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Hi Ive decided to get back on track having got nowwhere fast for so long even manaaged to gain some back Due for a fill 26th Feb was banded 28th Nov 2006 I thought id be there but had a tough year and what can I say its easy to drink wine eat chocolate and blame the band - I know its just me so I started this journey at 17stone 10lbs and I now am restarting at 15 stone - but this time I will succeed I just need some help.................

Hi I know i haven't been very active but I just want to wish you all a wonderful and successful new year. My new years resolution is to check in more often with you guys Just to recap Im From Ireland and all details re band are in my singature. I went for a post op review and a second fill today and thank god am feeling a little restriction now!!! but I have lost 14 lbs since the band (21 altogether) which i was initially dissapointed as i had lost 10lbs in first 10 days.but i have dropped 2 clothes size which i find just incredible I bought a pair of trousers today in the sales thought I could keep up for a few weeks until i fit in to them couldnt resist trying them on when i got home and wehey!!!up they went no struggle and buton closedwithout strain soooooooo happy. Well talk to you all soon Kindest regards and well done everyone on your success so far

Hi I was looking for a group to belong to I was Banded 28th November so i thought Id take a chance with this one Hope you are all doing well

Hi Nikki just thought id drop by and say hello Hope you are recovering well and are all organised for Christmas Talk to you soon Lorraine

Sounds Good t me Irishmae11

Thanks Fabuless and Irish mae for you wishes going back to the clinic today to have stitches removed 1 week post op feeling good still a little sorer than i expected but not too bad another pound down today so things are going well I will keep you all posted thanks for taking the time and Im sure you will get back to ireland sometime soon as the new and improved you. xxLorraine

Nikki you will be fine as long as you remember its you who has to do the work the and is just your conscience! Take care if you want to ring me i will PM my Number to you take care lorraine

Hi Nikki I had my band fitted on the 28th November 2006 6 days ago Im going to get my stitches out tomorrow 1 week post op feeling ok still a little sore. I know what you mean abot the money its so much but divide it by the lbs you want to lose and suddenly its not so much if its gone forever..... I wish you well and look forward to hearing from you soon. If you want to know anything please just ask. The staff are lovely in the clinic. have you been given a time yet ? Im 7 lb down so i feel its already working althoug i know that was fastracked by fasting and then eating so little 2 days post op. Glad to see you here before the op its a wonderful site and i feel truly helped prepare me for the whole experience I hope I can help do the same for you :)talk soon

I had a 2 cc fill as far as I am aware, forgot to double check after the op will do so next tuesday when I get the stitches out. Im not feeling very hungry at all have been eating something small ammounts every 2 - 3 hrs between 7 am and 7pm havent been hungry during the evening for some reason . Trying to take a lot of fluids in the evening to make up for restricted times during the day . yes we can compare notes along the way talk soon

Hi Yvonne Congrats I was banded on Tuesdy 28th as well I was advised soft diet for 2 weeks But that was to include soups yogurts cornflakes with milk cereal rice Noodles scrambled egg Mashed potatoe soft veg minced meat stews ect eat small amounts stop when feeling full not stuffed mouth chew everything slow and take time before swallowing no drinks 30 mins before meals and 1-2 hr after. Hope that helps 3 months on liquid diet sounds extreme and 800 cals a day very low don't know if i could sustain that . Did you havGood luck to you I wish you every sucess keep in touch Im living in ireland not too far away.

Hi Mel I got banded Tuesday - Know what you mean about the pain hope it all settles down for you .I wish you much success on your journey and look forward to hearing about your progress congrats on loss so far.

I think a good way of remembering PB is "PAYBACK" as a newly banded member I haven't yet experienced but i think i came close today by eating too fast ....Old habits hard to break That golfball sounds familiar although nothing came back but believe me that was close enough to not wanting to have my band Payback in future....

Hi Bandina I too was banded on Tuesday 28th November. The pain was horrendous but Im feeling so much better today and Having lost 6 lbs since tuesday I feel it was worth the pain. Hope things have turned around for you Lorraine

Thanks maria .Whats your Irish connections or do you just like the drink?

Terrilen that thing I said is just the irish for "thank you very much". I wouldn't like you to stress for too long. As for the Ticker i figured it out I think you just redo it when you change info?Maybe there is an easier way. Im Living in Westmeath approx 60 miles from Dublin. traffic depending 1 hr15 mins to airport. Do you chat in the chat rooms I think I would like that as it is so instant. maybe we could link up there sometime. where are u from? what is your current loss if your ticker is wrong. Talk soon

Yeah quite a lot of gas pain under ribs and shoulder but feeling a lot better today where are you from? Im sure at this stage all is well settled and nothing will go wrong did you get a fill yet and do you have to go back to chimay for it? what did your diet consist of after the op.did you have a fill at time of banding how did you find it. so many questions....

Thanks Suzanne Ill try find the Thread or try the sig thing again I had my Surgery Done in Dublin So at least not too far to travel for fills ect. Where are you from ? Your progress is amazing Im sure 210 will be no Problem by Christmas ..good luck with it Kindest Regards Lorraine

Thanks "Go raibh Mile maith agat."Terrilen you made me smile now am i just being stupid post surgery or is there a trick to having your ticker factory thing working? any help appreciated

Thanks everyone for your wishes really excited now and looking forward to discovering the real me that has been hidden for so long.

The day of surgery arived filled with dread and anticipation and even slight exhilleration. Long wait eventually anaesthsia given 4.27pm drifted of with some fear and intrepidation but slightly removed from myself during recovery was aware but tuned out. want so much for all to be ok Looking forward to my new life. Recovery ok extremely thirsty , staff extremely kind co-patients supportive John came so glad to see him I know he was worried I love him so much I know not fair to put him through all this but he will be glad when he sees the new me. sleep drifting in and out pain meds, eventually disharge and home to bed havent told kids Cant hide op - told them I had Gall stones removed.

The day of surgery arived filled with dread and anticipation and even slight exhilleration. Long wait eventually anaesthsia given 4.27pm drifted of with some fear and intrepidation but slightly removed from myself during recovery was aware but tuned out. want so much for all to be ok Looking forward to my new life. Recovery ok extremely thirsty , staff extremely kind co-patients supportive John came so glad to see him I know he was worried I love him so much I know not fair to put him through all this but he will be glad when he sees the new me. sleep drifting in and out pain meds, eventually disharge and home to bed havent told kids Cant hide op - told them I had Gall stones removed.

Well I hadSurgery on Tuesday Quite a lot of pain after but feeling better today 2 days post op havent felt much like eating because of anaesthetic but have had some yogurt and soup since. looking forward to recovery and getting back to excercise.

Thank you so much its good to know there is someone out there I will keep you posted and I thank you for your good wishes. Congratulations on your success Its amazing Looking forward to reporting mine! Thanks agin will get back to you soon

Yes it seems strange Sad and a little nerve wracking. I will no Longer be the person I am Today and that is a scary thought. Tommorow I will have a friend placed inside my body who will support and encourage me to stay on track through my new journey to a healthy fit and worthwhile lifestyle. I have stuggled for so long and finally I think this may be the answer and i dream that the thin person who has been trapped inside for so long will finally manage to emerge and leave the other half go . That whole other person that I allowed to attach itself to me to provide 24 protection against hurt and pain and vunerability. Unfortunately that whole other person took over and the real me has got lost along the way. Im now ready to start my journey of discovery and enlightenment and am ready to show the world the thin person that Im ready to love again.... I will try to keep track of my feelings and my progress in the hope that someday I can help 1 other person along the road to acceptance and true happiness.

Yes it seems strange Sad and a little nerve wracking. I will no Longer be the person I am Today and that is a scary thought. Tommorow I will have a friend placed inside my body who will support and encourage me to stay on track through my new journey to a healthy fit and worthwhile lifestyle. I have stuggled for so long and finally I think this may be the answer and i dream that the thin person who has been trapped inside for so long will finally manage to emerge and leave the other half go . That whole other person that I allowed to attach itself to me to provide 24 protection against hurt and pain and vunerability. Unfortunately that whole other person took over and the real me has got lost along the way. Im now ready to start my journey of discovery and enlightenment and am ready to show the world the thin person that Im ready to love again.... I will try to keep track of my feelings and my progress in the hope that someday I can help 1 other person along the road to acceptance and true happiness.