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BandedHuns Mad Fat Diary

I'm in Yorkshire, but go to Spire in Manchester, I believe HW & Spire have the same surgeons, do you know who you're seeing? Might be cheaper going direct x
 
No I've not got a name just says i will be meeting one of the consultants - I'm excited already ! Will def check out the Spire xx
 
I always wanted a by pass if I'm honest, I was like go for the big op, do the big one first and be fine with it. Then I started looking at the the pros and cons, now I've only ever been the heaviest at 16st and I'm 5ft9 so I've never really reached obese/morbidly/super levels. So I then realised no surgeon would bypass me or sleeve eventually. I went to a surgeon who could perform all the bariatic surgery so he advised me that Banding, long term and with my profession would be the better option ( it was also nice that the surgeon chose the cheaper option for me) he advised under no circumstance would a balloon be suitable as I needed a longer term solution.

I have a history of Eating disorder too. So my binge way of coping now is a bi-product of my starving purging laxative and vomitting stage. I can't purge or vomit with the band. So for me it's stopped that. I can binge. Small amounts of chocolate as I've discovered but to be Frank " it's ****ing my head up" so I've stopped and today ,,.. I'm sober off binging and chocolate and sweet stuff. 364days to go and I can celebrate a year! Lol

I looked into the band and read / watched a lot about the weight loss with the band , and although it's a slower weight loss at the start it's consistancy appealed to me. Given the recovery is faster and the surgery less invasive ( still sore though- tried swings today during half term... Ouch) it's only natural that by pass patients and sleeve will loose more weight. I've met a dear friend on this site and her recovery is a lot harder than mine, I was drinking cuppa after surgery poor dear is struggling with water stlll and we are 11days post op.

For me going with the band was affordable. It was a risk because of being a foreign object but I figured if I can get it to 10-15 years I'm hoping my eating issues/ways wouldnt be like the 30 year habit I have got myself into. I've done this stop young at 30 and I'm going to give this a long term shot, whether I have to use it in conjunction with a slimming plan. I am surprised at how many by pass patients now belong to slimming clubs and use them methods, what a great way to succeed. With the tool in place - whichever you choose is a great option. My portions are so much less than I ever could eat before. And effectively that's what I'm after.

I'm learning everyday what my body can cope with. I'm surprised at how little food my body really needs when it has the RIGHTS foods in it.

Seriously think about what it is you want long term and why and go for it. Don't be persuaded by anyone but yourself. Be warned paying private they are sakes people around them getting as much as they can. Take your time.

I'm not regretting my band at all (at present) I hope I'm one of these people who only wished they had it in their 20s.... Good luck ladies .... I know you girls will do what's best for your situation :-D
 
I'm 14 st 8 and 5 ft 9 - so just in obese on my BMI - my heaviest is 16 st 2 and lightest 10 st 4. (14 years ago lol).

I have really bad reflux so the band should help with that - I'm 40 next year and desperate to get off the yo yo diet roundabout!

Think the band is def the way to go ... I had a dream about it last night too !!

Bring on Saturday ! Xxx
 
Good luck nikola, I think more drastic surgery for our size is not needed when it's the Yoyo we need to get rid of... Good luck and keep me posted chicko...

Today is a good day :)
 
I think you've taken such a massive step forward banded hun n I think your reasons for choosing the band are brilliant and not dis similar from mine. I still think talking to someone would help with regard to your sucking choc episode etc x
 
Well everyone has there stories and struggles and I know how lovely the food addiction and eating disorder world feels. Sometimes it just takes a bit of courage and honesty and it could help lots of others .... Can't wait to hear your journeys too :)
 
As I sit here today having had a good day yesterday and today (despite the blip with my OH which normally is eat on) I do grow increasingly concerned that there are some others on this forum who like to be little honesty and ridicule others in view if there own success. This concerns me massively as I speak on my diary about ALL my issues which lead me to NEEDING WLS not trying to cut the corner. Eating disorders and one I was diagnosed with (bulimia) could kill me. Anyone. Vomiting binging and laxative abuse have serious health implications. I'd be notified if those people came on here, my journey and placed their negative spin on my life and my history. It's brought out an insecurity in me and a protectiveness of others who suffer in silence because the "opinions and thoughts" of those who have NO IDEA about my life or others that they troll on about.

When I joined this site I thought it was about support and helping others. Not about expressing superiority over the newbies who are finding their feet with their journey. I feel the need to write about this because it's a massive concern being honest and open in hope that it might bring others to the forefront who are SUFFERING ALONE and SILENCE. That's my sole reason for telling the truth and sharing it with you all.

About my band today... It's going well my soreness from my mistake of going in the swings has healed and my food is good today. So I'm feeling really positive. Hope all the new girlies reading are feeling positive and looking forward to their WLS up and coming :)

Big hugs readers xxxxx
 
Huge hugs to you too, and a big HERE HERE! I've noticed some negativity too which is uncalled for and unpleasant to read.

At the end of the day, we all have one thing in common here, we need the help of surgery. Although some may be further along the path than others, we all start off on the same foot.

Let's have less of the authority and undermining and more support and understanding.

It's nearly the weekend. Cheers to that xx
 
MrsDuck said:
Huge hugs to you too, and a big HERE HERE! I've noticed some negativity too which is uncalled for and unpleasant to read. At the end of the day, we all have one thing in common here, we need the help of surgery. Although some may be further along the path than others, we all start off on the same foot. Let's have less of the authority and undermining and more support and understanding. It's nearly the weekend. Cheers to that xx
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Exactly! I've been on here 4 weeks nearly, makes me no better to judge anyone or to be below anyone... It's advice support and understanding and I'd TRUELY be notified of someone tried to belittle my life story or my honesty. It's awful when people pour their hearts because they feel alone only to be bullied by people we don't know. Makes u wonder whether weight loss changes attitudes. Some very bitter and angry comments I've read today and I pity that someone so successful feels the need to be so sharp tongued and judgemental of her fellow WLS patients. Who gave anyone the right to place superiority over any if us. Like my choice is a band others opt for sleeve, by pass... Etc...makes no one any more better, successful or able to pass critic on any of us.... Sad day on the forum for me....

But good day that their are SO many genuine beautiful people I have met on here that are blessed with wonderful attitudes to life - that in your darkest hour - they prove their compassion...

LOVE YA"LL Xxxx

Mrs DUck .... Cheers to the weekend as I drink my water ? xxx
 
Hi banded Hun and mrs duck
I'm not sure if you have read my thread in gastric sleeve this afternoon, but another lady on here has made me cry!!!! Yes a grown woman, I had my sleeve almost 2 weeks ago, and I have found this forum fantastic fir lots of reasons, one is that I have met some really genuine beautiful people that I hope to keep in touch with fr a long long time to come.

We all have our reasons for surgery, I have yet to post a diary, one of the reasons for not having done so, so far is because there is a lot of negativity from what I consider to be the older members who may have had their surgery more than a year ago and seem
Extremely self righteous, my current state of mind could not deal with anyone picking at what I write just now.

It's refreshing to read this diary and how open and honest you have been, I may follow suit if this one particular member leaves me alone.

Keep doing what yor doing girls and I wish you well on your journeys! No judging will ever come from me, just support and giggles ! Xx
 
Adrienne, don't let anyone make you cry on here, it's not worth it, not when it's a support forum, I'm sure 99/100 members on here don't think anyone able to judge us on our imperfections. We are human after all. Ok if we go round breaking rules and think we are going to loose weight then surely we are being dishonest with ourselves but on my dairy there is no room for nasty judgments ... Jeez I make then horrible judgements about myself everyday I've lived and this is the chance to change my life, and my self esteem for the better and help others having suffered with obessions , food addiction and if brave enough to admit eating disorders. Life is too short to let unsupportive comments hurt you but I can relate and sympathise. You only tried to help and offer support when someone was distressed. You can only go on your experiences you have with the sleeve.
You will not be judged by us my sweetheart ... Big hugs and tissue to wipe the tears...


WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER


Xxxxxxx
 
Hope your ok Hun? X my comments are purely to support I hope in no way I come across as unsupportive or belittling xx
 
I think that this forum is the same as any group situation, some people you'll bond with some will be over bearing, some will mock and some will advise, take from it only what you need, even people you don't bond with May have some advice or experience that one day you may find useful.. Live and let live and turn away from what makes you feel bad :) xxxx
 
Dreamer not not at all, just something I've seen over the past couple of days ... It's no one who seems to read my diary as I dint believe I'm had the same surgery where this seems to be going on - it's a shame but I just keep myself to myself and can only tell my story I guess.

Your all luverly and totally supportive of all my imperfections :) xxxx
 
Thank you for my photo comments . That's so very kind if you... Are you going to find out what sex your having or are you going to have a surprise??? Xx
 
I think a suprise I think Hun! Will be like the best Xmas present ever! I've started buying a few neutral pieces of clothing and things x x
 
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