Banding Newbie!

[Vixi]

Hi there,

Thought I would say HI! as I'm having my gastric band next week!

I'm on day four of the horrid low fat, low carb in fact low everything diet. I'm starting to feel really hungry and in need of something sweet. I know its not worth it though.

I'm having my op at the Nuffield in Glasgow by Mr Galloway if anyone else is having or had it done there it would be great to hear from you!

Vicki

 

[Silversurfer]

Hi Vicki

Welcome to mini's good luck next week with your op

Richard

 

[shelbell]

Hi Vicki lovely to meet you, welcome to Mini's!

Stay focused on the pre-op diet, it's worth it in the end. If you feel yourself weakening, you can always come on here and shout, there's generally someone around.

 

[Vixi]

Thanks Guys!

If only they made Low Carb,Low fat low everything full fat tasting chocolate lol!

I actually think its more that I cant have a piece thats annoying me. Oh well I'm still allowed a piece of fruit from my allowance....

 

[georgina]

hi vixi welcome to minis sorry but i had a bypass 15months ago but im sure sum1 will fill u in xxx

 

[misscheeky]

hiya, welcome to mini's best of luck with your op.

 

[hopelesscase]

Hi and welcome to minis. waiting for a bypass so no help other than to say stick at it it will be all worth it in the end.
HC

 

[tammy]

Hi and welcome yo the site. I'm a bypasser but just wanted to wish you luck. look forward to hearing about your experience and tracking your progress x

 

[alliecat]

Hi Vicki and welcome to mini's banding club! I am six weeks post-op tomorrow and due for my first fill on tuesdsay so if you have any questions just shout! The pre-op diet is a bit of a killer, but drink plenty of water and you will get through it - it is worth it all! Good luck with the op x

 

[e.green69]

hi vixi
i had band op 3days ago + didnt do the lowfat diet but did the milk + yogurt 1 instead as id been 2 america + me liver was big from the indulgence over there. Its hard work but stick at it it wont be long...

 

[Vixi]

Hi!

Well i'm now a loser! In the nicest sense lol. Got home from the hospital on Thursday and doing well. Still a bit sore but not too bad.

The operation was much easier than I thought, I expected to feel much worse than I do.

I guess i should do one of those weight ticky thingy's now!

Vicki x

 

[shelbell]

Glad it all went well Vicki tell us all about it when you feel up to it.

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

glad u on the bander side now!!
best wishes
liz xx

 

[vivien]

Hi

Hi Vixi
1st time here, going for my surgery october 26th all being well, meet consultant saturday next...so will follow you your progress, good luck with your starvation week, well done so farx

 

[Vixi]

Well thats 3 weeks post op! Feeling good now apart from I'm starting to feel hungry and that I could probably eat more after a meal. I've been good and stuck with my old enemy will power!

I am getting so fed up with mush. I crave texture! I did cheekily try something a bit less mushy and it got stuck in my windpipe, I have to say I thought I was going to die. The feeling was horrid. I can't wait to have my first fill and start on some solid foods!

So including the pre op diet and up untill now I have lost 2 stone!! How do you get one of those wee tracker things?

Vicki xx

 

[shelbell]

http://www.minimins.com/forum-technical-support/35-how-setup-your-weight-tracker-your-signature.html there you go Vicki full instructions there is a minimum post count before you can put one on though, not sure what it is.

 

[Vixi]

Thanks! xx

One other thing I'd like to ask the bandy peeps is, do you get discomfort from your port? Mine is quite prominent and has suddenly become bruised. It was placed pretty much in the centre of my stomach, as my belly is still mahoosive!! lol it seems to be hitting off things. Does anyone else have problems like this?

Vicki xx

 

[Vixi]

Hi,

I'm hoping someone will be able to help me! I have had 3 fills now and i have 6ml in the band but i STILl feel like i could eat much more. Is this normal? When do you feel real restriction?

I'm starting to get scared and think this hasnt worked!

Any advice would be great.

Thanks

Vix x

 

[e.green69]

hi vix
i had band about the same time as you and i have only had 1 fill and i am now feeling no restriction so due another 1. everyone is different and although we all love to compare i think the advice we are given is to take it as an individual journey as some people need 1 fill and some need 6 fills. maybe you need just a little more added i would as my wls group if i were you.
hope that helps
emmax

 

[Vixi]

Thanks, thats good to know. I dont really have a WLS as such. I really just see my consultant and he does the fill himself, I always feel really rushed! I havce another appointment on Monday so I think I will need to ask him some questions.

Vicki