Comments for Weight Loss Surgery http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:35:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Comment on Poorly fitted Gastric Bands by YourWeightlossSurgery http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/index.php/2009/04/poorly-fitted-gastric-bands/comment-page-1/#comment-208 YourWeightlossSurgery Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:35:14 +0000 http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/?p=79#comment-208 <strong>Just ask Anne Diamond, she had one fitted too high that did nothing too!! Sorry to say it is all too common. A properly fitted band is the start of a journey, how much success is down to how well you work with the band, and that is down to how well you are taught to work with it, and that is very much about the aftercare. We have a major problem with things like radiological fills, as the patient, gets no time to experiment with foods as the band is gradually tightened to the sweet spot. If a patient hasn’t had an opportunity to try different foods in different amounts, how on earth do you know how much fluid to put in. Simply looking at a screen that shows fluid passing through a band is not enough. What advice is given on textures etc at that time? The best examples from around the world, only use radiological adjustments if there is a problem, not as the main stream way of restricting foods/fluids. In short time with your NIOPPS accredited practitioner is invaluable especially in the first few months. We are sorry you have had problems, if you are looking for another procedure, make sure you ask what the clinics results are before choosing who to put your trust in. Best of luck YWLS</strong> Just ask Anne Diamond, she had one fitted too high that did nothing too!! Sorry to say it is all too common. A properly fitted band is the start of a journey, how much success is down to how well you work with the band, and that is down to how well you are taught to work with it, and that is very much about the aftercare. We have a major problem with things like radiological fills, as the patient, gets no time to experiment with foods as the band is gradually tightened to the sweet spot. If a patient hasn’t had an opportunity to try different foods in different amounts, how on earth do you know how much fluid to put in. Simply looking at a screen that shows fluid passing through a band is not enough. What advice is given on textures etc at that time? The best examples from around the world, only use radiological adjustments if there is a problem, not as the main stream way of restricting foods/fluids. In short time with your NIOPPS accredited practitioner is invaluable especially in the first few months. We are sorry you have had problems, if you are looking for another procedure, make sure you ask what the clinics results are before choosing who to put your trust in. Best of luck YWLS

]]> Comment on How full should a gastric band be? by YourWeightlossSurgery http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/index.php/2009/04/how-full-should-a-gastric-band-be/comment-page-1/#comment-206 YourWeightlossSurgery Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:16:47 +0000 http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/?p=73#comment-206 NIOPPS is the National Institute of Obesity Programme Practice Standards. It is an organisation set up to set and monitor standards of care given to besity surgery patients - and not before time too in our view!!! YWLS NIOPPS is the National Institute of Obesity Programme Practice Standards. It is an organisation set up to set and monitor standards of care given to besity surgery patients – and not before time too in our view!!!

YWLS

]]> Comment on How full should a gastric band be? by Michelle http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/index.php/2009/04/how-full-should-a-gastric-band-be/comment-page-1/#comment-205 Michelle Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:15:18 +0000 http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/?p=73#comment-205 Sorry but was does NIOPPS stand for Sorry but was does NIOPPS stand for

]]> Comment on How full should a gastric band be? by YourWeightlossSurgery http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/index.php/2009/04/how-full-should-a-gastric-band-be/comment-page-1/#comment-204 YourWeightlossSurgery Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:08:53 +0000 http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/?p=73#comment-204 <strong> Your Weight Loss Surgery Answeres: Hi, it shouldn’t be like this. The idea of a gastric band is that you can live with it long term and it will help you stabilise your weight at whatever point you want it to. You should be able to eat normal foods in small quantities and still loose or maintain weight (when you get to where you need to be weight wise). If you are 2 weeks post adjustment and can’t eat properly, there is something wrong it is not healthy to be like this for a lot of reasons. We see a lot of people in our clinics who have been over tightened, and have the same experience as you. We would suggest you need to get some good advice and probably some fluid out of your band. A band that is too tight can also be dangerous and could increase the potential for an erosion. Research shows that you will loose more weight with a properly adjusted band than with an over tight band. We are so sorry you are experiencing this, it really doesn’t have to be this way (is that from a song!). If your provider knows about this and hasn’t done anything, you should seek proper advice from a NIOPPS registered practitioner, who can help you learn to live with your band. YWLS</strong> Your Weight Loss Surgery Answeres:
Hi, it shouldn’t be like this. The idea of a gastric band is that you can live with it long term and it will help you stabilise your weight at whatever point you want it to. You should be able to eat normal foods in small quantities and still loose or maintain weight (when you get to where you need to be weight wise). If you are 2 weeks post adjustment and can’t eat properly, there is something wrong it is not healthy to be like this for a lot of reasons. We see a lot of people in our clinics who have been over tightened, and have the same experience as you. We would suggest you need to get some good advice and probably some fluid out of your band. A band that is too tight can also be dangerous and could increase the potential for an erosion. Research shows that you will loose more weight with a properly adjusted band than with an over tight band. We are so sorry you are experiencing this, it really doesn’t have to be this way (is that from a song!). If your provider knows about this and hasn’t done anything, you should seek proper advice from a NIOPPS registered practitioner, who can help you learn to live with your band.

YWLS

]]> Comment on Gastric Band – The dangers of poor aftercare by Betty http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/index.php/2009/02/gastric-band-the-dangers-of-poor-aftercare/comment-page-1/#comment-203 Betty Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:45:20 +0000 http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/?p=6#comment-203 Alfie, if you live near a gateway clinic, which I hope you do! Then I would reccommend you ask their advice, they know their stuff! They'll show you what needs to be done to get you losing weight. I'm at their Nottingham clinic.xx Alfie, if you live near a gateway clinic, which I hope you do! Then I would reccommend you ask their advice, they know their stuff! They’ll show you what needs to be done to get you losing weight. I’m at their Nottingham clinic.xx

]]> Comment on Is it true that I might never be able to eat solid food again after a lap band? by Betty http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/index.php/2009/02/is-it-true-that-i-might-never-be-able-to-eat-solid-food-again-after-a-lap-band/comment-page-1/#comment-202 Betty Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:37:03 +0000 http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/?p=17#comment-202 I had my band put in 5 months ago, I've been eating normal solid food since 4 weeks after the op. No diet foods allowed, just lifestyle changes. They make it so easy for me and believe me I'm not an easy person!!I'd reccommend gateway 100% Tried everything before I went for this, wish I'd done it years ago. xx I had my band put in 5 months ago, I’ve been eating normal solid food since 4 weeks after the op.
No diet foods allowed, just lifestyle changes. They make it so easy for me and believe me I’m not an easy person!!I’d reccommend gateway 100%
Tried everything before I went for this, wish I’d done it years ago. xx

]]> Comment on Benefits of a Gastric Band over Bypass Surgery by Betty http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/index.php/2009/03/benefits-of-a-gastric-band-over-bypass-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-201 Betty Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:32:07 +0000 http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/?p=64#comment-201 Hiya, just wanna say that I've had a gastric band with Gateway, couldn't have gone any better! Surgery A1, hospital same! Gateway Nurses fab! Nothing too much bother.Everything you need included in price. Met others in waiting room who've paid for aftercare only with gateway but had operation somewhere else, they're usually fed up that they didn't come to gateway in first place.I've heard some disgusting tales of their treatment . Sister in law had by bypass couple of years ago, feels like ****, lost weight,put it back on, feels rubbish, needs vitamin injections etc. Wishes she'd gone for band too. In America I've heard that they are putting bands on people who've had by pass and put weight back on. o in my opinion I wouldn't even consider any thing as major as the bypass! Hiya, just wanna say that I’ve had a gastric band with Gateway, couldn’t have gone any better! Surgery A1, hospital same! Gateway Nurses fab! Nothing too much bother.Everything you need included in price. Met others in waiting room who’ve paid for aftercare only with gateway but had operation somewhere else, they’re usually fed up that they didn’t come to gateway in first place.I’ve heard some disgusting tales of their treatment .
Sister in law had by bypass couple of years ago, feels like ****, lost weight,put it back on, feels rubbish, needs vitamin injections etc. Wishes she’d gone for band too.
In America I’ve heard that they are putting bands on people who’ve had by pass and put weight back on. o in my opinion I wouldn’t even consider any thing as major as the bypass!

]]> Comment on Alcohol and the Gastric Band by razza http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/index.php/2009/03/alcohol-and-the-gastric-band/comment-page-1/#comment-200 razza Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:09:01 +0000 http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/?p=59#comment-200 My Dad has a band and he has about 3 glasses of wine a week - no prob! My Dad has a band and he has about 3 glasses of wine a week – no prob!

]]> Comment on Gastric Band – The dangers of poor aftercare by kirstin http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/index.php/2009/02/gastric-band-the-dangers-of-poor-aftercare/comment-page-1/#comment-4 kirstin Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:32:30 +0000 http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/?p=6#comment-4 Hi you really need to find a good aftercare programmes to get the best out of your surgery- Where about do you live? Hi you really need to find a good aftercare programmes to get the best out of your surgery- Where about do you live?

]]> Comment on Gastric Band – The dangers of poor aftercare by Alfie271 http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/index.php/2009/02/gastric-band-the-dangers-of-poor-aftercare/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Alfie271 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:06:27 +0000 http://www.yourweightlosssurgery.co.uk/?p=6#comment-2 Ive had a gastric band last year without any aftercare. Ive not lost much weight, what would be the next best move to help me start losing weight again? thanks <blockquote><strong>Your Weight Loss Surgery Answer: Hi Alfie, I’m sorry to hear that you have not lost much weight, we hear similar stories from lots of other patients who have had surgery with other providers with little follow up or the wrong type of follow up. Don’t be down hearted, we can help you. We have many success stories from patients like yourself who didn’t have the initial surgery with us. These patients often tell us that they regret not coming to Gateway Health for their initial surgery. Gateway Health deliver the most successful weight loss surgery aftercare programme that has ever been used in conjunction with both the Gastric balloon and Gastric band. The programme lasts for a minimum of 12 months and consists of both educational elements with lifestyle change adaptation. In a recent study, patients of Gateway health showed an average of 73.5% excess weight loss in the first 6 months. Previous similar studies show between 30-33% excess weight loss over the same period. Please feel to contact us if you would like further information or if you would like to book an assessment appointment. 0845 900 339</strong> <blockquote></blockquote> Ive had a gastric band last year without any aftercare. Ive not lost much weight, what would be the next best move to help me start losing weight again?
thanks

Your Weight Loss Surgery Answer:

Hi Alfie, I’m sorry to hear that you have not lost much weight, we hear similar stories from lots of other patients who have had surgery with other providers with little follow up or the wrong type of follow up.
Don’t be down hearted, we can help you. We have many success stories from patients like yourself who didn’t have the initial surgery with us. These patients often tell us that they regret not coming to Gateway Health for their initial surgery.
Gateway Health deliver the most successful weight loss surgery aftercare programme that has ever been used in conjunction with both the Gastric balloon and Gastric band. The programme lasts for a minimum of 12 months and consists of both educational elements with lifestyle change adaptation. In a recent study, patients of Gateway health showed an average of 73.5% excess weight loss in the first 6 months. Previous similar studies show between 30-33% excess weight loss over the same period.
Please feel to contact us if you would like further information or if you would like to book an assessment appointment. 0845 900 339

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