annab1984

Hiya, I looked at the list thanks for that its really good. I am finding eating fine to be honest. I am really worried about it as I just had 2 crispbreads with tuna mixed in guacamole on. I do feel satiated but found eating them fine. My first bite was a bit uncomfortable and I felt like it went down very slowly, but after that the rest was fine. I am so worried this isn't going to work for me. I am having a fill at the end of the month so hopefully that will have more of an effect on me. I have lost a few lbs though in this last week. xxx

Hiya all, just checking if I am right on my timetable for eating. I was done last Tuesday, am I right in thinking its mushies tomorrow. I left the info in my travelbag which has been put in the loft I think! Will have to get it down tomorrow. Also are these sorts of things ok for mushies?? Mashed potatoes, mashed up carrots, broccoli, turkey mince?

Hiya, I felt quite sore the day after, especially when they took the drainage tube out!! But I went back to work after a few days and can now even sleep on my front again haha!! (Got banded last Tuesday). Just keep taking those pain killers :wink2: Hope you feel better soon. Is it ten days then Mushies? I cannot find my booklet as am having a big organising session and cannot find anything at the mo!! God I am sick of soup and yogurt!! I am seriously craving broccolli or something! xxx

I only got done the day before yesterday but I have just had a whole tin of Beef Consomme, it is the consistency of Water and went down fine. Is this normal? Should I be feeling restricted before my first fill? In the hospital I had a whole bowl of Soup and then 1.5 crispbreads, then last night I had a cup a soup and 2 cripsbread (i had 1/2 a sachet with 1 crispbread at about 5pm then the same at about 8pm). But a couple of the other people there had hardly anything!! Thanks Anna

I know I am being paranoid and silly but I am phobic of buggering this up as I could not afford to have it done again. I am just really sore when I drink stuff, is this normal? I only had it yesterday so am guessing it is. Also I managed to have all my soup today and 1.5 crisp breads where as a girl I was with only had like 1/4 of a crisp bread and a mouthful of soup and another woman I was with had a mouthful of soup. I suppose they wouldn't have given us them all if it wasn't normal to be able to have them. I just had another crispbread and half a cup a soup and stopped after that as I felt full and a bit sore for quite a while. Am I ok lol? I am just paranoid aren't I? Cheers xxx

Hiya everyone, I had my op yesterday, feeling pretty sore at the moment. Does anyone have any tips on hoisting oneself out of bed as it really hurts when I try to sit up. I have bought some milkshakes with me, they are really thin and are diety ones are these ok to have? I meant to ask but forgot. What soups are good to have when I get home? I have asked my mum to get me some Beef Consomme and some cup a soups, will these be ok? I'm really bored in the hotel at the minute and looking forward to getting home tomorrow. Do you think I will be ok to go to work on Saturday? It will involve being on my feet for 8.5 hours so I am not so sure as it hurts walking a few feet at the moment. xxx

Hello all, I am getting banded tomorrow and am so excited!!! I am in my hotel room at the mo!! Can I have a big juicy steak tonight as a last supper haha? xx

I am getting banded at the end of September. I am 16 stone at the minute and a dress size (uk) 18-20. What do you recon I will be able to get down to by christmas? I really wanna be able to get a lovely outfit for going out in. Do you think I will be able to get down to a 14 or 16? I have a xtrainer I will be using too. Thanks xx

I am going crazy waiting. In the last few days I have decided I am getting one put it. But due to financial constraints and also due to the fact I am going backpacking for 3.5 months in June , I have to wait until September! Its sooooo long away and I want it done now! I guess I will just have to be patient. At least when I am backpacking that will be a big distraction from the waiting. Anna xxx

I am 25 years old, 5ft 4inches, just under 16 stone. I do have alot of stretch marks on my tummy and my thighs are fairly large although not stretch marked to the extent of my tummy (the marks on my thighs are left over from growth spurts as a teen and not as result of weight gain). I am currently a UK 18/20 (US 14/16 i think) I and want to be no less than a UK 10 (US 6). I like curves and I don't want to be stick thin. I would possible even be happy with myself at a size 12. Anyways I am going to be going to the gym at uni and might do a couple of classes like boxercise and pilates. When I have dropped a couple of dress sizesI will probs also start swimming. Anyways what do you think? Will it be a big problem for me? and does it tighten up with exercise? Thanks Anna xxx

Hello. I have decided to get a gastric band and being impatient I want it asap! I am going to India on 6th June and would love to have it done between now and then. I have email the surgeon about this issue and am awaiting a reply (only sent tonight though). What are your experiences? Should I wait until I return or will it make little difference. I really would love to get it done before I go so that I can come back and wow!! I have looked at a few private clinics in New Delhi incase there were to be any complications and they do look very clean and I am confident in them. Am I likely to have any complications? I would hope to be banded April so would have approx 2 months or slightly less to become used to it. Thank you all Anna xxx

I am very nervous about this. Especially since reading about Anne Diamond's Belgian op that failed (anyone know who she had hers with) and also as I am having to sacrifice alot to save the money for this. Anyone got any experience of this surgeon? Is he good/bad? At 5ft 4in and 16 stone will I be suitable? How long do you think it will take me to reach 11 stone? Thanks Anna