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anna61202
anna61202

Well I'm 35 and almost 9 stone overweight and think it's about time I do something about it

I have been on every diet going since I was 16 so 19 years of dieting I need something a bit more drastic, dieting has worked previously but for only a few weeks so after reading for days and chatting to others I feel the gastric band is for me

I'm going to go and have a chat with my GP tomorrow but will be going private as have been told previously I don't qualify for NHS as other than being overweight im healthy,

Then my journey begins as the call will then be made to book a consultation, just wanted to put something on here incase someone else is at the same stage and could support eachother as I have read others do.

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  • Alicia87
    Alicia87 anna61202

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    Good luck Anna!

    I had mine with the hospital group on 14th April and I've never looked back. I hope you get what you need from it smile

    • anna61202
      anna61202 Alicia87

      Posted

      Hi alicia,

      Thankyou,I'm so nervous but very excited at the same time, how much weight have you lost so far? Have you found the process hard at all you get mixed opinions on here.

    • Alicia87
      Alicia87 anna61202

      Posted

      So far I have lost a stone and a half, I'm a size 16 and I want to get down to a 12. It doesn't seem like much loss in 5 months but slower is defo better as it gives you time to tone up at the same time. I had problems with my second fill as they put a little too much in but it was nothing a little de fill couldn't fix. But other than that I've had no problems at all. I have to steer clear of foods like bread as I find it hard to get down but it's all trial and error to see what works for you. With anything, you will always get mixed opinions and experiences but you have to do what's right for you. It's a big decision and a brave one at that as it's life changing but so far for me it's been worth it x
    • anna61202
      anna61202 Alicia87

      Posted

      Wow alicia it's still good results I can't wait to see the changes in me as iv always been overweight and never been able to wear the clothes I want to justice ones that can fit.
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