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Topic: bariatric advantage
The US board members all talk about these and when i looked them up online, they do seem good - very all-inclusive vits and minerals. Anyone come across a UK equivalent?
Because of my band i have to take chewable or effervesent things. I get Boots own brand and that is fine but involves several tabs! The BA ones seem to do it all!
Kate
The US board members all talk about these and when i looked them up online, they do seem good - very all-inclusive vits and minerals. Anyone come across a UK equivalent?
Because of my band i have to take chewable or effervesent things. I get Boots own brand and that is fine but involves several tabs! The BA ones seem to do it all!
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,
Topic: RE: How many, if any, are NHS?
This is so amazing!! Being IN THE SAME TIME ZONE!!!!
So did you go privately in the end?
Kate
This is so amazing!! Being IN THE SAME TIME ZONE!!!!
So did you go privately in the end?
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,
Topic: RE: Plastic / Reconstructive Surgery
My loose skin is so distinct that I feel tempted just to take kitchen scissors to it and slice it off!!
If I were 30 years younger (OK so the problem probably wouldn't be as great anyway!), I would have (in order of importance to me):
tummy tuck., bottom lift, batwings removed, thighs reshaped.
But I won't! DH doesn't mind my folds and flaps and I don't care enough about other people to worry! Actually, change that - my arms are the part fo me that I hate most as they are shown most often and (to my eyes) ruin lovely summer dresses and tops.
I can't imagine the NHS paying!!!
KateHi Kate
no I can't imagine the NHS paying either, especially as they veyr rarely pay for the intial wls in the first place!!!
I know what you mean about the kitchen scissors - been there, done that (well not actually done it, but have really wanted to!!!) LOL.
Ruth 
On April 13, 2009 at 4:09 AM Pacific Time, katespost wrote:
My loose skin is so distinct that I feel tempted just to take kitchen scissors to it and slice it off!!
If I were 30 years younger (OK so the problem probably wouldn't be as great anyway!), I would have (in order of importance to me):
tummy tuck., bottom lift, batwings removed, thighs reshaped.
But I won't! DH doesn't mind my folds and flaps and I don't care enough about other people to worry! Actually, change that - my arms are the part fo me that I hate most as they are shown most often and (to my eyes) ruin lovely summer dresses and tops.
I can't imagine the NHS paying!!!
Kate
no I can't imagine the NHS paying either, especially as they veyr rarely pay for the intial wls in the first place!!!
I know what you mean about the kitchen scissors - been there, done that (well not actually done it, but have really wanted to!!!) LOL.
Ruth
(deactivated member)
on 4/12/09 9:34 pm - UK
on 4/12/09 9:34 pm - UK
Topic: RE: How many, if any, are NHS?
I got approved for RNY on the NHS, Was reffered in Nov and everything was ready by May last year, Didnt end up having it in the end though but was really impressed with how fast it all went through
Topic: How many, if any, are NHS?
I'm not!! But I hear that more people are getting this done on the NHS.
By the way, if you did pay yourself, did you know that if we need anything doing (complications etc, not basic lapband fills), the NHS will do it as it is now an existing condition!
So I get my annual barium swallow check done on the NHS. They send a copy to my GP and he sends it on to my (private) band surgeon! But if anything were to come up as a problem, my band surgeon says he would do it for me on the NHS!!
Kate
I'm not!! But I hear that more people are getting this done on the NHS.
By the way, if you did pay yourself, did you know that if we need anything doing (complications etc, not basic lapband fills), the NHS will do it as it is now an existing condition!
So I get my annual barium swallow check done on the NHS. They send a copy to my GP and he sends it on to my (private) band surgeon! But if anything were to come up as a problem, my band surgeon says he would do it for me on the NHS!!
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,
Topic: RE: Plastic / Reconstructive Surgery
My loose skin is so distinct that I feel tempted just to take kitchen scissors to it and slice it off!!
If I were 30 years younger (OK so the problem probably wouldn't be as great anyway!), I would have (in order of importance to me):
tummy tuck., bottom lift, batwings removed, thighs reshaped.
But I won't! DH doesn't mind my folds and flaps and I don't care enough about other people to worry! Actually, change that - my arms are the part fo me that I hate most as they are shown most often and (to my eyes) ruin lovely summer dresses and tops.
I can't imagine the NHS paying!!!
Kate
My loose skin is so distinct that I feel tempted just to take kitchen scissors to it and slice it off!!
If I were 30 years younger (OK so the problem probably wouldn't be as great anyway!), I would have (in order of importance to me):
tummy tuck., bottom lift, batwings removed, thighs reshaped.
But I won't! DH doesn't mind my folds and flaps and I don't care enough about other people to worry! Actually, change that - my arms are the part fo me that I hate most as they are shown most often and (to my eyes) ruin lovely summer dresses and tops.
I can't imagine the NHS paying!!!
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,
Topic: RE: Under Garments
I ahven't tried them myself but friends swear by the M and S magic knickers range!
Kate
I ahven't tried them myself but friends swear by the M and S magic knickers range!
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,
Topic: Skellig
For those of you interested, did anyone else see Skellig?
I enjoyed it, but then again I'm a fantasy fan. Hubbie says he didn't enjoy it but managed to sit and watch it through! It was strange seeing Sam Tyler from Life on Mars in it as the Dad, but I got used to it quickly.
It was full of symbolism which I haven't worked out much of yet, what was with the spiders and mushrooms in his room and the insects? Loved the character Skellig and thought they portrayed him really well - wings were very realistic I thought.
I thought the ending was a bit weak, but it has made me want to read the book as it looks like they had to skim over lots of detail that I'm hoping is in the book.
What did others think about it?
I enjoyed it, but then again I'm a fantasy fan. Hubbie says he didn't enjoy it but managed to sit and watch it through! It was strange seeing Sam Tyler from Life on Mars in it as the Dad, but I got used to it quickly.
It was full of symbolism which I haven't worked out much of yet, what was with the spiders and mushrooms in his room and the insects? Loved the character Skellig and thought they portrayed him really well - wings were very realistic I thought.
I thought the ending was a bit weak, but it has made me want to read the book as it looks like they had to skim over lots of detail that I'm hoping is in the book.
What did others think about it?
Topic: RE: Post your pics here! Before After or Now!
Hi Therese
thanks! You know I still feel fat - I (wrongly) focus on all the lumps and bumps I still have, although I do see it in my face. I think it's always easier to see the difference in other people rather than ourselves (especially as I know what I look like naked!!!!! LOL).
Ruth
thanks! You know I still feel fat - I (wrongly) focus on all the lumps and bumps I still have, although I do see it in my face. I think it's always easier to see the difference in other people rather than ourselves (especially as I know what I look like naked!!!!! LOL).
Ruth
Topic: RE: Under Garments
LOLOL!~ I so understand the nature calling and getting all the clingwrap off!
Here is my idea for you. I use the under the bust garments-and also the long leggings which are GREAT. They are called "Assets" in America and I stocked up on some before I came here. I don't have trouble with them rolling down-but IF I did-I would purchase one of those one piece bodysuits. That way you can slip on the "bottoms" and then you could put the body suit over that and it would stop the bottoms from rolling. Just an idea!
They do have knee to shoulder garments-I will look online to see where they are!!
Hugs
T
Here is my idea for you. I use the under the bust garments-and also the long leggings which are GREAT. They are called "Assets" in America and I stocked up on some before I came here. I don't have trouble with them rolling down-but IF I did-I would purchase one of those one piece bodysuits. That way you can slip on the "bottoms" and then you could put the body suit over that and it would stop the bottoms from rolling. Just an idea!
They do have knee to shoulder garments-I will look online to see where they are!!
Hugs
T
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