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 all

Sorry to say ive not been on the site as much as before, but i can still see its a massive support to all new and old, i would just like to say hi to all you new guys and wish you all the best, i am 19 months post op and i am still learnig, every day can be different, so please do not get disheartened, trust me it will come. If someone said to me on the operating table that 19 months from now i would still not be at my target i would of got up and ran. time passes so fast and i wasnt without my problems at the begining (ie port issue) so i had to get re opereted on in august last year so i suppose im really only 11 monts on but i am delighted with the results and now that i am at a comfortable weight i dont really worry any more on when i reach my target as i know i will. I have lost 9.5 stone and have my name down to do the glasgow half marathon in september.

PLease do not think i posted this to blow smoke up my own arse as its not, its for all you guys at the begininng of you joureny and just some thoughts for you that you will achieve your goals, it aint easy but you will do it if you work with your band.

If anyone needs any questions answered i am always willing to help if i know the answer.

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Hi Gary - you have done soooooo well and you really should be proud of yourself. You have changed your way of life and it's really paying off now!!

I too haven't been on here for ages with one thing and another but I'm going to try and get on here more often. Easier said that done with 2 children under the age of two and a husband that is away for up to 2 months at a time!!

Well it's about 16 months since I was banded and I've lost well over 5 stone now. I'm pretty pleased as I've had a baby since the op! I only really put on baby weight and am now over 2 stone lighter than before I was pregnant. I seem to have had that many defills and fills but feel I am back on track now and learning to live with my band more.

I'm really starting to notice the difference in my size now and love finding new clothes in my wardrobe that I forgot I had cos I haven't worn them for so long!!

Jayne - don't worry you will start to feel more positive when you have had a few fills and your band starts earning it's money! I took 3 fills to get restriction and then the weight loss really started. Hang on in there! x

I feel so different since I had the little extra fill, I truly hope i AM AT MY SWEET SPOT, i HAVENT BEEN FEELING VERY HUNGRY,( sorry didnt notice my caps were on.)

I cant eat very much, although I managed a piece of toast today, which i couldnt before...so weird.

Hey Freckles - great to see that things are going well for you. A little fill can make all the difference!! x

Hi Gary and Freckles, and all you newbies, its great hearing all your news. WOW gary you have done amazing 9 and a half stone you must be so please that you took that step on Fri 13th. SORRY i have'nt kept intouch but I've only just got back after a six week holls.

My weight is still static, but I'm quite happy at this level, even if it is higher than I first would have expected. I'm still having issues with night cough and reflux so its better for me not to have the band any tighter.

Hi Mmm - I'm sorry to hear about the reflux issue. I had a tummy bug (no vomiting thankfully) a few weeks ago and developed night-time acid reflux even though I could eat a reasonable amount. Because I could eat a reasonable amount I decided to have a very small fill today (0.25ml) as I won't be able to get to clinic for a couple of months. I hope I've not made the wrong decision. I thought that because I could eat quite a bit the tightness of the band wasn't causing the reflux. My doc has put me on the same tab's as you but I've only been taking them a week so haven't really had chance for them to work. I'll just see how it goes.

I'm at 8.50ml in a 7-9ml band but it doesn't feel tight at all - hopefully perfect after this small fill.

Fingers crossed the tablets work and the reflux sorts itself out! How long did you have it for before having a defill?

I'm glad you are happy at the weight level you are at. I'm getting there..................!

Hi bandsters

It seems as if most are doing well getting a little more worried as the 27 draws closer but finding comfort in all those that write in.

For those that have been banded there lots of talk about food can you drink as much as want or is this also restricted.

Elizabeth hope the responses have helped it must be theworst feeling after speeding so much money and going through surgery to feel it hasnt worked this is one of my fears.

I hope it works for you keep writing in

Hi bandsters

It seems as if most are doing well getting a little more worried as the 27 draws closer but finding comfort in all those that write in.

For those that have been banded there lots of talk about food can you drink as much as want or is this also restricted.

Elizabeth hope the responses have helped it must be theworst feeling after speeding so much money and going through surgery to feel it hasnt worked this is one of my fears.

I hope it works for you keep writing in

sher dont worry im nervous too you might not hear to much from me as im leaving on thur for holland so i will meet you in hotel are you staying in campanille,i bit scared but thinking i cant be this fat anymore so i will do it no matter what lol,i will only worry night before only cause im scared of needles nothing else worries me good luck hun im packed and ready to roll xxx:tt2:

i would just like to say to freckles,gary and bobo you are stars,you really give inspiration to me and all the new peep getting done you are really important on this forum and play a big role so keep on with all your rants thanks a million im only starting my journey with help of you yay xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:lol::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::Dancing_jimlad:

Slinky u've helped so much. looking forward to meeting u. Yes I'm staying at CAMP. Have been reading other sites for info on eating habbits after. I really want todo it right if u do it appears you can avoid some of the problems.

Have a great holi see there on 26th. I could scream lol real mixed emotions between fear and excitment

Hi Mmm - I'm sorry to hear about the reflux issue. I had a tummy bug (no vomiting thankfully) a few weeks ago and developed night-time acid reflux even though I could eat a reasonable amount. Because I could eat a reasonable amount I decided to have a very small fill today (0.25ml) as I won't be able to get to clinic for a couple of months. I hope I've not made the wrong decision. I thought that because I could eat quite a bit the tightness of the band wasn't causing the reflux. My doc has put me on the same tab's as you but I've only been taking them a week so haven't really had chance for them to work. I'll just see how it goes.

I'm at 8.50ml in a 7-9ml band but it doesn't feel tight at all - hopefully perfect after this small fill.

Fingers crossed the tablets work and the reflux sorts itself out! How long did you have it for before having a defill?

I'm glad you are happy at the weight level you are at. I'm getting there..................!

Hi Sammy, just like you I can eat loads (full potion sizes) so the band is filled to a level which gives very little restriction, but I still get the reflux, I'm still please that I had the band fitted because I no longer go on eating binges, and rarly feel hungry, I'm just greedy, and eat load of choc and sweets, no doubt IF I could get myself motivated to eat only healthy low calorie foods I would restart my weight loss

Hi Sammy, just like you I can eat loads (full potion sizes) so the band is filled to a level which gives very little restriction, but I still get the reflux, I'm still please that I had the band fitted because I no longer go on eating binges, and rarly feel hungry, I'm just greedy, and eat load of choc and sweets, no doubt IF I could get myself motivated to eat only healthy low calorie foods I would restart my weight loss

My restriction before fill was actually not bad, I just wanted it to be good but I hope I haven't set myself up for continuous acid reflux. I've had it a couple of times after fills but it's always gone away after a week or two. This seems 0ot be lingering on. I propped myself up a bit with pillows last night and it did seem better.

I know what you mean about choc and sweets. It's the worst thing being able to eat them so easily! I try not to have them in the house but end up eating the buttons I've bought for my little boy sometimes! Ooooooooops!! I'm sure you'll get motivated soon. I just hope the reflux sorts itself out and I don't have to have a defill :grouphug:

Slinky u've helped so much. looking forward to meeting u. Yes I'm staying at CAMP. Have been reading other sites for info on eating habbits after. I really want todo it right if u do it appears you can avoid some of the problems.

Have a great holi see there on 26th. I could scream lol real mixed emotions between fear and excitment

looking forward to meeting you too sher,did you get someone to go with you in the end lol,ps my sis in law has got me some numbing cream to put on me hand for the needles lol im a big pansy.and to everyone else there is a good story in womans own of a twin that went to belgium for surgery and has gone from 21st 10 to 9st 2lb yay that could be me :grouphug:

for those of you that are interested ive just bought the rosmery conley's magic measure tape you put pernament tags on it that clip on of all your diff body parts and as you lose inches you move the movable tags so you can see how much you have lost,it wasnt fun putting the first tags on but im sure as i lose weight and inches it will be nice to look back on and c the inches i have lost me and my toy eh lol:thumbup:

Hi All. Haven't been on for a while. Had my second fill on 1st July and now have 5ml in a 10ml band. I have been really struggling since. I managed to drink 2 glasses of water after I had my fill, but when I got home and had some more water, it seemed to get stuck and the pain in my chest was so bad. I tried yogurt and after 2 spoonfuls, that would get stuck and I had to make myself sick. Hot soup and drinks go down alright, and now I'm living on really smooth mash potato. I also have to take my time eating, 'cause everything just gets stuck. Can anyone tell me if this is what the restriction feels like?

After 2 weeks I am managing to eat a bit more, but nothing that isn't smooth. I don't know whether to go for another fill in August or get a bit taken out. On the up side, I don't feel hungry and I am definately not eating as much. I just don't want to end up eating aload of junk just because its the only thing that will go down. Please tell me that others have had this problem. In a way it would be great that I am at my restriction, as it would save me a fortune having fills.

Anyway, Good luck to all those going to Belgium in a couple of weeks for their band.

Slinky my friend is coming with me.

I'm not well 2day have a really bad cold headaches ect.. so taking it easy at home.

Does anyone know how often a refill is due does it depend on how little or much you can eat

Hi Karob

Hope the chest pain has improved. I read on another site that it should take around 10 weeks to be able to eat a small meal (starter size) at around5-6 weeks food should still be sloppy.

I am really worried about some the feeling ie being sick, and chest pain do you feel this everytime you swallow something what makes you feel better