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| hi everyone. thought id pop in again as i havent much, wow lots of chat going on in here. to those having surgery soon goodluck and everyone else keep up the good work. sorry i had mentally noted names to comment on but now my brain has gone blank. im still waiting for the surgeon to come to albany so i can see him though im getting excited and the more reading i do the more i feel this is the right thing. my blood tests have come back and it looks like i may have pcos so im off for an u/s in two wks and to see my dr next wk as she wants to discuss my blood tests. there is a high level of testosterone and sugar is a bit high she said but not too high so thats good i guess. she phoned to tell me and said she thinks getting banded may be the best thing for me. stay well rachel |
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| Thank you Jo2 and Kristy for your help. I have decided to go with HBF top cover as I think in the end it will be better for me. It is only going to cost $80 to $90 a month and I can pay that (just lol ) I am happy with staying Dr W as I have never felt so comfortable with a Dr before. Take care everyone Bec |
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| Welcome juzfeelgr8! Feet first - jump in - we don't bite. Where are you? Try and come along to a get-together and put some faces to names, it's quite therapeutic I think. Hi Katrina - it was lovely to meet you too. See you in Busso next time I imagine. Well done on your 14.1kg Helen2! That's a kilo a week so you're going great guns. I'm afraid I have what a man recently described as "ladies things" this week and I've fallen off the chocolate wagon ... sigh. Still having shakes in the morning though and it feels good to be back in some form of routine. Bec, I'm looking at HBF too but for down the track when I have my guts cut off (sounds so much more interesting than abdominplasty!). If you go to http://www.hbf.com.au/pdf/Hospital_policy.pdf this will provide you with all the hospital cover details to help you choose the cover that's right for you. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Hi Jo2 - I can't believe this is the first time you've ever suffered heartburn! You have been a lucky girl. If it's only mild, get yourself something simple like Quickeze, Gaviscon or Mylanta etc. Even TUMS might help and they have no nasties in them - basically just chalk. If it keeps up, get yourself some Zantac - they are magic. And if it gets really bad, move onto Somac. I think Zantac and Somac are both script items only. It's ok to be a bit naughty, but don't do what some of us did and fall into the trap of thinking you'll never be able to eat properly again because that is simply not true. A few people (myself included) went on a bit of a bender before the op - just your mind freaking out! Well, we have a wedding to go to this afternoon. I have no idea what I'm going to wear so better start hunting through the piles of smaller sizes in the spare room to see what fits - it could be a while! Have a great day everyone. Kristy =) |
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| HI Becky Im not sure if I can help you .. I have top cover in HBF and my surgery is in 3 weeks.. Im covered for everything except a new fee my dr ( DrNewman) has brought in of $1200 booking fee he calls it..Im sure some of the other ladies can help you with some great advise.. Well ladies how are we all ??? Im going good.. Been a bit norti with eating but still have 3 weeks to go .. I must say but I have been getting the most horrible heartburn since starting on optifast.. Ive never had it before and its hurts :( Well hope everyone is good .. Chat to you all soon... Jo2 :) |
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| Hi everyone. Just a quick question. I cannot get another referral to an other surgeon in Perth sooo I am looking at HBF for me and just doing hospital and was wondering whether to go for top or intermediate?? any ideas would be great and any info would be great. Thank you Bec |
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| Welcome juzfeelg8, you dont join, you just talk and your part of the team. Congrats on the 26kgs, I hope I am as successful at the same stage. Im still only new to this at 14 weeks, and officially 14.1kgs as at this afternon. Helen 2 |
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| welcome juzfeelg8, u dont need to join us u just did plz feel free to join in anytime. goodluck nicole. helen1 |
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| Welcome juzfeelg8 Anything you want to know or say just fire away!! theres always someone about to chat too... I have had my band for 13 weeks now and have lost 20 kg those double digits aren't far away now. I can't wait!! Are you here in the south west as we have a few get togethers here and there so you'll have to try and get along to the next one..where ever it may be as we have just had one in Collie which was my first and everyone was just lovely.. Catch you later Katrina |
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| Hi to all the Sth West Lap Banders I am new to this website, had lap banding 14mths ago with Dr W in Bunbury and it is just wonderful have had no trouble and lost about 26 kgs, I feel a new person. How do I go about joining your chat group.. juzfeelg8 |
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| Nicole, I had arvo surgery and I thought it was good no rushing around the morning. I hope you bought the peppermint tea, it was a lifesaver for me. Good luck with your op see you on the other side. Helen 2 |
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| Thanks guys, Thought i would jump on here now as im not sure if i will get back here before tomorrow, i just got the call to say not till come into 12.30 ...bugger im second on the arvo list. The nerves are not to bad but i did have a bad nights sleep last night, i kept waking up thinking about all sorts of things..not just to do with the op...lol Oh well i must go and get a few more jobs done. Jo i have half packed my bag ..lol i'll do the last minute things in the morning. Talk to you soon guys Nicole |
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| OMG has it really been so long since I was here....so many new names! Thats what happens when you head in stuck in text books :) Well I am still struggling with my band and considering getting the sleeve. I know Nicole goes in tommorrow for hers (GOOD LUCK NICOLE!) I was wondering if anyone has gone from a band to a sleeve around here? I am booked in to see Dr W next month to revist this....again! He gave me three months to consider what I wanted to do and in the meantime he moved and I had to make a new appointment!! URGH Hope you are all keeping warm :) Cindy |
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| Wow only one more sleep nicole... Gosh hope the nervous leave you alone today... So have you finally packed that bag of yours ?? I bet you have it all ready ... Well just wanted to send my best wishes and for you to know Ill be thinking about you all day tomorrow... Good luck girlie.. Jo :) |
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| Thanks Kristy, was great to catch up with you too .. I hope your mum and auntys had a ball shopping in bunbury .. A nice relaxing coffee at maccas can do wonders... Helen and Chris have been great help at putting my mind at ease.. Any questions and they have the answers.. Nice to chat to ppl face to face about the op, oh and to meet new and wonderful friends too Chat to you all soon, work calls yukkkk Jo :) |
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| sorry jo2 thanks for your best wishes also, i wish you were going to be iin with me also, oh well your last few weeks will fly, mine have. talk to you all soon. Nicole |
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| hi everyone, thanks for your best wishes kristy and katrina. I am nervous but also very excited. counting down the days now. I finished work today and my class of ea's and my teacher gave me a bag witha teddy, blanket, puzzle books and a beautiful card, i was taken back that they care so much, it was lovely. Helen2 i know of 1 other that hashad the band...is there more????? I would love to know lol Nicole |
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| Hi Katrina - well done on your 20kg! That is truly awesome and doesn't seem to have taken you long at all. I've only just reached 25kg and have been banded 10 months - but hey, I'm not complaining! I'm looking forward to another GT too. I've got a taste for socialising at the moment - when did that happen to the hermit I wonder? Best wishes for Friday Nicole, I bet you can't believe it's finally here! We're all really keen to quiz you once it's over and compare yours with our own journeys, so be prepared for 20 question time. Hey Gem - it will go quicker than you think. Everyone said that to me at the time but I thought it would drag out. Just keep yourself busy and focus on the mini milestones like appointments and seminars - each one completed is a big step closer to the finish line. 25th July might be a possibility for me if our friends are around that weekend to stay with - it's a bit far to drive home plus it's so much nicer with a glass or 7 of your favourite wine - will let you know as soon as I do. Hanging out for another dose of "death by chocolate"! I was only just talking about that today ... Lovely to see you again this afternoon Jo - you're always so cheery, it's very refreshing. It's good to see you catching up with Helen and Chris as they have both had very different journeys and are mines of information. I hope everyone is well and happy. Kristy xo |
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| Hi South West Slimmers! It would be fantastic if anyone who is scheduled for surgery soon could take a look at the thread/topic regarding my study on band patients. Any feedback would be great. Good luck everyone, I really enjoy reading about the journey. Ash |
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| Hi Katrina, Still in the s..l..o..w process of appointments at the moment. Got seminar on the 4th July and then dietician on the 9th july. Then see Dr W again in Busso on the 21st July. I am really hoping I will get at least a tentative date then as I will have gone through all the pre-approval stages. I guess it depends on waiting list too... Was told about 6 months. So impatient...just want a date now so got it to focus on and work towards. waiting waiting waiting.... :-) ANYWAY.... Hows about a GT at El Gringo's! School is back on the 22nd of July So Hows about the Friday following? Thats the 25th of July!!!!! Whats everyones thoughts? Gem |
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| Hi All, I'm back from chilly Melbourne...mind you it's not so great here either. Thanks Kristy for a great GT in Collie!! I'll look forward to catching up with you all at the next one. I'm so excited as i have just gone over the 20kg mark(loss) my goal was to lose 20 before i went to Figi in August so maybe another 5kg might be achievable before then.. Nicole Good luck for Friday i bet you can hardly sit still now with excitement and nerves. Look forward to hearing from you on the other side, Well done on your 6kg loss you've done well. Hope everyone else out there is doing well. Gem any news yet on an op date?? Katrina |
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| Thanks Jo, Yeh, I think I too am driving my family crazy, and I haven't even had my first appt yet! hehe, don't know what I'll be like further down the track! You must be so excited with only 3 weeks to go, I bet time is going soooo slowly. Thanks for your support and wishes of luck. I wish you a speedy 3 weeks :o) Renae |
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| HI Renae, I think I must be driving my hubby mad with all my talk about my op and all the wonderful girls I have met that have had or are waiting for their ops too .. So no you arent alone in your excitement or being obsessed..I have 3.5 weeks til surgery and its not going fast enough lol ... Good luck with your appointment monday... Jo :) |
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| Nicole, Did you know you were not the only one in the centre who has had the surgery? There are others lerking. Helen 2 |
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| Thanks Kristy, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who feels slightly (extremely) obsessed about it! Thanks for your advice - Cheers, Renae |
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| Hi Renae, you have a few hoops to jump through before your surgery date will be set, but all will be fine I'm sure. Best wishes for Monday. Dr W is lovely. Oh and don't worry, we ALL obsessed a little bit (or a lot). It was all I could think/talk about for months on end - I must have driven my family crazy with my excitement! Kristy ^^ |
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