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Hi All, I got bandedon the 10th july. id lost 12 lb on preop diet and only lost 10 lb since op and have had 2 fills and am 4.75ml in a 10ml band. I am struggling to eat meat unless it has a sauce with it and dont eat a great deal even though i could on times as I feel no restriction. I am having my 3rd fill on friday so might notice some differance. Im feeling really disheartened that the weight is coming off so slowly and would have expected to lose a lot more by now. I am 18 3 so have quite a bit to lose. Can I have some advice please? xx

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Hi Rebecca

Welcome to the site.

Try not to get disheartened – you are actually doing amazingly well!! Many people actually gain weight in the early weeks after the band is placed – the liver replenishes it’s glycogen stores after the strict pre – op diet. Also the band probably won’t be optimally adjusted yet -it usually takes between 4-6 adjustments over the first 6 months to get the right amount of fluid in the band for you.

You have lost weight before and after the band surgery so keep going and try not to worry. Everything you are experiencing just now is absolutely normal at this stage.

Have a little read through the weight section in  The Library too

if you are finding your portions are still too big and you want a diet plan to follow until the band is optimally adjusted you could try the 54321 diet plan in The Diet Plans section of the site.

Once the band is well adjusted your portion sizes should be small and you should be satisfied in – between meals so a specific diet plan shouldn’t be needed then xx

Hi,

I was due to have my 1st fill on Monday however due to a family emergency I had to cancel. I called THG & left a message & requested someone to call me back but so far haven’t received a call back to re-sechdule. I’m a little worried about the amount of time I’ll be without my band being filled. I’m eager to get my journey started. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Paula x

Hi I have just joined the site.i a,pm 7 yrs post band and still going strong.great to have a site like this to connect in too.are there any other members with a band with this duration.? It would be nice to chat Donna xx

Ammib think you would  be perfect to talk to donna xxx

Was just thinking that Laura. I think she’s 16 years or so banded now Donna with fab results xx

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Thanks x

Hi,

i had my first fill today. I was also disappointed with my weight loss even though I’ve lost 20lbs. But in the last week I had gained 3 1/2 pounds which really upset me. In any case I was a bit worried about the fill but it’s been fine. Wish I could see somewhere everyone’s WL journey. Amount lost and time taken.

Hi everyone!

My name is Amanda and i dont know how to join in your conversations or ask a question…please help!

Iive been doing the pre-op diet for 12 days now and i have an awful pounding headache,  ive been constipated for 10 days and now my tummy is swirling snd gurgling around. Is this normal?

Thankyou. X

Hi Amanda

welcome to the site. You have posted correctly to join in with the conversations 😃

aw the pre – op diet is probably the hardest part of this whole journey – very strict. Keep going though – this is what is preparing you and your body for surgery

the symptoms you mention are normal and unwelcome side effects of the pre – op diet   First of all make sure you have at least 2 litres of water. Take some meds as needed for them until you get past your surgery

what provider are you with ? So I can see what re – op fiet you are on x

aw good luck – how much longer have u got left in it ? Hopefully not long now xx

Hi there guys.

My name is Nish and I have joined new. I have had the band for 3 years did loose 5 stone but put it back on as I had my son.

I had had started having my band fills last year. But now there just not making much difference like I know it’s there but just not working. Before when I lost the weight I could actually feel the food going through. But now that feeling only comes sometimes when I eat little faster.

Had a band fill today. Still didn’t much make difference.

Any advice. As I just want it to start to working.

Many thanks

Hi Nish – welcome to BandBoozled

congratulations on the birth of your son and on your past weight loss  you have clearly worked hard with the band before and you will get there again with it

sorry to hear you are struggling with your band at the moment. It actually just sounds like there might just not be enough fluid in there yet ;

– make sure you are eating solid, textured foods

– are you hungry between meals?

– what are you portion sizes like ?

Just make sure you have realistic expectations of the band too – you shouldn’t be aiming to feel good going through the band – generally that can mean the band is a little on the tight side.  You should be able to eat 3 small , Reg meals daily of textured foods and feel satisfied between meals without having any red zone symptoms ( food getting stuck, discomfort on eating, reflux, night cough etc)

how much fluid have you got in your band ?

Keep us posted on your progress so we can help xx

Hi there

thanks for the support I have 12.2 at the moment in my band.

I do get hungrier in and between meals.

It just does not feel tight enough this time around. Like last time I think I only went to 11.5 and my band was tight. I’m gonna try again from tomorrow to make a routine. I always struggle on breakfast never find something filling enough

many thanks

Hi Nish. It just sounds like you might need a little more in the band – as long as you don’t have the red zone symptoms above and your meals are textured. You will get there with it.

Breakfast beeds to be textured to be filling – egg on toast , bagel , crunchy cereal etc

Have  a little look through our meal plans in The Kitchen for more ideas xx

If you type breakfast into the search bar on the purple menu loads of helpful ideas will come up

Hi there

many thanks I will have a look now xx

Hiya, I was banded 5 weeks ago and am feeling a little flat. I am booked into have my first fill next werk, but at the moment, I feel I could probably eat as I did pre-op. But I certainly haven’t tried to, as I’m not daft and am very frightened of the outcome should I decide to do so.

I’m not weighing myself anymore for a while but I think I have lost a little weight but I am unsure of the exact weight and my scales are dodgy lol. My starting weight was 14st 10lb.  My portion sizes are small, a side plate size.

I am experiencing a “twinge” in my stomach, almost like a pulsating feeling. Right from my incision sites through to the top of my pubic bone area…I’m thinking this may be possibly wind, but I am concerned that it’s something to do with band?

Thanks in advance

Michelleb

Hi Michelle. Welcome to the site. It’s all new for you right now and normal to feel a bit down.  You have done an amazing thing though – taken control of your weight and found a solution to help. Hopefully soon you will feel excited for the journey ahead and we will help all we can

As the swelling starts to go down around the band site your apoetite can come back so again it’s normal to be able to manage bigger  portions and feel hungry. You are doing really well if your operations are in a side plate so that’s good –  all positive  steps to you working with the band and reaching your goal weight

The port has been stitched to the muscle on the abdonal wall so the discomfort is probably down to that. It should settle down fine but   the nurse will have a good feel around  next week at your fill to check everything is ok and put your mind at rest.

Exciting  times ahead  now – your first fill is the start of your new weight loss journey. It might take a few fills  before your band is optimally adjusted  but each one is a step in the right direction.  Good luck with it. Join us every Friday for our weigh in here and we can see your progress and help keep you going xxx

Hi i hope someone can help me! I am now 5 weeks post op! I can eat normally as i did before the pre-op..im really worried as i feel no restriction from the band at all, its like nothing is there i have my first fill next week.

Thank you! This is really worrying.me!

Hi I have only just had my surgery (band fitted) so on liquid for 2 weeks can I have Activia yoghurt or is this to thick? Not to sure if it should literally be liquid.

thanks

Hi Kerri

If your provider  allows yoghurts / surgeon  then that’s fine   Make sure normal liquids are absolutely fine first.  They should be smooth yoghurts – no lumps and bumps ( low fat custard consistency is usually fine ) dip in the spoon and only have a small amount at one time xx

Hi all

my name is Jennifer and am new to the forum. I had my band fitted 6 days ago. Just wondering when I can start  exercising

Thanks

Hi not sure if this where  I post but just after advise I’m 1 week today after band op nut I’m really struggling with wind pain in my shoulder any advise pls x

Hi Natasha, the shoulder pain is terrible. if I eat quickly even now 2 years on I still get a niggle in the shoulder.  I have a warm microwave pad that I heat up and this really helps.  Have no clue why but I honestly tried everything other than swinging from the tree after my surgery.  It gets better honestly, hope you feel better soon xxxxxxxx

Hey everyone,

I had my band surgery on the 16th of December and i just had my 2nd fill last week, im feeling a-bit anxious at the fact im not feeling full and im still eating the same amount of volume i was eating even before the band. Ive only lost 4kg since my surgery and i have 4.5 ml in my band. Any suggestions on what to do or how to feel?

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Hello.
ive had my band done for 9 months now, everything has been fine other than a few times where I have been sick due to putting to much in my mouth or not chewing enough, from Saturday (4 days ago) I have not been able to keep anything down. I have occasionally managed to get water/juice down sometimes I’ve thrown that back up also. I haven’t had a band fill since the 4th February. What should I do? What could be the cause of this…

Hi,

my name is Glenys and I’ve just joined up.
I had a gastric band about 9 years ago. I initially lost weight and then started being very sick. This continued for about 2 years despite trying lots of things. I then had a scan all was ok but I decided to try myself and have liquid taken out. About 4 years later, I  tried again half heartedly and gave up again

A few years on, now I have decided to get my act together with support from my family ( I tried to go it alone before) I am in a good place, mentally, exercise regularly And feel I need to give it one last go.   I have contacted the clinic but waiting to hear. Before I didn’t join any groups or anything. This group sounds just what I’m looking for.
I wondered if anyone had a similar experience.
thank you for reading. Glenys x

Hi. Thank you. Yes I’m wanting to get it filled again. Although it’s empty I do get sickness and restriction sometimes. I realise there was nothing like this site when I had mine and minimal resources. Last night I read through everything in detail. It really opened my eyes. I feel confident that with this site and the group I could do 3rd time lucky.
I have even now been open with my friends to let them know and they have said they will support me. Last time I was all alone try8mgbto keep a secret in case I failed. Which I did.

Hi..can you please tell me how i join your Facebook page?

Thank-you so much

Amanda xxx

Hi I am 5 weeks post band, when I eat I get really bad pains in my left side, could this be me eating too quick or eating too much.?

Hi Emma

welcome to the site

it could be that. Make sure you eat really slowly – follow the 20+ rule   Then aim to stop eating at 20 mins and throw the rest away.
If that doesn’t help I would give your provider a call to discuss further.
keep us posted xx

Hi I had my band surgery on the 22/12/21 and I’m currently on liquid diet for 2week, I was wondering if I’m able to have the weetibix on the go drink while on the liquid diet?
Thank you

Hi Samantha. Hope you are going ok. The weetabix go drinks are absolutely fine.
merry Xmas xx

Thank you, merry Christmas and happy new year xx

Hi, I was wondering when I would be able to take a bath? I’ve been taking showers as my discharge paperwork only mentioned showers

Thank you xx

Okay no problem

Thank you xx

Hi

I had my first fill last Thursday – I’m recovering really well I’m already back on normal foods and can pretty much eat without any issues (so far so good! no sickness of food getting stuck)

Only thing is I feel is a bit odd at the moment. Is I’m managing to eat my normal portions.. for instance today I had a jacket potato with tuna for lunch and tonight I had a low calorie sweet and sour chicken meal from Tesco and I have eaten it all. I must say, I do feel like I am fuller for longer but I’m still eating my ‘normal’ portions.. is this normal after the first fill?

I have a small 10ml band. My nurse put 3ML in at the clinic and I couldn’t keep water down so I think she took out 1ML, so now down to 2.