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Wow, Trish, 13kgs is massive! Great work.

I'm hearing you on the stop in loss, Emma. I have 6ml and although sometimes I feel like I have great restrictions, at others I feel like I have hardly any. I am going to see the new Dr at AOS on the 5th of June as Dr Patroney is on holidays then. I wasn't due to go back till mid-July, but I don't think I can wait that long. I've been busting my guts with exercise and the weight loss is sooooooooo sloooooowwwwwww... Hopefully a tiny bit more fill will help.

How does your restriction feel now? How long after you have eaten do you feel hungry? And how much do you normally eat in one meal? Sorry for all the questions, Emma. I just know we are pretty much at the same point and have the same sized bands etc!!

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I'm Pregnant!

I am stuck at 8kg.. grrrr!!!

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Banded 25th February 2009
1st Fill 7th April 3mL (there was none in band)
2nd Fill 22nd April +1mL = 4mL
3rd Fill 6th May +0.6mL = 4.6mL
4th Fill 16th June +0.4mL = 5mL
5th Fill 22nd July +0.5mL = 5.5mL
6th Fill 13th August +0.3mL = 5.8mL
7th Fill 21st October +0.3mL = 6.1mL

Hey Suzie, Im going through Dr Anderson, he operated at Ashford Hospital, who did you see?

Dr Justin Bessell at Wakefield Street Hospital. They have the whole lot there and are starting up some seminars and possibly a support group!

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Banded 25th February 2009
1st Fill 7th April 3mL (there was none in band)
2nd Fill 22nd April +1mL = 4mL
3rd Fill 6th May +0.6mL = 4.6mL
4th Fill 16th June +0.4mL = 5mL
5th Fill 22nd July +0.5mL = 5.5mL
6th Fill 13th August +0.3mL = 5.8mL
7th Fill 21st October +0.3mL = 6.1mL

Yes, Suzie, I got the second newsletter about all the seminar things they are going to run. Spewing I don't live in Adelaide so can't go! Never mind, I think it is great they are doing it regardless.

And don't worry - I am stuck with weight loss as well. I have been going up and down between 115 and 117 for the last few weeks and it is very very FRUSTRATING especially cos I have been eating well and slogging it out at the gym, walking the dog and playing on the wii fit! Not fair :(

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I'm Pregnant!

Hey Leah, all the questions are fine!! I’ll send you a bill in the post! Did you get a letter from AOS about post-op support group? I’m hoping to get to the one in May!! I have my moments with restriction as well! In the morning sometimes I can hardly have anything while last night I was able to eat a slice of pizza and a little lasagne at a party. I was drinking while I was eating tho so I guess it ‘washed’ it down!!

My restriction is fairly good now! I find I can still eat about a cup but not any more really liked I used to!! If I overdo it I ‘slime’ and had my first little PB yesterday with a pie I ate. I have been going about 3-4 hours between any foods but could prob go longer but at uni its eat whenever you have a break in lectures. How are you going with it all?? I’m getting very excited, im sitting just over 100kg now so cant wait to be over, ill give it a couple of weeks!!!!

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Surgery: 28th Jan, 09

Now tell me I am not that silly, the AOS newsletter says that the free seminars are on 2nd Tuesday every Month, but the dates are all for Wednesdays???

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Banded 25th February 2009
1st Fill 7th April 3mL (there was none in band)
2nd Fill 22nd April +1mL = 4mL
3rd Fill 6th May +0.6mL = 4.6mL
4th Fill 16th June +0.4mL = 5mL
5th Fill 22nd July +0.5mL = 5.5mL
6th Fill 13th August +0.3mL = 5.8mL
7th Fill 21st October +0.3mL = 6.1mL

I didnt notice that, im hoping its on Wed though!!! Maybe give them a buzz tomorrow???

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Surgery: 28th Jan, 09

If they are on Wednesdays I am not able to go... :( will ring tomorrow!

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Banded 25th February 2009
1st Fill 7th April 3mL (there was none in band)
2nd Fill 22nd April +1mL = 4mL
3rd Fill 6th May +0.6mL = 4.6mL
4th Fill 16th June +0.4mL = 5mL
5th Fill 22nd July +0.5mL = 5.5mL
6th Fill 13th August +0.3mL = 5.8mL
7th Fill 21st October +0.3mL = 6.1mL

I wanna be banded by Justin! but my medibank screwed me as I am covered for the op but not the hospital stay, so unless I can find a private doctor that will do it in a public hospital I have to wait 12 months again for hospital cover :( I am seeing Dr Anderson on the 1st of june, he will asses to see if he will do it in a public hospital but he hardly does the reception told me :(

Hey Tarob, from my understanding Dr. Bessell does private patients at Flinders Medical Centre ( in the public sector) for people in your situation? This was the case when I was looking into it in DEc 08. It is worth giving them a call!!! First post op support meeting tonight with AOS going to pop in a hide in the corner somewhere!! Good luck n let us know wat happens but make sure u call AOS im sure he does the surgery at a public hosp but no idea on waiting times!!-

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Hey thanks for that I really wanted to go through Dr Bessell but when I spoke to a lady there she kinda laughed at me when I asked if he will do it in a public hospital, I reckon I will call tomorrow and ask to speak to the nurse there again. she was really helpful to begin with, However I do now have an appointment with Dr Anderson, but he will asses whether he will do it or not,

Hey

Woooo hooooo Im finally banded :)

Congrats Trish !!! How did it all go and how are you feeling?

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Surgery: 28th Jan, 09

Hey
Everything went really well, im feeling great not too much pain at all. Gonna have a go of driving today :)
Cant stay in the house its driving me nuts.
Got let out of hospital at about 11.00am on Friday, was night to go hom eand sleep in my own bed :)
Heres to a new me on the way :)