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jo06561
jo06561

Hi i'm new to this.  I'm looking to get a consultation at the Yorkshire Clinic anyone had a band fitted there?

Noticed no posts on here for 3 months.  Like most peeps bit apprehensive but want to lose 5 stone.  I excercise and generally eat well.  Possibly too much wine he he..... but cannot shift the weight! I had an hysterectomy a year ago and have just piled on the weight, its getting me down, dont want to go anywhere, hate events photo's etc!!!  Am going on holiday in August.  should I wait until after the hol or go for it.  all advice welcome.

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  • glynis1955
    glynis1955 jo06561

    Posted

    Hi Ive not had any dealings with Yorkshire Clinic but Im having my band

    fitted next Saturday and am going abroad 7 weeks after, my consultant say,s I should be fine, as long as I stick to all the recommendations given. One week into the "milk" diet all going well apart from a little constipation! I've lost 12lb so far so very pleased! Good luck

  • joanna75773
    joanna75773 jo06561

    Posted

    having the band fitted was the best decision I've ever made. I've lost nearly 3 stone and feel fantastic.

    only you know when the time is right To have the Op.

    Once I had the consultation I chose to have the Op asap, just after Christmas. You would need about 2 weeks to fully recover...I'm 53 and weighed over 20 stone, so if your younger and slimmer it may take less time to recover.

    I'm happier than I have been in a long time and am planning a trip to the states to celebrate 30 years of marriage in December.

    Good luck and once you have made that decision, dint look back. 😊😊😊😊

    • jo06561
      jo06561 joanna75773

      Posted

      Hi Joanna,

      Thanks for the reply.  I've booked my op 16th June.  So miserable I just want my life back.  For your info I'm 42,5 ft 2 and weigh 14.6lb.  Really since my op I put 2 stone on in a year.  Prior to that was around 12.  However hammered the gym and went training twice a week with a trainer.  Thats not right.  My portions are healthy but too much!.  anyway glad your happy, i'm hoping that this will work and I feel like you.  I am worried with all the posts that state they have had the band and not lost any weight.  How long do you think it wil take me really? tbh I will be happy initially to get back to 12 stone,  my goal is 9.2.  Any advise welcome.

      Jo 

    • joanna75773
      joanna75773 jo06561

      Posted

      Hi Jo,

      I was feeling just the same as you before my Op. I hated looking at photos, didn't go out and felt Awful about myself. Once you've been through the pre Op and post Op diets things really do get better. I don't think about it to much now. I just eat when I'm hungry which isn't too often, and have High protein low fat meals. No snacking, water fills me up a little. Do what you were doing before. eat a healthy diet and go to the gym and the weight will fall off. I've only had my band since Jan this year and I'm already 3 stone lighter 😊😊😊. I am sure you will be fine. Let me know how things are going and I'm always available on here if you need to chat 😊😊

  • wendywow
    wendywow jo06561

    Posted

    Hi My advice would be to go on Holiday and research research reseach 

    It's not a quick fix it's a change of lifestyle 

    I however was not as fit as you and I needed to lose a hell of a lot more weight than you 

    So I decided to go for The Gastric Bypass would suit me best 

    I've lost 5 stones so far so I'm halfway not easy but so very worth it

    Wishing you well on your journey 

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