debbie_7155

I drank ordinary coffee al the time, though i only have about 1 a week cos im not keen on coffee

If you put effort into it & eat sensibly & EXERCISE then it should work for you... Remeber its a TOOL & a good one but you have to work with it.. ive not come across anyone yet who has sat on their butt eating doughnuts all day & got to their ideal weight? (someone will prob say they did) Learn about your band & good luck with your weight loss

was your doctor not bothed or he didnt seem concerned because he thinks everything is normal ?, thats what i would be asking him/her so i get to know a professional answer, My port can be a little uncomfortable as it moves about sightly but not kills as you wrote in the title.. IF it kills then i would go back to the doctors & dont leave until you are 100% happy with what it is causing you so much pain good luck

I too agree you are doing an awesome job & dont let anyone make you feel the way you did last night, to me if they were true friends they would have said something even you look lovely tonight is better than a no comment, Because they know you have had surgery i find it hard to believe they might feel slightly uncomfortable saying something? Anyway you go girl your doing a fab job & enjoy the benefits

i wait at least an hour after eating even 2 hours, not cos i have to its cos im full/content with foods in my tummy & i dont get a thirst on, & this is coming from someone who could never eat a meal without having a drink with it... Alot of the banding is common sense & learning from your own body what works for you.. I myself would never drink with a meal, but i would never brand a person if they cose to either, its what works for them & makes them happy :crying:

I didnt chose, my surgeon did & i trust him dearly & im so happy with the results so far :crying: & also he said i wasnt in the bypass criteria

hi saundra, i was banded 2 days before you & i have always felt restriction, & i dont get my first fill until 22nd april, i only need to eat 3 small meals a day too, & i drink fluids throughout the day/evenings i think we must have been blessed with a good start?

do we report our losses here? if so im 1 lb down, from 8lb to 7lb OR do we just say what we are at the end ? I hant gone for a big loss cos im not had my first fill yet

what about if you get a leakage with the band, who foots the bill if you need a new one? or how long do they guarantee it for afterwards?

dont worry about not being hungry at this stage, try with a little protein when you can, as for the gas, you are doing the right thing by walking, sometimes when i bent over i would let out big burps (the gas), some people take pain meds, i was lucky i dint have to, jut keep moving about as much as you can, it does get better, it took me about 3 weeks after surgery to feel hungry, all people are differnt

ive always had big belly, legs, & what i think big boobs, since losing the weight that i have up to now, my face has got slimmer, my boobs have gone down alot (yeah) & my tummy & legs, the whole of my body has chaged, i do have an issue with the lower part of my tummy but im hoping once ive lost all my weight it wont be an issue with me, but its been there for so many years i dont think its going to go without a big fight or surgery?

Is there a counsellor in your area who could give you some advice & encouragement while you go through this procedure ? remember were here to offer support too, ca you go to your doctors & explain you need someone to guide you through what surgery option is best for you? it can be very daunting if you dont have any support, but there is support out there if you look for it good luck in which ever choice you go for & welcome to the forum :cursing:

I agree with Lou, If your mum starts now with watching what she is eating & start lowering her fat intake with foods, she will be shrnking her liver for easier surgery, going to see another surgeon could take time with different requirements, i would stick with the one you started with

who has told you you should have lost more by now?, YOU have lost alot of weight already, be proud your losing & not gaining, you were banded on 12/30- & the band is to help you lose 1-2lbs a week sensibly, so i figure you are doing a great job, it doesnt matter who is losing fast, its not a race, were all in this boat for the same reason & your doing it, so keep up the good work, drink plenty, exercise & be proud of your weight loss :tt1:

I'm too is cold in the evenings & when i go to bed, sometimes i need 2-3 hot water bottles to keep me warm with hot drinks, I was never a cold person before losing this weight, t-shirt person huffing & puffing moaning its too hot when they would be saying to me its cold, i would often wake up in the night throwing the bedding off me & drinking cold water to keep me cool funny how things have been turned around

I slept on my port side the firstnight after surgery & have done ever since, no problems for me :tt1:

LOVE it gave me my life back

hi money, have you actually tried to approach the NHS?, i had mine done with them & it took me 5 months from start to finish, i figured if its going to take you time to save up for the money, then what do you have to lose if you try NHS way? it would save you alot of money & you get all the fills & after care free.. good luck in what you chose

you will lose it when you start to use the band properly, remember 6 weeks is for healing & any weight loss in that time is a bonus good luck & congrats on your new band

hi mandy & welcome, mostly i can feel my port, & sometimes if im sitting it makes me move position, its not painful just a bit uncomfortable until i move, which is good as i sit with a better posture now, bonus right? If im laid in bed on my back i can feel my port easily, fet a bit weird at first until you get used to it, now its a part of me i excepted it & we get on just fine together

sorry Tracey i dont know where they are going to in Belgium, i know people on here hve gone there so im sure someone will tell you I had to do the liquid diet (clear soups) for 4 weeks, was boring after 3 weeks, but stuck with it, i was up & walking aout 2 hours after my op, no pain, just slight discomfort, slept very well every night, took no pain killers, I had my op on the NHS, waited 5 months, i get all fills free, fills is were they fill your band to make it tighter,restricts you from eating lots, but please remember its only a Tool you still have to make healthier food choices & exercise to get the most from your band, It takes about 6 weeks to fully recover, then i joined a gym & i swim 3 times a week, eat 3 meals a day & drink lots of fluids, i used to be able to drink 1 & 1/2 bottles of wine in night, now i manage 2 small glasses & im merry (not drunk) Do as much homework as you can on here, internet, local support groups, GP, etc, the band isnt for everyone, their are criterias you have to meet, all surgeons are different, only the one you go with will tell you what you have to meet to qualify for the surgery good luck

hi tracey, not going to be much use to you as i dont know London that well, Im from the UK, & want to welcome you to the site, I hear a lot of people go to Belgium to have the surgery as its alot cheaper than the UK, i think its about £7000-10,000 here & about £3,500 in Belgium, good luck in your choices, read as muc as you can where ever you can before you commit yourself.. even go to your GP for support, they can often guide you in the right direction

I had my gall bladder removed about 6 yrs ago, i used to be in agony when i had eaten (ANY) kind of foods, mine was like a tight stabbing, indegestion pain, esp in my back & the only way the pain would go away if i made myself throw up, many times i would cry with being in agony, i lost quite a lot of weight because i would be too frightened to eat for the fear of the pain, when they took my gall bladder out i had one very big stone & te surgeon said to me to have a stne this size i must have been in a lot of pain, duh you wrecon?... wouldnt wish it on anyone

hi Diane, i too is from England, i was banded 21st jan 09, I get my first fill on 22nd April, well done on your weight loss, you are doing great welcome to the forum

im on my solids now (no fill yet) & im still not hungry, i guess im lucky too, my calories are about 800 a day & i struggle to eat all my foods.. i love my band & my new body :crying: