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 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

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

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

How are you doing girlies??? xxx

Hello ladies!!! Good luck to one and all getting banded!!! And hope to hear from you slinky September banders in a year's time? It's tough at time of op - but oh so worth it - you guys that are struggling on the pre-op diet bit; remember the diet is LOW FAT in order to shrink your liver so operating is easier and you can have a laproscopic operation; 5 insertions instead of cut wide open...! Do not worry about the weight bit*** !!! If you are eating lowest fat foods you can - that's fine!? If you are struggling - see your doctor; mine gave me Xenical/ fat pills that stop body absorbing fats (but give you v loose toilet habits!!! Beware LOL!) (***unless like me you needed to shed over a stone in 10 days in order to lower your BMI to get a cheaper price for op) Good luck - and smile; welcome to your new life! xxx:thumbup:

Hello popsicles! Well I got done - it does hurt honeys but you should be feeling nearer 100% Ok not long after - for me it's day 10 post op and I feel bout right but sore where port is - but some I've read are up and at em 3 days later???! (unless they're lying!) Have lost 7lbs in 1 week!!!! but not having my first fill until 22/10/10 - but aside from not wanting to eat when firstdone; what a miracle: I really am feeling fuller - and now eat off a small plate and am eating portions as small if not smaller than my 3 year old! So looking forward to Xmas now!!!! hey watch out for the post op gas (they fill you up with this as it helps 'separate' organs when they op on you) they take out majority but rest spreads wherever and eventually body reabsorbs (what a relief when you can fart! Sorry but true) so you may have pain in weird parts - for me it was my neck and upper chest. Please please please get some help when you come out - esp if have young kids or helpless hubby - you can't lift or bend very well - washing up/ picking things up from floor, hoovering etc really hurts as you're very sore - so use your family and friends to the hilt. And don't forget your extra daily vit tablets!:thumbup: Good luck - I'm hoping to reap the benefits in due course!!! Just think this time you can't self destruct as you just don't wanna eat! Well done for taking this step for a better future FOR YOU! Stay in touch and let's post pictures of us at Xmas so we can all see how far we've come???? Here's to a leggy 2011:tt1:! x

Well first fill booked in on 22/10/10. I'm still sore next to belly button area (biggest scar bit - and possible port?) Bruising fading and other 4 scars healing v well - but still can't lie nicely on my side so get fed up with waking and not able to get comfy at night. But not sore anywhere else? Had maybe pushed it with doing too much today as have to remember i only had op 10 days ago! Am laughing as was trying to explain the possible reflux issue to my family and everyone referred to The Reflex :thumbup:- obv by Duran Duran!!! - was gonna get Youtube link for ya - but alas am not puter-prolific! Am also wondering if eating too much - my sweet tooth hasn't disappeared but wanna try and be healthy so got bag of soft stoned dates to pick at and some scrummy coconut yoghurt - and blueberries!!! Where are you all at guys - good luck and hugs - hope you are all well??????? x

Hi ya sweetie - just a quick note to say hi and thank you for the messages! It is 1 week now since had it done!!! Ally honey without scare mongering it hurts love - Vanessa Feltz on Ultimate BB is seen saying she went to Belgium on the Friday and was back at work on the Monday SHE MUST DEFINE WORK!!! is all I can say - I was so niave! It really hurts you can't bend or lift for days and the gen anaethetic etc takes days to leave system - then there is the trapped wind (cos they use this to pump you up so organs separate easier to work on) that they take out but not all as the body has to absorb eventually - I didn't fart for 2 days!!! The relief when I did! LOL! Just make sure someone is with you - as you cannot carry bags well at all!!! And if have kids get as much help as poss - I'd have been lost without my mum for washing up/ washing and helping with bedtimes! The worse thing for me was not being able to cuddle my babies ... You will be fine - but it is a major op - it ultimately is so worth it and keep that with you- I loved the peppermint tea for helping aid with the wind situation - am feeling very full after having just say 1 mushed up weetabix! So that's result already. Wishing you love luck and great healing - to all reading- keep in touch xxx:thumbup:

Hey you will be fine he is THE BEST abroad and please to hear with someone with you incase you're a bit wobbly after take peppermint tea with you (tip my sis gave me; for any post op gas) and loose fiiting stuff so comfy coming home! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!! Not sure bout pro LOL but thanks honey!! I've decided to live postop off left over Cambridge Diet and Slim Fast I have lurking about so I'll get my vits etc on the 2 week Fluid thing...? Then prob weetabix/ porridge for the mush bit after? I've a bloomin meal lined up at end of month - I'm gonna eat then LOL! If I can help with any info PLEASE ask; as I got a pack with info sent thro. From generally noseying on here most peeps are tending to shed alot on 1st 2eeks then it curbs off - on notes I have it states could be cos band settled and healed so can eat more? We'll need to take multi vit from op onwards too, esp when not eating alot! Am I coming across as military mindede? Ha ha must be the mum in me! I bought a Betty Boop PJ set spesh for this! Am hoping it's the last BIG size I buy for a while. Am raising a toast toall of us and our slinky future to be! (eek I wonder what we'll look like this time next year?) Hey next thing girls is to get a ticker for our signatures!!!x Will report back when home...later dudettes x

Hello PinkShaz! How are you feeling bout it all? Are you going with someone when you go? You must keep in touch as we're all so close on dates and will be great to swap notes etc together! 2 Days to go for me .............!!!! Wonder if there's anyone else out there getting 'done' this week? x

Oh well done you - I've just been eating nougat !!! (slapping myself here whilst typing) - eeek HOW excited must you be - hey I won't be able to speak to you til Sat prob Sun - get in touch with me and we can compare notes! LOL! Good luck honey pie! xxx

How are you doin pooky? I'm going to start again from today as had a little 'relaxer' this weekend - COS I LOST 1 STONE and 2lbs in 10 DAYS and therefore saved myself that 1k - I DID IT!!! (so hubby says why not keep going and save yourself a further £6k...! grrrr - wish it was THAT simple but my head has somehting to say bout that!) I think if you have or have not been told by Doctor to start a low fat trend before op - you should. It is still easy enough to cheat with this band (those that fail melt choc and still consume little and often the wrong stuff as my Dr explained you have to bend with this band and work at fining foods that suit without the reflux and not fall back on the easier foods to eat - which are usually the biscuits etc)Plus the pre op is good training for better eating habits. As I've paid for this I'm determined to make it work. I'm scared of everything: the op,any post pain, reflux and ultimately and hopefully being of a size I've never been b4; and more importantly to me: maintaining it. But it's opportunity and boy what a journey!!!! I get banded THIS FRIDAY!!!! I'll see you guys on the shrinking train later! Good luck to all - let's make some dreams come true ....xxx:thumbup:

ALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I DID IT! I managed to lose 1stoine 1 lb in 10 days - met with Simon Dexter - he was lovely. I go in THIS FRIDAY!!!!!!!:thumbup: how are you? Are you on pre op yet? I had a break from it all yesterday (last night - 'last supper' with pals) will get back to it all properly today! I met a really nice lady in waiting room who was banded in February and has lost 3 stone!!! (she wasn't over big in the first place!) she showed me her scars and they were superficial and they placed a port under one of them - she said to feel and there was no 'obvious' lump to 'see' but you could feel it. Now everyone is asking me about how I feel about op - sounds really daft I've seen all the pictures/ diagrams etc but not really thought about mechanics - I've my eye on the bigger picture. I suppose it is dawning on me that it IS an invasive procedure but as Dr said; I face worse health risks than those associated with surgery if I stay as I am and get any bigger. I'm always saying it but I am fully aware it is a tool - not a cure - but how wonderful that whilst sorting my head stuff out I will be unable to hit thta self destruct button by eating my way happy on a bad day. :w00t:I'm off to LAPland!!! Bring it the weightloss on! x

Yeay good lass! I'm on homemade soup!!!! that and tsp honey or odd marshmallow for somethiing sweet as that has no fat in !!LOL - I'm day after you - can't wait: I see Consultant tomoro please everybody wish me luck: I really need him to tell me my BMI is in 39s to save £1,000 !!!!

I've been told by my Group and witnessed o others to have a low fat diet 7 - 10 days before the operation; that is to allow the liver to shrink should you want keyhole/ lap surgery? I'm sure you'll be notified nearer the time? if not do ask... NB!!!!!! Most surgeons require peeps to quit smoking at least 6 WEEKS before Op - that way it makes for better surgery and HEALING/ scars! x Well done all those with a big balls to start a new page in their life that is based on who they are and not what they are xxxx:thumbup:

Hi ya! Nice one!!! Hey I just quoted this list on another forum for someone struggling with food after the op - so thought I'd post on here?: I'm sure you'll have heaps of info from your agencies but hope it helps you guys?: 'Certain foods are not tolerated well after the operation and may need to be avoided. examples include: *Tough red meats (ie steak and chops) *Soft white Bread *Stringy vegetables (ie green Beans, asparagus) *salad *Prawns (should be chewed VERY carefully) *White boiled rice *pineapple & oranges *Scrambled egg eek! LOL - but nothing will taste better than the skinny clothes i wanna be able to wear! Happy Tuesday to you all x

Hi ya all you guys and welcome!!! Yeay!!!! We're all to be banded we're so lucky and closer to our goals now we've taken that step! Are you all on pre diets then? I have bought my vits for post op and am told on other sites to wear short sleeved PJs in hosp (for drips/lines etc) I know it's not a cure but a tool to help lose weight but am so hoping I shed lots!!!! x

Hello ladiiiiiiies! & to any gents sorry and hi Gosh you go away a couple o days and it hard to keep up! LOL! hope you've all had a good weekend? Hi Ally not ignoring you honey! How are you doing? K&K so sorry it's been cancelled but agree with others your health is priority - you'll get there hon - big hug x donnalys -hello - I'm being bandede 3rd Sept so we're quite close in dates! Are you excited? I can't wait - finally a chance to see the real me!!! I can't remember other names but hi to all! I'm seeing consultant here in Uk and as I'm funding it (as we're not as lucky here in Uk and you guys in USA - as it's a zip/ppost code lottery here and you've gotta be pretty dead to get funding off NHS) I'm looking at forkingout £6950.00!!! to have it done in Leeds - BUT found out from group I'm booked with if I can get in bracket 35-39 BMI it will be £5950.00! Biiiig saving - so I got weighed at doctors last week and weighed in at 19.5st/ 123kg? and went on a homemade vatful of veg Soup and cutting out all crap diet thingy and weighed in yesterday at 18.10lb/ 120.5kg? Which means my BMI has gone down from 42.something to 40.6!!! I am soooo close - so my aim is to lose 7lbs this week if poss b4 Friday (and obviously wear light trousers NOT jeans - and take my shoes OFF!!! when being measured!) hee... wish me luck!??? I'm addicted to the 'after' stories on here!!! So exciting yet I'm thinking my op will no doubt go wrong with my typical luck! Hey should we all add our: Banding Date, Where getting it done, which surgeon and weight at start on our signatures??? So makes it easy for us to know basics for each other and follow postings better??? Watcha think???? Wishing you all a Happy Monday sweetie pies! xxx