New Bandits?
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Hi
I had my band fitted on Tuesday 16th June, just wondering whether any one else just had one recentently and wanted a band buddy? would be nice to have some one to share experiences with.
Jo
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sim_1971 jo06561
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Hi
I was banded 3 yrs ago but it wasn't right. Just had a portsite adjustment a few weeks ago and starting again.
It would be great to exchange ideas.
Also theirs a few other posts n members here who have bands and are discussing.
Look at other posts too it will help you.
And good luck on your journey to a new you.
jo06561 sim_1971
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jo06561 sim_1971
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How do you feel now? are you eating ok? where did you have your band fitted?
Jo :-)
sim_1971 jo06561
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I feel better from the portsite now and am controlling my food intake.
Its just hard with my other health problems and being in constant pain and not very mobile. Determined to make as good a go of it as possible though.
Had my band and adjustment in Bristol.
Have a follow up next week. I hope they'll give me a fill so that I can eat less and lose it easier.
How are you doing now. Is it getting any easier for you.
It will hopefully get easier for all of us as we follow the journey.
We can all look back in a few months and smile at our progress :D
jo06561 sim_1971
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Good that you have focus and are feeling positive because this is what will get you through along with determination. I can imagine the mobility is an issue, really as walking is the only thing that is making me feel good. Its makng the difference and I have just posted this advice and shared with everyone. you will get there so using this site for refocus and support!!! you are not alone :-) I'm happy to share with you anytime keep it up x
sim_1971 jo06561
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:D
deborah40435 jo06561
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jo06561 deborah40435
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Thank you! are you feeling better and happy with it? After 6 weeks
Could you eat normalish then? did you put any weight back on? I have already booked my first band fill for the 13th July. A couple of my friends have had the band and they told me to be on it with the fills as they get booked up easily, basically they told me to book the next one straight after my appointment. Jo :-)
Sheney jo06561
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jo06561 Sheney
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Sheney jo06561
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I'll be honest I'm a bit confused by how much I should be eating. I've been using a well known calorie app and it keeps telling me I'm not eating enough (approx 700-850 cal a day) but I'm desperate for this to work. I'm 44 and I know if I hit 50 this size then I won't make 60 so I'm determined not to cheat myself but I wonder if I eat too little it might backfire.
My wounds were joined with disolvable stitches. The one second from left is really painful for me too and it seems to have a hard lump under it which seems weird almost as if I could feel the band but I don't think that's possible. The one between my breasts looks like it could be a little infected but it's getting better I think so I won't bother anyone about it yet. It's still painful when I bend though and it is very swollen. I can definitely feel the port underneath so I hope the swelling goes down.
Anyway, keep us posted on your progress
Chanters jo06561
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Was so glad to move off puree. First 2 weeks bruising kept me under control... week 3 worked hard...week 4 started needing to chew, or crunch something...fed up with soup. Happy now on mash...a bit of texture at last. Fill might set me back a day or two but only got 2 weeks till solids!
Just keep drinking....i'm on iron tablets and consipation not good with bruises!
I have no restriction now so really looking forward to Thurs and hoping to feel something. I then get the next fill 3 weeks later (supposed to be 4 weeks but because I'm flying off on holiday... need to do fill a week before I fly to be safe from bruising and air pressure).
Good luck.
Sheney Chanters
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sim_1971 Sheney
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Glad to see your getting on.
I never had to have injections but portsite was very sore and the wounds from keyhole incisions. I had 6 different ones which took a while to heal.
I had my original op 3 years ago and even after constant requests that band was too lose and no restriction felt was not given any. Always sent away and told to try harder and eat less etc. If it was that easy I wouldn't have had the op.
Eventually was agreed to fill only to find portsite had problems and neede d to be done under xray,at which I was told the port was not in the right place and would need adjusting.
Finally had it adjusted last month.
Through the 3 years I could still feel the port and it would be quite uncomfortable at times like something was twisting.
I unfortunately did not manage to lose weight but am hoping the band will help me more now its been sorted. Have a check up at the end of the month and hope they will give me a fill because I don't have any restriction still.
Good luck to you
Chanters Sheney
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I think each Dr and hospital is different and they want to reduce the chances of complications. I'm quite mobile so thought I could discard stockings but was advised to keep them on for the full 2 weeks.
Although I had no pain...I was incredibly bruised for nearly 2 weeks....alsorts of great colours, black, blue, greens and yellow plus I had a fair amount of bright pink dye that was hard to scrub off. I found sleeping on either of my sides uncomfortable to start with but no real pain. May be a different story come Thurs.
Hope this helps.
Sheney sim_1971
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Sheney Chanters
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Anyway good luck with your first fill and I'd love to hear how you get on after
jo06561 Sheney
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jo06561 Chanters
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I spoke wth my nutritinist last night, I'm so excited I can have mashed root veg or potatatoes and mashed thin corned beef on Monday. will be wierd swallowing it, thats physcological I think! Its my first day back at work so I'm going to stick with my shakes and soup and move to the slush on an evening. Maybe you could try veg and fruit in a nutribullit it really keeps you regular! Jo :-)