tanya67

Hi, I too have just experienced the same thing, i had my band in Sept 06 and have lost twelve stone, but since nov last year, i suddenly developed very tight restriction, this was followed by several de-fills which initally worked only to tighten again within a few weeks. I then had a complete de fill with no reduction in my symptoms- no food going down and fluids taking forever, had a barium swallow, where they told me i had a very small opening. This was followed by surgery which resulted in my band being replaced , I am a little confused over what had happened and am yet to talk to my surgeon in depth, but it appears that the pouch had distended above the band , resulting in slip like symptoms although the band had not actually slipped. They had to remove the band and replace it 3cm higher, creating a smaller pouch= so back to six weeks of mushies and trying to regain a little weight !!!. Tanya

This was a very difficult question to answer pre op.. It wasn't about striving to reach a certain weight/bmi but about not being able to imagine myself at that size, if you see what I mean. Now 7 months down the line,, and with over 80lbs lost, I can start thinking about where I want this to go, and reaching a healthy bmi seems the most logical Tanya x

My surgeon was a bit more conservative about life span of the band, he said that although it should be for life, it is an unknown quantity, and may need replacing somewhere down the line. Tanya xx

It is so rewarding when you are able to get rid of stuff. My greatest one was getting rid of my knickers, every single pair, and buying new smaller ones :clap2: :clap2: Tanya xx

How funny, have to pinch this one :clap2: :clap2: Tanya x

Hi everyone, I am also from Somerset, and was banded in Taunton in Sept 06. Tanya xx

Thank you for posting this, I am glad you and your baby are well. I am a midwife in the UK, and have only come across one banded pregnant lady, who,successfully maintained a safe weight loss throughout her pregnancy. Vommitting in early pregnancy is very common, however you should always be caucious about taking anti emetics ( anti sickness ) medication as so few of them are safe in pregnancy. Some women find ginger useful, or travel bands with acupressure points on the wrists, it may also help to have very little meals, but more often, or to try and eat a dry biscuit or dry toast before getting up in the morning. Congratulations with your pregnancy, and i hope you enjoy the remainder of it. Tanya xx

Its a great feeling isn't it. I gave up nearly two years ago Tanya x

I found this site about a week after banding, and it really helped me through those early weeks. Tanya x

I started as a UK 28/30, and can only imagine being an 18. Thinking beyond that and trying to visualise myself any smaller is impossible at the moment, I just have no idea who that woman will be, or what she will look and think like, its such an alien concept. Tanya xx

I was determined not to weigh until my first fill on 8th November, but curiosity got the better of me at work today, was testing a womans urine in the bathroom and was on the scales before i knew it, 19lbs lost !!!!!, am on day 16. I was so excited, ran out into the office to tell everyone and left the poor woman in early labour wondering what the hell was going on . Tanya x

I applied for a bank loan for a conservatory for mine, !!! Repayments will be £ 90 per month for next 9 years, well worth it . Tanya xx

Hi Kirsten, I too, am two weeks post surgery and also feel able to eat anything. I guess the only thing stopping me, is reading about band slippage. Initally I struggled to get runny liquids down, but have no problem any more. My first fill is on November 8th, and it seems like an age away. I think it is wise to remember the advice posted so often on this board, and that is , these weeks are for healing. I know where you are coming from though and just want to get the wheels moving. Tanya xx

I'm a mother of four, and work full time as a midwife, I qualified a year ago and love my job . Tanya

Hi Susan, Thanks for the welcome, and yes, I do have a wonderful job, I only qualified a year ago, and love every minute of it. Tanya x