Hi everyone

I had my band fitted on 4th December and felt fantastic, if a little tired since. I started to feel great about one week into the pre-op diet and I knew that having cut out all the crap from my diet had a really positive effect on my energy level and attitude towards food.

Anyway, I went for my first check up and weigh in yesterday and since I started my pre-op diet on 18th November I've lost 22lb! I'm so delighted. I dug out an old pair of size 20 trousers out of the wardrobe today and THEY FITTED! What a fantastic feeling having been a size 24 for a looooong time.

I know that this immediate post-op euphoria is temporary and one of my "highs" and I'm bound to have lows too. Hopefully you guys will all be here to gee me up through the lows as well but I just wanted to let you all know how happy I am today! :thumbup:

Well done -it's great that you are experiencing NSVs with your clothes - they are at least as important as the scales.

You're right - you will have ups and downs, so stay focused on the longer term goals you have, be patient and stay motivated. Try to build in some exercise when you can, as that will not only help your weight loss but also your general fitness levels.

BTW, isn't Edinburgh a beautiful city?

Thanks Maincat for your kind words and yes indeed Edinburgh is a beautiful city - especially at this time of year.

I'm definitely feeling the desire to exercise which I haven't felt for a long time so that's positive. I don't quite have the physical energy yet as I've only just progressed to the "slop" diet and upping my calories a little. Have also been working nearly every day since four days post-op so am pretty exhausted. My work schedule will drop considerably in the New Year though so I plan to start then when hopefully Santa will have brought me a bike!

Hi, well done that brilliant!! I hope I do half as well as you.

I was banded on the 16/12/08, still feeling very sore, but its still earily days. Its gets better each day.

Eating soups and yogurts only.

Can't wait to be on mashy food.

How's all the new banners doing, let me know.

Thanks

Gk L x:thumbup:

:thumbup:Well done Scotschick!!!! I am being banded on 2nd Jan (can't wait) I am now on the liver shrinking diet (day 1) this is goin to b hard but soooo worth it. Would love to hear more about your experience of having the band. xxx

Hi Jinkles

I found the first 2-3 days of the pre-op diet REALLY hard. The cravings were awful but I got through it by keeping really busy, drinking LOTS of Water and going to bed early. After a few days the cravings lessened and I started to feel really good and had loads more energy. I just kept hearing the words of the nurse in my head about how you HAD to do this diet "if the surgeon goes in there and your liver hasn't shrunk then he'll just come right back out again and won't do the op". I thought there is no way I want that to happen.

When the surgeon came to check on me after the op he said I had a "lovely liver" ! :tongue_smilie:

Good luck for 2nd Jan Jingles, let us know how you get on.