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My wife and sons just arrive at the hospital after an 800 km drive from yogyakarta to jakarta they both looked at me and said enuf - no more surgery - and im inclined to agree at my age -57 - the strain will kill me after 2 years with the band i know how to eat properly and exercise properly - i can do it myself with proper support from those that love me it was a life saving operation but the next one will kill me for sure wish me luck on my journey as i wish all of you the same on yours i will let u know how i get on from time to time all the best from indonesia warren, didin, dira and aryani (im crying as i write this and not ashamed to say so)

It's out!! 7 hours in surgery and recovery room due to complications Nose drain, catheter, stomach drain just removed. intraveinous drips still in place. Lots of pain - but Im alive to tell the story Now to recover before Sleeving in February - if I feel up to it Im not sure if I can go thru this again - only time will tell Thanx to all for your kind thoughts & messages

Yesterday i went for a check up with my Doctor - coming up to the second anniversary of being banded on 11 Nov After an endoscopy it was found the band had eroded into my stomach Result - today a permanent removal of the band will happen The sad thing is that I am only half way to my goal I have been a success story for the Gading Pluit hospital here in Jakarta and for chief surgeon and lap band pioneer Dr Barlian Sutedja - a pin up boy for banding in Indonesia Dr Barlian was almost as upset as I was yesterday. He will be providing the removal free of charge and in February next year will do the gastric sleeving for me - also free of charge What can I say about this wonderful man and his extraordinary team that has saved my life? I love them all!! 3 hours until surgery - wish me "bon chance"

Yesterday i went for a check up with my Doctor - coming up to the second anniversary of being banded on 11 Nov After an endoscopy it was found the band had eroded into my stomach Result - today a permanent removal of the band will happen The sad thing is that I am only half way to my goal I have been a success story for the Gading Pluit hospital here in Jakarta and for chief surgeon and lap band pioneer Dr Barlian Sutedja - a pin up boy for banding in Indonesia Dr Barlian was almost as upset as I was yesterday. He will be providing the removal free of charge and in February next year will do the gastric sleeving for me - also free of charge What can I say about this wonderful man and his extraordinary team that has saved my life? I love them all!! 3 hours until surgery - wish me "bon chance"

It's ME!!!!! Back in Vietnam in the same place as when I was at my FATTEST Whew - Do I look GREAT or what??

Half the bulk - Twice the man (now)

Stop washing yourself with soap around your vagina - warm Water is sufficient You are suffering from a case of Itchy Bottom Syndrome AKA Pruritis Ani Only in your case it has manifested around your vagina. Just use warm water to wash for a few days - including around your anal passage and the problem will go away

My progress - and my wonderful son At my heaviest - taken in Hanoi Vietnam just before surgery on 11 November 2010 The 6 Month report - taken at Pantai Baru Yogyakarta 12 months on - taken on the beautiful island of Lombok NOW!!! Taken 31 March 2012 - still progress to make but the results are fantastic Who says I look my age of 57?

You can buy these one at a time or bulk - simply change the quantity in the drop down box The default setting is set to 25 units But why bother? Simply get an 8 inch plate and mark it out with an indelible marking pen A heck of a lot cheaper

I use Nutren Optimum from Nestle Nutren Optimum powder is a nutritionally complete powder that can be easily mixed with Water and used as an oral nutritional supplement or a complete diet. It is available in Vanilla and chocolate flavours. Nutren Optimum contains whey Protein, which is easily emptied from the stomach, supporting protein synthesis (muscles and immune function) in the elderly and leaving them less full. Nutren Optimum contains 30 key Vitamins and minerals.

Do it girl - and you WILL NOT regret it Read my post here The Wild Man of Borneo

Thanx everyone - it has been a most remarkable journey and I am happy to have been able to compete in it Everyone is commenting that I no longer look my age (so close to 60 it is not funny!!!) I can do things now that I have not been able to do for the best part of 30 years Being banded in Indonesia where I live was not an issue - I have a most remarkable and caring medical team behind me. Everyone from the admin staff, Doctors and even the cleaning staff address me by name every time I go for a checkup - and it is a HUGE hospital It seems that I am the success story and poster pin up boy of the year for them With respect to my vision - it is now only a matter of when not if. Luckily it is only very bad in one eye so I will remain partially sighted for some time to come I am contemplating adding a patch and a parrot to my ensemble - for that very nautical look Already I can do a very good "Arrrrrrgggghhhhh - Jim Lad" impression that completely mystifies all of my Indonesian friends (most never having heard of Treasure Island) Many thanx and much love to my wife and children for their undying support for all of my troubles. Without you I would never be the man I am today. My heart for you always

My Story in just 2 pictures November 2010 just before surgery and November 2011 (the handsome young man is my wonderful son). I still have some way to go but the end is near. Recently diagnosed with macular degeneration of the eyes I have been forced to give up all strenuous forms of exercise or give up my sight earlier than anticipated - I have had to do this the very hard way with just diet, walking and the band. Good luck to everyone on your personal journeys Regards from Yogyakarta Indonesia The Bodyfixer

Most likely gall stones - go get an ultrasound

Gading Pluit Hospital North Jakarta - Dr Barlian Suteja - A wonderful man and fantastic team