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For my 4 week liquid diet apart from soups : I watered down low fat no bit yoghurts , Water down slim fast . I wouldnt do jelly as yet , go with smooth low fat yoghurt and dilute with milk or water . Best wishes x

Thanks for your advice bella hun xxx

Had my first fill today was no prob , no pain and so interesting to watch it all on screen . I have a 10cc band and I was filled to 6.5cc . Is this too much for a first fill ? Boy I can feel good restriction and I can get liquids down just fine but I heard this good restriction doesnt last long ? is that right ? Best wishes S xxx:thumbup:

Hi everyone x Had my first fill today , no probs at all didnt hurt etc etc and I feel good restriction woo hoo so far .. A question ?? Why do they ask if you are 28 days into your cycle before a fill ? I wasnt meant to have aunt flo till next week , but tonight she come grrrrrrrr Will this effect my fill ? and it what way .. its the only thing I dont have info and Im confused about ? Thanks any feedback would be grand x:thumbup:

GENERAL GUIDELINES Choose healthy and wholesome foods NO JUNK food Always choose low fat and low sugar foods Eat 3 small meals per day NO SNACKING Always eat small quantities Take small mouthfulls use a teaspoon if neccesary (I do) Always eat & drink slowly Allow 20 mins per meal STOP at the FIRST sign of fullness Take zero calorie drinks No alcohol Drink frequently throughout the day (water) Dont drink with meals Take a multi Vitamin & mineral supplement (liquid or chewable) Jenny I have some good food plans here and ideas for meals too many to type out . But If u would like to PM me I would be willing to copy these for you and post them to you . Just pm your name & address . Best wishes S x:thumbup:

Hi again hun :tt1: Im sure it was about a month when I heard that my funding had gone through maybe a little sooner , but it felt like forever , it does when your waiting eh :drool: The only scary bit is the unknown , The surgery & a/setic was fine . Yes your a bit sore and tired for a good few days but after 2 weeks I was pretty much back to normal . The gas pain was the worst thing :tt1: Honestly u will be fine , like u this was my last chance at weight loss and to get healthy . Its worth it I promise u , but its no miracle cure its merely just a tool to guide u . But If your good to the band the band will be good to u . best wishes hun S x:thumbup:

I was banded on the Nhs but at the heartlands in Birmingham 7 weeks ago . I also had to loose 1-2 stone before surgery , I managed over a stone with just sensible eating and walking . My pre op ass entailed : blood testing , Mrsa swabbing , weigh in , lots of questions about my general health etc . Nothing too daunting . Just try and focus and stay positive and strive towards your surgery , u will loose the weight asked If u really want this surgery . Best wishes .. u can do it !!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi ya hun :cursing: Thats insane ... U wasnt given any diet sheets or guidelines to follow ? Tell me what stage your at and what your managing just now and I will give u some ideas off my diet plans . x

Could also be down to your cycle ? I also gain a pound then loose it right after . Dont panic .. it will come off

Hi and congrats on your surgery . wishing u a successful journey Best wishes S x

Eating little and often keeps the Hunger monster at bay , spreading the day out like above u shouldnt feel hungry . Your portion size should be 3-6 tablespoons and never exceed 6 .(main meal) Serve your meals on a 7" plate (tea plate) Eat slowly take 20 mins per meal Stop eating at the first sign of fullness, If food is left throw it away Drink frequently up to 15 mins before your meal and try to leave 1-2 hours after meals before u drink . Consume a minimum of 2 litres of fluids daily , there is no maximum amount . Make sure u drink calorie free liquids , avoid alcohol and choose low fat , low sugar foods . Again hope this helps I know how it feels to feel like your failing .. BUT WE ARE NOT ! BRING THOSE FILLS ON Stay focused we can do it !!!!!!! S x

Hi ya .. Im in the same boat as u hun , I was banded 6 weeks ago and like u I have no restriction , my surgeon doesnt do fills until 10 weeks I had a bad time with grazing last week and felt such a failure and so down . So I thought RIGHT back to basics ! I phoned my dietician this is some of the advice he gave me and its working !!! 15 mins before your meal drink a glass of Water , and stick to 3 meals a day and drink plenty BUT try and leave a good hour or more after your meals before u drink. I lost 2 pound the first day I went back to BASICS the dietician SAID Think pre op to get u back motivated so Ive kinda programmed my mind to think Im still pre op and my surgery will be cancelled If I dont stick to the rules .. THE MIND IS A POWERFUL THING ! Im gona give u a typical day plan from my dietician Before Breakfast : drinks 8am : Breakfast : 3 tablespoons of bran flakes , 1 weetabix , porridge oats , special K , half a slice of toast with scrambled egg or 2 tablespoons of baked Beans or tinned tomatoes . 10am : Drinks 10.30 :mid morning : 1 small diet yoghurt or some fruit 12.30: Drinks 1pm(midday) :Maximum of 6 tablespoons for main meal 3pm : Drinks 3.30pm : diet yoghurt or fruit or something healthy 5.30 : Drinks 6pm : Evening meal 8pm : drinks I hope this guides u a little , dont give up I felt like u last week and Ive lost 2 pound already this week going back to basics and getting back on track !

Yes Ive heard that If your liver to too fatty they wont continue with surgery . Its normally postponed until weight is lost and liver is shrunk , so pre op u must be on a low fat diet and defo no alcohol. My surgeon was cancelling ops before hand If u hadnt lost the required amount before surgery. My dietician called and warned me So by god I made sure I lost that pre op weight:tongue2: I asked about my liver after surgery , surgeon said my liver was perfect I was suprised as my diet was bad before my pre op diet although I hardly drink . Best wishes ... AND good luck x

Found these in Asda : asda's own brand called Daily 5 Nutrient food supplements with added Vitamins & minerals . One serving provides many of the key vitamins & minerals and essential nutrients typically found in 5 fresh fruit & vegtables . 14 sachets in a box ... cost under £4.00 Orange flavour I was told by my dietician to take vitamins & minerals in a dissovable or chewable form . These are the BEST Ive tried yet , so thought Id share my find . Best wishes S x

Hi there What are u eating at the moment can u give us a run down of your typical day menu ? Sounds like u could be too tight , not chewing enough or bad food choices . I at the moment was how you was , no restriction and waiting my first fill , everything I do now is on pure will power , its very hard but Im damn sure Im not gaining the weight ive lost (we have worked to hard for that) Although my band still does its job and curbes my hunger , I had a bad few days where I grazed last week . So this week Ive have got back on track and Im following the hospitals diet sheets . Were u given any ? S x:thumbup:

Hi ya Juney x Thats great news well done , yes after the seminar I waited 4 months until my surgery , well worth waiting for hun . Im still loosing steadily , lost 35 pounds since my pre op diet & surgery . Im now 4 and half weeks post op and I feel Just great . Wishing u a smooth & successful journey hun Keep me posted hun Sas xxxxxxxx:thumbup:

This is me too , I was banded 3 weeks ago , and since my pre op diet & band ive lost 31 pounds :thumbup: I dont get a fill till approx 10-12 weeks from surgery ... Im still on liquids , just another week to go then mushies ....:smile2: well done everyone and good luck x

Hi there Donna , I replied to your pm ... Good luck x

Hi my sept fellow bandsters ... Im 11 days post op and feeling good now :crying: Just had a nice WOW moment and wanted to share ,Since my pre op diet and band today I made my loss THE 2 STONE MARK =28 pounds .. Im chuffed as hell and most of this was acheived on my pre op diet before u all get dis-heartned. Although in 11 days post op I have lost over 7 pound . best wishes to u all :thumbup: and have a good day x

Congrats on your surgery wiz , wishing u a speedy recovery and a successful new journey Sas x

CONGRATS on your date :tongue: Good luck on your new journey & life , Im 1 week post today and doing good ... Keep us all posted x

Hi ya and welcome to LBT XXX u have found the right place for advice , support & re-assurance . well done on your weight loss so far:thumbup: Keep focused and motivated , its easy to let it slip but so hard to pick it up again . Best wishes SAS XXX

THIS MUST BE SOMEONE TAKING THE P*** ?????? If not ya pouch must have exploded not stretched !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!