The Banders Saturday Weigh In

[tanychance]

Hi all .I had a fill on thursday I'm now up to 5.75 mls in a 10 ml band .The difference is amazing .I've lost 2 lb since then so in really chuffed .well done everybody else . Liz x

Was that your first fill? When did u have your band fitted?

 

[tizzbo]

I'm 3 weeks in and only list weight on week 1. Although I'm a stable weight I appear to be loosing inches. Very wierd. Still on mush for 1 more week.

 

[scottt]

Hi .No it was my 3 rd fill .I had 2 ml s when it was fitted .1 more ml at the hospital and 1 ml at the clinic then 0.75 last Thursday .They said they would do it really slowly .I think I could have asked for more but I just left it up them to do what they thought best .I had my op at the end of january ..Liz x

 

[tanychance]

Hi .No it was my 3 rd fill .I had 2 ml s when it was fitted .1 more ml at the hospital and 1 ml at the clinic then 0.75 last Thursday .They said they would do it really slowly .I think I could have asked for more but I just left it up them to do what they thought best .I had my op at the end of january ..Liz x

Oh I see! How was your weight loss beforehand? I'm nearly 6 weeks and feel no restriction as yet! I had a 10ml with 3 put in at time of surgery!! Having my first fill on Tuesday so hoping that makes all the difference!! Teresa

 

[JO28172]

Oh I see! How was your weight loss beforehand? I'm nearly 6 weeks and feel no restriction as yet! I had a 10ml with 3 put in at time of surgery!! Having my first fill on Tuesday so hoping that makes all the difference!! Teresa

Try not to fall into the trap of waiting for restriction to do the job for you...there's no reason why you can't lose right from week 1 if you follow the rules and eat healthily and watch portion sizes. It took me to my 3rd fill to finally kick my band into action!!! good luck!

 

[tanychance]

Try not to fall into the trap of waiting for restriction to do the job for you...there's no reason why you can't lose right from week 1 if you follow the rules and eat healthily and watch portion sizes. It took me to my 3rd fill to finally kick my band into action!!! good luck!

Yes I understand that so everything so far has been up to me! I have lost 1st 5lb so far and I'm happy with that but wish I had something to tell me I was full as I don't have any of that yet! Thanks for that!! X

 

[JO28172]

Yes I understand that so everything so far has been up to me! I have lost 1st 5lb so far and I'm happy with that but wish I had something to tell me I was full as I don't have any of that yet! Thanks for that!! X

It's around the corner...stick with it and it'll be coming soon then you can really enjoy having your new band tell you NO its weird but fab!! X

 

[scottt]

I had the band because I never knew when to stop eating .If I could have dieted I would have .It took me this last fill to really notice it in .I lost a stone in the first 2 weeks and then about 1/2 a stone till last Thursday ., it's now Monday and I've lost 4 lb since then so the restriction is really working .Good luck with yours .some people feel it sooner than others but 6 ml is usually about the telling point so says the nurse I see .keep me up to date with how your going .Liz x

 

[flutterby1966]

early weigh in for me, as i am away for the weekend. 4lbs off for me since Saturday ... yeahh ... just 1 more to get to original goal of 12 stones.

 

[dinkydink]

Wow 12 stone! What a vague memory that is hopefully I'll remember soon enough! Well done, that's amazing x

 

[JO28172]

what's happened to you all? Wakey wakey!!! I know I've come off this thread now I'm a weight watchers groupie n get weighed on a Tuesday night but I still love seeing how everyone is getting on! Come on banders....!!!

 

[afandou1999]

Hi Jo, i was thinking about going to slimming world today as i need the discipline of being weighed. Has going to WW helped you alot? Thanks Xx

 

[tanychance]

Well 5 weeks in.... Starting weight 16.10
Current weight 15.0
Was hoping to be in the 14's today but it didn't shift!

Will be sure to be in them by next week! X

 

[JO28172]

Hi Jo, i was thinking about going to slimming world today as i need the discipline of being weighed. Has going to WW helped you alot? Thanks Xx

All I can say I wasted a month of no action scales wise and put it down to my body accepting this as its ideal weight...but...joined ww and lost 4lb week 1 and 2.5lb week 2 and already this week it's looking good! I'm eating more carbs than I ever did before, so having more balanced meals than just putting protein fuelled meals in me and everyday I tuck into one of their 2 point chocolate bars without feeling guilty. So for me this feels manageable but more importantly sustainable! What I did before worked but as its harder the closer you get to goal, I think my body just needed a shake up!!! Hope that helps?! X

 

[JO28172]

Well 5 weeks in.... Starting weight 16.10
Current weight 15.0
Was hoping to be in the 14's today but it didn't shift!

Will be sure to be in them by next week! X

Love it! You'll be 6 weeks in and 2 stone lighter..keep that focus..harder you work now the shorter your journey in the long run..which has always been my aim! X

 

[scottt]

Hi .9 days since my last fill and 7 lb s down ,nearly 2stone off .I think that will be my last fill as it's really kicked in now .well done all you other losers .Liz x

 

[tanychance]

Hi .9 days since my last fill and 7 lb s down ,nearly 2stone off .I think that will be my last fill as it's really kicked in now .well done all you other losers .Liz x

Had my first fill last Tuesday and now on mushy food for a couple of days and I too have noticed a big difference!! Managed just a few spoons of pasta at tea ... Looking for some good loses now! Well done on your weight loss this week! X

 

[dinky65]

Hi all, my first post on here! Had my band almost 8 weeks ago and my 1st fill of 2ml just 2 weeks ago tomo. I had lost an incredible 32lbs (2 stone 4lb) in little over 5 weeks but since my fill and moving to more normal food but mushed up, I'm finding I'm really hungry all the time. I can manage a whole 'count on us' 300 calorie meal as long as its not chicken/meat etc. or I just bring it back up after it getting stuck! Cottage pies been good but any tips on this hunger?????
I used to grab a green tea or bovril or cup a soup but it's not working.
Should I call for a top up fill? I can manage noodles with prawns for lunch but I'm struggling with what to eat as I'm so hungry at 2ml and not due back for 6 weeks!!! Help please? You all sound so inspirational xx thank you

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[wendym]

PRE LAP BANDER

Hi i am a pre lap bander who will be having it done soon! I have been reading all the messages,and am really excited about having my lap band,i have a consultation in cardiff next thursday,but its costing me £7,000,only just found this site and one more,with the cost at £2,000 less?
I have to have it done nearest to Bridgend,where i live,can you recommend any? before i make a commitment.thanks

 

[dinky65]

Hi all, my first post on here! Had my band almost 8 weeks ago and my 1st fill of 2ml just 2 weeks ago tomo. I had lost an incredible 32lbs (2 stone 4lb) in little over 5 weeks but since my fill and moving to more normal food but mushed up, I'm finding I'm really hungry all the time. I can manage a whole 'count on us' 300 calorie meal as long as its not chicken/meat etc. or I just bring it back up after it getting stuck! Cottage pies been good but any tips on this hunger?????
I used to grab a green tea or bovril or cup a soup but it's not working.
Should I call for a top up fill? I can manage noodles with prawns for lunch but I'm struggling with what to eat as I'm so hungry at 2ml and not due back for 6 weeks!!! Help please? You all sound so inspirational xx thank you

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