1. Community
  2. Health promotion
  3. Weight Loss - Intentional

Band buddies needed

Posted , 11 users are following.

lynne60995
lynne60995

hi

Hoping to have some positive advise please. Having my band surgery tomorrow and must admit very nervous. 

Any Offers or help and advice would be greatly appreciated!

thanks

Lynne

xx

 

0 likes, 42 replies

42 Replies

Prev
  • Chanters
    Chanters lynne60995

    Posted

    Hi Lynne and everyone,

    Had my band fitted at the end of May 2015, in fact 9 weeks tomorrow. Did well, lost 10lb in pre op diet and a further 12lb in first 4 weeks post op, when I had my first band fill of 4ml. Unfortunately, so far have had no retriction and in last 3 weeks have been struggling....think I have maintained but too many temptations and portion sizes have returned to before sizes (struggling)!

    I am however having my second band fill of 2ml on Wed (so was told it takes 2ml to fill the silicon tube and 2ml in band on first fill, so therefore this fill of 2ml should double the band fill) and so hoping to feel restiction or some help or warnings as I'm off on holiday for 3 weeks next week and don't want to blow what I've done so far.

    Any wise words of wisedom please?

    • lynne60995
      lynne60995 Chanters

      Posted

      Hi chanters - weight can be a very complexed issue to overcome and my experience of yo yo dieting is frustrating unhealthily and unbalanced.  You have though lost 22 lbs which is a great achievement so please do not lose sight of this.

      Maybe try a few things that I am trying to focus on and see if they work:

      When you are hungry keep hydrating yourself with water - I drink throughout the day 2.25 litres of water and find that to be helpful - still filtered. 

      When feeling hungry do something - change your thoughts and focus on something else - go for a walk, have a bath, ring a friend.

      i have a mental picture of where I want to be and do focus on that before I go to bed, I sort of meditate on it!

      i fully understand and switch you regarding the weight issue as it is my plight also, remember you can! Try reading positive books and success stories and I'm sure after your second fill things will become easier!

      keep us posted!

      best of luck

      xx

       

Back to top
Prev

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.