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| Hi Sarah Just reading your log and thing its fantastic that you have lost 15kilos Well Done!!!! Im looking into banding but dont where to start. Who do i see or where do i go? |
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| Hi everyone! I haven't been around for quite a while but thought I would pop in and say hi. I got banded last June by Dr Bessell but it has been a very tumultuous time since then for me. I have only dropped 15kg, which I am not thrilled about, but in September I found out that my husband of only 11 months had been cheating on me and we have separated. It has been a very up and down ride for me since then, at the time when I needed support the most, I found myself in a very difficult position emotionally. That is why I have found myself back here! I need some support and motivation to keep me going! I so desperately want to lose this weight and nothing is going to stop me! I started out at 128kg on banding day and currently sit at 113kg, and while I'm glad that is 15kg I will never see again, I wish it were more! I have struggled to find my sweet spot, around the time of my separation I couldn't get anything down, and everything was getting stuck, I think the stress was making eating almost impossible so I had fill taken out and now that I've settled myself down, I'm finding I'm not satisfied and hungry! So I've had one fill, but am going back for another tomorrow. Dr Patroney at Dr Bessell's practice is fantastic and has been so lovely throughout this time for me. So supportive. I'm planning on going on a cruise in August, so I really want to have lost a fair chunk of weight be then! If I can get down around 85kg I will be over the moon! So I have about 30kg to lose by then! I really want to show my husband what he is missing out on!!! Ha ha ha! Keep smiling guys, Cheers, Sarah :) |
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| Hi Gingerr1978 I think it might be worth while if you contact Sue (her address follows) Sue runs a support group out in the NE suburbs and is looking to start other groups including the south her address is suetsutsulis@yahoo.com.au - don't forget to remove any spaces that may magically appear Hope your day is good Sallie |
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| Hi Sallie Just you at the moment, but fingers crossed for more interested southern/ hills bandsters... Gingerr1978 |
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| Hi AH the more the merrier and this group is probably the largest yet, I think about 16 of us. So come along Wednesday 7th January at 6pm I book under Ley see you there Ley |
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| Hi Gingerr1978 I think the times vary a great deal but he will probably book your op date when you see him on the 15th Would love to join a southern support group hope you get more than just me :) Sallie |
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| Hi everyone I have my first appt with Bessell on 15th Jan - anyone have any idea how long after I can expect to have my op? I'm also interested in starting up a support/meeting group for bandsters in the hills/ south Ta Gingerr1978 |
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| Hi Lovetoquilt54, Do you have very much more to lose? steph |
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| Hi Meredith, No worries. I too, live in country SA. 4.5 hours away :) I waited 12 months from the start of my coverage. I am glad I waited because I needed that time to get into the mindset of being banded. I had my pre-op visits to the surgeon in the meantime as Medicare covers that. You only pay a $25 gap to see the surgeon. All the best, Cat |
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| Thanks Cat. I live 3Hrs from Adelaide and got conflicting advice on what cover I will need. With my work I now have 18month wait..... but it will be worth it Again Thanks Tub |
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| Hi - I had a Gastric Sleevectomy done at the end of September in 07, and was initially thrilled with my 26kg loss in 26 weeks. Since then though I am struggling to lose any more weight, and have even gained a few kilos some weeks, and virtually had to starve myself to lose it again. I would like to come to your "get together" to chat to others, and also find out if I can have lap banding done now, even though I have already had the sleeve done. Regards, Sue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Robbo, firstly, Well done on your 12kilos of weight loss, that's fantastic, secondly are you 100% sure that Mr Leong put in 2mls? Up until the other day I was telling people that I had 3mls of fill but was told by the receptionist that he doesn't normally put in any fill until after the op at your first appointment, it's just the band that has been fitted and that has restrictions within itself just being there. Maybe don't drink that quickly tho, maybe just have a bit at a time and it will keep you fuller for longer too. 12kilos is ok for you as you lose a heap of fluid in the first few weeks and remember, your not eating like you used to. Why not come along to the Cafe Uno next week so you can meet others and they might be able to help you with some of your questions. Cheers Jellybean xx | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Leydonna, I am a 'pre-bandee' - op scheduled on Jan. 23. Would it be ok for me to come to the get together? Would love to hear of others' experiences as I'm starting to feel scared and excited. Cheers, AH |
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| Robbo, There's also a Dr Leong thread. Not sure if you were aware. I, too, am his patient. All the best, Cat |
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| hi first time user male 40yrs old (please im sorry for the spelling in advance) i got banded on 22 dec by dr leong my starting weight was 152.5kg and so far as today my weight is 140.5 the doctor only put 2mls in at surgury and im currently on the fluid stage i have been reading about streaching the pouch and im a little concerned as im able to take 300-400 mls of fluids within 5 minutes with no effect other than feeling full what im trying to find out is it the 2mls or am i streaching the pouch ? why have i dropped 12kg about 12 days is that normal or way too fast thanks for your help |
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| Hi Joan, There seems to be two of us with similar logon names.... (I am Jillybeans) I have answered a couple of your posts earlier on in the year.... the next get together info is at Cafe Numero Uno at Ingle Farm shopping on January 7th at 6pm. Email Ley at lade01@optusnet.com.au I hope you can make, love to actually catch up with you. Seeya Jillybeans |
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| Hi Joan, There seems to be two of us with similar logon names.... (I am Jillybeans) I have answered a couple of your posts earlier on in the year.... the next get together info is at Cafe Numero Uno at Ingle Farm shopping on January 7th at 6pm. Email Ley at lade01@optusnet.com.au I hope you can make, love to actually catch up with you. Seeya Jillybeans |
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| Happy new year jilly,I have not met you yet,But where is the next get together? All the best to all for the new year Joanie x | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hey Jelly, welcome to the other side......this is your year babes. As mother we get so used to do things for everyone else and now it is your time to do something for yourself...strap on your seatbelt it can be a bumpy ride, there will be ups and downs but it will all be worth it!!! Peace and light, Mermaid |
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| Hi All, Let me start by saying "Happy New Year"!! This is my first time on this particular forum and I hope you are all ok with me coming here to watch, learn and share my experiences. I was banded on the 8th December 08 by Mr Leong and in 3 weeks I have already lost 5 kilos. My weight has been a struggle for me mainly since I got married and I realised it was time to take control after I had my son and I put back on the 12 kilos I had lost during my pregnancy. Since being banded I have had so much more energy and I have never felt this good. 2009 I have decided is going to be my year to get fit and healthy. I would love to come along on the 7th to the cafe as I really believe that it is important to have a network of people that have been there or about to be there. I haven't told a lot of people including my family so it's hard not being able to chat about it more freely. Sorry I went on so long and I hope to meet some of you on the 7th. Cheers Jellybean xx | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Meredith, As far as I'm aware, you don't need special coverage. As long as you have hospital coverage then the surgery is covered. Your GP refers you to see the bariatric surgeon and is therefore suggesting that you need weight loss surgery. So it is covered. I have Young Singles Cover with Mutual Community. $66 per month. My extras aren't very good, though, and I have a hospital co-pay of $50 per day for up to 5 days. Mutual pays for any extra days after the 5. Hope that helps, Cat |
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| Hi looking in to private health so I can get banded and would like to know what cover other banders are in. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Just a reminder about the get together at Cafe Uno Ingle Farm shopping on January 7th at 6pm. Email me at lade01@optusnet.com.au if you can come it's great to catch up and talk about all that is happening. All bandits and sleevers are invited as our goals are all the same. Have a happy and safe New Year Ley |
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| HI EVERYONE iT'S BEEN A BUSY CHRISTMAS, I HOPE YOU ALL SURVIVED OKAY. I HAVE STABLIZED AT 89 KG NA DON;T SEEM TO MOVE UP OR DOWN, MY HEALTH AND SUGAR LEVELS ARE GREAT.i CAN'T BELEIVE TIME HAS GONE SO QUICK,IT IS 11 MONTHS FOR ME AND HAVE LOST 31KG. Hi Tanny I am glad you share the contentment I found in being able to do things for yourself, I still get the boys at work clapping for me as I do things I was unable to do. I am so lucky everyone around me is so encouraging. Ley |
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| hi everyone, my name is julie and I have my banding booked in for the 21st of january. I waited a year for private health insurance to kick in. I feel a bit surreal at the moment. I found out that my mum is dying 2 months ago (she gave me the money for the 'gap' fee). Since then my eating got reealll out of control and i have put on weight - I was stable before. I thought about putting the surgery off but my mum wants me to go ahead. Anyhow had my chrissy dinner with real joy...couldn't help but enjoy every mouthful knowing it was my last 'big' christmas meal! it's been interesting to read all your messages. I have a 2 1/2 year old toddler so I'm a bit nervous about coping physically after surgery with him...but my husband is supportive and I have him booked into childcare for the day of the op and two days after. My sis is coming down the day after that. Regards Julie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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