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Hi guys can u advise me please
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angie790
New Member
That question is sort of like asking how long is a peice of string! I'm not a bander but can tell you that there is no definitive number of fills you will require after you have had the band fitted....it will depend on your personal circumstances & how you get on with each fill, and to when you personally hit the sweet spot! Technically, you aren't meat to lose much/any weight without a fill, although often people can lose a bit a weight waiting for their first fill...good luck!
mellyb28
Size 16 - yay!
Hi, I had my band fitted in January and have not had a fill yet (my choice). I'm booked in to have one this coming Thursday but am in two minds about it at the moment. My consultant suggested having my first fill when my weight had remained static for 3 weeks and that hasn't happened yet. (although I have had 3 weeks where I only lost half a pound per week). I have lost 33 pounds so far, 12 of which was pre-op. I'm sure it's different for everyone though. Good luck with everything x
wow that is fabulous joxjo, how are you now ? i am hoping to be back to work 5 days after op, is posible?
BlueDiamond
New Member
hi, its 3 weeks till i go for surgery in belguim (cant wait). i know i have to book to get a fill 6 weeks after surgery. can u plz tell me how many of them fills do i need, and can i lose weight even before i get a fill
thanks
Maura
No one would be able too tell you how many fills you may require it varies from person too person and size of band etc. Some people do lose weight before a fill * as some posts have proved* but others (like me) didnt lose anything until they had a fill, again this varies from person too person. Good luck 2 u xx
weeble
Wobbles
I was back at work 4 days after my banding. Came out of hospital on Tuesday and had two days rest then back at work on the Friday.
I was fine but I do have an office job. I didn't drive though - I got dropped off and picked up.
wow weeble. i am having surgery in belguim and leaving my car at airport so intend to drive home 2 days after the op because the flights at 6am and dont want to hassle anyone.. am i mad?
I had my band on the Saturday and just about managed to drive on the wednesday but I have an automatic car, bumps on the road is agony and I struggled to park because turning was sore! Also you are not legally able to drive for a few days after a gen anaesthetic so check your car insurance!
I had mine a month ago and have lost about a stone, have my first fill coming up on this Wednesday.
I had mine a month ago and have lost about a stone, have my first fill coming up on this Wednesday.
Sarah Metcalf
New Member
Tbh I felt wiped out for 2 weeks, but thankfully I was off work for christmas so was able to take it easy, but everyone differs. I had told my boss about my op so she knew I couldn't lift anything for 6 weeks. I also waited 2 weeks before I drove, and I was so glad I did, within the first week of driving a dog ran out in front of me and I had to do an emergency stop (the first in 11 years). Hope this helps xx
oh good luck. please keep me posted. take care xxx
weeble
Wobbles
I suppose it's feasible to drive but I wouldn't have wanted to. I'm not sure how safe it would be. Whilst I didn't have a lot of pain - everything hurt when I moved. The internal stitches pulled when I stretched. I think you might need to rethink that plan. How far are you from the airport?
airport 100 miles away. i fly in too early to expect my husband to come and get me. the roads are good but i am beginning to panic incase i am too sore
Neen
WLS Moderator
Hello Maura, welcome aboard hun xx
I would totally re-iterate what others have said regarding your journey home.
I think you are going to have to arrange for someone else to come collect you or book into a travelodge or something to stay overnight before driving.
Preferably the first one.
I ended up staying 2 days because I was very sore (probably because I was a lot bigger than most) and the drive home in the passenger seat was agony x
It's a lot better to be safe than put yourself in a painful and risky situation.
You have to put your health first and foremost.
I would totally re-iterate what others have said regarding your journey home.
I think you are going to have to arrange for someone else to come collect you or book into a travelodge or something to stay overnight before driving.
Preferably the first one.
I ended up staying 2 days because I was very sore (probably because I was a lot bigger than most) and the drive home in the passenger seat was agony x
It's a lot better to be safe than put yourself in a painful and risky situation.
You have to put your health first and foremost.
