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Went to an induction at the local gym today and feel even more positive about the future. I was so anxious about going but realised I had to not think about what people thought about "the fat woman on the treadmill". 
If I didn't bite the bullet I would always be that "Fat Woman". Well pleased with myself. It wasn't the ordeal I thought it would be. Insructor was really encouraging and the gym wasn't full of LYCRA. 
I then went for a swim (20 lengths) and finished with a relax in the steam room. The best me time I have had in ages. I really want to continue this and make it part of my routine but I will have to work smart. As a busy mum of two holding a full time job as an accountant that sometimes requires late working, its hard enough to fit quality time in with the children - forget about the husband (he is an angel). I need to do this as well without loosing sleep time. I will figure it out.
For anyone wanting to go to the gym but afraid of being the odd one out, Please be brave and go, its not as bad as it first appears - AND how are we to get those LA BODS, if we don't get moving. Take Care

I'm feeling really tired at the moment and think I am trying to push myself too hard. I have increased my volume of food and today had half a cup of bolagnaise, a banana & for dinner a birds eye boil in the bag fish. I went onto real food today but still need to keep it soft for a while.

I lost 11lb this week (my first banded week) which makes me down to 254 from 284. 30lbs gone and I am pleased.
I booked an induction at the local gym in 3 days time. Totally unfit as I got too fat (I feel) to exercise. I am a bit aprehensive but can't loose this amount of weight without starting to exercise, otherwise, the loose skin will be worse IMO.
I am mean't to go back to work next week but really don't feel up to it. I hope my energy levels improve now that I am on "normal food" - My surgeon does fills @ 6 weeks in xray. I hope I don't eat too much until then!

284/265/254/170 Pre-op/Surgery/Current/Goal   5'7 tall

I am over the moon - I have lost 21lbs and am now 263 and am really looking forward to working with the band to loose more weight. I have no doubts that this will work for me. I am on clear liquids for three days and go on to creamier soups days 4-7. I am proud of how I am doing.
I have not had any wind pain, my incisions are tiny and I am very proud of the purple bruise that is where my port is sited. I still can't believe it has finally happened after 9 months.

Well pre-op went well, blood tests, MRSI test, height, weight, blood pressure and ECG. Just have pregnancy test left in the morning.
Pre-op diet for three weeks nearly over and I have lost 17 lbs down from 284 to 267. Feeling brilliant and have a couple of friends supporting me for which I am grateful. Really excited, know that this will work for me and can't wait to start dropping dress sizes!!!

One very happy lady tonight

I have been on the fat free diet for 9 days and lost 8lbs . I have had vegatables and tomatoe sauce for dinner every day and seem to have lost my appetite completely as I don't have much choice. But I am eating some fruit for breakfast and lunch too.
My pre-op assessment is in 4 days and I have a chest infection and a cough. i have been on antibiotics for 3 days and I so hope they clear it in time. Otherwise, I think my op will be postponed. You can't be coughing and under gerneral!

Fingers crossed
XXXX

Well, such a lot has happened since I last posted. I have now got my operation date of 25th September 2007. It has been over nine months since I asked my doctor to refer me so that I could be considered for surgery. I am so lucky. Everyone I know has had to go private and pay approx £7,000 for surgery - but they don't wait this long!!
I have uploaded my pre-op pictures of me weighing 284lbs and am totally disgusted with the person looking back at me. I now know why I don't have any full length mirrors. I really don't recognise that fat faced person in this picture and I hope I shed this quickly and safely. Looking at these has made me very sad. I am not sure how or why I let myself get like this. I think having a 10.6lb 2nd baby by ceasarian and also quitting a 60 a day cigarette habit helped me put on the 70lbs in the last five years but I also took my finger off the pulse and as you know, once the weight goes on and it reaches a point where it seems impossible to loose, the feelings of spiralling depression and not caring because "I'M FAT ANYWAY" kicks in. One more cake won't make a difference!
I was an underweight child and teenager and an overweight 30 year old. It is the last 6 years that I have moved into the MO bracket and don't I feel it. I am very outgoing and people don't treat me the same, I feel that they ignore me or that they look at me with distaste and I feel that I am viewed in a devalued way - like I am seen as not having any valued contribution to make.
Anyway, being a sociable, outgoing person this has been particularly upsetting and I want it to stop.
I can't wait for my band, I just hope that all the expectations that I have are realised.

Received appointment for my first consulation with the doctor at a local ish hospital for 24th May - My doctor told me to look at the bospa website to make sure I meet the criteria and I'm glad he did as one incorrect answer and I may be rejected!

One step closer. What confuses me is that the British site say 50% of additional weight lost in the first two years following surgery, yet a lot of you guys seem to have lost so much more.....

Have just found how to get a ticker bar and need to find out how to add it know. (lol) - I.T not my strong point.

Hi - I am new to this site having been told to look at it by my doctor, so that I can familiarise myself with the Banding Operation. I am from England, UK and this procedure is not at all widespread here and definately not offered on the NHS (our free healthcare system).

My doctor referred me in January to the National Health Service for funding approval, which amazingly came through in the Middle of March. I am waiting for an appointment at the hospital to discuss the procedure and whether I am a suitable candidate, whatever that means! It may take around 3 months for the appointment to come through. I am really petrified that after getting the funding, which is a miracle in itself, I may mess up at the consultation and be refused. Don't quite now whats expected!

Weight loss surgery and cosmetic surgery are not really accepted as every day in the UK yet. People just expect FAT people to exercise more  and would see this as an easy option. I could spend 3 year in the gym trying to get the weight off!!!! So I have decided not to tell anyone of my plans. Just my husband will know what I am doing, so it would be good to talk to you on-line.

The plan is to  have a couple of weeks off work and voila, but some of the stories make me think this is a pipe dream.......

Really appreciate all the posts on here and stories. The before and after pictures are amazing and I keep my figures crossed that I too will get the chance. 

Hopefully, I will get a warm welcome even though nothing is firmed up yet. If you watch me, your'll see how long the process takes in the U.K when you don't go Private.

Thanks
Nicky