About to venture into life with GB

[Parsley2016]

hello, I am new here and am about to have 3 consultations with different Weightloss surgical specialists...I've battled for so many years and tried so many weight loss methods with little success and although I was considering the balloon initially , I have been guided towards the gastric band with my bmi of 35....I'm really keen to know the best success stories and patient post care recieved...as its like a maze trying to know which Weightloss company to go with...can anyone help?

 

[los in it]

Hello and very warm welcome to you! Can't offer any answers to your questions but I'm very sure someone will pop by very soon!

 

[FeeBee]

I can't answer your questions either but wanted to say hi and welcome too

 

[countrywench]

Morning parsley
My inspiration on here is Crystalrainbow .. She's had Band for a few years now and she has never had a fill ! Ever ! She's lost a ton of weight ..
I've had my band fitted now for just over 3 weeks and I. Feeling pretty damn good to be honest .. I have a few moments of urges to eat junk , but I try to make sure I have homemade food ready .. This is essential to our weight loss .. My team have told me in no uncertain terms , I am not to eat any processed food , nothing .. This sounds good in practice but I know there are going to be those days when it can't be helped , so I'm planning on putting some slimmers world ready meals in the freezer ..
My BMI was over 50 and I had to self fund ..
I've lost a total of 32lb in the total 5 weeks pre op and post op which I am so happy with ..
There's a thread on here called weigh in at the Banders cafe .. Come on and join in , where you get lots of advice and help ..
Mindy
Xxx

 

[Neticak]

Hi Parsley, welcome to the forum. Similar to you, my bmi was 36 and I was pointed in the direction of the band. My starting weight was just over 15st and after 12 weeks I am just shy of 12st. Having struggled for the last decade with my weight I now wish it was something I had done sooner!

With regards to which provider to go for I would google the surgeons and go with the one you feel most comfortable with - I think the majority of providers provide pretty similar aftercare packages

Good luck x

 

[Kar8858]

My BMI was 32 and I was advised a sleeve.
It depends on the surgeon you see and the type of food issues you have that have led to being overweight. I was a binge eater. Good luck and listen to the advice you are given at your consultation. Do lots of reading on various sites on the internet for a broad perspective on the surgeries.

 

[blossom11]

Hi Parsley,

Good luck with your consultations.

I had a GB with Healthier Weight 4 weeks ago. My surgeon was Mr Super. He's renowned in his field. I think he's fitted the most bands in the UK!!

The aftercare has been first class and I feel very well looked after.

If you do go for a band getting the right after care is really important so I would advise for you to research that part really well as most surgeons work for several providers.

You'll get a good feel for the company you wish to go for I'm sure. Whatever you decide you'll be sure to receive loads of support here x x x x

Good luck with it all. I remember it being a real minefield!