Hi, I'm 20 and had my gastric band in December, it is difficult and for that reason I have only told 4 of my close friends and family as I know they understand and would support me regardless.
My weightloss is slow which is good for people not questioning it however family and friends still...
As you can see my weight loss has been on the slow side, i but this down to having to wait 3 month to feel any restriction at all. I had 6ml put in but wasnt able to drink the water after my fill so had 1ml took straight back out - this felt like i had no restriction so the last time i went I...
I am 8 weeks post op and lost only 8lb from the operation day. i was on liquids for 2 weeks so maybe that may make a difference. Everyone is different but 1lb a week isnt bad in my eyes, im in it for the long run, steady as she goes!!!
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So my weight loss has been steady as i still feel no restriction yet (im a bander) as ive only had 1 fill of 4ml so need to wait another 3 week till i can have another one. Anyways!
I have decided to join the gym I am going for my induction tomorrow where i will get shown the equipment and...
Had my first fill yesterday!! whoopy, they put 4ml in my 10ml band to start me off with, so hopefully that will kick in soon to give me some restriction :)
So my question is can you have low fat custard at part of the 3 day liquids or would you wait until the sloppy 3 days post fill for...
post op, had my band 6 weeks tomorrow, ive had a very slow weigh loss of 1 stone 4lb thats including the pre op diet, however as i havent had a fill yet i have no restriction which i have taken for granted and not ate all the correct and healthy foods so the battle with my bulge still continues...
Well i get about haha, im from Newcastle so im there 2 months a year, but im at sheffield for university about 9 months, and then im in derby about a month and most weekends as my boyfriend lives there. Wish it was the maldives though haha x x
By sharing that, in my eyes your confidence has already started to grow as to share such a personal account is so so very brave. Im a similar age to you (20) and to go through all that, well wow.
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