angelfizz

SNAP!!!!!! Thank gawd you posted! I have found out today I am pregnant toooooooo! - I got bnded las Sept. I have 2 children: this was unplanned. Congratulations! I am in also in shock but rather dazed too as was meant to be on a it's-time-for-me-now-and-weight-loss-year! I already get some discomfort from the port in my stomach anyway (from the day I had op). I realise it is ok to have a band whilst preggers - as long asde-filled; but so want to know what to expect too! - How far gone are you? Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! x

Hi there Cakey - I'm not sure if I understand what you're saying as you said if he's ....if he's performing a LAP-BAND® operation and finds an ulcer or a haitus hernis "apparently we can have them because of our weight"... but then you didn't finish the sentence? Because of our weight we prob have higher blood pressure, higher risk of strokes, knackered muscle joints, high risk of cancer etc etc etc etc.. esp if we carry alot of weight for a lot of time. All I can say is I checked CdeB out in July this year and he'd had no fatalities to that and only a couple of complications to do with gastric bypass - which when you consider the sheer number of bariatric ops he must perform on a weekly/ monthly/ yearly basis is pretty damned good I'd say! If you review the posts on this thread; there have been a couple of peeps who've gone across and procedures have not been smooth sailing with feeling v unwell after - but again every 'body' is different..and no one knows what's inside til they are worked on..? But let's remember that gastric banding is the least risky of the bariatric weightloss surgeries out there. Hope I've helped - good luck on your journey x

Hi ya - thanks! No CD stands for Cambridge Diet - but if you've ever done it - esp SS+ - it is very similar to a crash diet!!! x

Hi there - i have 3 year old and 2 year old - I got first fill a week a go and am struggling to eat anything! But have made myself a big vat of homemade soup - cook off any veg and add some stock and blend - nutricious lovely and relatively fat free. I used left over roasted veg from hubby's roast t'other day. I notice others using a heck of alot of cheese and cream etc (cottage cheese is great), I'm no TV chef but frying stuff and adding fat laden products is not gonna help...that's how I got to my size in first place! Scrambled eggs (in microwave) with rye crispbreads is quick and easy (good source of fibre and protein) but found this link for you (i'm gonna learn a thing or two off it too!!!)Healthy & Quick recipes Hope this helps x

Hey you! You must be at 3 then? I must admit if you're paying for it - surely he could have put more in? How fast can you get your next fill ordered????? Chin up honey - you must feel peed off but it's better to be comfortable than uncomfortable eating wise?? I had first fill a week ago - 5 mls - and am struggling lots - I joked at time (but a little seriously ;0P) could my Bariatric Surgeon shove 8 in instead?! He said no way have to do it little by little - as still wants me to be able to enjoy a little food - my gawd am I glad he didn't put anymore than what he put in - I have to be sick if I eat any solids!!!! I'm only a week in so maybe it's a chewing learning thing or something... or maybe I need a de-fill but have read that many get restriction bout 4-5?? Good luck hon x

What cc/ ml is that Pearce??? I got 5 on my first fill - and am struggling - do you have to be sick when have anything bulky?

Hi there bandesses! Just a v quick note to say I had my 1st fill - 5 mls - boy oh boy oh boy!!!!!: restriction!!!!? Never heard nor felt the word until now!!!! I REALLY have to be careful as to what I eat or rather mushly get down - the slightest 'bulk' and quite frankly I have to be sick to releive it - that bit is nasty - the good bit is how much weight seems to be melting off me!!!!! Plus I'm getting - oddly - more energy so moving about alot more. It's weird I now have a fear factor associated with food cos so scared of the reflux!!! Went to kiddies halloween party yesterday and I didn't scoff one treat-well excpet a little of a crispie cake! My food portions at meal times are less than my 2 year old! LOL! BUT IT IS WORKING. No pain I guess: no gain. Hope you are all well - must get weighed soon (have gone down a size in jeans since fill! wahoo!) xxx

Ode to You I admit it; I was desperate - no wait!: I was in need Then you came into my life through a kind and thoughtful deed::sneaky: I was told that maybe I should ignore my 'usual' choice and was suggested ... you my love; the reason for my voice:wub: You looked great & gave me confidence; a rare yet vital thing :crying: I felt so new, so young, so alive; you DID make my heart sing! Now as I look at you - for the final time? I look at you again.. I can't believe how far we've come Could this really be the end? In my minds eye I recollect, fold & smooth each self igniting thought; How maybe I, yes ME maybe could do better? A new life right then was sought!:w00t: You weren't perfect, nor was I - I recall - but I knew that we'd be fine we went everywhere together and were happy.. for a time:tt2: I knew what I now wanted and strode out; I would achieve it As time went by you needed more support and I admit I struggled to relieve it:sad: So now it's time to move on dear friend -tho you still excite my eye.. Fair well pair of natty slouch Evans jeans -size 22- Goodbye my love GOODBYE!:drool: RIP - I hope: FOREVER! Angelfizz Oct'10 xxx

Hi there I got banded at Nuffield Hospital lot (have hospitals at York Hull and Leeds - not sure if in Newcastle??) through "Gravitas" - give them a call not sure what costs will be ...? x

Who's he? Chris De B? Mine is just to right of belly button (if looking at me!) x

Hey you! You know they would probably be elated, relieved and ecstatic you are are doing something with your weight as, as they sound so loving and caring, they would want only the best for you. And we all know how restrictive with life this weight issue can be! I would have been in a totally different place if I'd been slim all my life - hobbies, friends, men work - it's sad but this shifted sense of 'disabled normality' that comes to be our lives; is a life with subconscious 'ooh can't do this/ that cos I'm too big' attitude which gets introdden in day-to-day... the alter life with 'what could have been's is pointless.... We are all still here though - so pat on your back for TRYING to change this 'normality status' for the better. Cos it is restrictive. As for telling peeps about the band? I will not keep it a secret if asked - but I won't shout otherwise. I nearly kept it secret - ashamed for not being able to sort it out with pure diets - but no: I read someone's blog and he was right!: Weight - but more importantly my 'treat/ food' process has been my private/ hurtful/ comforting companion all my life; to keep this op secret on top of my habits have been would add to to my wierdness and therefore let my companion win through the secrecy factor. In other words: I'm halting a vicious circle - plus when friends say 'how are you doing' re the band - I can honestly talk about it - something I was never asked or able to talk about when getting fatter!!! Love to you all - lets shed these shells and let the world see what we knew all along... xxx

Hi ya!!! Well you certainly seemed to have lost some - well done you: your ticker chart is very impressive! Sorry you are not feeling to chirpy - when things settle I'm sure you'll be fine - het and just think you are not GAINING any weight - so that's a good thing yeah? It's so easy to get sucked in 'inwardly' on this weight stuff to the point it is hard to be optimistic - which with added pain does not help - but could you try and get some uplifting peeps to come and see you? Maybe arrange a gentle shopping trip with a happy friend; with lovely cup of coffee and enjoy remembering how far you've come when opting to try new styles and smaller sizes? Do something however small to make you feel more happy and confident - hair do - nails - speaking to an old friend far away??? You have done so well to get this far - compare yourself to 5 years ago?!!!: You've climbed the mountain honey - enjoy the view!!! Much love x

Hi ya toots! Welcome to the laggyband world!!! Do hope you are feeling much better I'm bout 6 weeks done - healed nicely and the op nightmare is a distant memory!!LOL! I haven't been on here for a while and it is probably cos I'm at that supposedly ommon stage of being 'stuck' weight wise- it's not alll bad news cos although I'm not losing : I'M NOT GAINING! Which is a rare pro-longed platform thing/stage thing in my life as I'm usually quite eratic weight wise! Toast, bread and solid solid stuff eg tough meats kill me - I get that reflux-y thing which cos I honestly do not know how to be sick; I struggle with - but it's cool cos it's telling me off !!! And I SO don'tt want the watery mouthtennis ball in my chest sensation - so I keep clear! I get my first fill this Friday - I so hope that'll have an impact and bring me fast results. I suppose though it would help if I started a diet to assist as am trying to be impressively 'nomal' to everybody - but my weakness of chocolate is still there! And we all know we can manage that illicit stuff still- that and biscuits dunked first! But like most others here we know we are emotional eaters so the fact the weight ain't budging... let the vicious circle begin... I will try to be more stricter tho when I get my first fill..! so you're on the soupy stage? I liked having jelly and thin Soups at that time. Then I progresed to fish pies, porridge, weetabix mushed with milk (my favourite one of all) for a bit - then like yorkshire puds in lots of gravy - then 'real' foods etc and back on to solids. I find eating rice OK tho others can't - but I do have to take it steadier - I get the killer tennis ball when I rush or don't chew properly... keep in touch folks: It'd be great in 70 days (xmas) to see where we're all at!? - you loved me for typing the days there didn't you! LOL! Wishing all posters here and readers a great weekend!!! xxx

Oh wow ... that must have felt amazing - did you find anyone's (friends) opinion of you change for better or for worse when you started 'shedding'? Has your style sense changed too? What size clothes were you to what you are now? (sorry do tell me to burger off...) I'm just so interested! x

cheers chick xxx