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[fatbutnot4eva]

Hello Strangers (and new peeps)
Its been quite a while since I visited you all, yep I see you all on facebook (well most of you) but as my band is a "secret" I cant moan or ask you all how you are.
So how are you all ????????
Me you ask !! well I am good, had a fill a couple of weeks ago as I was having a good time eating what I wanted when I wanted and though oops better get some juice in this baby before I start gaining and well I am now full of juice - I think maybe a bit too much as I now have heartburn every day - ewww and ouchy.
after over a year of having my band I still feel like a learner in that I still eat stupid things or dont chew or drink too quick after a meal then end up throwing the lot up (sorry tmi), but I suppose I will learn in time.
with hindsight (yes that fantastic thing I dont have) I should have told people I had the band as I am causing problems for myself when "friends" ask do I want to go out for a meal or out to macdonalds with kids etc.. i have managed to get out of most things or pretend to eat etc.. but it is wearing thin, plus the nice compliments are really fab but I feel like a cheat sometimes when people ask ooh how are you doing it to reply I just eat less and excerise more I do feel like fern britton !

omg I am going on lol x

well what I wanted to say is hello you losers and soon to be losers cant wait to catch up with you all.

and any suggestions for the heartburn ?? could it be a sign something is wrong ?

Thanks

Helen
xxxx

 

[Sarah Metcalf]

Hi Helen, I've also got heartburn this morning but ate quite late last night so I'm blaming that. You've done so well, can you feel a big difference in your energy levels?

I think everyone has different feelings about their wls and telling people, and you have to do what is right for you. Would you be able to confide in 1 or 2 close friends/relatives to make things easier for yourself? I've been open about my band and people have been great, the only regret I had is telling my dad (but that is because he is hyper critical of everything and generally a prat).

Anyway, good luck with your wl journey, I bet you look amazing xx

 

[fatbutnot4eva]

Hi
Yes I have noticed a massive difference, I also have changed as a person, I started a college course (was a full time mum) started my own craft business and work 2 days a week at my childrens school training to be a teaching assistant so big big changes xxx
you have done fab x well done x

 

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

Hiya Helen and welcome back its lovely to see a post from you here again, heart burn is usually a sign of a tight band, you could take prescribed meds for this if it continues though so maybe its worth a visit to the Gp to ask for meds for this x

 

[weeble]

I was advised to take fastab or omeprozole and I do notice when I forget to take it. I used to take it pre band for reflux and it makes a huge difference.

 

[Neen]

You have done fabulous Helen and I am so glad you came back!
Hope you have a solution to the heartburn soon xxx

 

[BlueDiamond]

Dont feel a cheat hun, healthy eating is wot most ppl do when they losing weight and that is wot us banders so.....so what we have a little help xx