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claire80650
claire80650

Hi, morning everyone, I'm new to this, just thought I would see if anyone is due to have the band fitted, I'm having mine done on the 1st March, and feeling a little nervous 😊

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  • eleanor05417
    eleanor05417 claire80650

    Posted

    Hello, 

    I had mine last thursday at the royal free, it really wasn't so bad. Definitely not lovely, but not awful, I was out by the evening, it's now less than a week later and I feel almost back to good as new! 

    If you have any questions do ask smile 

    Good luck! 

    • claire80650
      claire80650 eleanor05417

      Posted

      Hi thanks for replying, I'm so glad yours has gone so well, please let me know how your doing, and if everything is going ok 👍😊
    • tshaye81187
      tshaye81187 eleanor05417

      Posted

      Hi I'm on day 3 and I was just wondering if you have had any cravings to eat solid food and also what liquid stuff have you been drinking?
  • eleanor05417
    eleanor05417 claire80650

    Posted

    honestly everything is completely fine, its unpleasant but not unbareable for about 3 days then thats it, I was surprised how quiclly I started to feel better. None of its much fun - except for legitimately being able to stay at home and watch netflix for a week! I've so far had no complications & no regrets! 

     

    • claire80650
      claire80650 eleanor05417

      Posted

      Hi Eleanor, I'm half excited and other half nervous, this time in 2 weeks it will be all done and gone well, how are you finding been on liquid diet? I've topped up with different flavours so I don't get fed up.😊
  • emma12735
    emma12735 claire80650

    Posted

    Hi claire, i had my band fitted on the 6th of jan all well. I had my first fill on fri 12th feb all going well again, its such a learning process but so far best thing i have done, 2st 3pound down smile x
  • karen35856
    karen35856 claire80650

    Posted

    Hi Claire - I was banded 31 Oct 2015, there was no problem at all, all went to plan, stayed in overnight, had to take it easy for a couple of weeks or so (I had a hernia repair at the same time), couldnt drive for 2 weeks, but was amazed at how quickly i recovered. The only thing i had a problem with was trapped wind! My left shoulder was hell for quite a few weeks after, so stock up on windeaze and Deflatine, Peppermint tea is good and I had a heat pad permanently attached to my shoulder - lol! But it passes, and i dont regret having it done one bit. Its hard work, the band is just a tool, so the weight doesnt just fall off automatically (some people it does - the lucky ones!). I think some providers are rubbish and people go in to it not having a clue which is frustrating and sad! I've lost 3 stone 10 lb so far, so I'm happy - still a way to go, but i know i'll get there! There is a group on facebook that are brilliant - full of info and support, its really helpful to hear all their stories. Its a closed group, but if your interested I'll get them to add you and anyone else whos reading this and need support, its really worth joining! 'Gastric Band Support Group' (there are a few different ones around but this is the one I'm in)  Good luck with your journey ! (If you want to friend me on FB, thats fine too, the more support you get, the better i think!!)  smile
    • karen35856
      karen35856

      Posted

      FB group is 'Gastric Band Support UK' not 'Group' - oops sorry!!
    • claire80650
      claire80650 karen35856

      Posted

      thanks Karen , I'll sock up on peppermint and windeaze, 😊😊 writing this I'm getting nervous but excited knowing how long I've tried to diet, I'm not on Facebook shame, but I would spend my life on it, and never move, 

      thanks again 😊

  • Bandit1357
    Bandit1357 claire80650

    Posted

    Hi Claire I'm going for a consultation on the 27th I was just wondering how long you waited from consultation to op date? I'm feeling nervous just going for a consultation lol you'll have to let me no how you get on. X
    • claire80650
      claire80650 Bandit1357

      Posted

      Hi, when your at the consultation they give you some options of dates, they are really helpful , I had my consultation at the end of January, but they don't Rush you into comitting I think you have upto 6 months to decide.

      i had thought about it so went ahead and booked, if you book then you will need to pay a deposit , let me know how you get on too 😊x

    • Bandit1357
      Bandit1357

      Posted

      Hi how are you today? One day to go👌😊 hope all goes well for you tomorrow. I had I consultation on Sunday & im all booked in for the 13th. X
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