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

Thanks very much mmm that's fab

Jo x

good luck jo jo

all the best dr chris is a top bloke

good luck jo jo

all the best dr chris is a top bloke

well done joe not long to go now xx,jojo thats good advice off mmm i didnt venture much outside lol i just ate in the restaurant in the hotel all be it i only had tom Soup lol good luck

Hello all, hope eveyone is well

I have been awol a few weeks since the defill, cos it has been horrendous. Terrible pains and trapped wind after eating, many nights awake in agony because of the stomach pains and I have also managed to catch 2 bugs, one sickness and the other down south which I hadn't suffered with at since having the band fitted.

I dont remember ever feeling this uncomfortable even when my diet was so full of crap pre the band, and the wind is just awful, my mood has been terrible as well. I have just been a snappy nasty b***h really

So I have now put on a stone and feel so uncomfortable so I mailed Freddie and he assures me the weight gain is normal as my body had completely re hydrated, so I feel a little better knowing that, but I have booked in to be refilled next Thursday as I just don't feel in control.

He said I can be refilled to a maximum of 6.5mls, (currently have 5mls) as we fly out to Egypt in July and he said I really can't go any higher than that, and defo not back to the 7.5mls as the heat over there will make the band too tight. I just need to get this stone back off, because . . . we have our appointment with the Fertility specialist on 8th August!!!!

So utterly delighted that we will hopefully be starting treatment this year and also gutted as had the letter come sooner I wouldn't have had the defill to ensure I was still in or less than the weight range to be accepted for treatment, but hey ho its done now.

MMM, thanks for the advise re the diet chef, got myself lots of Soups and porridge so that I am only eating a meal once a day if that, so hoping the weight may start slowly coming down this week any way, as I made the most of drinking alcohol and eating at the IOW festival last weekend and then came on on Tuesday so very bloated and lots of Water retention.

Can't wait to get the skinny feeling back again, just hope the 6.5mls gives me enough restriction.

Good luck to the newbies and hope the rest of the gang are doing well with losing

C xx

Hi peeps

Has anyone flew into Cherleroi Airport last time i went i flew in to brussels int and im not sure how to get to Vilvoorde.

Any advice would be good.

Im checked in to get my surgery on 12th july. Lets hope it works this time

Also i have not booked hotel yet was thinking Campanile as that is where i stayed last time but any suggestions would be good.

Also if anyone is going on that date get in touch i will be good to hear from you.

Afternoon Fellow Bandees

Been a few weeks since my last update and have to say really disappointed as not lost any weight at all in the last 2 1/2 weeks..... I have got restriction and am only managing very small amounts of food - mainly soup, and occasionally fish but other than that nothing will really go down. I don't want to get a defill as feel it would be a step backwards but I am starting to get really fed up.

Just been away camping for a few days with hubby and managed to walk 14 miles of the West Highland Way which was amazing but my legs suffered for it the next day lol

I am thinking of starting to take protein drinks for breakfast and lunch and see if that helps any - worried that my body has gone into starvation mode as it is getting little or no food at all - any ideas??

Sara P good luck with your operation and I am sure you will have success this time, also good luck to anyone just about to start their journey.

FP I was the same I had to have my band defilled for going to Egypt and then again when I went to Australia and I put weight back on both times, managed to lose it again fairly quickly but feel I have lost and gained the same 20 lbs for the last 6 months and it is really frustrating.........

Take care everyone

Kerry x

Hello all

Been a few weeks since I was last on. Good to see a few postshope all those that have been for surgery are well and doing ok.

Well i have had a few up & down weeks but overall ok. I had a week where I just wasn't focused and found food really difficult. Definately have restriction but have been able to manage 3 small pieces of chicken and some rice equates to just about a desert spoonful. I managed some cereal this morning which is a real first. Weight wise I have 5 pounds to go to my target so I have lost 101 pounds. So pleased!

Have posted a few photos of a dress I am planning to wear next week to the School Prom for Year 11. I think I definately need to have a look at my boobs and tummy! They are a nightmare!

Anyway have a good weekend spposed to be lovely really hope so!

Take care

Claire x

Hey everyone, not been on for agggeeeeesss! Had no internet so have went and got myself a dongle A little update from me, went for my fourth fill yesterday as I felt I still needed a bit more but since December I have lost 42lbs chuffed would be an understatement lol! Not had any problems so far apart from when I eat too fast which I need to learn not to or just not let myself get so hungry! Really hoping that will be me although I need to get excercising some more, sure I would have lost much more if I had the motivation Anyway going to read through the posts, got lots to catch up on me thinks. Hope everyone is really well xxx

Oh I just read about someone getting a defill for going away.........I didnt realise this was necessary I am going to chicago next weekend do you think I will be ok? Its only Friday to Sunday so I could live off soups but im worried now. Having horrible visions of being on the plane x

Hey everyone, not been on for agggeeeeesss! Had no internet so have went and got myself a dongle A little update from me, went for my fourth fill yesterday as I felt I still needed a bit more but since December I have lost 42lbs chuffed would be an understatement lol! Not had any problems so far apart from when I eat too fast which I need to learn not to or just not let myself get so hungry! Really hoping that will be me although I need to get excercising some more, sure I would have lost much more if I had the motivation Anyway going to read through the posts, got lots to catch up on me thinks. Hope everyone is really well xxx

Congratulations that's superb that you have lost 42 pounds. You should definately feel chuffed. When did youget your band? How much do you have in it?

Will reply to other post in mo.

Take care and keep up the good work. Have you got a ticker?

Cx

Oh I just read about someone getting a defill for going away.........I didnt realise this was necessary I am going to chicago next weekend do you think I will be ok? Its only Friday to Sunday so I could live off soups but im worried now. Having horrible visions of being on the plane x

Hello

How much do you have in your band?

We went to the states last Christmas and I had 5ml in mine and this was ok, I had placed a special order on the plane but there was no order for me. I managed with cuppa soup and then whilst I was there I managed on soup etc.

I found the band reacted to the flight and I did manage to drink water etc

Have you spoken or emailled Frederik? He might be able to advise you as they know the limits etc

Have a fabulous time and enjoy.

Claire x

Oh I just read about someone getting a defill for going away.........I didnt realise this was necessary I am going to chicago next weekend do you think I will be ok? Its only Friday to Sunday so I could live off soups but im worried now. Having horrible visions of being on the plane x

jo jo hope your ok let us know how you got on and claire fab your almost at goal congrat hun you deserve it xx and charlene dont worry you should be ok but as claire said if you worried chat to freddy lol hope you have a good time xx

jo jo hope your ok let us know how you got on and claire fab your almost at goal congrat hun you deserve it xx and charlene dont worry you should be ok but as claire said if you worried chat to freddy lol hope you have a good time xx

Wow so are you well done! Are you pleased?

I know I am well chuffed apart from the saggy tummy and droopy boobs but hopefully can do something about the two! Have just ordered a body control thingymyjib to wear under the dress I want to wear next week!

Have a good weekend.

Cx

I am also lacking motivation and I have eaten so much crap in the past few days. I have 6cc in 7 band, I think I might go for another fill and have .5 put in. I really want to get to goal the latest by December 2011.

Anyone got any advice for people that are lacking motivation??

I was banded on 17th December last year and I currently have 71/2ml, I never even thought about it affecting travel I only had my last fill on Thursday but if I can only manage liquids while im away im not fussed as long as i get away lol. I will just take it really easy with liquids too, take little sips now and again, do you think it would be a good idea to take energy drinks if i wont eat. Last thing I want to do is bring up food while everyone is eating lol. I will email Freddy and see what he says. I spoke to my mums friend who has been banded for years and currently has 8ml in her band and while travelling she has no probs at all. I guess its down to luck hey. Thanks guys for the help xxx

Hi everyone!

I'm back from Belgium and banded WAHOOO

Everything went well, i had the op at 9am on tuesday, i was back up in my room at 12 and was up walking around by 3. The nurses kept telling me to get back in bed

The other 2 lady's in my room slept all day so i was a bit bored, glad hubby come to see me for a few hours.

Not sure why i wasn't in as much pain as everyone else, i must just be lucky. I even walked to the x-ray, one lady went in a wheel chair and the other 3 went in their beds, they really didn't look to good. I hope they are ok now. I only had one lot of pain killer and that was given to me when i first come around.

I got home on thursday and had a bit of pain at the port site but that was only when i get up from being sat or laid down. I had a little bit of left shoulder pain yesterday and stupidly decided to play Just Dance on the wii and after 1 song it was killing so i had a couple of co-codimol and it hasn't come back

Every now and then i get a funny feeling in my tummy, its like really bad hunger pains and then all of a sudden it shoots up to my chest and then its gone. It happens a couple of times an hour and only lasts a couple of seconds but I'm guessing its gas or something.

I was naughty and had a yogurt yesterday, i didn't realise i wasn't aloud them yet lol I'm not struggling, all liquids are going down fine, no sickness or anything.

Does anyone know if we are aloud Dutch crisp bread in the liquid faze, i know they are not liquid but i though maybe we might be as they give us them in the hospital.

Ive just made some jelly, i poured it in to silicone cupcake cases, they are a lovely size and feels like in having a little treat.

Hubby eating in front of me hasn't even bothered me so far, he keeps offering to go in another room, but its been ok. Had a few cravings tho, thursday it was pizza but i think that was because there is a Pizza Hut in Belgium airport. Then on friday it was apple crumble and this morning it was peanut butter on toast.

Just cant wait for the weight to start coming off now, I know i have a long path ahead of me and its going to be a hard one but i just cant wait till i am slim for the first time ever

Jo x