Anyone Had A Gastric Band Fitted ?

[tamaris]

Due to health reasons.I am considering it and would like to hear from people who have had it done ?

[Gromit]

Not me but a clise friend.
It is not as easy as just asking the doctors for it. The doctors assess you and tell you if you are suitable. As well as looking at your general health (it can be a dangerous operation), they will also assess your mental state. My friend passed and had the operation.
He has lost a lot of weight and appears much happier. When we go for meals, he often gets his meal wrapped up to take out as he cannot finish it. It hasn't however, stopped him binge drinking and taking on a lot of calories through alcohol, so I would rate it as being only partially successful.

[Copacetic]

Similar to gromit, I know someone who had a gastric band, she initially lost weight when she followed the hospital diet, then after a time her bad habits of eating ice cream and junk came back and she started to gain weight again.

[tamaris]

I have had the go ahead, just not sure, seems a lot of negative stuff on line

[jennyjoan]

Did you not see Tina Malone last night - woulda frightened you - got her whole body done - mind you seeing the end of the programme with her mother - she didn't look much different.

It would be a big risk and a chance for you and one of the things you would have to make up your own mind.

[jennyjoan]

Also my deceased girlfriend's friend had it done and met her (girlfriend) - said it was the worst thing she ever done in her life. But then again some people have been glad to get it done. I think you are on a diet for life and believe me think this life is too short to crucify yourself over a bit of food and drink.

[Gavmacp]

My wife had a patient who used an app. She lost over 6 stone.

[jennyjoan]

Gavmacp - was that an apple - you would lose weight on tht ok LOL

[Gavmacp]

You haven't lost your sense of humour!

[tamaris]

No I didnt see Tina

[jennyjoan]

gavmacp why would I would lose my bit of sense of humour - it is part of my personality and I would try and let not anybody let me lose sight of it. LOL

[jennyjoan]

One of the guys here could tell you where to find her like on look aback screen. Must say what she went through looked hell - she got done from her face right to her top of her legs. god forgive me was never a good looking woman and never will be to me.

[tamaris]

Jennyjoan I dont follow you

[jennyjoan]

hold on

[Mamyalynne]

I think JennyJoan means...


Someone could tell you how to watch the programme with Tina Malone on Catch up TV.

It looked a gruelling process , from face all the way to thighs.

JJ isn't a fan of Tina's looks.

[tamaris]

OK

[jennyjoan]

Yes I do mean Catch up - but aren't there others like ITVPlayer and BBcPlayer - that she could watch here on her PC. you know what I mean.

[Mamyalynne]

I would help but have no idea what the programme is or what channel it aired on.

[Mamyalynne]

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/film-and-tv/shameless-star-tina-malone-shows-10163017

[jennyjoan]

it was on Channel 4 - but tamaris - am just after looking for you

Please google Tina Malone - then it will lead you down to Tina Malone weight loss or anything else you would like to see. Let me know how you get on. JJ

[tamaris]

Thank you JJ x