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Ella fellow weight loss surgery friends. Can I have some advice please? I'm 3 years post op with my gastric band, had a low BMI and have lost just over 3 stone. To cut a long story short, I'm getting heartburn a lot lately which I've never suffered with before. My food choices have been really...

Thank you all for your inspirational words, I'm now back on track, making really good food choices, gone back to the gym, and at the 3 stone weight loss! It just goes to show, we all have bad days, but must remember why we had the band in the first place. Just thinking of the cost should keep...

What size is your band? I've got a 10ml band with 7ml in, and dont get huge restriction all the time! I'm thinking of getting another fill, not sure how much more i'll have to get before I find my sweet spot! Lilypersian

Hi Everyone, i'm well into my weight loss journey, and doing well. I've a 10ml band with 7ml in at the moment. To all you banders out there, whats the most you've had in your band? I've lost 2 stone 8lbs since last August, which im really pleased with, but I recently had a bad cold and wanted to...

One recipe I really love from my slimming world days that I still enjoy! Oriental pork noodles. 1 pack lean pork mince 200g dried vermicelli 1 orange/yellow pepper pack of spring onions 1 stick lemongrass 1 inch piece of ginger 2 cloves garlic 1 sml green chilli (optional for a bit of heat)! 1...

I have a 10ml band with 6.3ml in. I feel i'm almost at the point where 3 meals a day is enough, with a snack between breakfast and lunch. I've lost 4 pounds in 10 days and i'm so pleased with my weight loss. I feel fantastic and I love my band!!

Oh bummer! Well at least you can research in the meantime. Have a look on you tube at 'Les Mills RPM class'. Will give you an idea of what to expect! Lilypersian xx

I have a 10ml band with 6.3ml in at the moment. I have read that not many people have the full fill amount, and that the 'sweet spot' is around 7ml. I'm only just starting to feel less hungry after my last fill. I don't think i'll be needing much more as I can really see the difference in the...

Spinning will be great for you as everyone above has said, it's a massive calorie burner, you can work at your own pace. When I did my first class, there's a time when you pedal standing up, and I couldnt do it, found it too hard, so just stay seated and keep pedalling! You can adjust the bike...

hi Ki Ki, I've lost 3 pounds since my fill last week. It had slowed down quite a bit but that was down to my food choices, not the band. I'm finally feeling less hungry and definately eating less/smaller amounts. The aim is to lose 1-2 lbs a week and over the 16 weeks since my op, it works out...

Hi Ki-Ki, I've had a band and my BMI was on the lower side but had my op with THG privately. When I explained my eating habits to the surgeon, he didn't question me at all. I was always the first to finish eating, and could eat huge amounts. Have been on a diet for as long as I can remember, and...

Well done BD! you should be proud, you get back what you put in! xx

I too was on liquids for 2 weeks, then sloppy and mushy food for 2 weeks, and then to start on normal foods, and to introduce crunchy and textured food. This is to allow the swelling to go down, give you time to heal. I took it very easy after my op, gave myself plenty of time to adjust. I now...

I've has 2 fills now, and up to 6mls in a 10ml band. At this point, I still feel hungry every 2 hours, but my nurse who does the fills assures me this is normal. I've also read on here that we get to a 'sweet spot', which is where we start to feel good restriction, and can go longer without...

I too had a few dizzy spells, and put it down to the change in my calorie intake. Try to sip liquids often so you keep hydrated, and you will get used to the change in your diet. Good Luck, it will get better. Lilypersian xx

hello and welcome! I'm a fellow bander and a happy one! Best thing I ever did. Im sure you have no need to be nervous, but if I can answer any of your questions, please feel free to ask away! Good luck on your journey! Lilypersian xx

I too had my band with THG at Dolan Park and cannot fault my experience there at all. My dietician and nurse who does the fills have both been great. Thankfully everything has gone well, but I have done exactly what I was told to do. Wish I had done this years ago as its just what I needed...

I too love my band, and would never have lost this much weight without it! My nurse who does the band fills has said, my band isn't working at 100% yet, so i've lost this with a lot of willpower! If you like naughty foods now, you will still like naughty foods with your band, it's a choice you...

I also must say my experience with THG has been great. My aftercare has been really good, dietician appointments and band fills have all happened as planned. Lilypersian xx

My dietician did tell me that they don't tell us a calorie intake, but i'd say between 1000 - 1200 is good. Just try to vary your food so you dont get bored. How many fills have you had so far? I've just had my 2nd taking me up to 6ml and can really feel the difference already! Hope you get to a...