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Consultation and Lap Band Op Arranged - London, GB

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At the moment I am excited to being on the new...

merryKerryJuly 18, 2013
At the moment I am excited to being on the new part of my life but also worried about if I fail. It's a lot of money I am selfishly spending on myself (with his support)....I don't want to be skinny (currently size 22) I just want to loose enought to be able to run around with my children asin and be able to shop in normal shops. Did anyone does worry ? My one question I have about it all is do I eat smaller potions but still feel hungry or does the fullness sensation stop the 'hunger pangs' ?

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I had my op done with The Hospital Group in Birmingham. I found the hospital well maintained, staff amazing and attentive and my consultant lovely man. Would recommended him to anyone. Anyone want to chat let me know and I will give you my number :-)

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Csaravia
July 19, 2013
You will not have hunger pains. The small amount will make you feel like you ate a big mac , I promise. FYI it's not about the money it's about wanting to be healthy for your self and family. I have been struggling my entire life to be thin and healthy. I have had the gastric done and the lap. I'm currently at 152 as of today and in a size 10 for the first time in my life..... The support you get from home will make a huge difference in your successful you go girl.....
merryKerry
July 19, 2013
Thanks for letting me know :-)... I have done several diets (haven't we all) I stay dedicated and strict with myself but felt hungry all the time so I then have into temptation and that's it game over again. I so as long as I don't feel hungry I know I can and will succeed like you have :-)
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Csaravia
July 19, 2013
I got a fill (3) weeks ago and this is as tight as it comes. I have an apt for adjust in Rancho, CA next week with new Dr. I found on this site but can anyone shed light on a temp fix for severe heartburn at night. I'm on my third week and it's bad at night. I'm sleeping straight up in a chair and the Zantac 150 is not doing a damn thing.... I'm still only eating puree foods that is how tight my band is.
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Vambie
August 21, 2013
has the heartburn started more since the fill? I was told by my doc i should experience some heartburn, but if yours is that extreme it could possible be too tight of a fill? I also dont eat anything after 6:00pm just drink liquids usually tea or water and that has helped with heartburn tremendously.
merryKerry
August 22, 2013
Hart burn after a fill = to tight, ( cheekily asked my consultant yesterday for you)
K_at_RealSelf
July 21, 2013

Welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!

Most people have the concern that they're going to fail, or not lose enough weight after surgery. The most important thing is that you make sue you're doing it for the right reasons and that you're in the right frame of mind. The surgery is a tool, to help you lose weight.

merryKerry
July 21, 2013
Thanks for your reply kirsty :-) ...have you any suggestions for the milk only diet for the week pre op ...I know its only a week but I'm sure it will feel like for ever at the time ..aswell as coping with the carbs withdrawals
K_at_RealSelf
July 22, 2013

I haven't actually done the pre-op diet yet, my surgery is in September. Is your pre-op purely milk based products? Are you having protein shakes? I would just do your best to change things up to keep yourself interested. Mix between yogurts, shakes, etc

Are you allowed other things such as sugar free jello, etc?

merryKerry
August 16, 2013
Well I'm waiting for the dietician to get back to me with what I am allowed for 1 week pre op diet...they offered a lot of support but don't seem to be forth comin with it :/
merryKerry
August 16, 2013
It's to reduce the lives size pre op, if the liver is still enlarged on the day of the op they can refuse to do it :/
K_at_RealSelf
August 16, 2013

How long have you been waiting? If you're op is on August 21st then you eally do need to know!

merryKerry
August 16, 2013
Haha, tell me about it
UPDATED FROM merryKerry
5 days pre

Pre operations diet week

merryKerryAugust 16, 2013
Day 3 of the pre operation diet...milk yoghurt and oxo cubes....mmmmmm =not !
Not too bad during the day but I do also eat both my yoghurt portions at work so I can stay focused (heavy duty job concentration wise) but once the kids are in bed that would be my time to cook and eat..... So guess what I get to do now instead ....ironing...blooming ironing....I hate it lol ! ...but hey today is day 3 ...tomorromw I'm over half way through this one week, bring on the soup flavours next week I say :-)

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UPDATED FROM merryKerry
4 days pre

oh dear

merryKerryAugust 16, 2013
Going out for dinner is not an easy option today. I'm sorry but I did fail with a home made tomato soup. But at least I stayed away from all the carbs. And the scampi and chips looked so good....Although I did have a quick weigh in today and lost 3lb...but after all when I am just drinking milk and yoguat. .I should blooming well think so to !

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