gastric band

[mazbrad]

just found site , have hospital appointment at sunderland genral hospital 30th this month for gastric band , wonder if any of you had this procedure and can tell me how long does it take to get done after initial appointment

 

[Neen]

I was not fortunate to get NHS help so can't advise but wanted to wish you all the best with your WLS and weight loss

 

[loubyl00]

Hi Welcome to this site.

Im pretty new and hopefully having GAstric bypass but im sure some folk on here will be able to give you advice. I just wnated to welcome you.

x

 

[Red 42]

I didn't have my band done with SRH but am now under their care...if I could rewind the last year I wouldn't have chosen a band and would have gone bypass. That's just my opinion due to problems I've had...the band does work successfully for many folks.

Sorry I can't advise on timescales :sigh:

 

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

if this is ya 1st appointment then the 1st appointment is seminar, 14-18 months after that to surgery, appointments and targets to be met between, if you are a SRH patient u be welcome to join our support group, let me know if your interested as i sort of lead that side of things x x

 

[poo bear]

Hi Mazbrad,

Welcome to this site and good luck with your weight loss journey.:talk017:

 

[babyboosweets]

hiya i had a lap band put in on the 25th march ive only lost 1st 2lb and i lost the stone 2 weeks after the op so in effect i have only lost 2lb since having it done i exercise 4 times a week for an hour a time also i eat 800cals a day i need help its just not coming off could anyone tell me there daily intake of food as i am a bit lost thanks

 

[Dream of being slim]

I have been delighted with my band. I had it fitted 12th September 2009. I was on the dairy diet 3 weeks before my surgery and managed to lose 2 stone with that but 9 months today since my surgery I am 6stones 10 pounds lighter!! I know you lose your weight alot faster with a bypass and alot of people can really benefit from this due to their serious health issues (my sister is having a bypass on 18th June. she has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes so her surgeon has recommended bypass as he said there is an 80% chance all these problems will clear up). I luckily didnt have any of these health issues but most certainly would have got them if I hadnt addressed my weight problem.
The way I look at it is...This is now a way of life and not a diet...If you work with your band it will work for you. If it takes me 3 years to get to my goal weight thats okay....I just know I will get there.
To the lady who isnt losing much weight.....You have only had 2 fills up to now. I use to read on here about getting the "sweet spot" and didnt have a clue what people meant. I have just had my 5th fill and have 8.5 mls in a 14mls band and it is amazing!! 1 week after having it I lost 5 pounds. Dont get disheartened....You will get there!

 

[babyboosweets]

thanks for answering me am i right in thinkin that the sweet spot is the one fill that does the trick ??? what do u eat on a daily basis ? would be grateful if u cud give me some tips thanks x

 

[mazbrad]

hi all and thankyou for your replys.

Im devastated to think i would have to wait such a long time for banding : ((

I have been told also they may suggest the bypass rather than banding . seems on here more popular than banding too. will have to wait and see.

you all seem to be succeeding so well in losing weight , welldone x

 

[Tracey ( eyore)]

hi maz brad good luck with what ever journey you take x