Hi

I have decided to get the procedure done - just have to save up for it. I live in uk and want to go to Brussels as it seems cheapest and safest there. Anyone know of the above?

Thanks

Hi Shoes,

Was just watching a vid on You Tube with Miss Flump and her video #10 with Fred she mentioned she had the same as you. The fluid was coming back out. Maybe worth a look?

Siobhain

Hi Topping, thanks just had a look at that vid i have 6 1/2 mil in mine Mis Flump has 7 in hers, i think the next fill should do it for me all tho today i feel i have restriction not as much as mis Flump but my dinner took me ages to eat this evening had cream crackers with laughing cow cheese and pickle onions it went down fine i think im not to far away fingers crossed, did you go to Dublin for your consultation on Thurs have you booked your date x

Hi shoes,

Date all booked for 12th August in Brussels. Flying out of Dublin on 11th. Met lovely Fred and paid my deposit!! Also met some lovely people who have been banded and couldn't recommend them enough which is good to hear. Another lady there has lost 6 stone in a year and looks amazing.

Is it normal to be eating all around me at the moment though?

Subconsciously i know I won't be able to do it forever i suppose.

Hi shoes,

Date all booked for 12th August in Brussels. Flying out of Dublin on 11th. Met lovely Fred and paid my deposit!! Also met some lovely people who have been banded and couldn't recommend them enough which is good to hear. Another lady there has lost 6 stone in a year and looks amazing.

Is it normal to be eating all around me at the moment though?

Subconsciously i know I won't be able to do it forever i suppose.:tongue_smilie:

Glad you have taken the plunge!! Ur time will be here b4 u know it!!

I was exactly the same, I think I put on nearly half a stone between booking the op and starting the low fat diet!! I had so many last suppers!! Last Indian, last Chinese, last pizza................the list was endless!! :thumbdown:

Hi all had my second fill on saturday, The first one with Wls with wendy the nurse....

What a lovely lady she is, I really do know what aftercare is now lol she took her time, I didnt feel at all rushed unlike (u know who ) glad I went with them now..

She only put a little in the band because she said the fluid was comming back up and didnt want to force it,,, is this normal???

Thanks

Cw

:thumbup:good luck to everyone going out today...youll be on here at the end of the week telling us your experiences! x

Freckles, sorry to hear your mum in hospital again..i hope shes feeling better and more comfortable very soon. you must feel drained..take care x

Hi shoes,

Date all booked for 12th August in Brussels. Flying out of Dublin on 11th. Met lovely Fred and paid my deposit!! Also met some lovely people who have been banded and couldn't recommend them enough which is good to hear. Another lady there has lost 6 stone in a year and looks amazing.

Is it normal to be eating all around me at the moment though?

Subconsciously i know I won't be able to do it forever i suppose.:tongue_smilie:

Hi Topping im so glad for you, i eat for Ireland when i booked my op looking back i was always an emotional eater i was so excited about my new journey if i was upset excited mad happy i had to eat ive had to learn to deal with that but when you see the weight coming off it makes you stronger dont get me wrong i still have my off days but i soon get over them the band has been the best decission i have ever made for myself weighed myself this morning ive lost 4 stone 5 lbs so far the only thing that can be frustrating is getting the fills at the right level, but i know i would not have lost this weight without the band, so enjoy your last few weeks i had loads of last suppers but i got down to business on the pre op diet its very importent it helps makes your liver smaller so the op is a bit easyer for the surgeon, it wont be long for you topping bet you cant wait x:thumbup:

Hey shoes poor u having a bad time with fill but i do understand well iv had 9or10 fills now and NO restriction so iv gave up on fills and not getting any more cos i think they seem to be a waste of time for me i can eat any thing and any amounts but thank god it changed my mentality or i never would of lost weight but it defo didnt do what i thought it would i never feel full after a tea plate of food i have a massive plate full and go back for more and then snack after but i think iv learned the trick of moderation if that makes sense im down another 5lb this week... As for fred and the fills i got no where i kept telling him i had no restriction and could eat meat bread etc and all i was getting is it must be working ur losing weight that really pissed me off and the money i spent on fills could of bought me a new wardrobe lol my surgeon never mentioned me having a unfill before the op so i didnt ask lol but i read in cosmetic forum some are told to get a unfill and others arnt so i hope i dont need one.... But i hope u get sorted with ur fills but i think if u can keep head strong its better than any fill

Hey shoes poor u having a bad time with fill but i do understand well iv had 9or10 fills now and NO restriction so iv gave up on fills and not getting any more cos i think they seem to be a waste of time for me i can eat any thing and any amounts but thank god it changed my mentality or i never would of lost weight but it defo didnt do what i thought it would i never feel full after a tea plate of food i have a massive plate full and go back for more and then snack after but i think iv learned the trick of moderation if that makes sense im down another 5lb this week... As for fred and the fills i got no where i kept telling him i had no restriction and could eat meat bread etc and all i was getting is it must be working ur losing weight that really pissed me off and the money i spent on fills could of bought me a new wardrobe lol my surgeon never mentioned me having a unfill before the op so i didnt ask lol but i read in cosmetic forum some are told to get a unfill and others arnt so i hope i dont need one.... But i hope u get sorted with ur fills but i think if u can keep head strong its better than any fill

Hi Flirty god i did'ent realize you had that many fills that so frustrating for you dont blame you not having any more does'nt seem fair did fred not suggest getting your band checked out it could be faulty,you've done so well with out the help from the band far play to you dont know if i could get as far with out help from the band but your right not to let it beat you , i know what you mean about fred he said the same thing to me that i was lossing weight i tried to explain i was doing it on my own will power he dismissed it ,all tho i think i have got some restriction so that is giving me hope trying to be head strong, im so happy for you your an inspiration to us all Flirty cant wait to hear how you get on with your op wont be long know say your so excited x:smile::tongue_smilie:

Hi all 11 days post op and the hunger pangs have just kicked in today. I had 2 boiled eggs mashed in a cup for breakfast. Small amount of cous cous for lunch and was starving by dinner and had a large bowl of mashed potato, swede, carrot for tea. Is this the right amount Im consuming. I feel really full after the mashed veg but it was a large amount. Jx

Oh POO I've only lost 1lb during my holidays, I'm just so shocked how little I need to eat to loose any weight, I'm feeling very sorry for myself today.

I missed my June fill by being away, and wont be able to get a July fill because the date available in this area is only a few days before I go to a wedding, and that would be so inconvient. So I might have to look else where and find someone who can do a fill for me this week, but its probably going to be much more expensive, I'll report back when I can find someone to do it for me.

I'm so hungry all the time, isnt it strange how the restriction just stops working from one day to the next.

Hi all 11 days post op and the hunger pangs have just kicked in today. I had 2 boiled eggs mashed in a cup for breakfast. Small amount of cous cous for lunch and was starving by dinner and had a large bowl of mashed potato, swede, carrot for tea. Is this the right amount Im consuming. I feel really full after the mashed veg but it was a large amount. Jx

Heya, I was banded 30th June, and feel the hunger pangs as well. I am still on liquids, so am sticking to soups, yougurt and freshly squeezed juice. Is it normal to feel this hunger with the band even though not having restriction set in yet. I am scared to eat more or i will be stretching my stomach ..... eeeekkkkkk!!!!!!! Help need advice!!!!!:tongue_smilie::scared2::thumbdown::scared2::thumbdown::scared2::laugh::scared2::scared2::scared2::scared2:

Heya, I was banded 30th June, and feel the hunger pangs as well. I am still on liquids, so am sticking to soups, yougurt and freshly squeezed juice. Is it normal to feel this hunger with the band even though not having restriction set in yet. I am scared to eat more or i will be stretching my stomach ..... eeeekkkkkk!!!!!!! Help need advice!!!!!:tongue_smilie::scared2::thumbdown::scared2::thumbdown::scared2::laugh::scared2::scared2::scared2::scared2:

Hi Rosetah this is normal each day goes by you will start to get your appetite back its as if you have know affects from your band because its empty and the swelling in your stomach has gone down, dont be temped to eat to soon your band could slip Dr Chris told me of a ladie that he had to fly to Belfast for a emergency op 10 days after her op her band had slipped because she started to eat to much to soon he had to remove her band dont mean to frighten you its very importent to stick to the rules i know its very hard when your so hungry but its not worth it hang in there:smile::smile:

Anyone know the date of the fills in manchester this month? Im going away next friday so would like a fill a few days before if possible, iv been doing really crap these last few days and really need to get my head in gear x

Well done Flirty, I just dont know how you have done it on your own, you are bloody great!!!!

I would be worried though, cos I didnt have any restriction and then had the contrast study which proved the band was leaking.

Wouldnt you consider that? You paid a lot of money out for your band and so many fills! How many mls have you supposedly got in now girl?

Poor Mmm, well at least you didnt put any on sweetie.

I am down another kilo today, but only just so not gonna change my ticker in case i'm back up tomorrow.

I just cant eat, today i have eaten 1 crackerbread with Clover on for brek, 2 cbreads with a thin slice of cheddar on them and for tea I ate 3 c breads, 2 with Philly and 1 with marmite.

i dont feel starving but if I could manage something I would eat it, but at this time of night I wouldnt risk it, as it will be coming up when I am trying to sleep. I love this band!!!!!!!!