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I'm in the same position I'm now on my 3rd unfil, I get some taken out and the weight starts to go on, but if I increase my fill to a level where I start to loose weight I start the night time coughing, I'm so tired from not being able to sleep but I'm due for an unfil in two days, but dread the fact the band wont be filled enough to influence my weight. I need to loose 26lb but its just not happening. Sorry to moan but its so frustrating. mmm

I did have an overfill and went to get some taken out today, and while I was there I asked him about the earliest time after birth that he recommended to have a re-fill, he asked about breast feeding, and if you intend to do so he suggested not to be filled until after 4weeks of the birth. Hope this info helps

Do you have the fills through Spire with Mr Wong, not under xray, or with spire under xray or do you use WLS. My daughter has been advised to have a unfill (not under xray) on week 30ish did you do the same, if so how much was taken out. I usually have my fills with Chris Deprez from Belgium in Newport £80, but last month I could'nt make the appointment so went to Mr Wong, but I think I've had an overfill and one week on still cannot eat anything.

Hi, my daughter is pregnant, and due in Oct, she will be having her fill taken out in about 2 weeks at Spire Cardiff, I'll try to remember to ask the surgeon when would be the earliest for her to get a refill if I find out I'll let you know. Where will you be having your fills done?

If your thinking of Belgium or on a tight budget look at the thread "has anyone heard of Dr Chris De Bruyne", after care is in UK or belgium or you could look at an aftercare package only such as the wlsgroup, there are lots of options.

Hi claireycurtis, its great to have another uk preggie bandster on here, where did you get banded.

My daughter went to see her banding surgeon last week and he has offered to keep on seeing her on free consultations, at spire/bupa Cardiff in South Wales he was happy to let her keep her fill as it is until her consultancy next month and then depending on her weight will decide on if she needs a full or partial unfill, but so far her appetite is good but not excessive, so hopefully, she might only need a partial unfill, she is now 8 weeks pregnant, feeling very tired and cannot drink plain water, tea, juice, and milk is fine though, she seems to be eating a lot of cheese. Hope you are all feeling happy and healthy.

I have two other grandchildren from my son, but this will be the first from my daughter, and our first banded baby. Woop Woop. I was banded 1 week ago and she told me the morning I was going for the op its been a very exiting week.

Hi guys, I'm a granny to be my daughter just done a home test and its positive, she was banded 2007, and has lost 55lbs, I'll be following you all on your journey.

Yes all good so far I've tried porridge oats, potatoes mashed, cauiflower cheese, corned beef pie, yogurts, stewed rubarb, toasted fruit loaf very small nibbles and very slowly, fish pie, I dont have any hunger pangs, and I started eating quite small amounts, tea plate/saucer sized, but all is going down ok. I am 1 week post op and have lost 7lb, my stiches come out on monday. woop woop. my starting bmi is 35, and my first fill is on the 27th March, I had my surgery in Belgium there's a lot less fuss about the proceedure there compared to other countries, and the cost is good, a lot less than in the UK.

I was driving within 4 days,and am more or less back to normal now 1 week after op.

You'll be fine mainly because you have a low bmi already, I am 6 days post op and my surgeon knows I'm eating, just as long as you dont get anything stuck, that what could do the damage, if you stick to looser foods it might stop you craving things which are too solid. dont beat yourself up. Well done you have been so good so far.

Hi angie I also had my band fitted on the 13th in Belgium, I flew back to the UK yesterday, but dont have back pain, the port is still uncomfortable, are you still taking pain relief medication

Fab news I'm glad to hear all has gone well for you. I'm flying to Belgium tomorrow for my op on Fri. Yippee :smile:

me too I'm using Dr Chris, cost for package 4075 euro plus £140 return flight for 2 people from Heathrow to Brussels, I being banded on 13th Feb, waiting time from enquiery approx 6 weeks. BMI 35, and he said yes its ok

Hi Babe, please dont beat youself up, your doing great, its just a small set back, most of us would normally eat that without thinking twice, and look what your doing to improve your health in the long run. Start again its not even worth getting upset about. The reason we have put on excess weight is because we have eaten when we're not hungry, so hay guess what - your normal. Love and Hugs mmm

You are so lucky to be having it on the NHS, I'm really pleased for you, my op is on the 13th Feb in belgium, I cannot afford to fund it in UK, and my doctor does'nt even help with diets, pills, or anything else, she's overweight herself and just says to cut down what you eat, (as if that rocket science) so I'm flighing from heathrow on the 12th. I have'nt been given a pre op diet, but reading on this forum that everyone else is I have chosen to go on protien shakes and have 1 low fat meal a day - if I can stay on it - . Good luck with yours. Its so good to hear that someone at least is having the help without having to fight for it to much, good for you, I wish you all the best, and will stay it touch to hear you progress. What do I have to do to get one of those ticker things easy instructions please I'm useless on computer, and help would be appreciated. Thanks

have you seen the other thread for 09 feb bandsters come join

Welcome tammy, I notices your from the Uk, where are you having your band fitted

Welcome Tink, I'm being banded 3 days after you in Belgium, good luck with your liquid diet, I've just been reading through the thread, and have choosen to go on a shakes plus low fat meal, and have'nt been advised to do so but it seams a very sensible option. Give your hubby a big hug, and I hope he is feeling better, How long do you stay in hospital after the op?

Your pre op diet looks very sensible, and I'll also do the same type of thing I think, just because I have'nt been told to go one one does mean it wont do me good, are you having two shakes a day plus a low fat meal? or is it an unlimited amount as long as its low fat? I will start on the 1st Feb, which will give me nearly two weeks. Good luck with starting yours, if your like me the first three days will be the worst, but lets hope we can all stay motivated. What types of shakes are they are they high protien? mmm

Thanks so much for your reply, WOW you go through such a lot, I am impressed that you are so committed, It must be so helpful to have a support group, is it compulsary to attend? I only started to think about a band in mid Dec, and had a date within two days of agreeing the fee, the delay was only caused because I had to forward by e.mail, my age height and weight. my bmi is 35 and I dont have any other problems, I'm 51 and fit and healthy, I just like to eat the wrong foods. The surgeon I choose is Dr Chris De Buyrne, and he is based in Brussels, Belgium, so its an hour flight for me. What do you do in the support groups you attend, and do they have both pre and post op members?

Hi I'm MMM from the UK, and we do things a bit different here, No pre op tests,(we meet and have the first consultancy the morning of the operation) No set pre op diet, (just been told to eat a lower fat diet just before the op). As long as the BMI is over 35 you just book, pay, and go, and the band is fitted, you leave hospital the next day, with a date for your first fill. You can take your own stiches, or have them taken out for you by a local nurse. It all seams a lot less fuss but most people have to fund the operation themselves, as the National Health Service (free health care) will only fund very high BMI patients. So my question is what do you have to do, I might be able to pick up some tips which could help. My banding date is February 13th, because there is a 6 weeks waiting list from the time of first enquiery. Feedback would be most welcome . Love and Hugs MMM

Good luck with you pre-op diet, what advise have you been given, or have you been given a set diet plan. I must start mine on the 1st Feb, but have'nt been given any advice. yet. so dont to know where to start any info will be usefull:thumbup:

Hi heather and welcome, we have a great thread going on 'anyone heard of Dr Chris De Bruyne', follow the link and come and join us, we have 3 buddies out in belgium at the moment they were banded yesterday, your experience will be a great motivator to us new bandsters, if you find the time read the past posts and you will see what a great group we have, you will be made more than welcome, and I know all the gang will support you when you go back to belgium for you tummy tuck, keep in touch. Love mmm.xx