Banders, How Pleased?

[lullaby]

Hi Banders
I was just wondering, How many of you would class
your band as one of the best things you've ever done for yourselves? out of 10, 1 being low xx

 

[Durhamlass14]

a definate ten for me!!!

 

[BlueDiamond]

Big 10 from me 2 xx

 

[lullaby]

Thank you, thats so good to hear xx

 

[JO28172]

Huge 10 from me

 

[Bluebutterflier]

Definitely a 10!

 

[snack]

Glad u lot said a 10 I'm having mine on Friday and I'm bricking it at least it be worth it lol xx

 

[JO28172]

Where abouts are you snack? Good luck for fri! If like me you may regret slightly post op...most do...it's a small remorse..what have I done stage but it's gone v quickly!!!!! How exciting

 

[snack]

I'm off too Dolan park I'm sooo excited but I'm also a chicken I mean CHICKEN lol
And worrying my liver won't shrink or I'll get a cold blah blah lol hope this is normal lol , you have done so well you look like a different person xxx

 

[JO28172]

I'm sure you'll sail through perfectly! Then the fun can begin!!! Enjoy the ride...be prepared to work at it in the early days versus waiting for restriction to kick in, and follow your providers guidance! It's a fab tool if used properly but be prepared to think of yourself as being on a diet post op! As its so important you only put healthy foods inside otherwise you will struggle to lose as the weeks go by! All a big learn!! X

 

[Daisyhappy!]

Agree with everything JO said above.

Id defo say ten and Im not far in and have found restriction with my first fill then it when. Had a wobbly few weeks but then realised i can't rely solely on the band, i took the excitement i had in the very early stages and started keeping a food journal religiously and exercising. Now Im feeling really proud of myself and healthier in myself.
BE PREPARED to feel like you don't even have a band in the beginning, i don't mean this in a bad way at all, if anything it means you've healed really well but i wasn't so prepared for that so i took advantage of it on occasion and it got me rather down.

Good luck Im really excited for you and to see how you get on!x

 

[snack]

Awww thanks ladies hope I can be as brave and dedicated as you 2 xxx

 

[lullaby]

hi snack,
I'm of to Dolan park on the 3rd may and i feel the same as scared but glad, good luck to you, let us know how you got on xx

 

[jackie_baker67]

it would be a 2 for me

 

[sam37]

Hi ya jackie,

can i ask y it would be a 2? i had a balloon a few yrs a go and would put that at a minus, but im here now for a band on 13th may.

 

[lullaby]

Hi jackie
would you mind saying why a 2 please
thanks jane

 

[snack]

Hi Sam 37 I will do Hun , some ppl don't get on with there bands and some do at the end of the day the band only does 30 per cent of the work .the rest is down to u it can also take a long time too get your fill right so in theory until u get to the perfect band fill your on your own , I know a few mates one has lost 9 stone and the other 8 stone so I'm not put off , I know all the pros and cons but I'm still happy to go with it . Wishing you all the luck with your band Sam I ll let u know how I get on xx

 

[flutterby1966]

10 from me too. I was prepared to diet too cos I didn't want to waste all that money I paid. Good luck!

 

[snack]

Thanks lullaby I can't wait I'm seeing dr el hasani think that's how it's spelt I ll let you know how I get on xxxxxx

 

[weeble]

1 at the most for me I am afraid.