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

Hey all,

I haven't been on for a couple of weeks so I thought I'd catch up.

Paul, well done on your loss so far, I wish you were measuring in lbs, not kilos... my conversion skills are rubbish, but I think you've overtaken me now? Good on ya and keep going!

Freckles, from what you mention you are eating sometimes, if I were you I'd definitely feel like I didn't need another fill! I've not really lost much in the last 2 to 3 weeks so I don't think I have restriction yet. I can eat as much as I like as long as I take it really slowly.

I tend not to finish meals completely as they have usually gone cold before I can finish, but that's the only reason why. I think I might be doing this wrong though, I get backing up after a few mouthfuls, then I wait for that bit to pass through the band and start again! I should probably stop eating at the first bit of backing up! But really, that can happen after two mouthfuls so that can't possibly be right can it?? I can pretty much eat anything at the moment.

I tend to avoid chips as they can be quite painful. Fresh bread goes down easily, but oddly enough toast doesn't, I was told it'd be the other way round!

As I've had 3 fills and now have 6ml in my band, I was hoping I could do a few months before my next fill, but I think I should get to Manchester on 8 July. :thumbup:

Jo, if you were at your sweet spot, the food wouldnt pass through your band that fast hunny.

Think of like this, you no longer have your normal size stomach, you now have a smaller version, so the food should stay in it until your stomach digests it just like it used to when you had your big one, if that makes sense.

So if its passing through then you havent got enough restriction yet.

Remember that lady from Ireland that was in the waiting room with us last time, she endorsed that when I suggested thats what it should be like. ( collagen lips)

You should be able to eat anything albeit in small portions, thats what Michael told me anyway, but I do steer clear of bread, like yourself its painful, as are chips.

I cant eat thick soup either, which is weird.

Anyway good luck everyone with the weight losses.

Well done Paul and Garry on your fabulous weight loss.

Jo a kilo = 2.2lbs lol. I always weigh in kilos myself.

Edited June 19, 201016 yr by Freckles

Hey all,

I haven't been on for a couple of weeks so I thought I'd catch up.

Paul, well done on your loss so far, I wish you were measuring in lbs, not kilos... my conversion skills are rubbish, but I think you've overtaken me now? Good on ya and keep going!

Freckles, from what you mention you are eating sometimes, if I were you I'd definitely feel like I didn't need another fill! I've not really lost much in the last 2 to 3 weeks so I don't think I have restriction yet. I can eat as much as I like as long as I take it really slowly.

I tend not to finish meals completely as they have usually gone cold before I can finish, but that's the only reason why. I think I might be doing this wrong though, I get backing up after a few mouthfuls, then I wait for that bit to pass through the band and start again! I should probably stop eating at the first bit of backing up! But really, that can happen after two mouthfuls so that can't possibly be right can it?? I can pretty much eat anything at the moment.

I tend to avoid chips as they can be quite painful. Fresh bread goes down easily, but oddly enough toast doesn't, I was told it'd be the other way round!

As I've had 3 fills and now have 6ml in my band, I was hoping I could do a few months before my next fill, but I think I should get to Manchester on 8 July. :thumbup:

Hi jojo.

Great to finally hear from you again. I hope you can come on 8/7 then we can have another yarn! Got my appt at 3pm

see if you can get one around then if poss. Looking forward to another fill hopefully it will get me to or close to where I

need to be on that sweet spot were all heading for. Booked my hold for next June today so I am expecting to be considerably

slimmer by then. Take care and keep going ok. Regards to all bandsters. Paul and my dear long suffering wife Angie!

Those of you who have met her will understand what I mean lol!

Happy Father's Day guys

Happy Father's Day guys

Thanks freckles. Finally got a text saying something along those lines off my son who is nursing a hangover from what I can make out!

Hey all,

I haven't been on for a couple of weeks so I thought I'd catch up.

Paul, well done on your loss so far, I wish you were measuring in lbs, not kilos... my conversion skills are rubbish, but I think you've overtaken me now? Good on ya and keep going!

Freckles, from what you mention you are eating sometimes, if I were you I'd definitely feel like I didn't need another fill! I've not really lost much in the last 2 to 3 weeks so I don't think I have restriction yet. I can eat as much as I like as long as I take it really slowly.

I tend not to finish meals completely as they have usually gone cold before I can finish, but that's the only reason why. I think I might be doing this wrong though, I get backing up after a few mouthfuls, then I wait for that bit to pass through the band and start again! I should probably stop eating at the first bit of backing up! But really, that can happen after two mouthfuls so that can't possibly be right can it?? I can pretty much eat anything at the moment.

I tend to avoid chips as they can be quite painful. Fresh bread goes down easily, but oddly enough toast doesn't, I was told it'd be the other way round!

As I've had 3 fills and now have 6ml in my band, I was hoping I could do a few months before my next fill, but I think I should get to Manchester on 8 July. :smile2:

Hi Jo

Do go on the 8th lol im going then we can meet up, and dont worry im the same gets stuck goes down i carry on no way i would be anywhere near full if i stopped there be constantly starvin lol ur doing great hun keep up the good work

Julie xx

I am in London! Just got here from NY Saturday. My trip to Brussels is booked and I'm leaving on Wednesday. I'm getting a little nervous about the post-op diet. Does the doctor give specific written instructions or is it just sort of up to us to figure it out ourselves? I'm not familiar with the foods here in London and have no idea what to buy for the two weeks immediately post-op. Any suggestions?

Hello Neennicole, welcome!!

Dr Chris recommends a low fat diet for the 2 weeks, in order to shrink your liver. You may also want to buy some Milk Thistle pills which are great for cleansing the liver.

Good luck hunny.

Hi Karob

Your right about negative people- I am keeping this very close to home there are only 3 people and the whole of the forum lol that know i'm doing this. I have done lots of reseach and think this is right for me. I dont think this is a quick fix.

can you tell me how long you spent at the hotel as I will booking a room for 26/7 Ta

hi sher is everything ok,not heard from you in a while hope you sorted out your hotel and all,are you still going ?:thumbup:

hi all i havent posted much just a couple of times just thought i would let everyone know how im getting on i was banded on the 26 march 2010 and today im officaly 6 stone lighter i never in my wildest dreams thought i could lose so much in such a short space of time the last time i posted i was 3 stone lighter without exercise now i have added exercise it going faster than ever so anyone thinking of getting a band and having secon thoughts i say if its right for you go for it its the best thing i have ever done:thumbup:

regards garry

hi all i havent posted much just a couple of times just thought i would let everyone know how im getting on i was banded on the 26 march 2010 and today im officaly 6 stone lighter i never in my wildest dreams thought i could lose so much in such a short space of time the last time i posted i was 3 stone lighter without exercise now i have added exercise it going faster than ever so anyone thinking of getting a band and having secon thoughts i say if its right for you go for it its the best thing i have ever done:thumbup:

regards garry

Well done gaz that is absolutely amazing you must be over the moon .For me it was hearing story's like yours that gave me the inspiration to go for the band .I know for most people the weight wont shift as fast as yours but it gives people the encouragement that it can be done so a big well done m8.How much more do you need to loose to get to your target weight?:thumbup:

hi all i havent posted much just a couple of times just thought i would let everyone know how im getting on i was banded on the 26 march 2010 and today im officaly 6 stone lighter i never in my wildest dreams thought i could lose so much in such a short space of time the last time i posted i was 3 stone lighter without exercise now i have added exercise it going faster than ever so anyone thinking of getting a band and having secon thoughts i say if its right for you go for it its the best thing i have ever done:thumbup:

regards garry

that is fantastic gazmic you must be over the moon,what kinda food are you able to eat,im so excited i have about 4 w:lol:eeks to go

Well done gaz that is absolutely amazing you must be over the moon .For me it was hearing story's like yours that gave me the inspiration to go for the band .I know for most people the weight wont shift as fast as yours but it gives people the encouragement that it can be done so a big well done m8.How much more do you need to loose to get to your target weight?:thumbup:

cheers bobo that means a lot from sumone how's been there and lost loads yourself I was 26 stone before I went on my post op diet I'm now 20 really if I lost another 5 stone to bring me down to 15 that would be good for me

Thanks jaynex, couldnt wait so rang bridget instead as still not heard. Have now been given some dates from Dr Chris -so 3 Aug it will be

Good luck with August 3rd xx:thumbup: