|
|||
|
Message Boards
|
|||
|
Pages: |
| Hi Narelle I am having my op in three weeks also on the 27th of July and I feel the same . Scared and not looking forwRd to the optistage. Look forward to going along this journey with you. Leanne |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mel, squeeze a bit of lemon juice in it. Helps it go down better. or even warm it slightly. Pyretta |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thanks Pyretta, I'm trying although I do find it hard to drink lots in the cold weather! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Narelle, There are a few people on the Bunbury thread that would be happy if you joined them and they will help you with you journey. http://au.messages.yahoo.com/lifestyle/lap-band/19 7362/ Pyretta |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mel, Make sure you are drinking plenty of water. Trust me it does help. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi all, I've been on optifast for 1 week. I've lost 3.8 kilos. I have 1 week to go until my operation so hopefully I can lose a few more kilos. Is anyone else starving? I am starving? And it didnt help that today I had to get my pre op blood test done so I had to fast.....like I'm not hungry enough lol!! Very very nervous about the operation, cant wait until it is all over and done with and I am back home ready to start my new life! Mel |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thanks to all that have replied to my message.I appreciate all the support.It's good to hear from others in the same situation.I getting very nervous as the days are counting down only 18 days to go until my op and 7 days left of real food.I'm sure i'll be fine on optifast...I'm having my op in bunbury is any one else?. NARELLE |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Narelle, I am having my band done on the 22 september,I have to go on optifast for 4 weeks and i have 50kg to loose as well. I have done a lot of reading about it all.My doctor gave me a book called THE LAP-BAND SOLUTION by PAUL O'BRIEN MD. Marilyn | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi creature, All the best for tommorrow. Look forward to your new start .I get banded next Monday(13th)getting nervous but cannot wait. rob |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hey creature_2484 goodluck will be waiting here to see you banded hehe im sure everything will go well fingerz crossed here for you get ready to enjoy the new you and remember you got heaps of support here when you need it busso.gecko congratts on taking the first step id love to chat with you sometime just let me know how to contact you there are a great bunch of people here for support myself ive got over 50 to lose so looking forward to dropping those kilos and becoming a new woman! |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Creature, You'll be fine tomorrow. Narelle, welcome to the site. Take a good look around and enjoy the journey you are about to undertake, from overweight to happy and healthy. Pyretta |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi everyone (I"M JUST LOOKING FOR A FRIEND) I'm new to this site,I've just been given the go ahead for my op.It's in 3 weeks,I don't start my optifast stage until the 13th July.I'm totally looking forward to the whole change in my life.I don't know anyone who is go through this journey. I've got about 50kg to loose so I really need a supportive friend to talk to in the same situation. NARELLE |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hey Soon, and everyone! Im having my LB tomorrow!!! Sooo very excited- little nervous. Soon, I found some liquid codeine for kids Pain Stop- so not so worried about the pain now! 9kg down now and its great to know its not coming back! Still have a slight cough but think it will be fine!! I am also really excited to eat canned soup and custard! Speak to you soon i will let you know how it goes |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dianne, I also don't mind Optifast, I only use the Vanilla flavour as I do not like Chocolate, and I did not think I would like strawberry all the time, so just buy the Vanilla. I quite like the taste, and I do no get sick of it either. I lost 20kgs a few years ago on Optifast, but as soon as I went back to food again, I gained it all back +. Hopefully with a band that will not happen. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I must be one of the very few who doesnt mind the taste of opti - except strawbery, its too sweet. Im on my second stint of opti, was worried it might not do the same job second time, but it seems to have kicked in ok. Dianne |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hey creature_2484 so good to hear your feeling better! hopefully you will be fine by your op date not long to go now wishing you all the luck in the world! Remember thats what pain killers and nurses are there for lol post op pain nuh jokes i think we all fear post op pain im sure you will be back on your feet in no time and looking forward to a better healthier life! Im freaking out too lol 8 days for me so your way ahead lol 8 kgs is great i dont think ive lost much havent been keeping up with the water part must get back on to it..and oh yes i love opti not lol cant wait to taste something real ;) good luck speak to u soon! |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hey Soon! Im doing/feeling much better- thankfully cleared of SWINE flu hahaha- i have an infection of the pharynx ?! But Dr said they will just assess how well I am on the day, and its usually only a cough that will cause problems. Thankfully not much of a cough!! I cant believe only 5 more days to go! Im starting to get really nervous about post op pain! But i have had worse ops- i just keep telling myself that! I have lost 8kgs now in 3.5 weeks- while its not the largest amount im so proud!! Hoping to get to 9kg by Monday How are you doing? Enjoying optifast? Morgan |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Gang!! My name is Jodie and I am from a company called Lap Band for the Mind. My fellow bandster Jen and I started the company after we had Lap Band surgery ourselves in 2008. We wanted to ensure that we dealt with all of the 'mind' issues that go along with weight loss and we now have some products available for people who either are researching the Band or who are booked in to get it. We have an eBook / MP3 pack out called The 5 Keys to Pre-Surgery Success and it is designed to prepare you for your journey. I just wanted to quickly let you know that if you sign up for our newsletter at www.lapbandforthemind.com before 15 July, you can purchase the pack for $29.95. I thought it might interest you because you are in the pre-surgery part of your journey. I hope you are all going well on the Optifast, it is a challenging time but the rewards are great - honestly for me, getting the Band has been one of the best decisions that I have made in my life. If ever you have any questions or queries - you can contact Jen and I at contactus@lapbandforthemi nd.com. All the best!! Cheers, Jodie |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| creature_2484 just wondering if your feeling any better? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ness14u there is also something called lacteze tablets and lactaid drops the lactaid is not as good as you cant use it straight away you need to put it in whatever your using 12 hours before but the tablets are very good i am also lactose intolerant but the dietician made me stay on opti | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ness, Yes there are alternatives, you just need to discuss you intolerances with your surgeon/team prior to this phase. You are correct that some surgeons don't require it but most do. As I stated there are alternative diets/shakes/ pre op regimes that can be used. Pyretta |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ness There would be something out there for you I'm sure.I think Tony Ferguson makes a lactose free shake? Make an appointment with a dietician & a surgen - they have really great information and that will help you make the decision. BOL Kate |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi there, I am in the final decision making stages of having the surgery and want to know if anyone has been given alternatives to the Optifast stage? I am lactose intolerant and any type of diet shake is made of whey powder (crazy lactose content) which makes me very ill - I can only have lactose free products. Am also intolerant to soy. Have heard some surgeons don't believe in this "shake" phase. Any comments? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| thankyou so much for the advise. ive been doing the diet for a couple of days now for real and have found that im not feeling hungry and feel a lot better in my self. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Georgie, oh my gosh...just over a week to go! im getting REALLY nervous now. yes thank goodness for Dr France and his meal allowance, id really be struggeling otherwise! Lia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Pages: |
|
Copyright © 2009 Yahoo! Pty Limited. All rights reserved. Advertise with Us - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Help |