I live in uk, I am male 47 and have a bmi of 37 and type 2 diabetes, I am having a band in two weeks time September 18 and today I started my pre op diet- 1st day no real problems apart from feeling hungry - steve

Oh and yes the Olympics and paraolympics were outstanding and was a great time to live in London - a real inspiration - it helped me in the gym watching it on tv

LOL, well she didn't marry my cousin, he's still single.

Best to you!

Good luck London from Dundee Scotland been banded for 6 months lost 80lb since surgery and 60lb in the 6 month pre op diet feel great first 6 to 8 weeks worst when your hungry but the results are worth it.

Good luck London from Dundee Scotland been banded for 6 months lost 80lb since surgery and 60lb in the 6 month pre op diet feel great first 6 to 8 weeks worst when your hungry but the results are worth it.

WOW Scotland!!! Great job!!!!!

Yes !! Been banded today - about 5 hours ago - woke up with bit of pain but morphine sorted that out. Had a cuppa tea and two glasses of water so far- I feel great and so relieved - another milestone reached,

I am a happy bandster

Congratulations!!! Take it easy, don't do too much. If it was laprascopic keep moving and watch for the gas pains. Hope you feel even better tomorrow

Thanks Kyrrin, yes it was laparoscopic and I have been for a walk round the ward - bit dizzy but no bad pain - feeling better every hour, had clear soup and sugar free jelly for dinner - took my time eating it and savouring the jelly taste.

I am so happy I made this decision to get my health back on track -

Congratulations Steve!! Thoughts & prayers for a speedy recovery!

You are doing wonderful. Keep up the good work....

Good Luck Steve! I will be thinking about you here in Texas. My husband and I almost moved to the UK in December. We had a house picked out in Epsom Downs. It was not to be. Sounds like you are set with the pillow, remote etc. let us all know how you are doing.

Good Luck Steve! I will be thinking about you here in Texas. My husband and I almost moved to the UK in December. We had a house picked out in Epsom Downs. It was not to be. Sounds like you are set with the pillow' date=' remote etc. let us all know how you are doing.[/quote']

Thanks for your support, I am day 8 now and last two days I have been to gym and done a cardio vascular workout - no pain or problems, the puréed diet is going ok - but have lost the feeling of being full - another month till my first fill - in the meantime I will keep my portions controlled and carry on at the gym - amazing how quick the body heals - so glad I did this !

I know someone who lived in Epsom and is now buried overlooking Epsom downs racecourse - god bless him

All the best from a wet and flooded uk

Glad you are doing so good. I haven't been brave enough to go to gym yet. But noticed today my xxl pants are falling down. I too am glad i did this! All the best from hot and sunny california--hoping it will rain soon!