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Hi pet, listen dont worrry about it. I was the same as you, I ate really low fat for two weeks before the op and lost seven lb's but when I got over there and met all the rest of the peeps having it done they were all on the beer and eating like they were never going to eat again!! Fred even told them to stuff cake in their ears up til 12 the night before but after that not even as much of a sip of Water can pass your lips. My advise would be to enjoy the last few days to the fullest and have a ball.. i would looking back now i wish i did!! I was wondering if anyone knows will Chris Duprez charge me for an unfill? I got my third fill two weeks ago and havent been able to eat solids since, Iv lost ten lb's which is brilliant but I cant go like this. all that will stay down is chocolate and I am SICK of it by now!!! Never thought I'd see the day!! I am going to meet him tomorrow, and was just wondering if I will have to fork out again..???

Hi all, i was banded on the 15th of feb and I am getting my first fill tomorrow, the 7th of April..... WOOOHOOOO!! Thank god. I lost 5lbs on my pre-op, and I have only lost 11 lb's in total. I have no restriction whatsoever, and I am even worrying that this was another waste of time. I was very good to start with and stuck to my liquids and mushies etc, but once I began to eat solids i found I could eat as much of whatever I wanted and I was so HUNGRY the last few weeks.. To read what is on here is very encouraging, I am hoping I will succeed this time, for good. Quick question, does anyone know how many cc's is in a heliogast evolution band? I am hoping 15.. fingers crossed!

Hi girls, I am getting banded by Dr Chris on the 15th of Feb and I am really nervous!! Any advice??

Hi everyone, im getting banded on the 15th of Feb in Belgium by Dr Christiaan De Bruyne and I am soooooo nervous but really excited. I just have to do a low fat diet two weeks before the surgery to shrink my liver (no fats oils butters etc) but I think I am going to do a week on shakes before it just to be safe. I have 80lbs to lose, my bmi is 35... would love to stay in touch with people going through the same thing!!

Hi there, thanks so much for your message! I am going to follow your blog too, justgilly@gmail.com if you want to get in touch ok? Hope you are doing ok hun xx cant wait to have a good chat!

Hi everyone, i am having a band fitted in January and I am looking on it as a life changing step to transform every area of my life. I have started a blog you can find at http://byebyefatgirlhellolapbandqueen.blogspot.com/ and If any of you have blogs could you let me know so I can follow you? I am getting banded in Belgium and will have very little after care here in Ireland I am relying on internet support to get me through. i would love to hear from any of you! xxx

Hi guys, I am only starting my journey and its a long long road to success. I am getting banded by Dr Chris De Bruyne in Belgium in January 2011. Follow my Journey at http://byebyefatgirlhellolapbandqueen.blogspot.com/2010/12/worst-moments.html and I would appreciate any tips and advice any of you could give. Much appreciated xxx

Hi pet, did you try Cadburys mousse? you can get it in the yogurt section of all the big shops like tescos, and it comes in a light version and its AMAZING:wub::thumbup:

Hey hun, how are you getting on now? I am considering going to Dr Chris, very nervous about the surgery etc.. total chicken altogether :unsure:How did you find it?

Hi pet, I am in the very same position as you are, I am 30, I have a bmi of 33 and have no quality of life due to my weight. I really honestly know how you feel. I recently suffered a miscarraige and even though i dont think it was related to my weight I cant be so sure. I also have prolapsed disks in my back and im nearly crippled because of them. Are you in Ireland? I am still in the reaearch stage and going through a whirlwind of emotions, it would be great to have a buddy to go through it with and support each other. Hope to hear from you :thumbup:

Hi Claire, I am thinking about getting banded by Dr Chris, but I have had a slight set back when my Dr has told me I will end up bigger than ever if i get it. Im so upset, i was all set to go. you dont need to hear that when this seems to be your last hope.. I have heard great things about him and when i am getting it done I will definitely be going to him. Just hope i grow a pair soon and just do it :thumbup:

For a pre op bandster this is great motivation. thank you and well done xx

Hi to both of you and thank you for your replies! Its so nice to be able to come on here and talk to people going through the same emotions. I am the same, wondering if i will be able to manage my nutrition and not kill myself by eating too much by mistake or vomiting and rupturing my stomach or something.. i have all these fears in my head. I really do want the weight off, i have a bmi of 33 and I cannot face another diet.. it seems like my only option. That and i am a bit scared of the surgery.. i just dont do pain well at all :thumbup:

Thank you for all your replys, TracyNYC you are so sweet thank you! I didnt consider the operation to be major surgery, as so many of you sailed through it and I can see that from this site. I am sick of the weight and want it gone for good, maybe my doubts are just down to a lack of support from my family.. I really dont want to go through all that procedure and expense and regret it! I dont know what is really holding me back as I am normally such an impulsive person (maybe thats why I am in this position in the first place?!!) but I have to go through everything in my head. I am currently suffering prolapsed disks in my back and they are very bad considering my age, and my weight is a huge factor in this so there is more than just vanity at stake here. If I am getting it done i will be going to Belgium and flying home the day after, have any of you flown directly after the operation and how did you find it? Sorry for all the questions, but you know they do say if you want to know something ask the experts, so i am :thumbup:

Hi guys, I am 90% decided to get banded, I have the money, iv picked my surgeon, but i still have reservations and I think its just the physical act of having surgery and the unknown. I know I can make the adjustments to my diet and really want to do it, but Im scared of the surgery.Was anyone in so much pain that they regret having it done and how long before you were back on your feet properly? How much realistically can you eat and do you fell deprived at all? Any advice? Would love to hear from you xxx