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GASTRIC BAND

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leanne08738
leanne08738

Hi all,

Im 4.5 stone over weight and im looking into getting a gastric band,

i may sound drastic but i have tried eveything and i cant seem to get anywhere, all i think about is food and weight it takes over my life and i have had enough,

Anyone on here had a gastric band and how has it changed things for you? are you happy you did it or do you regret it?

Thanks

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  • goldwingman
    goldwingman leanne08738

    Posted

    Dont be silly my Mum had one and its more trouble than its worth .

    i was 127.1 2 months ago i cut back on my intake stopped all Cola drinks go to my Gym each day for an hour on the Bike level 10 20 k,s i have lost 21 ks so far you have to work it off there is no majic Pill Work it off i dont eat any take away food at all dont smoke gave up in 2012 best thing i ever did i have cronic Pain 24/7 so get to your Gym and work it Off let me Know how you Go Cheers Bro,s

    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 goldwingman

      Posted

      Well I personally have heard a lot of success stories.

      Not everyone can lose weight for various reasons and it's personal choice.

      Gym and cutting out fizzy drinks doesn't work for everyone.

    • sandra37641
      sandra37641 Rebecca02

      Posted

      People I know at work eat twice as more calories than I an I am still over weight than all of them a gb is the wY forward for me 
    • jebo2106
      jebo2106 Rebecca02

      Posted

      hows it going? are you finding the diet ok?  Is it soft foods now your on?  How do you feel in yourself? 7 days to go for me before my op.  Pre diet starts Saturday, I ordered shakes n soups.  Starting to get nervous!
    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 jebo2106

      Posted

      Hello!

      I'm fine thanks, feeling good! I can't believe how quick it's gone but it feels like forever I've had the band! This week at work has been exhausting! I am working 6 days this week :-( but getting there!

      Yes soft foods, mince meat, fish, mash that sort of thing! 

      You will be fine! It is so nerve racking though! Just make sure you stick to the pre diet as it's sooooooo important! I was so tempted by so many things whilst only drinking milk for 2 weeks but I stuck to it 100% and the surgeon said he could tell!

      My scars are healing very nicely aswell which is good! 

      Enjoy your last day of food :-) make it something that you don't think you will be able to eat afterwards! Hehe xx

    • goldwingman
      goldwingman Rebecca02

      Posted

      G,Day Rebecca02 Plus i have Cut back on my food intake to a Quarter of what it was i have a small Bowel of oats drink water luch toast sandwich tomato cheese 1 only no snacking between meals and for Tea a small can of baked Beans on toast and thats it go to the gym for an hour each day try an not miss any days but its easy to fall off the wagon .

      If the Band works for you Guys good work my Mum had it years ago when they Stapled your stomach together this opp can not be undone all the best which ever way works for you as long as your loosing weight thats the ticket good Luck every one .

    • TC51
      TC51 Rebecca02

      Posted

      Hi. 2 days to the op. I am booked in for 16th. Getting nervous now especially after reading some of the comments. Got my chewable vitamins , smooth yogurts, jelly and cuppa soup. 
    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 TC51

      Posted

      Please don't be nervous!!

      Atleast you will know what to expect hopefully!! 

      Anything I can help you with just let me know x

    • jebo2106
      jebo2106 TC51

      Posted

      Good Luck TC51, my pre op box has arrived..ready to begin my pre op programme tomorrow and my vitamins.  Good idea with the jelly and yoghurts will be out getting some soon x Nurse has just been on the phone going over medications and last minute questionaire etc so its really bringing it into my thoughts.  Sure everything will go well x Remember to keep in touch here x 
    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 jebo2106

      Posted

      I must say I really enjoyed angel delight! 

      It felt a little more luxurious than a yoghurt and was a nice treat!! Xx

    • TC51
      TC51 Rebecca02

      Posted

      Thanks Ladies for your support/comments Will get some angel delight. Bag packed and got a tummy full of butterflies but also excited, just want to get the op out of the way and start the next bit of the journey. X x
    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 TC51

      Posted

      Your welcome, we have been there so completely understand how you feel! 

      Do you know what time you will go in? Etc

      X

    • TC51
      TC51 Rebecca02

      Posted

      I have to be at the hospital for 7am but do not know what time surgery will be, they will let me know when I have been admitted.  Hubby staying with me , hope it's early and I am not hanging around working myself up. Got to stay in over night. X
    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 TC51

      Posted

      How exciting! 

      How much do u want to lose? 

      X

    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 TC51

      Posted

      Hope your ok TC51!! 

      Let us know how u got on when you can xx

    • jebo2106
      jebo2106 TC51

      Posted

      Yes Hope its all gone OK xx  Im travelling down Wednesday and staying local before I go in Thursday.  Cant stop thinking about it now.  Keep waking myself up dreaming about it. 
    • sandra37641
      sandra37641 jebo2106

      Posted

      I'm checking in at 10 am in the morning  can't wait to get it over and done with now x
    • Rebecca02
      Rebecca02 sandra37641

      Posted

      Good luck Sandra!

      Keep us posted when you can, you will be fine xx

    • jebo2106
      jebo2106 sandra37641

      Posted

      Good Luck Sandra x Hope all goes well xx Im 2 days behind you and wish it was me today as getting nervous xx
    • sandra37641
      sandra37641 jebo2106

      Posted

      I only lost 6 pound on pre op diet I was panic inking cause the pre call from the nurse said if I didn't lose weight some people can not have if done I was so paranoid for the last 3 days my bmi was 36 I can understand if I was extremely obese her saying something like that I think the dietian should not of placed that seed in my head. .   I have not slept for a full night for 4  night I can't wait to go under knife now so I can sleep. Just a few more hours .   My boyfriend come in my hospital room with a croissant   I was r u joking get it out my sight I'm staring lol 
    • sandra37641
      sandra37641 jebo2106

      Posted

      I didn't go to theatre till about 6 pm last night and could not sleep that night I won't lie I was in pain the want u to try and sleep sitting up the downfall in the wind it leaves inside u that's what really hurts. Anyway got out about 8am drove straight back to manchester from birmingham well me boyfriend did .. Gripe water has helped with trying to burp so I recommend anyone to get some in 
    • TC51
      TC51 Rebecca02

      Posted

      Hiya. Had my op Sunday, was second on the list so went to theatre at 9.50am, I was so glad. The staff were brilliant, my legs felt like jelly on the walk to theatre but they were so professional & so friendly. Was back in my room at. 11.30 and the surgeon came to see me to tell me he had not only fitted the band but repaired an hernia (never knew I had one). I was discharged Sunday at about half four and felt uncomfortable rather than in any pain . The biggest wound on the left is a little sore but the other smaller cuts are virtually healed just 3 days in. I have been on slim fast and cuppa soup, not hungry at all. Got a little pain today, feels like a burning sensation below my breast, like something is stuck. Wonder if gripe water would work. Going to call the hospital later just to check its "normal." No regrets, already lost half a stone ( I did not have to do the pre op diet). Good luck to everyone who are about to have the op. 
    • jebo2106
      jebo2106 TC51

      Posted

      hows it going?  been quite battered and bruised - still covered in large bruises but im feeling better.  keeping to the shakes and soups.  Weight isnt dropping off but ive definitely lost weight.  ive lost 4 lb post op in a week and hopefully this will continue.  Lost over a stone in total and only got  3 stone more to lose.
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