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emmarfrost said:
hi ladies,

candy- when i had my first fill i think the doctor put 6ml in (additional 2 as i had 4ml put in during surgery) and as i said before- that really didnt do much for me at all.the doctor also said it is rare to need to put that much in on a first fill, but the barium meal thingy was just flying through.

Your posts remind me of me in the early stages, and some people will need more fills than others, and a bigger amount of saline within the band for the restriction to be felt, as i said i have 9 in mine now.

I completely understand how your feeling- you wait so long for the surgery, and then you just want the weight to come off so badly- it will hun, that restriction just needs to be working for you first.in the meanwhile i think a food diary is a great plan, try not to comfort eat if your feeling down- or you'll head into that vicious eat-guilt-misery-eat-guilt-misery cycle that we all know to well.

I know im banging on about it, but perhaps try going for a walk if your stressed, maybe a swim, read a book, anything to keep away from the cupboards.im sure this fill will get you on your way, but try and stick with it.

Wishing the 18th arrives quickly for you.xxxxxxx

oh and loving the beefcake with the blue eyes ladies- frigging hell what a fittie! Xxx
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hi emma...all all you other wonderful ladies that have helped me pull through these last few horrible days
i feel alot better today, maybe because the sun is shinning....ive just had a coffee, now im debating a late breakfast....im not really hungry at all....usually cant eat in a morning as my band feels tight which ive seen in many posts on hear...it the night time i start thinking and dreaming about food....i think i,ll grab a slimfast with sum added protein in it to keep me fuller for longer....then make sure i keep drinking plenty of fluids through out the day...cant keep up any exercise as my back is in excrusting pain....i think my discs are playing up again....although if im not in too muc pain i may try to walk the dogs later....just to burn 10 calories is better than none at all...thx again ladies....
 
ladies....call me thick, call me stupid...but can someone please advise me....because im fed up with my dietician telling me to read my blue pack which was given to me over 12 months ago !!!
what is textured food???
they have just told me to stay on 1000 calories a day, and to make sure im eating slowley...chewing well...and to stay on textured food.....until my band fill on 18th november which im petrified of as i have a needle phobia....can someone please advise me what i should be eating, 10 weeks post op i can eat a 3 course meal and feel no restriction at all.....but i know this is very wrong, i dont want to feel hungry.....i know i sound daft as a brush...but this site is my only means of support...i split with my partner 3 weeks before my op, i have 2 children aged 12 & 14 ( my 14 yr old as ADHD) so i live alone...and yes at times i get depressed....who dosent in this day and age....i dont want pity, i want help on how to make my band work for me....advice on what i sould be eating....
 
You want a bit of bulk in your food...like chicken or pasta or potatoes....aim for protein rich and avoid living on slidey things as they don't fill you up. Slider foods can be soup, ice cream, custard...you get the idea. Summat with a bit of bulk will fill your wee tum and stay for a while whereas slidey stuff just slides on thru and lets you eat more :D
Biggest lesson I learned was restricting fluids around food times no fluid half hour before or for an hour after food.
Hope this helps xx
 
I am so thrilled to read this!!!!How brilliant that you have some rewards for your efforts!! And even better that you are enjoying what you are having as well! Going to make the journey that much more enjoyable for you xxx
Thank you for letting us know how you are doing as I was wondering how you were xxxxx
Keep in touch OK and well done!



Lostinmy30's said:
:bliss:
Boooggiiiiiieeee......the scales finally budged!!!

16stone 7lbs 2 days running..after being stuck at the same 16stone 8lbs for about 4 months...am so chuffed.

And the secret is I'm mainly going for low gi foods which feel 'right' for winter time....granola or eggs for brekkie, beetroot soup or cheese and crackers/oatcakes for lunch and protein, potatoes or wholemeal pasta and root veg for dinner. Any 'treats' are fruit or veg based ....and I kicked my newly accquired Chunky Kit Kat habit and replaced it with a beetroot obsession lol!
Thanks guys for your never ending advice and support I feel bloomin marvelous - and considering being a SAD sufferer I am usually misery personified at this time of year - that is miraculous!!
Keep on trucking guys xxx
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Lostinmy30's said:
You want a bit of bulk in your food...like chicken or pasta or potatoes....aim for protein rich and avoid living on slidey things as they don't fill you up. Slider foods can be soup, ice cream, custard...you get the idea. Summat with a bit of bulk will fill your wee tum and stay for a while whereas slidey stuff just slides on thru and lets you eat more :D
Biggest lesson I learned was restricting fluids around food times no fluid half hour before or for an hour after food.
Hope this helps xx
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thankyou
i have mashed potatoe with swede and carrot for tea, with left over beef stew over the top from yesterday....im not to keen on pasta but i love mashed spuds and vegetables,,,,chicken is my fav meat....i dont like sweet stuff like custard so its good i dont have a sweet tooth....i try to drink before i eat and then wait at least an hour before i drink again....ive purchaed from boots some maximuscle sculptress high protein powder but it makes me feel sick and its very lumpy ( i dont have a special shaker yet) so im gonna try it with a slimfast for breakfast tomorrow.....just had a bowl of granola with nuts and raisins, im now full....just hope i will last tim 5pm for my main meal of the day...thank for the advice :eek:
 
Hello Candy. Mashed potatoes are classed as slider food - I know I love them too. If you try jacket potatoes with beans & cheese or tuna & sweetcorn they are really filling as they are more dense and not sliders. Hope this is helpful....
 
All ok here in breezy Surrey. Just taken dog for his wash and blow dry. Now waiting for first client of the day - have manicure & pedi to do and 2 facials. Hey Ho. Have a good one peeps.
 
Just finished my Beetroot soup for lunch .....need to buy more tomorrow lol...all good here :) Hope you are all well x
 
Hi all, hope everyone is having a good day. My days good news are that I'm constantly pulling my trousers up, I love when you notice a weight drop :)
 
Hi all, been very tight bandwise today..hopefully it's just anxiety related and not physically tighter again. Bands are so weird sometimes!
Managed to nibble some melba toast and philly for tea and keep it down but no go with a jacket potato earlier :(
Been playing Fable III on the xbox which is why I'm on the quiet side. x
 
Well ladies..

I have just read the thread from start to finish!

Very informative.. and you sound like a lovely bunch of banders!

I look forward to conversing and swapping all sorts stories/recipes/scaries..

:D

Marie x
 
Neen said:
Hi all, been very tight bandwise today..hopefully it's just anxiety related and not physically tighter again. Bands are so weird sometimes!
Managed to nibble some melba toast and philly for tea and keep it down but no go with a jacket potato earlier :(
Been playing Fable III on the xbox which is why I'm on the quiet side. x
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I've missed you :(
 
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