so there was no way I could smoke.I was really worried how I would cope,but the night before my banding 1st March,I put on a patch. I havent smoked since,and dont ever want to smoke again! The banding will give me a new lease of life in more than one way now....I will lose the lbs and I am also free of smoking too!! I thought I want to reap the benefits of feeling healthy,and I am suprised how easy its going! I have also lost my need for caffine too as I dont want tea of coffee either.

How do you feel now after band fill,and how was during the 1st 6 weeks? Can you feel a change?

I was worrying it was only me that felt like I was failing! All good intentions,but appetite as big as ever! 1st fill in a couple of weeks,I cant wait.

Hi,I was banded on 1st March 08,and my doc does 1st fill at around 6-8 weeks.I have no restriction at all at the mo,and its just like I have never had surgery(apart from my scars) I cat wait for my fill,I feel like I am failing at the mo as Im not losing any weight and still over-eating.

Congrats to all the other ex-addicts! I cant stand the smell of smoke now..or smokers lol To think I must have smelled that bad to all the non-smokers when I was 20+ a day! Not on patches now,but I still find my food cravings harder to beat. Feel so much better for it-and I find if I tell myself its not that hard to give up,it somehow makes it easier. I do not want to smoke again ever!

Just an update...still no smoking! Waiting for my 1st band fill.

I didnt get YES as an answer from the NHS. Had to fund op myself or wait untill my BMI got above 50. I would love to have gone with the NHS and spent my £8000 on something else!

My GP helped as much as she could with my weight problem,I had been on all the usual diet pills etc,she tried to refer me for NHS banding,with no luck.I didnt have enough weight related problems to be considered even though my BMI was 46. She said she would keep refering me to different health authorities,but I told her I would rather just go ahead and self pay...at least I would get the help I needed faster! And,money talks doesnt it.. 2 weeks later I had my band fitted!! My GP has been wonderful,she supported me 110% and if it had been down to her I would have got helped by the NHS.I was lucky,I had sold my house and moved in with parents,so I had enough money put by to afford banding.

Well done to you as well! Im finding food is more of a challenge than the smoking! Just think how healthy we will feel in a few months. Thankyou for all the positive words. :biggrin2:

Hi all,I was banded on 1st March,had a week on liquids and now Im on mushies/puree.Yummmm! Felt a fair bit of pain after op,had lots of down days but feeling so much better this week. Still,it was money well spent and Im looking forward to seeing the lbs come off. Found this site so helpfull,I am on here everyday! Good luck to everyone on their weight loss journey.

I dont think it is a selfish thing to do.My son is 12 and he has had a mom that was too tired to do anything! I would love to go bike riding,swimming and do fun things he wanted to-but my weight was always stopping me! I had no energy,and he was missing out. I had my band done 1st March,and in the process of pre-op diet and after band,I am nearly 2 stones lighter and already I have get up and go! I just want to be more and more active now. I think it is a personal decision,and will be the best one you can make! Good luck.

I was banded on the 1st March,so I am now a week in. My 3rd day was also my worst-oh the pain! It is getting better now,please dont regret it.Im sure you are just having a few post-op blues. As you begin to lose the lbs the feel good factor will kick in. Well done for taking control of your life. You will find answers to any doubts on this site,I find it helps me everyday.

Hi guys,on Saturday 1st March I finally got banded! I am in quite a bit of pain,but dont regret it at all. Will keep you updated on my progress.

Hi all,I am new to this forum(as you can prob gather lol) I have got my band date for 29th Feb,and Im on the pre-op 2 week diet(end of day 3). Getting really excited bout op,but little bit nervous too.

Hi guys! The counting is nearly over and the pre-op diet at an end! Tomorrow is my banding day-I am starting to get butterflies really bad everytime I think of it.Have been looking forward to it for so long,now its nearly here I am just soooooo nervous! Will let you all know how it went. Say prayers for me. xx

Hi there,Im also from Birmingham! Hope your banding went ahead and that you are feeling ok.Im due to be banded tomorrow!!!! Im getting well nervous now.

I have been doing the pre-op diet for 2 weeks,this week I have found it so much easier. I dont feel hungry much at all now-its just the boredom of the same stuff day in day out. I do think its easier to have something to follow,you know exactly what you are allowed each day.

Well done.Hope you are feeling well. Ive got 2 days left till I get banded.Been counting down the days lol

I am also on my pre-op diet(found it a real struggle today) Im keeping focused,and I find this site a God-send on helping me through any doubts or difficult periods. Welcome aboard,Im sure you will find it helps you loads too!

no probs. thankyou for info.

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Well,I was looking forward to it being a special leap year day hehe-but yesterday I had phone call postponing my banding till the 1st March! I know its only a day later but I was still disapointed. Pre-op diet for another day...so still 7 days and counting! lol :thumbup:

Boo hoo! I was getting banded on 29th Feb,but they have had to postpone it till the 1st March.

Well done.I would be excited too-I havent felt my ribs in years but will let you know when I do. I know Ive got cheekbones too somewhere....!