Any questions?

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Hi all you UK bandsters!

I just thought I would pop on here and ask if any of you had any questions.

I am not the oracle:biggrin2: but I have had my band for nearly a year now, and I am about 6lbs off my initial goal weight.

I was banded with Surgicare in Manchester, had the op in the Alexandra in Cheadle and have been very happy with my aftercare etc (which isnt to say that I didnt spit out my dummy on more than one occasion)

I have had fills both at the MRI in Manchester and in the Priory in Birmingham - I prefer the guy at the Priory but it is a personal choice thing, he is much more agressive in his approach.

If there is anything that you would like to know just fire away, cant promise that I will know the answer, but I'll try!

Nina x

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Banded 16th October 2007 UK 4cc in 10cc band
First fill 27th November 3.5cc total 7.5cc
Second fill 30th November 1.5cc total 9cc
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars

Hi nina

Just wondering il be banded on 5th os sept but can i drink tea/water etc the same as other people or only sips at a time i would like to drink at a normal pace i know fizzy drinks are a no but also what about alcohol? Thanks a million

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Alcohol is fine hon, fizzy wine, larger and champers etc may cause you to feel like you are going to pop (and should be avoided!) but a vodka and orange type drink will be fine!

In the Uk they dont tend to fill as tight as they do in the US, I can still chug a drink down if I want to, I have never needed to sip my drinks, and I have still lost the weight.

Just be aware that there are SHED LOADS of calories in booze, and as it is a liquid it will just slip down, you can google for the calorie content of drinks -some sites have really good lists- and then just factor it in.

Hope this helps and if you need any other info just ask!

Nina x

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Banded 16th October 2007 UK 4cc in 10cc band
First fill 27th November 3.5cc total 7.5cc
Second fill 30th November 1.5cc total 9cc
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars

Ah thanks a mill im releived now i thought id never be able to get drunk again ya know us irish like a good session haha il miss my coors light and vodka and red bull but orange will have to do and be well worth it... Thanks for ur reply ursula x

I do have a question, several in fact - and hope that you will answer - even though my post is so late!

1. How have you eaten? Did you count calories etc Did you do high protein/low carb or just low fat?
2. Do you exercise?
3. How much were you filled to?
4 Do you have any helpful hints??


I was banded a over a year ago - but have only just got my head straight, so have wasted a lot of time losing and gaining the same pounds.

Any advice much appreciated!

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Sorry - its late! I've just noticed your ticker and signature - please ignore the stupid questions about how much you were filled! Mx

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