My op is on the 5th - so in just a few days. It has all happened very quickly and I am feeling anxious.

Would love to make some friends to share the highs and lows.

I'm 43 with 2 kids and live on the English South coast.

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@@BandedBecks I had a mini gastric bypass 3 weeks ago. It was a rough couple of days to start with but I seem almost normal now. I am onto baby food consistency foods now. I am realising it is a rather long time since I was a baby!!!!!

@@bluey, thats good to hear youre almost feeling normal. Where abouts are you from? I would say your surgery is a lot more complicated than just a LAP band, like I had... Are you back at work?

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@@BandedBecks I'm on the English South coast, near Southampton. I have been back at work for a week and to be honest, it was time to go back - I was just too bored at home!
I was looking at the lap band at the time but was told they dont recommend it anymore due to high failure rates. I really hope yours turns out to be all you wish for!

How much are you looking to lose?

@@BandedBecks I'm on the English South coast, near Southampton. I have been back at work for a week and to be honest, it was time to go back - I was just too bored at home!

I was looking at the lap band at the time but was told they dont recommend it anymore due to high failure rates. I really hope yours turns out to be all you wish for!

How much are you looking to lose?

Failure :-/ that doesnt sound promising lol Im hoping to loose 35kgs about 80 pounds. I went for it as it was the most reversable option if it didnt work out :-)

How was your day today? X

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Hi my'n is Mon Feb 6th... so excited but feeling anxious too!!! Looking for someone to chat with... I'm Nat, 30 years

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@@BandedBecks I'm on the English South coast, near Southampton. I have been back at work for a week and to be honest, it was time to go back - I was just too bored at home!

I was looking at the lap band at the time but was told they dont recommend it anymore due to high failure rates. I really hope yours turns out to be all you wish for!

How much are you looking to lose?

Failure :-/ that doesnt sound promising lol Im hoping to loose 35kgs about 80 pounds. I went for it as it was the most reversable option if it didnt work out :-)

How was your day today? X

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Yesterday was a pretty good day. Had to eat out for lunch as I was at the hospital with my son for a check. I ate baked potato with tuna mayonnaise and it went down surprisingly well (well half of it at least).

Then today a big turn. Felt so so ill after drinking coffee. Spent an hour spewing bitter stuff. Yeuch!!! Just about over it now and sipping some clear chicken broth. Guess I might have to consider giving up coffee

I have a few friends who had great success with the lapband and seeing that you're not looking to lose a massive amount of weight, it might well be the perfect solution for you!

My surgery was suggested by my surgeon. I thought I would most likely have a sleeve but the surgeon suggested the mini bypass. We shall see....

How do you feel you are healing and all that? x

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Hi my'n is Mon Feb 6th... so excited but feeling anxious too!!! Looking for someone to chat with... I'm Nat, 30 years

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Hi Nat

Whereabouts are you and what op are you having?

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Morning :-)

I am feeling so much better today than in past days. I over did it yesterday though and tested my will power. The bf had his tribe of mates over for a bbq lunch. In which I made all the salads for and didnt snack out once on any of it. Then had a bbq tea at his aunts, which I also survived. I took a bowel of soup, as thats all im eating at the moment.

I think I am starting to realise it is definately all about being prepared and not putting yourself in situations where you are left feeling forced to eating back to bad habbits.

Oh no not coffee :-o ive read that coffee is hard to stomach at the begining. Luckily Im not a big coffee fan so its not as big of a deal for me.

How are you today? X

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Morning :-)

I am feeling so much better today than in past days. I over did it yesterday though and tested my will power. The bf had his tribe of mates over for a bbq lunch. In which I made all the salads for and didnt snack out once on any of it. Then had a bbq tea at his aunts, which I also survived. I took a bowel of soup, as thats all im eating at the moment.

I think I am starting to realise it is definately all about being prepared and not putting yourself in situations where you are left feeling forced to eating back to bad habbits.

Oh no not coffee :-o ive read that coffee is hard to stomach at the begining. Luckily Im not a big coffee fan so its not as big of a deal for me.

How are you today? X

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Well done on the willpower!!! It is so so hard!

Although I am never hungry I do still get cravings and as much as I like soup, it is not something I want to eat for every meal. So I am glad I am now onto a bit more real food.

I am on my 6th day of life without coffee and it's getting better. The headaches are starting to ease off and thankfully I have not been sick since I stopped the coffee.

How are things going for you now?

x

Hi I'm from Cumbria. I'm having the RNY on Monday!!! So excited and nervous at the same time!!! Struggled with the pre op diet a little but lost around 8lbs... did you guys lose much pre op???

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Hi @nataliehogg01

I lost a stone on the pre op. My surgeon was surprised I'd lost so much so I am sure your 8 lbs are likely typical. I think the most important thing is that you stayed off the carbs.

Just a few days to go! Glad I have mine behind me

So nervous!!!

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So nervous!!!

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Best of luck for tomorrow - I'll have my fingers crossed for you!

Let us know how you got on x

Thank you

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