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My Journey in Pictures (Gastric Band)...20st1lb too...
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Laaux
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That’s great hun well done! Xx
Hi I'm due to goin for a band on the 10th your post has been so much help to me I'm 18.5lb with 2 kids I am scared my band won't work or will slip how are you getting on with yours any regrets? XThought I would give you an update on the last 3 weeks -
1st week - didnt fancy food what so ever and had to remind myself to eat. The injections were horrible and i dreaded every single one of them - some were ok, some really painful and my belly was really bruised. I found getting up out of bed really painful and bending over and sleeping was slightly uncomfy. Wearing a bra was a nightmare so got a bra that was really lose around the back.
2nd week - appertite returned, no injections (yayy) and was able to move about alot better. Lived on soup, diet shakes and actimel yogurts. Scars healed amazingly and was able to go back to work.
3rd week - able to eat soft foods, mash, cheese (grated), tuna and mayo, fish in sauce, spinage with cream cheese (amazing) ice poles and mini milks - thicker soups etc. I feel satisfied now the foods r thicker and more stodgy - can down 200mls of liquid with ease and overall feel really positive. However - my period (tmi soz) has started and its the heaviest it has everrrrr been, not enjoying that tbh lol!! I am moving about as normal, still tied at times but i fill flatter and less chunky. I reakon I am having between 700-900 calories each day.
This week has been a bit emotional for me - it kinda hit me that I have made such a big change to my life (positive change but a big one!!). Other night I just cried randomly but I have been v lucky that my amazing bf has been so understanding. He mentioned that his started to notice my wl and its such a good feeling.
I am excited for my first band fill which will be on the 22nd. One thing I really want to be careful with is not getting it to tight, i am happy with my portion size, just want my hunger to reduce slightly. I have been logged into this site every day, i really find it so useful and enjoy reading everyones updates.
I am excited for the next few months and excited to start feeling normal and good again!! I plan on having an amazing new years and celebrating what I have achieved this yr.
Me and a close friend (she had her band 6 weeks before me) are going to have a photoshoot done once we hit our targets - buzzing for that!!!!
Hope someone in the future finds this blog helpful
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x.Nicky.x
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Yaay another bander..not long to go - u started ur pre op diet yet?
Seriously hun, its normal i was so worried and had so many questions. Once u have ur op the questions change.
Tbh i researched so much about pre op stuff n not enough after op stuff. Was expecting to be able to eat very little but its not the case at all. It is a journey to get the perfect restriction. At the moment i havent got much restriction so my weight hasnt moved much but go back in 2 weeks for another adjustment.
Any questions, do ask
and the answer to regrets is not at all. I havent had to adjust my life, i no longer feel huge, just chunky and know it'l just improve. It good so far this end Yeah we all worry about slippage but dnt worry to much, any issues u can always get through n fix em
Just one small bit of advice, dnt compare ur weight loss to other surgerys - bands r slower as we dnt have restriction straight away.
Not that healthy but my dinner tonyt - steak, slice of burger cheese n egg lol.. had a spoon of pasta when i got in from work so not that hungry xx
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No I'm starting it Friday as my surgeon has said a week is long enough what type of foods did you eat for your pre op I'm waiting for mine to come in the post with all the info I have my ore op on the 7th and surgery on the 10th xYaay another bander..not long to go - u started ur pre op diet yet?
Seriously hun, its normal i was so worried and had so many questions. Once u have ur op the questions change.
Tbh i researched so much about pre op stuff n not enough after op stuff. Was expecting to be able to eat very little but its not the case at all. It is a journey to get the perfect restriction. At the moment i havent got much restriction so my weight hasnt moved much but go back in 2 weeks for another adjustment.
Any questions, do ask
Yeah we all worry about slippage but dnt worry to much, any issues u can always get through n fix em
Just one small bit of advice, dnt compare ur weight loss to other surgerys - bands r slower as we dnt have restriction straight away.
Not that healthy but my dinner tonyt - steak, slice of burger cheese n egg lol.. had a spoon of pasta when i got in from work so not that hungry xx
x.Nicky.x
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Yeh they sent me meal replacement shakes for my pre op but I done it for 2 weeks. 4 shakes a day, was included in my package
Good luck and let us know how it goes xx
x.Nicky.x
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It went well my surgery has been moved to thurs I'm excited now x
Laaux
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Thought i would do pic update .. ignore the clothes (comfy housework clothes) lol
You look fab hun xx
x.Nicky.x
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Thanks bbe!!
Omg how did it go? How u feeling? Moving about once morphene has rubbed off is a bit sore but only lasts like a week. Welcome to the club
Looking good @Nickynooo x
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x.Nicky.x
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Bling Babe
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Hope all went well for you today x
It went ok
went ok to be fair in a bit of pain so been dosed up all night dreading being at home with no painkillers through a drip tho so hopefully I'll be given strong ones for home xThanks bbe!!
Omg how did it go? How u feeling? Moving about once morphene has rubbed off is a bit sore but only lasts like a week. Welcome to the club
x.Nicky.x
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Just rest up bbe, the scary bit is done just focus on recovering n take it easy xxx
Thank you I'm just worried about drinking the 2litres I need too x
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