BANDERS UNITE ! Get to know each other chatter !

[wannabeanewme]

Cooeee.. anyone here?

Sorry not posted in this bit.. have posted couple of bits in banders section on here but not actually put much in here.. so if its ok.. after the day have had today.. will have a ramble and a moan??

soon as I know someone is about to share with..lol..

 

[Katkit1]

Hi Mands - Welcome to our little section!

Say whatever you want.....you can rant....moan....complain....be happy....full of joy.....or be down and out!
It does`nt matter as we like to hear from everyone and its always great to welcome a new face.
A lot of our previous regulars seem to have gone into hiding......but I know I have done that myself at times when I`m not coping.
When really however bad things get we should all stay and share.....but I for one know its easier said than done!

Its difficult sharing when you don`t know if anyone is here to listen.....but if we dissapear for a few hours due to work etc; we will soon be back and give you whatever support you need. Although I think Julie (Blue Diamond) is always here in the undergrowth.


Be back a bit later hun x







Love Kat x

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Welcome Mands. Feel free to post and ramble - I always do

tranquil x

 

[BlueDiamond]

Cooeee.. anyone here?

Sorry not posted in this bit.. have posted couple of bits in banders section on here but not actually put much in here.. so if its ok.. after the day have had today.. will have a ramble and a moan??

soon as I know someone is about to share with..lol..

 

[wannabeanewme]

Hi Ladies.. well.. yesterday was a hugely bad, emotional day for me

I had my check up thru at SRH and although I know these check-ups are for my own benefit and to monitor my progress - I don't like going very much and yesterday was the worst ever for me since being 'done'.. Before had even got there, had been upset because for once - I know my weight was going to be up instead of down and felt a failure and a pain.. Me and my OH 'had words' so the atmosphere was a bit strained on the trip across the country.. We got there ok and after registering that had arrived, went round to get weighed.. was horrified and disgusted when scales said was 111kg :'(
Then we sat.. and sat.. and sat... and sat.. for 55mins.. which only wound me up and compounded my feelings of dread..
That also meant I had time to 'stew' as it were.. mentally had a go at myself as its the heaviest have been in such a long time.. know my T.O.T.M. is almost done with and according to the dietician they allow 6lb for that and 3lb for shoes (yes - weighed in shoes?) and clothes so my weight was a little down for that..but it still put me at 10kg higher than I was last time. Could almost hear the disgust in the voice when being spoken to which made me feel worse. went over my diet, explained how had been ill for 5mth and on anti-biotics because of it and had only been getting back on my feet the last few weeks and explained had already tried to improve fluids, exercise and actually managing more than the one meal a day that had been coping with for the last 5mth due to being ill.

Maybe it was because I felt so emotionally sensitive and maybe she wasn't actually being like that but its just how I interpreted the situation.. she hadn't even read my notes properly?! I've always been defensive about my weight after spending almost my entire adult life being ashamed at my size, belittled and made to feel inadequate and everything being put down to my weight although a lot of the time - it wasn't a factor.. so I ended up in tears..

Consultant came to see me after she'd gone and asked how I was, pointed out how I felt and that this isn't a journey I'd have chosen for myself (it was hernia surgeon who put me forward to have this WLS ~> wasn't a personal choice but what's done is done). Asked for everything to be checked as grandson had kicked me at my port site on holiday in august and he confirmed I had internal bruising and advised to continue with exercises but to reduce the intensity of any abdominal style for a little to allow things to finish getting better in there.. then he dropped a bombshell.. and offered to REMOVE Polly (my band).. probably as had said it hadn't initially been my choice.. said no.. am determined to get rid of this weight that's gone on the last few mths and go back in March 2012 at least 2stone lower than I was yesterday..

The fact have lost weight from what I had been in august (17st 10 even though some had crept back on again but not that much and I know different scales give different weights - had been 16st 8 at home yesterday morning and have lost an inch off my waist in 3mths) and have managed to make substantial changes to everything ~> I know I can do this. I've had enough of being a failure, had enough of being laughed at.. even though have lost 10st in 6yr and put a little on - when you're ill, eating isn't prime concern, but getting better is..now am better..its all change..

woke this morning a little sore from being poked and prodded, my mindset is more determined than I was and for the first time in days - we have sunshine
Best get dressed and get my ass out there and do what needs one. Thanks for reading this.. sorry for the long ramble.. needed to get it out though *sighs*

Hopefully a good day will be mine.. can but try.. B.B.L. Ladies ...\o...

 

[Katkit1]

Hi Mands - sorry could`nt get back earlier, with work then problem with my car.......did`nt get in until late evening.

Netherless I am here now and realise what a tough time you have had with your band `Polly` and also with your health. I can emphasise as my journey has`nt always been straightforward - and have had lots of health problems along the way.

Well tomorrow is a new day.....I guess we all need a starting point. Trouble is I don`t know about you, but I make 2 steps forward and then 3 steps back with health issues which affect me not being able to excercise.....then its a downward spiral with feeling a bit blue and semi - giving-up.

But we will not be down for long and with supporting each other and everyone else who wants to join in, we will beat our demons and jump back on the wagon.

I made a decision this week as my weight has been stalling a lot in recent months!

I decided I would join a slimming club. Not for the first time I might add, but with the added benefit of my gastric band.

I thought I`m not getting anywhere on my own and I needed to take control of my eating habits again. So I have joined a Rosemary Conley class, as I like the diet she uses and I also like the idea of the excercises. The one I go to on the Thursday evening is the weigh in followed by a short talk then a zumba class.
At the moment I will have to forgo the excercise until my back is much better, (had an accident a month ago), but I know by watching everyone tonight that it was good seeing how they were all doing then watching them truly enjoying themselves whilst doing the zumba, looks like it was a lot of fun too!

Whatever happens Mandi - we are here for you and I applaud you at taking the bull by the horns and getting in the right mindset and giving it a go!

Never say die!







Love Kat x

 

[Macy moo moo]

Hi mands

I'm very proud of you! Sticking it out with Polly was a big decision and the fact you are very determined will help you achieve your goals. Good luck and share your journey with us.

Take care xXx

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[MrsPill]

Hi to all my WLS friends. Been on holiday for a week and as I'd had a fill the day before I went I was nervous about being away from home and the whole eating thing. Well, being nervous was a total waste of energy let me tell you! I ate out 3 times... ate cake, ice cream, sausage rolls, bread etc etc!! hahaha. I had trouble with a piece of toast getting a bit stuck but that was it. Not sure the scales are going to be my friend tomorrow but hey- its only 1 week! and it was my holidays
Won't be going for a week in a caravan again when there is a hurricane blowing either! It was pretty freaky!

 

[MrsSmith]

Glad you had a good holiday Mrs Pill, welcome home x

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Hello all. First of all to Mands - I completely empathise - it has not been an easy journey but stay focussed - you will get there:hug99:

Sorry I have not been around much. Mr TB and I are in the wars at the moment with health issues. I was at the docs again today and they have taken more blood for more tests. My BP is not stabilising despite the increase in medication. At least they cannot blame it all on my weight - they realise that it may be something else and are in panic mode - which is worrying me. My hernia is giving me terrible pain but I am gritting my teeth as I need to go on my holiday.

Tomorrow is a big day. After thinking that Ming would not be leaving there seems to have been some last minute changes and she may now be going...next Friday. Given that she seems to be teflon coated and has more lives than a cat I am not holding my breath - but it is going to be an intersting day I don't know how I would feel if they announce she is going. The issues with my health and Mr TB's have rather overtaken everything else. The big irony would be her leaving and me having to quit my job anyway That's life!

Hope everyone is well. Bandits keep rolling on

tranquil x

 

[Katkit1]

Hi everyone - TB....sorry about all your health problems hun, both you and Mr TB have a worrying old time. I hope your blood problem gets sorted very soon, try not to get to wound up about it all x

Your company are not to good about making decisions about whether someone is coming or going! It must make the Mighty Ming feel very special about herself.

Hope things improve for you soon xx




Love Kat x

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Hi everyone - TB....sorry about all your health problems hun, both you and Mr TB have a worrying old time. I hope your blood problem gets sorted very soon, try not to get to wound up about it all x

Your company are not to good about making decisions about whether someone is coming or going! It must make the Mighty Ming feel very special about herself.

Hope things improve for you soon xx




Love Kat x

Thanks Kat. We will keep going but it is very hard. I do however have some good news. MING WILL BE NO MORE FROM A WEEK TODAY:bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss:

::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer:

Can you tell I am happy

No time to give the full story and still in deep shock at the turn of events. Will post more at the weekend

tranquil x

 

[BlueDiamond]

Thanks Kat. We will keep going but it is very hard. I do however have some good news. MING WILL BE NO MORE FROM A WEEK TODAY:bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss:

::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer:

Can you tell I am happy

No time to give the full story and still in deep shock at the turn of events. Will post more at the weekend

tranquil x

 

[BlueDiamond]

 

[MrsPill]

Really pleased for you TB. I don't know the full story re: Ming but I've seen you post about her leaving and how it would affect you. Its hard when you don't like someone at your work...you spend more time there than at home probably! I know I do. I hope this brings your stress levels down a lot and you can relax and have a great holiday now x

 

[MrsPill]

Have a great weekend everyone xx

 

[Katkit1]

Thanks Kat. We will keep going but it is very hard. I do however have some good news. MING WILL BE NO MORE FROM A WEEK TODAY:bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss:

::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer::banana dancer:

Can you tell I am happy

No time to give the full story and still in deep shock at the turn of events. Will post more at the weekend

tranquil x

Wow - tranquil.....did someone put a bomb under the `Mighty Ming`.......you mean she actually wont be there a week after today!

I...F..E..E..L.... f..a..i...n.....t!!!!!!!!siholog:


Tremendous news babe - no wonder you feel so happy.....just how I feel for you....:8855:

I will keep up with the news over the weekend with you......keep smiling xxx





Love Kat x

 

[shellymac]

post op+ struggling

Hello to you all, been reading your chats and thought this might be a good place to come and pick your brains,hope you dont mind.
I was banded on monday and my recovery is very slow compared to banders dairies,I think I might have gone through extra prodding during surgery as I went down for op at 9.30 and wasn't back in my room until 2 '0 clock,but I dont know how long i was in recovery room.they told me that they had had difficulty placing band and they nicked an artery as well that they had to stop bleeding.
I am getting better but progress is slow,feel a pressing in my stomach which makes me breathless still on codine and sleeping on and off all day.everyone seems to be really well at this stage .feel like i'm never going to get better! thanks for listening.xx:cry:

 

[BlueDiamond]

Hello to you all, been reading your chats and thought this might be a good place to come and pick your brains,hope you dont mind.
I was banded on monday and my recovery is very slow compared to banders dairies,I think I might have gone through extra prodding during surgery as I went down for op at 9.30 and wasn't back in my room until 2 '0 clock,but I dont know how long i was in recovery room.they told me that they had had difficulty placing band and they nicked an artery as well that they had to stop bleeding.
I am getting better but progress is slow,feel a pressing in my stomach which makes me breathless still on codine and sleeping on and off all day.everyone seems to be really well at this stage .feel like i'm never going to get better! thanks for listening.xx:cry:

The best advice I can give u is not too compare yourself with everyone else, everyone is different hun, I was up and walking to the shops 2 days after my band and yet others take much longer, just rest and eventually it will settle down, you was only banded Monday hun its only Saturday - It will all come ok in the end - all the best and welcome to the losers bench - Julie xxx

 

[shellymac]

Thank you B D.never expected to feel so ill after,guess i just need more patience.thanks for such prompt reply.xx