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:

hi lexus lady I was banded April 5th 09 and I am 54 years old. I am in good health luckily, so no co-morbitities. I weighed 238 at the outset and have now dropped 34lbs. Almost getting into the one hundred, just another 4lbs to go. I have not regretted it for a minute, it has given me back a sense of control in/over my life. I think it probably took me slightly longer to recover after the op than it would have done 20 years ago, but so what. I am going to be healthier and stronger than I have been for many years and I am going to live a better and probably longer life. I hope this helps Chubby ps my hubby held me tonight in his arms and said "wow you are really shrinking" made me feel great

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.

good luck for Friday, I am sure you will be fine with the needle thing too. Welcome to a new life

jeez are you sure you are not from Newcastle upon tyne lol

today I have a new friend and soulmate. She is not always aware of what is right or good for her. I am going to be her guide and alta ego fom now on. When she tries to make the wrong decision I will be there to steer her away from her error. I will love and protect her as a mother loves and protects her errant child. Through good and bad times I will be steadfast in the pursuit of what is in her best interests, when she throws tantrums and demands the wrong things I will kindy let her know that this is not acceptable. I will shroud her in warmth and affection and give her the attention she needs not the bad things she craves. Only the best will be good enough for her, nothing less will do. She will be as a godess to be served, but in the most correct of ways to be gently persuaded along the path of righteousness and of success. I will never feel disappointment or a sense of failure in her endevours, just a supreme urge to help her find her way in life to a new and successful maturity and sense of self. My new friend deserves this, this is her time, I will be there for her, I will be the new me. My band will be the tool that helps me achieve all of this

today I have a new friend and soulmate. She is not always aware of what is right or good for her. I am going to be her guide and alta ego fom now on. When she tries to make the wrong decision I will be there to steer her away from her error. I will love and protect her as a mother loves and protects her errant child. Through good and bad times I will be steadfast in the pursuit of what is in her best interests, when she throws tantrums and demands the wrong things I will kindy let her know that this is not acceptable. I will shroud her in warmth and affection and give her the attention she needs not the bad things she craves. Only the best will be good enough for her, nothing less will do. She will be as a godess to be served, but in the most correct of ways to be gently persuaded along the path of righteousness and of success. I will never feel disappointment or a sense of failure in her endevours, just a supreme urge to help her find her way in life to a new and successful maturity and sense of self. My new friend deserves this, this is her time, I will be there for her, I will be the new me. My band will be the tool that helps me achieve all of this

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