I was banded last August (07) and have only just got my head straight after spending most of this year gaining and losing the same stone.

I think I am on track now - lost 6 pounds this month already, and am eating and exercising a lot better.

Would also appreciate any tips and tricks on food if you have them! I seem to be eating the same 4 things over and over and over.....

Would love to hear everyone's views, as I don't think its as widely discussed here in the UK as it is in the US.

hi Mia, I was not banded by Mr Boyle but I do live quite near to you. Have you had many fills done? Where they done in Tunbridge Wells too? I have had one fill so far but am looking for somewhere nearer to me if possible for my next one rather than going into London etc.

Pleased that you are now losing weight and getting to grips with the excercise.. Good Luck.

Georgina

Mia Its me again... I have just read through my post.... me presuming you live near Tunbridge Wells!! I am so daft... I travelled 150 miles to where I had my band fitted!! Sorry! I live about 12 miles from T Wells so was wondering if you know if they do fills there...

This post is a bit of a jumble... hope you get what I'm on about.

Georgina

Hiya

I live in Surrey not TW, but don't worry about rambling - I've been known to do the same!

You should try the Spire Hospital there for fills, as they do mine. There is one radiologist I really likeand if oyu're lucky you may get him - sorry, but for the life of me I can't remember his name.

I've had 3 fills, and got pretty good restriction, but to be honest, restriction doesn't count for anything unless you are prepared to change the way you eat - again, in my opinion.

When did you have your band put in, and how is it going for you?

Mx

My turn to apologise - it says very clearly in your signature when and where you were banded - duh!!! Sorry!!

M

Hi Mia,

Can I be cheeky and ask you how much fills cost at Spire TW... Think I need to make an appointment fairly soon as I have been eating far too much lately!! I find I do struggle with some foods at the begining of a meal but that eases and I can eat large portions and am hungry again within a couple of hours so I haven't lost any weight the last two weeks. I have also been reaching for the wrong foods lately like CHEESE! not a good thing. I need to tell myself off and get back on track. How are you doing??

I got 2 free fills with my op - so I'm afraid I don't know because I haven't had to pay for one yet - sorry! You could give the x-ray department a call, I'm sure they'd be happy to tell you. If you find out - please let me know - as I will probably need to go for one at some point!

I'm doing ok I think. I was hungrier today, but I am failrly sure it was because my routine got messed up with work yesterday. I also keep climbing on the scales too often which is stupid but strangely addictive. I haven't done much exercise this week either - so it could mean no loss for me when I have my formal weigh in day!

I can't take cheese at all - so maybe once you've had a fill that will help keep you off it?

What made you decide to have the op this year then? I like knowing what made everyone decide to take the plunge -as its quite scary isn't it, that moment before you go into surgery and you think have I done the right thing? I'm glad I did it because my health was really suffering - I'm only short - so my bmi was really bad. I'm glad I had it done, but know I need to learn to feed myself properly too, as the band can't do everything. That's sort of the hardest part...!

Chat soon,

M