Hi all you UK bandsters!

I just thought I would pop on here and ask if any of you had any questions.

I am not the oracle:biggrin2: but I have had my band for nearly a year now, and I am about 6lbs off my initial goal weight.

I was banded with Surgicare in Manchester, had the op in the Alexandra in Cheadle and have been very happy with my aftercare etc (which isnt to say that I didnt spit out my dummy on more than one occasion)

I have had fills both at the MRI in Manchester and in the Priory in Birmingham - I prefer the guy at the Priory but it is a personal choice thing, he is much more agressive in his approach.

If there is anything that you would like to know just fire away, cant promise that I will know the answer, but I'll try!

Nina x

Hi nina

Just wondering il be banded on 5th os sept but can i drink tea/water etc the same as other people or only sips at a time i would like to drink at a normal pace i know fizzy drinks are a no but also what about alcohol? Thanks a million

Alcohol is fine hon, fizzy wine, larger and champers etc may cause you to feel like you are going to pop (and should be avoided!) but a vodka and orange type drink will be fine!

In the Uk they dont tend to fill as tight as they do in the US, I can still chug a drink down if I want to, I have never needed to sip my drinks, and I have still lost the weight.

Just be aware that there are SHED LOADS of calories in booze, and as it is a liquid it will just slip down, you can google for the calorie content of drinks -some sites have really good lists- and then just factor it in.

Hope this helps and if you need any other info just ask!

Nina x

Ah thanks a mill im releived now i thought id never be able to get drunk again ya know us irish like a good session haha il miss my coors light and vodka and red bull but orange will have to do and be well worth it... Thanks for ur reply ursula x

I do have a question, several in fact - and hope that you will answer - even though my post is so late!

1. How have you eaten? Did you count calories etc Did you do high protein/low carb or just low fat?

2. Do you exercise?

3. How much were you filled to?

4 Do you have any helpful hints??

I was banded a over a year ago - but have only just got my head straight, so have wasted a lot of time losing and gaining the same pounds.

Any advice much appreciated! :thumbup:

Sorry - its late! I've just noticed your ticker and signature - please ignore the stupid questions about how much you were filled! Mx