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Phew - Ok, thanks for that Freckles. I also read something about a Dr. Bilemans or something like that - he says that banding is the most unsuccessful of surgery options - and then other people rate it highly. If the op only cost £50 then it wouldn't be so much of a worry, but unfortunately not! Thats fantastic about your daughter! Well done her - how long did it take her to lose that amount? Did she follow any diet with the band? Do you have to diet or is it just that you can't eat? Can you explain why the hunger doesnt go away? So, did you have Dr De Bruyne? When did you have it done and whats the story on the fills? Why are they so important? Please tell me everything.... :-) I'm really sorry about all the questions but I just want to make sure this is the right option for me before I call them back. :cursing: Thanks so much. Lisa x

Hi everyone, I am going to take the plunge and book my op for mid may, I've got around 5 - 6 stone to lose, but after reading some of the posts here - I am a bit worried. I have noticed people saying they are starving and could 'eat a horse', how can this be? Maybe I don't understand how this works but I thought that your stomach was so small that you didn't feel hungry? Also these fills...What are they about? Doesn't the band work straight away then? Why is it only after fills that you lose weight? And how are people managing to eat chocolate cake and turkey dinosaurs?? Is it not true that you are sick if you eat stuff like this? And some are saying that they aren't losing weight...so is there any point in getting this done? :thumbup: Also I read of leaks and faulty bands - is this normal? I'm thinking this may not be worth it now, should I just go on a diet if essentially thats all you guys are doing and the band is not stopping the hunger? Please advise me - I'm so confused! Thanks Lisa