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The Raw Truth from the start
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Bella'sBand
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No idea, gave up weighing myself long ago. The band to me was a waste of time and money, have little to no interest in it. I think I am week 37 now and am just eating a normal diet with an empty band, I had it defilled about 9 weeks ago and probably do not think I will ever get it filled again in the future, but.... never say never I may or I may not, I doubt it but I could perhaps want to give it a go again. I will leave my options open.
I think I realised when I had to do all the exact same things to loose weight with the band as I did without I realised what was the point? I was told I would feel fuller longer and eat smaller portions. Well I did eat smaller portions because restriction was horrific, I could not even get a boiled egg mashed up down and all the time the hunger was terrible but was never able to statisfy that hunger, so as far as I am concerned the band does not do what I was told it would.
I can eat less and excercise, drink water etc all on my own without the band filled, having it filled left me with terrible heart pains, crippling sometimes and I thought this is not living being in pain, being frightened to eat, how is that helpful?
So now when I am hungry I can satisfy that hunger and not have to worry about pains in my rib cage and chest pains in my heart and feeling like I am going to vomit when I actually get something down.
I am thrilled for all the women who have found the band to be the answer to their problem, but sadly to a high cost I have found it not to be mine. Oh well you live and learn, I gave it a shot. But what I can tell you is it has made me realise WLS is NOT the answer for me, I will not be paying more to get a sleeve or a bipass. I will do it on my own or not at all, and I am OK with that...
So enough of my troubles
how's you?
I think I realised when I had to do all the exact same things to loose weight with the band as I did without I realised what was the point? I was told I would feel fuller longer and eat smaller portions. Well I did eat smaller portions because restriction was horrific, I could not even get a boiled egg mashed up down and all the time the hunger was terrible but was never able to statisfy that hunger, so as far as I am concerned the band does not do what I was told it would.
I can eat less and excercise, drink water etc all on my own without the band filled, having it filled left me with terrible heart pains, crippling sometimes and I thought this is not living being in pain, being frightened to eat, how is that helpful?
So now when I am hungry I can satisfy that hunger and not have to worry about pains in my rib cage and chest pains in my heart and feeling like I am going to vomit when I actually get something down.
I am thrilled for all the women who have found the band to be the answer to their problem, but sadly to a high cost I have found it not to be mine. Oh well you live and learn, I gave it a shot. But what I can tell you is it has made me realise WLS is NOT the answer for me, I will not be paying more to get a sleeve or a bipass. I will do it on my own or not at all, and I am OK with that...
So enough of my troubles
how's you?
mimi42
New Member
Bella I'm so sorry to hear you didn't get on with it and to be honest I don't think it will work for me like I want it to.I was told the same as you but I eat everything and anything.I have 7 ml in a 10ml band and have no restriction.when u think how small that gap is there should b something stopping me.I also feel hungry all the time and was told it is head hunger.I do more exercise now than I ever did before and iv stayed the same for over 4 months.
Meggie moo
New Member
What sort of things are you eating mimi?
Fingers crossed this fill gets things moving for you x
Paula x
mimi42
New Member
I'v been very careful with my food this week after having my fill on Wednesday I was on liquids for two days and sloppies for two days.Today iv had roast chicken for my dinner and I felt full after just a few mouthfuls so I'm hoping its made a difference i'll weigh myself on Wednesday.
Meggie moo
New Member
Sounds good mimi x
Meggie moo
New Member
Good luck - you can do it x
mimi42
New Member
Thank u.
Back on the loser bench again down to 13.12 so 6 lbs lost since my fill two weeks ago.hope I never see the 14,s again.been stuck there for sooo long.been walking 1.5 miles a day for the last couple of days will up it each day more and more.hope it keeps coming off now would love to be in some really lovely clothes this summer from primark.
Back on the loser bench again down to 13.12 so 6 lbs lost since my fill two weeks ago.hope I never see the 14,s again.been stuck there for sooo long.been walking 1.5 miles a day for the last couple of days will up it each day more and more.hope it keeps coming off now would love to be in some really lovely clothes this summer from primark.
flutterby1966
Well-Known Member
Fantastic ... I can just feel your positive smiles
Meggie moo
New Member
Yay well done mimi really pleased for you x
afandou1999
Member
Hi
Well done on the weight loss this week. Would you mind me asking how much you have in your band? I have 6.5mls in a 10ml band and only have restriction in the morning. Thank you so much. Xx
Well done on the weight loss this week. Would you mind me asking how much you have in your band? I have 6.5mls in a 10ml band and only have restriction in the morning. Thank you so much. Xx
LifesAJourney
Member
Way to go!!! keep at it !!
mimi42
New Member
I have 7.25 in a 10ml band and I feel restriction now but up until my last fill 3 wks ago I could still eat most things but I have uped my exercise .
If anyone is interested there is an app on the nhs website called couch to 5k.its your own personal trainer in your ear.trains you to run 5k in 9 wks .
If anyone is interested there is an app on the nhs website called couch to 5k.its your own personal trainer in your ear.trains you to run 5k in 9 wks .
