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| pennifurnell In my opinion, and I know others may not agree, but I wouldn't go gastric bypass as my first port of call. There are many others here who have lost 100 kilos with a band. I woud try that first, then if it doesn't work out for whatever reason, then look into it. you haven't said how old you are, whether you want children, whether you have 30 or 100 kilos to loose. but I would seriously look into other options first. its permamanet once its done thats it. you also need to research who is going to do it for you. its a very specialised area. thats just IMHO. Jan |
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| hi! is there anyone how has had gastic bypass i went to the doctors yesterday to see about gastric banding he told me it less maintance now im not sure what to do thanks penny |
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| Hi Nat, Congrats on your surgery date. Like you I was very motivated so made the decision to not wait until the doc said to start the optifast, but went ahead and started the opti 2 months prior to surgery. Not full on, but had for brekky and lunch and ate a normal meal with good choices for evening meal. So when it came time for my surgery I had a great head start. Might be worth thinking about, tell yourself you can be strong and start your new life today. Best wishes, Gerry P.S. Starting Weight 108.8kgs Banding W 101.5kgs, Current W 85.4kgs, 7mths banded. Clothing size now 14/16 tops, 14/16/18 bottoms depending upon the brand. Clothing size to begin with 22/24 in everything. |
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| Hi Nat I remember that excitement. I was like you nearly 3 years ago. You won't regret it. Linda |
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| Hi Everyone, I just want to share, because I am so excited and also scared. I had my initial consultation with Dr Mackie yesterday and I am schedule to have surgery on 19th January 09. What a great new years resolution. My doctor wants me to do Optifast for 4 weeks prior, so as soon as christmas is over... it will all start. My husband is very suportive of me, he doesn't have a weight issue and can eat what ever he wants. I hate him for that. I don't think I have been this motivated for a long time. Just wanted to share my excitment Nat |
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| Vicki, 45kgs is fantastic...there must be such a change in appearance for you! enjoy & visualise your changes. you go girl! :-) Jo |
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| Hi Brydie, i hope i feel that way one day. I have 20 kilos to go (25 in a perfect world) and maybe ill feel the same. Vicki |
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| Hi Brydie, i hope i feel that way one day. I have 20 kilos to go (25 in a perfect woeld) and maybe ill feel the same. Vicki |
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| Jo, thanks for that. I still see the 'old me' fat and all in the mirror. Thats why struggling to recognise me in the pic was such a surprise. I have lost 46 kilos and wonder if ill ever see that in a mirror. Vicki |
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| Hi Vicki, that would be a great feeling. Unfort I still see myself as the "old" me. I've just seen a video of my daughters wedding and after losing 30kg all I can say is "gosh look at my neck, look how fat I look" such a shame. congrats on yr son's valectorial celebrations Jo |
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| Hi Louise, Had a fantastic day! got to bed at 3.00am hahaha May sounds a great time to catch up, lunch sounds the plan :-) Where abouts will you be staying? band is going great I've put on 2kg but that was after 2 weddings & a 50th in 6 weeks and a cancelled fill, so i'm happy with that. Next week its back on track! Jo |
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| Hi Vicki, Its a nice feeling isn't it. I am starting to not think of myself as a fat (big) person anymore and have the feeling that when I walk into a shopping centre that people are not seeing a fat person. Its so nice to be just one of the crowd!!! Regards Brydie |
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| Hi all, thought i'd share what happened to me Friday night. It was my son's valectorial dinner and we had photos taken by a photographer. Later in the evening i went to see how they turned out and if i wanted to purchase any. Well i tried and tried and couldn't find the pics . I asked her if they were there and she pointed in a direction. 5 mins later i did find them by recognising my son. I had been looking for me ( the old me) and i didn't recognise myself. I felt incredibly goofy and a also a little pleased.Not many times in my life have i ever had trouble find me in a photo. I was always the huge one. Cheers Vicki |
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| Morning Jo, I hope your Daughters Wedding went smoothly and not too many tears, how is the band, we will be in Perth early May, so should catch up on sunday 2nd May, Hubby will probably do fishing charter that day, so we can have lunch if that suits you, have a good one, Louise | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I sent bob and bop to the black hole, hope that they don't return, have a good day Everyone :) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Mels, you haven't been around lately, hope your doing fine, Cheers Louise | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Surgeons differ in their instructions for post-op, but most seem to follow the 2 weeks liquids, 2 weeks mushies rule. Yes - I stayed on liquids, then on day 15 I progressed to mushies. I was certainly ready for them by then. Having spent thousands of dollars on surgery, I wasn't about to risk any damage by doing the wrong thing. I think it's paid off! |
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| Just a General Question to the group. I was told to stay on Liquids for 2 weeks after surgery. Is that the same with everyone and if so how long did people "actually" stay on liquids? And did you go straight from liquids to mushies or gradually ease into mushies? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Natalie, Congrats on your decision to have lap band surgery, it will be a life changing experience for you. I was banded on the 16th of April this year and my starting weight was 108.8kg's, it is now 7 months post op and I now weigh 86.4kg's so, so far a loss of 22.4kg's. I have gone from a size 24/22 in tops and bottoms to a size 14/16 tops to 16/18 some 14 bottoms. Too some others I haven't lost as much as they have in 7 months, but hey I haven't weighed this weight in 24 yrs, my early 20's. I was a type 2 diabetic on insulin and tablets and now don't need either. This has been the best decision in my life to date and I so wish I had known about it sooner and not waited as long as I had. My greatest compliment so far, came from one of my special children at school, I love to give out cuddles and the kids love to give them to me also. Anyway last Friday my little friend came up and wrapped her arms around me and said, "Hey Mrs B, I can wrap my arms around you now and they overlap!!!" That touched my heart more than all the other compliments of gee you've lost weight you can see it in your face, or wow how much weight have you lost. These too are great compliments, but the other was the best so far. Natalie I wish you every success with your journey. There are many of us on here who have kept a blog site going of our journey's as bandits and if you would like to have a look at ours (my daughter and hubby are also banded) the site address is www.brookesfamilydoingitt ogether.piczo.com, now if a space appears in the address just delete it as yahoo sometimes places gaps in them. Wishing you all the very best, Gerry |
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| Hi natalie, the surgeons ie dr hook and Mackie in orange work little different to other city surgeons. you will be told at your inital appointment whether your suitable which will be based on your bmi, and history and quick psych overview they do. They will then get the lovley girls to give you a date. As lapband surgery is not performed at dudley over xmas period i would be guessing you will be given a date 3-4 months away. you will than be given details of dietition, who you will need make appointment with 3 weeks prior to operation to be given details of optifast diet. 2-4 days prior to the surgery the athenthist (sp?) will ask you to go dudley for pre op check were you will be looked over to make sure your not sick and you will have an ECG. Hope that helps Diana |
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| I was banded 3 weeks after my appointment with surgeon, had to see a dietician and pshycologist and then 2 weeks optifast, good luck | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| thanks for your support, I have private health insurance - yeah. I have been reading about individual stories and messages of support. I am really moved by the positive attitude and everyones success. I just can't wait. |
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| Natalie, It might also help you to have a look at this thread: Are you researching lapbanding? http://au.messages.yahoo.com/lifestyle/lap-band/81 275/ |
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| Hi Natalie, Congrats on making this life changing decision. I actually had only a blood test, and s sleep aphnoea test because I was a snorer. Some surgeons require their patients to go to phychologists, have endoscopies, go to dieticians, all depending on your surgeons policy. I have never yet heard of anyone who has been rejected and I have been banded since August 2006. How long will also depend on your sugeon, I have known people to get in within a few weeks, I personally could have been banded 3 months after my appt but waited an extra month as I had a holiday booked and didnt want any probs going away just after banding. I assume you have private health cover, if not then it is a whole new story. Hope all goes great for you on Monday. |
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