Hi there, my name is Alan and I live in Edinburgh, Scotland.

I was banded on the 19th November 2007 at 1.45pm - I remember looking at the clock just before the Anaesthetist put me to sleep. I am doing very well and have lots of support from people around me. I had absolutely no pain whatsoever and I was back at work within 3 weeks of the op.

I'd be happy to answer any questions about banding and support anyone thinking of having it done.

I look forward to hearing from you fellow bandees and bandees' to be!

Alan:thumbup:

I'll bite. Hi Alan, how's it going across the pond. How's the weight loss coming? Are you struggling with the diet, the fills, etc. ?

Hi Alan and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your band. Glad you are doing well! How is your weight loss coming?

Hi Alan!

I read that you live in Edinbugh! I visited your fair city about 25 years ago! I still remember it like it was yesterday! I was a teenager at the time, and just loved your city! How is everything going for you? I was banded almost 2 years ago. Losing has been very slow for me. we can't seem to get the restriction that is needed. Anyway, hope all is well in Scotland.

hi Alan,

welcome to LBT

Welcome!! Good luck on your journey to a new healthier you

Dear All,

Good to hear from you all.

I'll try and cover all the questions.

It was a beutiful day in Edinburgh today until around 7pm when the heavens opened and we had a massive hail shower...not so good!

Everything is going well, I seem to have hit a plateau at the moment and weight loss is slow.

I had my band fitted at an NHS (National Health Service) Hospital in Edinburgh, My Surgeon was an Australian, Bruce Tulloh, who I have to say has been excellent with me and has always answered my emails within 12 hours. At my heaviest I was 30 stones - 420lbs. I'm now down to 23 stones - 322lbs. I feel much fitter and just better all round. The fills are no problem at all, it's great to go back and hear the staff's reaction to seeing me again, but a smaller size!!

One thing I do need to do is get into a better routine in going to the gym/swimming. Life is very good compared to how I felt about myself only a few months ago.

I have been in our local paper and have been asked to do a radio interview on BBC Scotland who want to know the impact of the operation on my life - I'll let you all know how it goes!

Anyway, all the very best to you all, stick at it, you know it's worth it.

Alan