chubbychops

hello Heather

I am in the uk in Durham too.

How did the Tummy Tuck go? Hope all is well.

I was banded april 09 and am doing okay, lost 39lbs so far, still have a way to go.

Would be good to chat.

Chubbs :thumbup:

Queenie,

You are in the healing phase at the moment, Your tummy is confused and inflammed and irritated so it is giving you conflicting messages. The main thing to remember is not to put any strain on the band or your stitches until healing has taken place. This means following your Dr's instructions faithfully even though it will be difficult to do so at times.

You will get to where you want to be, but it does take a bit of time too. Hang on in there and you will truely be a queen bee!

Best of luck

Chubby

Susan and Bro,

Thank you so much for the replies. I am so relieved not to be the only one feeling like this. Sounds like it could be quite normal then lol.

I have an appt for my third fill on June 4th so fingers crossed it will get better. I must admit I am less hungry than I was before my second fill so there is some merit in what your Dr said Bro. However like you also said........ I would not have needed this band if I could control my portion sizes to begin with.

Susan, please do not worry or be afraid about the fills. They are so easy and virtually pain free. I have felt more discomfort when having a routine blood test, therefore you need worry no more. The fills are what will lead us to success, on that ground I embrace them and actually look forwads to each one..... it means I am getting to where I need to be.

I know the band is a tool I must work with but I am hopeless at DIY lol, hoping it all falls into place soon.

Thanks again

Chubby

Sorry for the omission. The band is a 14mls band.

I have an appointment for a 3rd fill on 4th June, hopefully that will sort out my confused feelings then

Thanks for your replies

Chubby

Hi, I Have been banded since 5th April 2009. I has an empty band until my first fill on May 7th, when I got 4mls put in under x-ray. Result..... no percetable difference. Second fill was 19th May (3ms more), thing is......... I can feel foods goiung down and if I do not chew enough is a bit painful. I have been stuck once on a dryish mothful of sea bass ( not nice) BUT I do not seem to have any restriction as to the amount I feel I can eat. I could (but really do try not too) eat plates full of food and do not feel any different. Am I resticted or not? Do I need another fill or not? Will another fill just mean it is harder to get down some foods like the sea bass story, or will I start to recognise fullness before I have eaten a full plate of food?

Anyone else felt like this, or am I a lap band freak?

Chubby

oh Brie, what an shocking experience. But I must say I really loved your post. You should write a book, just about your medical experiences! You could retire on the proceeds. Hope you are feeling okay, we missed you on chat tonight

I have had laproscopic strilisation and lapband. In my instance they were very similar in pain/recovery. I took me about 6 days each time to feel okay.

Good luck with your surgery.

thank you for all the suggestions, you guys are great.

I think I will try a medley of them all.

Will let you know how it works out

Thanks again

Chubs

I am having my first social outing since banding on 1st May. It is a murder mystery evening and we all need to take our own food. I am on mushies. Nobody there will know I have been banded. Any suggestions for my take along food?

Thank you

hi,

Sorry to hear you are feeling so poorly. I had a similar thing on day 6 after banding, I saw my nure and she told me I had a low grade infection. A course of antibiotics sorted it out and I feel great again now on day 13!

Best seek some help/advice from your medical support team

Chubs X

hi, this is a very interesting thread. I have only been fitted for 2 weeks, however my Nurse has told me I will have 2 fills in the next few months and will lose 5.5 stones before spring next year. This was very uplifting to me, and I believe her.

My first fill is scheduled for 3 weeks time and my second for 7 weeks time. She has a great reputation for getting peoples fills spot on, and I really believe we will work it out together. I have lost 25 lbs including both pre and post op. I am on liquids only but I make sure they are suitable nutritionally.

I know all of the work is down to me, the band will only help, not do it for me. I am 100% commited to the whole thing, I expect to struggle at times. I will succeed!

Chubby

ps she advised me not to weigh myself between visits to see her

thanks for that, not sure we get egg beaters in the uk anyway

hi, can I just ask what are egg beaters?

thanx

chubby

Hello Joanne,

I was banded at dolan Park on 5/4/09 by Mr Sarela. He was very good, he even visited me at 6am the next day to see how I was before allowing me home, he gave me a good examination and declared me fit to travel. I got an appt before my discharge for my first fill on 7/5/09 in Manchester under x-ray. I got a phone call from the hospital group on Wednesday asking how I was and got a few tips re wounds, analgesia and wind. All in all I have no complaints at all.

I have elected to buy my aftercare from the WLS group as they have an excellant reputation. I had my first appt with Nurse Wendy on Thursday. She really sorted my out, checked my dressings and removed them as I was having an allergic reaction to them and my skin was all blistered. She told me I had a temperature and low grade chest infection and advised antibiotics for 5 days which have really helped to get me back to normal and think I will be seeing her once a month in Newcastle which is the nearest satellite clinic to where I live. 2 years aftercare with all fills included costs £999. Not cheap but I am going for quality rather than price, as I have heard that the after care is probably more important than the op itself.

Get onto your surgeon if you are not happy and try to find out what is happening.

Best of luck

Chubby

hi

banded april 5th,

good luck to all april bandsters!:thumbdown:

great to see so many Brits on here too.

I live in Durham, was banded at the hospital group Dolan Park Hospital, Birmingham. They took good care of me and my surgeon, Mr Sarela was a real gentleman.

I am having my aftercare with the weight loss surgery group, because they had outstanding feedback on the uk forums.

Roll on 7th May and my first fill

Chubby X

hi bandsters,

I had my band fitted a week ago. In the UK it is unusual to get funding on the health service unless you have other health problems. Luckily I am just fat lol. Therefore I self funded and was seen and done with in a matter of weeks, so far so good.

I have to follow a liquids only diet fo 3 weeks and then I can commmence the mushy food phase. I have an appt on the 7th May for my first fill under x-ray.

So far I have lost 10 kilos since seeing the surgeon. I feel very sore and a bit low in mood if I am honest but from what I read this is fairly typical and should eaze over the next few weeks.

I am loving reading everybodies stories and getting all of the hints and tips. This site is great!

My very best wishes to us all in this horrible fat war.

Chubby