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Hi Juney:smile: Yes its not long to wait once the consultant confirms he can offer u the procedure , If I wasnt accepted my dad (bless his heart hes 76) was going to release some of my inheritance early to pay for the band private . Of course I said NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO:eek: But he knew how much I wanted this ... But lucky for me I met the criteria in every way , and from my gp's referral to my surgery it all ran smooth with no hiccups :tongue: Im grateful everyday for this , I can tell u , Not one minute have I took anything of this NHS help for granted . Thats amazing about your sisters meds , u hear it all the time , once weight starts to come off and u get healthier , medications are reduced and even stopped . ITS FAB EH :tongue: Keep me posted in your journey and If I can be of any help . JUST YELL :eek: Sas x

:w00t: Glad your more up beat today Nat , There is still hope like I said , ride with it and see how u go with the weight/m/c . And of course keep your options open and dont let this blip get u down then u go and seek comfort with the enemy -FOOD Im here If I can advise & support u in any way . Kind Regards SAS x:thumbup:

SUPERB Thats good news , I seen Dr Supers side kick in May and My surgery was last week , so Approx a 4 month wait . The time soon flies in , and gives u time to loose weight enabling less risks for surgery , and prepares your mind , body & soul for this life changer. My surgery was last Friday , Im 6 days post op now and doing good also . Thanks for telling me your history , most of our stories are quite similar . I wish u well in your New journey . Thats great u have your sister to turn to for first hand advice :cool2: If in doubt ask ... And u got such a quick reply as Im off work for 2 weeks and Im on this dam net when Im not walking :laugh:.......... lol Best wishes SAS XXXX:teeth_smile:

Hi there Juney :cool2: Congrats on your referal to Dr Super and the heartlands ! There is a UNITED KINGDOM forum , but no heartlands only ! I browse the whole site , as its always full of tips & info on the band . How have u been rejected 4 times ?? can u tell me more about your age/bmi/health/co-morbilities etc Then I can get a better picture hun Ask any Questions , id be too happy to help u ! Sas x

Hi ya .. Im the same as u , BM'S not normally an issue , I was banded last week also , (6 days post) constipation or less frequent bowel movement this is normal and due to the following factors : We are taking much smaller quantities and there is very little fibre in our diets now . If u suspect u are constipated there are 3 things to check : MAKE SURE YOUR DRINKING 2 LITRES Fluid PER DAY INCLUDE 1-2 CUPS OF DILUTED FRUIT /VEG juice PER DAY OR TRY SYRUP OF FIGS OR PRUNE JUICE AS A GENTLE BOWEL STIMULANT . MAKE SURE YOUR NOT SITTING OR LYING AROUND TOO MUCH . If this continues to be a prob go to your Dr for advice , and a non bulk forming laxative may be perscibed like lactulose . Hope this helps Sas x

2 weeks for me:eek: still Im 5 days post op and going out for little walks Good luck to u all x

My surgeon insisted I had someone with me for 48 hours , just incase any problems more due to the general a/setic . My sister stayed over , its nice just to have someone there . good luck on ya surgery x best wishes from the uk Sas x

Hi ya and congrats on ya surgery x we share the same date:thumbup: I had that bad gas pain for around 24 hours , Are u walking about ? Moving seems to ease it and move it , I can belch now and it feels great relief ! It will go soon , keep sipping , walking & resting u will get shot of it soon . best wishes SAS X:smile:

Hi there Nat . Oh Im sorry u didnt have the outcome u expected , BUT dont give up hope girl , at least your in the weight help circle now , Im wondering why they sent u to the weight management clinic there ? What does your medical records state about your obesity ? ie : how many years is recorded , wat routes have u taken ie: dietician , zenical (perscibed diet pills ? I didnt get referred to the weight centre , but perhaps my record was a bit more in depth im thinking ??? And the funding is applied for by the hospital that is treating u not ya GP so dont worry about that , Birmingham applied to northamptonshire primary care trust for my funding , I had no problems what so ever . Now u must try your best and show commitment thats what they want , some people think if they loose weight they wont get the surgery ! Thats so not the case , I lost a stone and 8 pounds before surgery , which they were pleased at . U have to show your focused , committed & ready for this life changing event . If I can help u in any way , or u wish to chat in private , just contact me . Dont get disheartened ok , there is still hope ! Best wishes Sas x

Great info on that post cheers Rhonda x How long after surgery did u start exercising ? :rolleyes2:Sas x

:cursing:Hi ya and CONGRATS on ya date hun ! U never said what your age/weight/bmi is ? Mine at my first surgeons appointment was 51 =bmi A RNY bypass wasnt even discussed , thank god ! and to be honest I wouldnt want it , I just seemed to evasive to me , re-routing me insides etc ewwwww:crying: I was banded on Friday , Im now 5 days post op and doing fine . And I have seen lots of big bmi bandsters be successful But Im also a member of a WLS that is 90% by pass patients and most have done amazing . Its down to personal preference and disipline id say . Best wishes SAS X

How long after surgery did u start the gym & walking again ? all surgeons seem to have different time scales . Just want to know wat is a safe time scale ? Im only 5 days post op . cheers :cursing:

Well Im a hairdresser in the uk , although most my clients leave anything from £1 -£ 5 tip , its not complusary to leave tips in the uk . Its really a good will gesture , obviously your regular clients that become almost good friends always tip more . I say be grateful to what ever people give , some people can just afford to get their hairs done at a salon . Its the credit crunch isnt it Everyones purses will be affected sooner or later . Regards SAS :cursing:

Just wanted to pass on my sincere condolences to u after reading about your beautiful daughter , we never expect to loose our kids before ourselves . And good luck for your surgery , U will be fine ! Lets hope this gets your life back on track and gives u something else to focus on , I know when u loose a loved one thats all u think about constantly eh .. Keep us posted & best wishes SAS X

Hi Katie x I know its very frustrating but give it a go , least she said if this doesnt work she will then refer u . I had zenical and years of obesity problems on my medical record , u have to be seen to go down every route possible hun , The banding is still classed as a cosmetic procedure on the NHS , Dont give up hope , try the medication and if that fails , u know u have the lap band route to go down . Wishing u hope & success Sas x

HI folks . Looks like we are really all in the same boat eh , I guess because we feel we have waited so long for something to help us , we want our tool to work asap . But its not the case as we read :cursing: Still lets hang in there we will succeed !!!!!!:cool2:

yes agree with u both , its very frustrating , especially when your loosing pre op ! The bands are not filled as yet , to promote healing . And yes u would think we would loose rapidly eh , having fluids only . But our bodies are clinging onto everything we are putting in , as our calorie intake just now is minimal:rolleyes: Lets just hang in there until our first fill and see us progress from there . Started having Protein shakes now:thumbup: best wishes to u all SAS X

Hi my fellow Sept bandsters:wink_smile: I was banded on Friday , Im now 4 days post op and doing well , My incisions are clean & cut well , Im off pain meds , taking liquids down well and walking about good . The worst pain was the gas pain , jeeeezzz that was sore but the pain went after 24 hours ... Good luck to u all :thumbdown:

I havent hid the fact from anyone , all my family & close friends know , Im lucky I guess I have a very strong circle of support and not 1 piece of negative feed:thumbup:back I was given . If I did receive any Its a simple answer : its my body , my life and my business :cursing: Dont let anyone discourage u :thumbdown: But do your research and dont go in blind folded . best of luck xxx Sas:rolleyes2:

Im 4 days post op , and Im to be on a month of liquids :cursing: Well Its not so bad at the mo , as its only early days , but in a couple/few weeks Im guessing I will get very bored & possibly hungry ? All surgeons seem to have their own post diet plans . At the mo Im having slim fast diluted with Water , soups diluted with water , Im making up fortified milk and adding some low cal hot choc , low fat ovaline and water & sugar free squash . I also purchased crystal light off of e bay as Im in the uk , and yummy I like that , I add it to my water to jazz it up . Wishing u all well :thumbdown: Sas:thumbup:

Congrats Tia on your success so far :cursing: Good luck with ya first fill , Fills dont seem to be a big deal , people say :thumbdown: I was only banded on Friday , But doing good , hoping Im gona do as well as u before my first fill too . 6 weeks for my first fill .. Good to hear your active with dancing etc , Its all about exercising too eh really gets the pounds off .... Best wishes Sas x

:wink_smile:11 days post and toast whoop whoop Im just 2 days post , but Im instructed to have liquids for a whole month , allowing time for everything to heal. Im doing ok , feeling great , fluids going down ok , im walking , sipping & resting:thumbup: U have done AMAZING there Kev . esp waiting so long for your first fill . My follow up appointment is in 6 weeks , I will have my first fill then . Its just a wonderful feeling not to be hungry eh :teeth_smile: best wishes to u and keep us posted :biggrin: Sas

Thats great news ! keep us posted how u get on ? Yes that bad gas pain only really lasted 24 hours thank god :wink_smile: Im feeling superb , fluids going down ok but u sure know when enoughs , enough ,Im walking then resting also . So ... so far . so good hun . And lost 8 pound since Monday :teeth_smile: Good luck & best wishes Sas x

Hi nat Yes had my surgery yesterday at the heartlands , all went well no complications :bolt: Just :thumbup:sore with trapped gas from when they inflate ya tummy , Dr Super is a star , really lovely man & very down to earth . And shez had her op bought forward , she e mails me from time to time and is doing wonderful ! Have u had ya letter as yet for your first appointment ? best wishes Sas x