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Hi Folks I have a question I would like to ask..I am 54 and feel I need a Breast Uplift should I wait to have the Operation post further weight loss its very SLOW or should I get it done now anyway.. its mainlly due to position of the nips.. I am only a Max 42 D min 36 C 3 pregnancies. I have an appointment in June with a Consultant..Breast Surgeon although I dont have to have it done straight away I can wait 1YR. What do you think..

I am in a similar situation size breasts wise When 25 and 11st I was a 36C now at 16st I am a 42D 54... 3 Pregnancies and lots of weight later I think I need an Uplift.Mastopexy! Would you wait til I 'dlost more weight for the surgery?? What do you think?

Thanks for your response that gives me some hope then at least it may still work for me with a few tweeks.. Cheers

Thanks for taking the time to answer.. I guess thinking about it that right two tsp or one desert spoon not much really is it.. Seems to be working for you though well done.. I will do as you suggest thanks! Regards Dawn

Thank for taking the time to answer.. I guess thinking about it that right two tsp or one desert spoon not much really is it.. Seems to be working for you though well done.. I will do as you suggest thanks! Regards Dawn

Hi Providing you are reasonably fit then I think this would be Ideal for you.. even if you dont lose much the benefit it has it will stop you putting it on if only to get some balance.. It will help STOP diabetes if you dont have it.. Highbloodpressure.. helps to reduce Joint pain in the knees.. so it can only Help! But you have to pass the Clinical assessment prior.. best of Luck! Dawn I am 54

Hi I have been on this SLOW journey since May 2009 Had a Gastric Band fitted Privately in the Uk in Kent under Mr Nisar..BMI My Band was not secured correctly with the staples and flipped over.. So I had to have another Operation 4 months Later to stitch it back in place and have a Fill .. Now settled previously given 5 cc in the band so I am told during the Operation.. I an eating a Normal diet on the Soft side.. Cannot eat dough as it gets stuck but can eat meat if chopped up and chewed well. I eat Porridge or Boiled eggs for Breakfast One Main meal in the afternoon about 4to 5pm dinner sized Plate..eating normal sized portions.. I have some restriction although not enough it seems to get the weight off..I have a back injury so I cannot lose the weight that easy as if I were exercising..;( problems with walking too far.. I am 54 passed the menopause.. Metobolics on a go slow I think?? How Much in cc's on average is needed to start losing even if its a only a pound a week.. Has anyonne done a Poll on this question? Help needed Please???? Cheers Dawn

Hi thanks for your response! I had lost about 11lbs in all but have put on 4 of them over the post op period but I am eating regular meals 3 times a day.. and have lapsed on the carb side so I guess if I was as strict as you I would lose more... I am starting Swimming Next week daily so this could kick start the Metobolics.. I have had 0.5mls in the Band this week also so we may see some Loss its just tweaking things a bit! Well done you anyhow keep up the good work!!

Can I ask how long you have had the band? and what are you eating? I had my band on 5th March and have lost very little in fact since my op about 7ibs in a whole 7 weeks. and now it is static! I went for a fill on Tuesday and the doc only put in 0.5 ml and tried 3 times to get it in! Poking and prodding me>> Can you help should he have put more saline in ? I'm told it takes time but you have lost a hell of a lot in such a short time I wanna know what you are doing? and how much saline you have for your restriction.. I dont think I ahve enough! Please Help! Desperate>> Dx:confused:

Keeping Blog above..

I have similar to take and WAS advised to take them in syrup form if you can get it or as effervescent. Take the powder on a spoonful of yoghurt or something that will slide down easy and not taste bitter. Good Luck! Should be okay.. Dawn:thumbup:

Well we are clear of the Pre Assessment and onward to the 5th March Op day!

Thats Ok steer clear of that One!

I am starting a New relationship with my Band on the 5th of March I hope we fall in Love and are good for each other !

Hi well all I can say is I have had the Gastric Balloon in for 7 months and NO is my answer it gives me Reflux and Regurrgitation and is not pleasant. As for the Band I would say it was similar and not advisable..best to keep any pressure Off the Band.

Very well done and Good Luck I start my Liquid diet Tommorow!

I totally agree with this comment you have done so well without the fill and it is not always Necessary for fills depends on how the band was fitted initially.. Doctor seems to have done a Good job! The Stuckness is being caused by the Food intake and consistency of the food try chopping it up more or having soup ansee the difference.. Also dont drink water when you eat your meal unless you try the ice trick where you sip the water that has melted in the glass. its all about the food going down slowly... if you have a Fill this will restrict and make it worse.. You are doing fine if you are losing 2/2.5 a week and its steady. Good Luck!

Thank look forwaed to coming onboard! Hi Everyone! Gx:thumbup:

Pre Op Consultation 18th Jan Dr Nisar Kent UK Pre Op Diet 19th Jan 2010 Op Feb 8th 2010 Start Weight 240ibs Proposed Weight 150ibs Self Funding Age 53 Height 5'4" Health reasons mainly Back Injury Knees..Start of my New Life I am getting Married again" Second time.. So for the Wedding to Plan. After 2 Non Starters Looking forward to getting this weight off for Good its been hanging around for far too Long! Dxx

:thumbup:This is beginning of the rest of my life... says she well I hope so anyhow.. My first attempt to get banded was in May 2009 last year in Belgium won't go into detail it didnt happen.. Second was having a Gastric Balloon inserted which I wouldn't advise anyone to do futile! I have had this insitu now for 7 months in fact I have put on weight 6 pounds with it this was done in Prague Chech Rep June 2009.. Procedure was God awful! Gagged all the way through it... Gastric Balloon in placed inside the stomach via the mouth and filled with Air or Water but was useless for me trumpin' and burpin' all the way! OMG! Third time Lucky THOUGH! start of my Banding process the Pre Op Ass on the 23rd Feb Op Booked for 5th March. I weigh 106kg and want to go to 69kgs at least.. So here goes folks will keep up my Blog to see ye all through my:lol: Journey welcome on Board! English and Live in Southampton UK. I have my Pre Assessment Date for 23rd Feb at Benenden Hospital In Kent.. Op Date is 5th March... my Brother's Birthday! Mine is the 1st March so I will be going out for the last Supper on that Day as a Birthday Treat with my Daughter! I am getting very excited now and hope all goes well.. Have been suffering this week with Back pain which was caused as a Nurse in the 80's Chronic condition.. the weight loss can only improve my Quality of Life and make me feel happier and lighter. CATCH UP soon post assessment!:smile2: I so hope it works for me! Well thats the Pre Assessment checks all clear! On the count down to the Band Day! Have my Birthday on the 1ST March!... Then the Op on the 5th March my Brothers Birthday! hoping I get through this without too many Problems.. Told I will sitting in a Chair when I come round??? I guess this could be for my Back problem or usual occurrance Oh well better to be sat up coz of the chest! So many people have done so well in the first 6 months I am hoping this is going to work for me I am thinking a Low carb may be best but depends what I tolerate first.. I like Yoghurt Scrambled eggs etc Soup of any kind and I love Mashed Tater! or Tatties they call them in Scotland and spuds here in England! Catch up soon as we approach the day ... I have to go and buy some slippers I hate things on my feet... Bare foot girl me>> TTFN DX:thumbup: Well Tues day 2nd March Was my 53rd Birthday yesterday and I am on the countdown for my Op which is Friday getting apprehensive now and excited at the same time I just want this all to go smoothly.. I am having the Balloon out before the band is put in and all under GA Friday PM I have to drive 80 miles to get there first.. in the Kentish Countryside UK. passing all the Hop Houses it looks so pretty.. once I am off the M25 which is the London Circular Motorway busy busy busy! Got my Slippers cute soft velor with candycane stripes in rainbow colors like ballerina slippers for the bedroom. new PJ'S as well.. will be in a gown I guess everyone I have seen thus far on here has been.. They told me I would would wake sitting up!!! has anyone else experienced this ?? I do have a back problem I wonder if this is the reason?? Will keep you all posted as to the events as they unfold.. TTFN Dx:thumbup: Well Home again post Op feeling a little worse for wear bruised and sore throat as well as I had to have the Balloon removed as well and the Band put in.. I always take time to come out of Anaesthetic usualy 72 hrs for me sleeping mostly. Having my ENLIV Juices and broth already seems fine 242lbs start 109.9kgs (Operation Day) Day2. Lost 2.5 kgs 107.4kg 236.28 Surgeon stated I had a large stomach which explains alot as I could eat a lot a never feel full! Now I hope that will change.. will catch up again to'mo going to rest up TTFN X:thumbup: Day3 Feeling a bit sore today especially where the port is although I am not sure where it is? I have 5 wounds all sealed with steristrips and covered with tegaderm film. still on fluids. broth/ tea/ iced lolly /soft mints/ sucked good for the Blood sugar and mint is good to settle the stomach.. Day 4 Feeling a lot better today although I have a wretched cough! I think this has been caused through the anaesthetic process and intubation and removal of my balloon.. drinking lots of water and sips throughout the day. Weight loss now 235LBS. Have not felt sick apart from being given the painkiller TRAMADOL.. Feeling restriction and a sort of fullness, Cannot bend on after a feeling of fullness makes it uncomfortable. I feel this is most definitely about learning to eat what suits.. and in smaller amounts. I can take half a bowl of broth then full. About 4 table spoons I guess. Day 5 checkin' in weight down again this morning! very pleased..106kgs 233lbs Feeling better this morning felt some indigestion last night have decided not to eat after 6pm ...just sup water during the evening Drinking is so Important which I need to do constantly as my urine is dark in colour and should be straw coloured High Blood pressure can cause pressure on the kidney's which will make the urine slightly orange and more Concentrated. I don't want a UTI now do I... Be interested if anyone else is experiencing indigestion? I have antacid tabs I will try these tonight with my Panadol Syrup! Woundcare... less tender to mid area still swollen but improving... Will leave the dressings on for as long as possible as this will prevent infection creeping in. Some Bruising still apparent and turning yellow now which is a good sign that they are healing still bathing not up to the middle though..Speak soon :thumbup: 1 week Post Op and I have lost (11LBS 105KG) looks like its working folks! having more soup now than I possibly am allowed to but its ok and yoghurt which slides down.. My first Goal is 100kg which will be superb for meand feeling lighter already! I am lookin' at this in small installments but If the First week is anything to go by then I should be down some 4 stones by August I am hoping so any way I am on Holiday in Cornwall England we have a Pool and a Hot tub so I am thinking Maybe Bikini here's Hopin so..Cant wait for this its been so long being miserable. The weight Loss will BE slower I know when I get onto real food. But I am in the habit of having 3 meals every 3 hours in the day as suggested and dont eat after 6pm.. Just save a Ice Lolly for the evenings...This helps me..:cool: So we are on our way>>>

:thumbup:This is beginning of the rest of my life... says she well I hope so anyhow.. My first attempt to get banded was in May 2009 last year in Belgium won't go into detail it didnt happen.. Second was having a Gastric Balloon inserted which I wouldn't advise anyone to do futile! I have had this insitu now for 7 months in fact I have put on weight 6 pounds with it this was done in Prague Chech Rep June 2009.. Procedure was God awful! Gagged all the way through it... Gastric Balloon in placed inside the stomach via the mouth and filled with Air or Water but was useless for me trumpin' and burpin' all the way! OMG! Third time Lucky THOUGH! start of my Banding process the Pre Op Ass on the 23rd Feb Op Booked for 5th March. I weigh 106kg and want to go to 69kgs at least.. So here goes folks will keep up my Blog to see ye all through my:lol: Journey welcome on Board! English and Live in Southampton UK. I have my Pre Assessment Date for 23rd Feb at Benenden Hospital In Kent.. Op Date is 5th March... my Brother's Birthday! Mine is the 1st March so I will be going out for the last Supper on that Day as a Birthday Treat with my Daughter! I am getting very excited now and hope all goes well.. Have been suffering this week with Back pain which was caused as a Nurse in the 80's Chronic condition.. the weight loss can only improve my Quality of Life and make me feel happier and lighter. CATCH UP soon post assessment!:w00t: I so hope it works for me!:smile: Well thats the Pre Assessment checks all clear! On the count down to the Band Day! Have my Birthday on the 1ST March!... Then the Op on the 5th March my Brothers Birthday! hoping I get through this without too many Problems.. Told I will sitting in a Chair when I come round??? I guess this could be for my Back problem or usual occurrance Oh well better to be sat up coz of the chest! So many people have done so well in the first 6 months I am hoping this is going to work for me I am thinking a Low carb may be best but depends what I tolerate first.. I like Yoghurt Scrambled eggs etc Soup of any kind and I love Mashed Tater! or Tatties they call them in Scotland and spuds here in England! Catch up soon as we approach the day ... I have to go and buy some slippers I hate things on my feet... Bare foot girl me>> TTFN DX:thumbup: Well Tues day 2nd March Was my 53rd Birthday yesterday and I am on the countdown for my Op which is Friday getting apprehensive now and excited at the same time I just want this all to go smoothly.. I am having the Balloon out before the band is put in and all under GA Friday PM I have to drive 80 miles to get there first.. in the Kentish Countryside UK. passing all the Hop Houses it looks so pretty.. once I am off the M25 which is the London Circular Motorway busy busy busy! Got my Slippers cute soft velor with candycane stripes in rainbow colors like ballerina slippers for the bedroom. new PJ'S as well.. will be in a gown I guess everyone I have seen thus far on here has been.. They told me I would would wake sitting up!!! has anyone else experienced this ?? I do have a back problem I wonder if this is the reason?? Will keep you all posted as to the events as they unfold.. TTFN Dx:thumbup: Well Home again post Op feeling a little worse for wear bruised and sore throat as well as I had to have the Balloon removed as well and the Band put in.. I always take time to come out of Anaesthetic usualy 72 hrs for me sleeping mostly. Having my ENLIV Juices and broth already seems fine 242lbs start 109.9kgs (Operation Day) Day2. Lost 2.5 kgs 107.4kg 236.28 Surgeon stated I had a large stomach which explains alot as I could eat a lot a never feel full! Now I hope that will change.. will catch up again to'mo going to rest up TTFN X:thumbup: Day3 Feeling a bit sore today especially where the port is although I am not sure where it is? I have 5 wounds all sealed with steristrips and covered with tegaderm film. still on fluids. broth/ tea/ iced lolly /soft mints/ sucked good for the Blood sugar and mint is good to settle the stomach.. Day 4 Feeling a lot better today although I have a wretched cough! I think this has been caused through the anaesthetic process and intubation and removal of my balloon.. drinking lots of water and sips throughout the day. Weight loss now 235LBS. Have not felt sick apart from being given the painkiller TRAMADOL.. Feeling restriction and a sort of fullness, Cannot bend on after a feeling of fullness makes it uncomfortable. I feel this is most definitely about learning to eat what suits.. and in smaller amounts. I can take half a bowl of broth then full. About 4 table spoons I guess. Day 5 checkin' in weight down again this morning! very pleased..106kgs 233lbs Feeling better this morning felt some indigestion last night have decided not to eat after 6pm ...just sup water during the evening Drinking is so Important which I need to do constantly as my urine is dark in colour and should be straw coloured High Blood pressure can cause pressure on the kidney's which will make the urine slightly orange and more Concentrated. I don't want a UTI now do I... Be interested if anyone else is experiencing indigestion? I have antacid tabs I will try these tonight with my Panadol Syrup! Woundcare... less tender to mid area still swollen but improving... Will leave the dressings on for as long as possible as this will prevent infection creeping in. Some Bruising still apparent and turning yellow now which is a good sign that they are healing still bathing not up to the middle though..Speak soon 1 week Post Op and I have lost (11LBS 105KG) looks like its working folks! having more soup now than I possibly am allowed to but its ok and yoghurt which slides down.. My first Goal is 100kg which will be superb for meand feeling lighter already! I am lookin' at this in small installments but If the First week is anything to go by then I should be down some 4 stones by August I am hoping so any way I am on Holiday in Cornwall England we have a Pool and a Hot tub so I am thinking Maybe Bikini here's Hopin so..Cant wait for this its been so long being miserable. The weight Loss will BE slower I know when I get onto real food. But I am in the habit of having 3 meals every 3 hours in the day as suggested and dont eat after 6pm.. Just save a Ice Lolly for the evenings...This helps me..:huh2: So we are on our way>>>:ohmy:

Hello I have been reading your Blog! I think this is the Port has the wound healed over.. if so then I am sure this is what you are feeling as its on the right the stomach is on the Left hand side.. If you have any concerns call your surgeon or GP not sure where you are USA or UK but do it it will make you feel more in control and stop u worrying.. Good Luck! Dawn Uk

From what I have read It would simply be impossible to Gain weight unless you lived on Icecream then it could be questionable. But what am sure of ids the Gastric Balloon does not work and is a waste of Money! i ACTUALLY GAINED 6ibs over the 6 months I have had it in.. I get banded on 2nd Feb approx.. So heres hoping>>>>>> I was due tohave the Band LAST May but was unable to this was in Belgium Not trated very erll there and was ripprd Off basically.. Went to Prague for balloon wasted money! Now in UK Privately under Dr Nisar lovely Man... So 3rd Time Licky!

Very well done! You have done so well and You are so Pretty and look a different person...:thumbup: I start my Pre op diet next week BMI 41 Best Regards Dawnxx