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Topic: RE: Hi all
Hi Derek, I love Paris. Lived in Neuilly-sur-Seine for about a year a long time ago and we visit quite often now. You think of Manchester as cold (I was brought up in the Lake District so even colder), well, I remember being freezing in Paris the winter I was there! But that was because I was young and insisted on being trendy in my smart leather coats instead of nice warm woollies!
It was definitely a fun place to be (without parents) for an 18 year old!!
Kate
Hi Derek, I love Paris. Lived in Neuilly-sur-Seine for about a year a long time ago and we visit quite often now. You think of Manchester as cold (I was brought up in the Lake District so even colder), well, I remember being freezing in Paris the winter I was there! But that was because I was young and insisted on being trendy in my smart leather coats instead of nice warm woollies!
It was definitely a fun place to be (without parents) for an 18 year old!!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
(deactivated member)
on 4/27/09 3:04 am - UK
on 4/27/09 3:04 am - UK
Topic: The Uk Biggest Loser
Started at 4pm on ITV 1 It wasnt great but it will take a few seasons to get aywhere near as good as the American version ( and to a lesser extent the Australian one)
Its on every day this week with the weigh in on Friday
Online info can be found at
http://www.itv.com/biggestloser
Its on every day this week with the weigh in on Friday
Online info can be found at
http://www.itv.com/biggestloser
Topic: RE: Message in limbo!
Good luck. It is so dependent on where you live. I have come across qutie a few people banded on the NHS now but the vast majority are, like me, self pay. I was talking to my GP yesterday and he says that in my area, the NHS won't look at it! My band was put in almost 3 years ago and cost me £5500; the same surgeon now charges £8,500! But worth every penny to me. I went with BMI hospital group and they let you pay in instalments!
For me the band has done just what is says on the tin! (How nice to be able to use phrases that will be understood! If I had put that on the US board they would have thought I was mad!). I lost all my excess weight in 15 months without too much difficulty. I went too low and had to put a few pounds back on as I looked really ill! I have been maintaining for about 16 months. My eating habits now are normal! I eat just like those around me. If I came to your restaurant, you might be a bit insulted by the amount of food I left on my plate! But I wouldn't be picky about what I ordered.
If you have any band related Qs, come back to me! I think I am currently the only banded person on this board.
Kate
Good luck. It is so dependent on where you live. I have come across qutie a few people banded on the NHS now but the vast majority are, like me, self pay. I was talking to my GP yesterday and he says that in my area, the NHS won't look at it! My band was put in almost 3 years ago and cost me £5500; the same surgeon now charges £8,500! But worth every penny to me. I went with BMI hospital group and they let you pay in instalments!
For me the band has done just what is says on the tin! (How nice to be able to use phrases that will be understood! If I had put that on the US board they would have thought I was mad!). I lost all my excess weight in 15 months without too much difficulty. I went too low and had to put a few pounds back on as I looked really ill! I have been maintaining for about 16 months. My eating habits now are normal! I eat just like those around me. If I came to your restaurant, you might be a bit insulted by the amount of food I left on my plate! But I wouldn't be picky about what I ordered.
If you have any band related Qs, come back to me! I think I am currently the only banded person on this board.
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
(deactivated member)
on 4/24/09 4:53 pm - UK
on 4/24/09 4:53 pm - UK
Topic: RE: Message in limbo!
Hi Kate, forgot to mention. I have requested 'band' surgery on the NHS and have been referred to the consultant by my GP. Waiting for an appointment at the moment. Long way to go on this journey yet. How are you at the moment?
Topic: RE: Message in limbo!
Are you RNY? Banded? Waiting for surgery?
I have found that (for me, others differ!) the joy of my band is that I eat well! I don't actually diet - I eat whatever anyone round me does, just not much of it. So food is still a major part of my social life and gives me as much pleasure as before. In fact, it gives me more pleasure as I have time to enjoy it and not just shovel it in!
Kate
Are you RNY? Banded? Waiting for surgery?
I have found that (for me, others differ!) the joy of my band is that I eat well! I don't actually diet - I eat whatever anyone round me does, just not much of it. So food is still a major part of my social life and gives me as much pleasure as before. In fact, it gives me more pleasure as I have time to enjoy it and not just shovel it in!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
(deactivated member)
on 4/24/09 2:29 am - UK
on 4/24/09 2:29 am - UK
Topic: RE: Message in limbo!
Hi Kate,
Yes the temptation is always there, but I maintain that producing food for people's enjoyment & satisfaction gives me a real 'high'. I am very passionate about food and can bore people for hours about it, but it is part of our everyday life whether we like it or not. Even at this stage though I am trying to convert from quantity to quality. That does not mean more expensive, but buying good fresh produce that results in a smaller quantity of extremely tasty dishes.
Yes the temptation is always there, but I maintain that producing food for people's enjoyment & satisfaction gives me a real 'high'. I am very passionate about food and can bore people for hours about it, but it is part of our everyday life whether we like it or not. Even at this stage though I am trying to convert from quantity to quality. That does not mean more expensive, but buying good fresh produce that results in a smaller quantity of extremely tasty dishes.
Topic: RE: Message in limbo!
Can't answer your Q! But just wanted to say that being a chef and having a weight problem must be HORRENDOUS! Such constant temptation!
Kate
Can't answer your Q! But just wanted to say that being a chef and having a weight problem must be HORRENDOUS! Such constant temptation!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
(deactivated member)
on 4/23/09 8:57 pm - UK
on 4/23/09 8:57 pm - UK
Topic: Message in limbo!
Hi to you all, sent a detailed bio nearly two weeks ago to the site and it has not yet appeared.
Can someone tell me how long it normally takes for something to be published?
As this is my first one, bit hesitant to send any more!
Cheers
Fat Chef
Can someone tell me how long it normally takes for something to be published?
As this is my first one, bit hesitant to send any more!
Cheers
Fat Chef
Topic: RE: Stopping by to say Hi!!!
Thanks Kate
I've got US measuring cups as used to live there, so I'm looking forward to trying out the meatloaf soon - yummy....
Ruth
I've got US measuring cups as used to live there, so I'm looking forward to trying out the meatloaf soon - yummy....
Ruth
Topic: RE: Stopping by to say Hi!!!
"The Joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10
START: 330 CURRENT: 274.5 lbs GOAL: 190 TOTAL: 55.5 lbs
Oh No!!!!!! I was looking forward to seeing if my OH friends in Boston and I could get together with you for lunch!!! I will keep all my positive thoughts going your way and hope that you will still be able to keep your travel plans!!
Sue
Sue
"The Joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10START: 330 CURRENT: 274.5 lbs GOAL: 190 TOTAL: 55.5 lbs
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