Hi fellow bandsters (we call them bandits in the UK!). I was banded on 15th November 2008 at Healthier Weight Clinic in Manchester, UK, under surgeons Dr Favretti and Dr David Ashton. I have been keeping a daily blog (see address in signature) since 9th November of my experiences during the pre-op diet, surgery and now post-op. I started off weighing about 19 stone 7 pounds and am now 18 stone - a lot of weight loss in just three weeks but I know most of this is 'fluids' and related to a dramatic reduction in calories.

I've only just found this forum and it looks fantastic - I have added it to my blog's list of useful 'web links'. I can't wait to start reading and contributing to some of the threads - at present I'm particularly interested in what sorts of foods I should be starting to eat now I am progressing into the 'puree phase'.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you - good luck out there. :cursing: Theresa.

Hi Theresa, welcome. I agree, this is a fantastic forum. When I was first starting out, it helped me through everything.

It sounds like you are doing well. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. We are all here to help one another through this journey.