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A weight loss surgery blog by dange25 on BariatricPal. 5 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about 1.5kg/3.3 pre band loss

1.5kg/3.3 pre band loss

In the paper work i got from the docs, i was told to consider weight lost in preperation. i joined a local slimmers club last week that promotes healthy eating for life. i did my first weekly weigh in tonight and lost 1.5kg/3.3lbs woo hoo. i am so proud of myself. i drove all the way home with a smile on my face knowing that i had a personal win for myself.   I think i finally found the button that makes me question what the hell is going in the *in* door. thank god im not tracking the out doo

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• dange25
• May 25, 200917 yr

Read more about Another step closer to the dream

Another step closer to the dream

yayyy I got my first letter from the hospital with a 3 month time frame to see a surgon. Baby steps I know, but...every step is in the right direction. I sat staring at the paper work for hours yesterday and couldnt even imagin the impact this kind of surgury would have on my life. It really is only a dream of sustainable outcomes. Outcomes that should last longer than the yo yo rollercoster that I am only wayyyy to happy to disembark!!!!   I have no idea how I would look in a smaller person

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• dange25
• May 16, 200917 yr

Read more about slow road to banding

slow road to banding

I am sure that Im not the first and certainly wont be the last to travel this long road to banding. *sighs* I received my second copy of the weight loss surgery disc today (as the first one arrived with a crack) and wondered where i could get this type of money from. personal loan grrr still like the idea of the superanuation payment scheme money from the sky maybe?.... hmmm i know.... maybe i can sell of some of the gifted bottles of wine that have backed up in my house (not just the pantry) (p

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• dange25
• May 14, 200917 yr

Read more about "but you won't be able to eat buffet"

"but you won't be able to eat buffet"

When i heard these words i almost felt my brain rattle in my head!   Reality is its going to take a long time to get use to the changes of lap band (should i get approval) not only the physical dinner out or lunch out with the girls, but the mental attitude that got me in this horrid position in the first place. I am scared of such an abrupt change in lifestyle, but it WILL be a very big insperation and reminder to.... stop eating the crapppp. stoppit!!! jussssst stoppppitttttt. such simple wo

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• dange25
• May 9, 200917 yr

Read more about first steps towards lap band/new life surgery

first steps towards lap band/new life surgery

I have had the paper work for so long and finally bit the bullet and worked up enough gumption to see my GP. The time is right! My baby is 6 1/2 mts old and I lost 14Kg in pregnancy from my pre pregnant weight 17 kg all up.   I have had my first trip to the GP and have been totally excited/scared and out of my scone since making that first move. My weight has been out of control all my life and every time i throw my fat clothes away, i seem to stack on the weight again. Can't seem to keep it o

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• dange25
• May 6, 200917 yr