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Gastric Band just fitted

binkyboo

New Member
Hi there,
I had a gastric band done last Friday and would like to know if anyone else has had one done and how they are going?

I am still in pain, and didn't think it would hurt as much as it does but I don't regret a thing.
I had it done in Belgium and went by myself but the Surgeon and his team were brilliant.

I hope to lose a load of weight but have been having trouble keeping to the liquid only diet.

Thanks
 
Hi, congratulations! you are really brave going off to Belgium by yourself. Good for you!
In a week or so you will feel fine, take it easy.
Karen x
 
Hi Binky

I had a band too, one thing you MUST do is stick to the post op diet you were given.

Having solid food when you should be on liquids is not a good thing!
 
Take it easy, follow the guidelines and you will be fine, it's early days yet! Good luck!!
 
I know, its doing it without even thinking, and getting used to it and the feel. My God it hurts lol.
I have been carrying around soup with me and have been eating the biscuit type things they gave me after surgery. I had done some research on various companies and they all say different things.
Main thing though is to lose weight, have tried almost everything and this was the last resort but I am delighted I did it.
 
Good for you! Keep that thought when temptation stares you in the face as there's still alot of mind work involved :)
 
I was sore, more than anticipated and it took 1 week before it eased...after 10 days I was much livelier and back at work after 2 weeks. You can do most things just take your time and do them slowly. I'm good...in the zone and focused! I want to shift the mass of fat ASAP and then I can relax a bit! I do have little treats but let's just say a mini bag of haribos doesn't equate to a full deep pan pizza n garlic bread lol! Those were the days..lol! it takes willpower to make it work effectively...don't rely on restriction alone! That just helps and stops you having a pig out :)
 
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