Perth Bandsters - your stories & successes

Hey all

I was banded by Kevin Dolan on 15th November 2008
i have lost 10kg. ive had 1 fill of 5ml in a 10ml band and i go back in a few weeks for my second.

bubz

Hi, getting my band this friday, very nervous! Hoping it is as positive for me as for you guys. Dolan is doing mine too. I keep trying to convince myself it will be the help I need, Dolan spent only 5 minutes with me at his appointment , I feel I don't know what to expect. Did you guys only drink clear fluids for a week afterwards, like they suggest? Will I be able to get back to work 1 week after? Worried I will feel weak from not eating!

Will let you know how I am going

MLP

Hi MLP , I went back to work one week after surgery with no problems at all ,was just a bit tender around the surgery area but this did not cause me too much problem . Yes you will on on the optifast and fluids such as apple juice for a couple of weeks , then the mushies start for a couple of more weeks (baby food is good from your super market , mashed potato etc ). After that you will start to eat normal food which will be trial and error for a while . Good luck you will be fine.... regards ..... Paul

Thanks Paul, I feel very lucky because in the past I was one of the people that nothing ever worked for so I was very apprehensive that I would fail with the band also. I can only describe it as a switch being flicked the day I had the band and suddenly my life wasnt all about food but living and having fun and the weight just fell off with no real diet or special food. I hate hate hate all the fast food that I used to crave, its weird but Im not complaining. I do have a mild addiction to cheetos I could eat them happily forever LOL

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Thanks Paul, Trying not to think about it too much, but am looking forward to my future, as I know I will be much happier and relieved of the psychological impact having weight on has caused. Thank you for your response will no doubt chat again. mlp

I was banded on Jan 16th 2008 by Dr watson, I started at 147kg, got down to 106kg (a loss of 41kilos) in October, then got pregnant and have since put on 3 kilos

I am now 18 weeks pregnant and all going well. I am so paranoid about putting on too much weight, but also am so determined to have a healthy bub. This is my second and last pregnancy I was 40 kilos heavier so its gonna be so much easier.

I had a slight unfill since getting pregnant, i can now eat meat, which I thought I needed. I am trying my best to eat healthy foods and I have been exercising. I figure if I can get through this pregnancy by only putting on 10 kilos, I will be happy.

P.S, I have been away for a while, but am feeling better and back

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Banded 16th Jan 2008
Perth, West Aus

Start/current/goal
147kg/107kg/85kg

Congratulations, on both your weight loss and you pregnancy. Can understand why you don't want to be putting on weight at this stage, as you have come so far!!I seem to remember from my pregnancies though that a lot of it is baby etc. Which will be lost after bubs is born. Breastfeed and you'll lose that weight again! Babies nutrition is more important now, your setting him/her up for life! Keep your chin up!

Just think you'll be one of those mums that everyone hates, slimming down, when youv'e just had a baby! Love it!

mlp

mlp, isn't it surgery day for you today? Good luck with it, I'm sure you'll be fine! Keep us up to date with your recovery, too!

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Banded: 1st August 08
Got to goal: mid-March 09.
Belt Lipectomy with vertical incision: 2nd April 09
stats in lbs: S215/C135/G154
Now in maintenance mode, no longer trying to lose

Hi guys, two days in and feeling dreadful. Waves of nausea, and strange sensations in my eosophagus when i drink etc. Wish I didn't feel like i had been beaten up internally. Have made some tomato soup today to try and eat something yummy and healthy. Am wondering whether all these awful sensations go away, altogether, as couldn't manage like this until my weight came off! !Please give me some hope, am wondering whether it was worth it!!

Hi mlp , yes it is worth it but you will take you at least a week to come right . The body dose not like being tampered with and it is letting you know it , I felt sick for 6 -7 days after but I bounced back just as you will . Just hang in there you will be OK ,your body will adjust as the days go by ( it will get better) . We are all here to help you through kind regards .... Paul







ote=mlp;1121293]Hi guys, two days in and feeling dreadful. Waves of nausea, and strange sensations in my eosophagus when i drink etc. Wish I didn't feel like i had been beaten up internally. Have made some tomato soup today to try and eat something yummy and healthy. Am wondering whether all these awful sensations go away, altogether, as couldn't manage like this until my weight came off! !Please give me some hope, am wondering whether it was worth it!! [/quote]

mlp,

two days post surgery and I felt like what have I done to myself? But tomorrow you're going to feel 50% better, and in a week, you're going to be almost 100% back to normal. In a month, you're going to wonder if you have a band in you at all, because you feel just like you did before you were banded.

That's about when you're ready for your first fill!

Hang in there. It gets better from here on in.

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Banded: 1st August 08
Got to goal: mid-March 09.
Belt Lipectomy with vertical incision: 2nd April 09
stats in lbs: S215/C135/G154
Now in maintenance mode, no longer trying to lose

I agree. The first week was just awful. Just remember though, once you get through that first week, you'll be well on your way.

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Em
Banded: 19 March 2008
SW: 119.5kg (on Band Day)
CW: 78.1kg
Goal: 72kg

Blog: http://lapbandlife.wordpress.com

Hi all, Well you were right. Although feel awful after dinner, every day do feel 50% better than the day before. Have lost an amazing 6 kilos, can't believe it. No wonder though, far out, it is very difficult. My family have been very supportive. It is quite incredible how much they eat though!! Also, never realised how much food advertising there is on telly. No wonder I couldn't say no to food. Everything is creamier, tastier etc. Can't wait to be slim!!!

Thankyou for all of your support!!!
'mlp

Hi mlp , glad to hear that you are starting to feel better , One more week and you will be feeling your normal self again . Have a happy Australia day, Lamb shanks slow cooked in red wine on a bed of mash potato is what I will be enjoying on the day cheers....Paul

Sounds fantastic Paul! I will be enjoying sweet potato, pumpkin, peanut soup, with a little coriander. My most delicious meal yet. You'd laugh have everyone in the house eating soup now. They love it! My 6 year old burst into tears when I told him all of my homemade tomato soup was all gone. Have told them all they can only eat spam based meals so I don't want any, feel it's only fair. Lol. Enjoy your Australia day!
mlp