BANDERS UNITE ! Get to know each other chatter !

[Mazza]

Mazza, well done on your BMI, and the fact you're at goal, can I ask if you feel much different than you did at your heaviest, and in what ways?

Thanks Sarah although I have another 5lbs to go to officially reach my goal.

I do feel different yes BUT as I had only been my heaviest weight for a few months prior to surgery I didnt really have time to get used to being that big - if that makes sense lol also it hadnt really affected my health as I had other issues to contend with on that front.

I only started to put the weight on in the last few years, I was always super skinny and in some ways I still thought of myself as being thinner than I was. The opposite really of what most WLS'ers go through. I have to be different

If I'm honest now though I still feel like I need to lose weight, I know Im a healthier weight but I would be happier losing maybe another stone. I will always have a medium build and I will never change my body shape from the naturaly lean but muscular physique I have been blessed with BUT I would love smaller boobs and they ain't going nowhere! x

 

[dottychic]

Good for you Sarah, I bet you never want to shop in Evans again lol.....I know I dont but at the mo im still a little large for most shops Im getting there though and over the next few months Im hoping I will be able to say goodbye to Evans forever XX

 

[Bev]

Awww Bless Sarah and thank you... I'm hoping you are doing ok, you certainly sound as though you are Angel.

Thanks for asking about me... I'm fine... plodding as I do... I'm a plodding person... I'll never be a winner in a race... but I eventually stumble through the finishing line... and after a long and arduous wait... it's my turn (bar any cancellations on the day)... so I'll plod thru and then keep plodding once I get back home... haha...

It doesn't seem like two minutes since it was your turn Sarah, I remember the day well! Time is certainly speeding past.

Have a lovely weekend everyone... love and hugs xxx

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Hello all. Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. My long walk is now taking place tomorrow all being well. Today is my first day of purée following my fill. I must admit I am feeling much more restriction than I did before I had my fill. Or I may be imagining it. I will see how it feels over the next few days as I try out different things. Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

tranquil x

 

[AndiB29]

Well, it's official! I'm banded!!!

Right now, I'm doing pretty well. Sore, but that's to be expected. Cannot believe how the gas feels. Very strange.

As of right now, I'm still on the clear liquid which hasn't been so hard. Will be on it till next Wednesday. I'm having trouble getting my protein in. Mainly because I really don't want anything except maybe some warm broth. I'm drinking as much water as I can without too much trouble.

Finally getting over the cotton mouth feeling from being put to sleep. Very thankful for that too. That was probably one of the most frustrating things thus far. Not being able to get rid of that feeling of dry mouth. But today it's better!

I have been feeling a little out of sorts. I can't believe I really made this choice kind of feeling. I just can't believe everything I've "given" up. For my entire life - food has been a central theme, and now it can't be. For thin people, food isn't a priority and that's where I have to get too now. Not sure how to do that, but I WILL figure it out.

I have realized today how may commercials on tv are food related. Today, all I see when one comes on is something I've given up. I hope that changes to seeing how many things I've given myself by making this change.

Ok, well thats enough on my emotional confusion for now. Hope everyone has a good day!!

 

[devilishandsweet]

Congratulations on getting your band! I've been banded for just over a week now, and believe me it does get easier! I was so sore the first couple of days and wondered what I had done to myself! lol

What I have been finding is that I'm trying to do too much and im knackering myself out! I keep getting told of by my mum and hubby.

I have also noticed the amount of food related adverts and programs on. But funnily enough this past week I've got myself addicted to 'Come Dine With Me'!

Hope everyone else is ok! x

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Hello Andi and Claire. Wishing you both speedy recoveries.

tranquil

 

[Neen]

Lovely to have you here Andi and Claire xxxxx Keep posting ! And hope you both soon feel fit and ready for your getting slim year ahead x

 

[hope2bthina]

Hiya folks thought i'd better let you all know i'm banded so budge up that losers bench!!! Surgery on friday went very well and was done in minutes as the cameraman told me! he was shocked how fast it was. I had surgeons from teeside and germany watching too...really should of sold tickets.
The documentry goes out in september.
Feeling ok just a bit sore..port site is the most sore. Trying to drink as much as possible..2lb down since friday

Congrats mazza for getting to a fab bmi of 25.
Bev i am going to Llandudno in july with laura and charmaine it will be great to meet you!.
Hello to everyone else hope your all ok xxx

 

[Rache]

Welcome Andi & Sparkle xxx Hi Rache , I am still grappling with that whole emotional eating thing as well. Listened to Bob (are you ready mp3) lately?
I have a new pc (woot!) and Dean off work this week for a mini break plus I now have to take the boys as PA in the mornings for the foreseeable future (NOT amused about that) so I am around in the background but hopefully back more later on.
I am shattered so will catch up as and when xxxxxx

Hey Neen
Got me a new lappie so going to download him onto there. It would only let me play it once on the main pc for some reason. If that doesn't work then I will get it put on my daughters touch.xx

 

[Rache]

Thanks Neen, are you having a good week?

Just been weighed, and I've lost 2lb this week, v.v.v.v. happy xx

That's brilliant Sarah xx

 

[Rache]

Well done Sarah! You're rocking that band already xxxx
Welcome back CC x
Good luck on your walk Tranquil xx
I am off to get my long overdue eye test today and I am nervous as usual. I hate going out.

Are you ok Sweetie? Are you a little agoraphobic?
It's sad that you still feel unhappy going out. Best thing someone said to me (a long time ago now) was you have as much right to be out and about as anyone else. It stuck for me so I'm less uncomfortable now, still not mad on crowds.
I hope you feel better about it soon sweetness xx

 

[Rache]

Hi Banders

Have you missed me? .................................. no! oh well.

My BMI is now 25 something which Im over the moon about!

Getting another fill on 6th Feb.

Thats all

Woohoo!!! Maz that's fantastic!!! Well done you!!
How many fills have you had now?

Fancy a meet up in half term btw? I'm off then so free in the daytime xx

 

[Rache]

Ha ha - sweet and innocent thats me NOT! x

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[Sarah Metcalf]

Welcome Andi and Claire, I hope you all (inc. Kelly) are feeling better soon, I'm six weeks out now and feel back to normal (even after my first fill).

TB how did the walk go? I hope you had nice weather for it, it's freezing up here today.

How're you doing Rache?

 

[Rache]

Good for you Sarah, I bet you never want to shop in Evans again lol.....I know I dont but at the mo im still a little large for most shops Im getting there though and over the next few months Im hoping I will be able to say goodbye to Evans forever XX

That would be lovely x

 

[Rache]

Hiya folks thought i'd better let you all know i'm banded so budge up that losers bench!!! Surgery on friday went very well and was done in minutes as the cameraman told me! he was shocked how fast it was. I had surgeons from teeside and germany watching too...really should of sold tickets.
The documentry goes out in september.
Feeling ok just a bit sore..port site is the most sore. Trying to drink as much as possible..2lb down since friday

Congrats mazza for getting to a fab bmi of 25.
Bev i am going to Llandudno in july with laura and charmaine it will be great to meet you!.
Hello to everyone else hope your all ok xxx

Yay Abi that's good to hear!!
I was so busy all day Friday I didn't have proper chance to go onto FB to check out any updates.
So glad it went well xx

 

[Rache]

Welcome Andi and Claire, I hope you all (inc. Kelly) are feeling better soon, I'm six weeks out now and feel back to normal (even after my first fill).

TB how did the walk go? I hope you had nice weather for it, it's freezing up here today.

How're you doing Rache?

Hey Sarah I'm doing ok thanks luvvie.
Had a bit of a strange week food wise, it was like my brain took over and kicked out all my common sense last week!! I had more carbs than normal (way more) and cos of TOTM I had the most raging sweet tooth too.
I really struggled with feeling full so ended up eating far too much which then caused me to clog up a bit hence the tummy ache in the night time.
I'm trying very hard to keep a handle on it now, deliberately stopping when I want something to eat instead of the auto pilot that had slipped back into view. It's amazing how easy these habits return when not kept in check!!

Other than that mood wise I'm pretty good seem to have a handle on my emotions more, good ole anti d's.

Things are moving a bit at home now, in April me and my girls will be moving again been living with my sister for three years now and time has come where we need our own space again. I'm planning to move a little closer to work so I can walk/cycle instead of using he car, so getting me three miles of exercise in at least a day and saving on fuel too!! I love moving house so am really looking forward to the new start again.

Can't remember if I've mentioned it on here but I've hit my 4 stone loss mark now!!! did that over christmas and was chuffed to bits. Working on the next half a stone.
If anyone wants a treadmill let me know I'm going to be getting rid of mine as I need to downsize house wise and there will definatley be no room for it in the new place.

Have yourselves a great week everyone xxxxxx

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

TB how did the walk go? I hope you had nice weather for it, it's freezing up here today.

Unfortunately Mr TB is feeling under the weather today so we did not venture out. Going to try tomorrow.

tranquil

 

[AndiB29]

Welcome Andi and Claire, I hope you all (inc. Kelly) are feeling better soon, I'm six weeks out now and feel back to normal (even after my first fill).

TB how did the walk go? I hope you had nice weather for it, it's freezing up here today.

How're you doing Rache?

How long did it take for all the gas to go away? When did you feel back up to speed?

One of my incisions is right where my bra goes. Doctor said I can go back to work Monday because I have a desk job. Not sure what to do about the bra thing.