bronnie70

I havernt got before and after pic's on here because i have no idea how to put them on. Step by step directions by someone who knows how to do it would be appreciated.

Hello...

If someone had told me in March last year that in less than a year id loose 40kg and drop down so many dress sizes i would have never believed them. After i was banded it took me roughly 10 days to recover and then i became so motivated and started excercising straight away. I walked everyday starting at a slower pace for 30 minutes and then increased. I was really sensible with my choice of foods and the weight fell off in no time. It can be an expensive adventure as when i got to size 14 i got rid of all my 'fat' clothes and went on a major shopping spree. That was a bit of a mistake as the weight continued to fall off and now as stated before im a comfortable size 10. I actually purchased a size 8 top the other day and it felt great.

It can be a hard and challenging journey at times but its definately worth it. This summer ive been taking the kids to the local swimming pool on warm days and actually wearing bathers and feeling okay about myself. I have a bit of excess skin and my modelling career definately isnt going to commence but i can honestly say im happy. Like many others i regret i hadnt got this done earlier. I was booked in to have it initially done in october 2006 but i cancelled as i dont believe i was emotionally ready for the massive change it would make to my life. I have to admit... i do miss some of the foods i once binged on but i have accepted that 'old' me has gone forever.

Good luck...

Hi Everyone...

Once you have an op date time does fly and before you will know it your life will change forever. I had the op on the 9th of March 2007. It was the best decision ive ever made... here i am 40kg gone and wearing size 10 pants and 8 tops ( i dont miss the size 20-22 at all!!)

Good luck to you all.

Well done Susannah... your a champ. Hasnt the year flown by. I will be up to 1 year on the 9/3 and have also dropped 40kg. This band was the best thing i ever did.

Hi Everyone...

sorry to hear your having problems with the MS Susannah.

I havernt been on this site for ages as i too started a new job and havernt had time to pick my nose!!!

anyway all is good for me. Currently sitting on 64.5kg (3.5kg under goal) and loving every minute of it.

Take care

Hi there...

goodluck tomorrow, you will be fine.

I remember what it was like the night before the big day and here i am under goal weight now. Its the best thing i ever did.

Take each day as it comes on your journey.

I did it... 30kg down and 1kg under goal weight.

im wrapped!!!!

hi all...

hope all is going well.

.5kg and im at my goal weight. im absolutely wrapped!!!

Bronwyn

Hi Everyone...

Susannah...... keep your chin up. Youve done so well and i hope you get through the 'emotional' rollercoaster soon.

take care.

Bronwyn

Hi Everyone...

Thanks for all the advise.

Now thinking about it... ive been working more hours which caused me stress and tiredness and plus it was that time of the month... that may = the band being a little tighter than i would have liked.

Anyway.. i stuck to fluids for about 36 hours and now im doing well again.

bron

Hi Everyone...

Having a bad day today... cant eat anything without bringing it up and only can manage a few sips of Fluid. I had a fill nearly 2 weeks ago and i felt more restriction but now i feel heaps... too much.

Im not sure why and im really worried something has gone wrong. Is it possible for restriction to kick in to this degree 2 weeks after a fill???

I was really busy yesterday and didnt eat a great deal... could this have contributed to my band tightness today.

Any advise will be appreciated.

Hi...

i am nearly there and cant wait until i reach my gaol. Its been a struggle at times but worth it. Im a much happier and energetic person. Even scored a job today in a jewellery shop. Bet they wouldnt have taken a second look at me if i was still obese....

Hi Everyone...

I havernt visited this site for a while so just thought id pop in to say hi.

All is going well and getting banded was the best thing i ever did... i have only one regret..... that i didnt do it years ago.

Hi... I went through my private health insurance and ended up about $3700 out of pocket.

Goodluck with your journey.

Also 50yrs young.... i know quite a few people who have been banded at that age and older.

Hi all... Just checking in to say HI...

Susannah... wow, wow, wow... you are a champ. Isnt this band just the best. Not so long ago we were both commencing on this journey and here we are... happier, healthier and much lighter.

Hi everyone.. just thought id drop in and say hello. Hope your all keeping well.

Hi everyone...

I need advise... I had a fill last monday and now have 3.5mls in a 6ml band. Today im having a bad day and not sure if this is normal... I have quite a bit of restriction and now ive developed left shoulder tip pain. I havernt had this pain since i was banded. OUCH!!! i hope nothing is wrong.

Any thought would be appreciated.

Today ive basically only had fluids where the past few days ive been having food as well.

Hi Everyone...

Just dropping in to say hi and let you know that all is going well. Im heading under the 80kg mark and i feel fantastic. Ive had a few challenges but im so happy i got the band.

Before i was banded... i mentioned to 2 girls at work that i was having the op (both of them obese). There comments were so negative at the time but.... they are both getting banded next week. I guess my noticable weight loss plus very positive attitude is not only doing me the world of good but also having an influence on others decisions and attitute towards banding.

Take care

mmmmmmmmm... well i had a fill about 2hrs ago and im not feeling great. A bit of chest pain and shoulder tip pain and i just feel strange!!! Ive now got 3.5mls in a 6ml band. I really hope i havernt overdone it will getting .5 of a ml put in.... we will see!!!

Hi Everyone...

Nice to see some new names and who can forget some of the older ones.... Hi Susannah.

The weight loss is going fairly slow now and im due for a fill next week.

Ive got a problem... one id read about pre-op and had my finger's crossed that it wouldnt happen but... my hair is thinning fairly badly. Any idea's or advise would be greatful.... HELP!!!!

Hi Everyone...

Kaylene, that is really bad news. I know how hard its been for you playing the waiting game. It stinks.

Hi all.....

well i cancelled my appointment for my 3rd fill. I spoke to the doctor and he said that if i still cant handle a full cup of food at a meal time and still bring things up than its best not to put more fill in. Also the weight loss is still occuring so.... next fill on July 2nd.

Hi Everyone... so many new names in here now. I was addicted to this sight from early february until i was banded on the 9th March this year. Things are going so well i rarely have the time to pop in to say hi. The band changed my life so much and im so happy.

Im due for my 3rd fill on the 31/5....

Hi Everyone...

Welcome Veronica. Happy youve joined the group.

Susannah.... you legend!!! Look at that weight loss. You should be so proud of yourself. It seems like yesterday that we were both counting down the days to get banded and here we are....

Hi all... just thought id drop in to say hello and hope all is well.

Take care

bronwyn