DizzyDebs

Hi Oliverdog , Hi everyone Haven't been on in a while, thought i'd just give a quick update. I'm still struggling a bit with the band. I was banded first week of October and I have 5.75ml but still feel like I need bit more. I thought I'd bit really disappointed at not losing loads of weight by now but I realise it just takes time. I've been getting my fills with Wendy WLS and have another fill in 2 weeks time. I really think this one will be THE one. Oliverdog, how've you been and how's your weight loss going. I haven't shifted anything since the op. Hope to hear from you soon. Debsxxx

Hiya Just to let you know that I paid in full a couple of weeks before my op by bank transfer. Fred was happy to do this and supplied all the details I needed. Just let him know exactly what you want to do as long as they receive a deposit and the full amount before the op they are happy. Good luck. Debs

Hi Bobo HAPPY BANDAVERSITY You really are an inspiration to all of us who have just been banded and those that are due to be. Had a look at your picture – you look wicked. Also, congrats on your up and coming wedding and also to the kids for getting a new playmate.

Hi Val I felt just like you, I feel like I haven't had the op done. I spent the first couple of weeks eating heinz soups, jelly, ice cream, custard and rice pudding (low fat of course). I couldn't think of any other things that were liquidy/mushy. Make sure you drink plenty of water. I am being really careful as to how much I eat. I can literally eat anything now but I make sure I chew it thoroughly and only take small bites. My meal sizes are a quarter of what they were (I think this is because it takes me so long to eat it). Stick with it, I felt just like you. I'm actually looking forward to getting the bleeding fill done now. lol take care Debs xx :closedeyes:

HI JB I had a few ops and was in hosp for 3 weeks. I was give the same injections (blood clotting) in the hospital but in the end I asked if I could stop and the Consultant said I could only stop if I took plenty of exercise (which conisted of walking up and down the ward every half hour during the day). I know Dr Chris has said that we must take the injections but if you double check with your own GP I'm sure if you took a bit of exercise you might be able to avoid them. Please DO NOT take my word on this double check with a GP or Nurse. Hope this helps. Debs

take good care and i will speak soon Angel xxx Angel Where's your ticker? It's great watching the ticker moving in the right direction ..down lol Debs:tt2:

Hi Angel Allergies all sorted. Had to go to a private bleeding GP to get an injection, but it'll last a year. I've booked a fill with Wendy at WLS and I'm gonna go for the 12 month package which give lots of advice with nurses, dieticians and as many fills as you need that year. £699. I was gonna just pay for the fills as I need them but I though after spending all that money on the op another 700 is my little insurance policy to make sure I stay on track. I'm gonna go back to the gym next week. I've a little exercise strider thing in my bedroom (otherwise known as the clothes horse) which I will wipe the dust off an use as well. Also, I've been using bio oil on my scars and they are really healing up nicely. Nurse at GP said any oil will do. Speak soon Debd

Hiya Angel It's only been over two weeks and I am finding that I can eat anything. I am eat small amounts. I just feel like I am on a diet and I am literally just sticking to WILL POWER, which I do not have enough of. I'm going back to work next week. I had a big prob with allergies (nothing to do with op) and only just managed to sort them out. I'm literally bleeding allergic to everything now lol You keep up the good work. I've lost around 12lbs but I'm a bit worried about being able to eat anything. I make sure it is well chewed. Can anyone tell me - could I do damage to the band. I think if I could get a fill now I would. I don't even feel like there is anything there, apart from an occasional twinge where the port is. Debs

Hi OliverDog Good to have you back. How did everything go? Hopefully withough any hitches. I've had a chat with WLS and I'm gonna book my first fill with them. Speak soon Debs

Hi SP I'm gonna get straight onto it now. Your weight loss is coming down nicely. Cheers for the advice. Debs

HI All I need to think about having a fill soon. Can someone give me the contact details and prices etc. for WLS and Fred. Also, not sure who to go with. Does anyone have a preference? My weight is coming down gradually, and I do feel full at times (and managed to stop eating which I have never done before) should I still get a fill? Cheers Debs

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