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Hi, I'm Kirsty, banded August 2014. My post op dairy

kurstywursty

Active Member
Hi. Many of our stories will be similar. The constant battle with food weight. My own battle has lasted 35 years. I am 54

I have wanted a band for years since my best friend has had great success with the one she had fitted 6 years ago. I was put off by the fear of the op and complications.

I spent a weekend with my friend mid July. I saw the control she had over her eating and looked at how good she looked and felt and I guess the misery of the entrapment within my fat body and the weariness of the relentless circling merry go round of, starting a diet, lasting till 10am or lunch time, feeling like a failure who had blown it, binging out of the misery - waking up again the next morning praying to someone/anyone to give me the power back over food became just too much for me.

I came home on the Monday, called the Nuffield in Glasgow. Had to wait two weeks to see me Galloway. Had a date for surgery within two weeks of seeing him. Got myself a 19 month interest free purchase credit card, got paid up. Joined this forum, got on the the pre op diet....got my ass on that trolley...and passed out!!!!- decision to go for it to operation 4 weeks....scary eh?

So here I am. A bandit! On the losers bench! And never felt so convinced I made the right decision. Since making the decision I have never felt happier

At my heaviest I was 16st 4lb. When I saw the surgeon I weighed 15st 5. On the day of my op I weighed 14st 4. Today I weigh 13st 13 and a half pounds

I know we know it will be a huge life style change. But do any of you still go to the supermarket and want to buy food? I went in for some yoghurt so the other day and found myself in the salad section wandering about...what is that all about?

I woke up today after a snooze dreaming I was eating a galaxy ripple. I could feel the chocolate melting on my tongue

I am now wondering what I am going to do to fill the food void. I realise what a huge part of my life food was....it ruled my life

Any invitations would elicit the thought "I wonder what kind of spread they will have on". A trip to the movies was "oh I wonder if I will have popcorn or nachos or maybe both" and on and on. I ate to celebrate, I ate to cheer myself up, I ate to be sociable, I ate when I was bored. I ATE!

so, I am a excited and nervous about this journey I have embarked on. But know that the people on this forum are so supportive and friendly that I will be popping in to read your stories. Hopefully at some time in the future, I will be able to offer support to others
 

Jacwat

Member
Wow thats quick! Sounds like you are in the right frame of mind. Well done and I will watch your progress with admiration! x
 

Xenia67

New Member
Hi Kirsty,

I am so looking forward to your journey.

I have my initial consultation on 6th October with a view to having a band. My husband thinks I'm treating this as a quick fix, which I know it is not!

I've struggled with my weight since 1997 and I want to get control.

I wish you all the best x
 

kurstywursty

Active Member
Hi Kirsty,

I am so looking forward to your journey.

I have my initial consultation on 6th October with a view to having a band. My husband thinks I'm treating this as a quick fix, which I know it is not!

I've struggled with my weight since 1997 and I want to get control.

I wish you all the best x

Good luck with your pre op journey. It's a great opportunity to get a good bit of weight off before the op xx
 

kurstywursty

Active Member
Kirsty!!! Great post op recap!!

Most of what you said rings true to me, and like you less than a week out, I don't regret it for a second!!!

It won't be easy, but with the band we will have more control over what we eat!! (Thank goodness)

I have no doubt in my mind you will be successful and I can't wait to hear how you get on xxx

Wow thats quick! Sounds like you are in the right frame of mind. Well done and I will watch your progress with admiration! x

Thanks Jac. Are you still pre op?
 

Xenia67

New Member
Good luck with your pre op journey. It's a great opportunity to get a good bit of weight off before the op xx

I'm dreading the pre-op diet but hope it sets me in good stead. I'm hoping I can control my alcohol as well, I like nice glass of wine or two! X
 

Jacwat

Member
Thanks Jac. Are you still pre op?

Hi, yes I have just got my first appointment through for Seminar in October.....long way to go yet but love this site! x
 

Crystalrainbow

Well-Known Member
Welcome to banded life Kirsty :) wd on taking the decision to take back control, its certainly an empowering journey to say the least...... so i look forward to lots of updates soon :0 gl x x xx
 

kurstywursty

Active Member
Xenia, wine is one of my big downfalls....and of course the savoury nibbles

I am thinking once I get down a bit, on a Saturday night I will get myself a couple of the small bottles of wine and a packet of quavers and some humous for tea. But not for a good while yet. I might make myself a deal that if I walk the dogs for 1.5 hours and perhaps swim I can have this treat. As long as I have worked off the calories before hand lol
 

kurstywursty

Active Member
Oooh, I blended a small amount of yoghurt with a few blueberrys and raspberries. I only ate a small amount but not feeling so good! My chest is as tight as anything and I have a right windy feeling in my tummy. The noises coming off my tummy are loud

Note to self...no fruit for a while :-(
 

sharon2014

Active Member
Oooh, I blended a small amount of yoghurt with a few blueberrys and raspberries. I only ate a small amount but not feeling so good! My chest is as tight as anything and I have a right windy feeling in my tummy. The noises coming off my tummy are loud Note to self...no fruit for a while :-(

Oh thanks for the tip love!!

I had jelly earlier then little after that , I'm sure was 30mins had a little water and felt bit bloated !!

Hope u feel ok soon xx
 

kurstywursty

Active Member
Your welcome Sharon x

I tried to do a ticker thing but then it asked me to copy and paste something and I lost the thing...not very techno minded. Lol

Getting very, very worried about Karina now! SAMs not posted either. Think your right, hospital would not give any info out
 

kurstywursty

Active Member
Good morning peeps!

Well yesterday I moved on to puréed food. I had mince and tatties for lunch and cauliflower cheese for tea. Felt a wee bit windy this morning though. Running out of ideas for what I could purée. Thinking of corned beef next or tuna with Mayo.

Any ideas welcome

My wounds on my left hand side are really painful today. All tight and nippy feeling. Not sure if this is normal?

I'm not at home and don't have the scales. A bit fretful and worrying about my weight. Just read a great post telling us to stay away from the scales. Sounds like good advice

Have a great day out there folks
 

tweetybaby

Member
Mince and tatties sounds yum. Id be worried about the same thing. Last time i pureed food it was for the kids. You could do baked beans and a soft jacket potato with a smidge of cheese? Pea and ham soup?
 
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