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Hi, I have just had my op in June, but reading your blog brought back memories of me also researching the procedures. LOL i came up with exactly what you came up with.

Hi, Im new here but just enjoying all the blogs. I had my op in June, ive lost 15kg to date. What degree are you doing?

Hi, im new to this site and was just having a read of all the comments. I have just had the operation (gastric-band) inJune and have lost 15kg to date. You are pretty hard on yourself. Instead of saying "NO" allow yourself to say "YES" and then control the portion size. My understanding is the whole purpose of having the op allows us to get away from thinking "DIET" . I just finished University and due to the pressure i put all my weight (43kg) back on that i had lost naturally in the last year of uni. That was because i would snack (comfort eat) when i felt stressed so i know how you feel. Take small steps, I brought myself a treadmil a few years ago, i done a half hour walk every second day to lose the 43kg so i have just gone back to that regime post op. You don't need to incur the cost of a treadmil, just committ to walking every second day for half an hour (that will cost you nothiong) Regarding your thinking, start keeping a journal of what you are doing and reflect on this to pull out what habits have come about that are impinging your journey. Hope these strategies help, good luck.

Forgot to give you the link www.nzobesitysurgery.co.nz often he carries out presentations to inform you of the procedures he does, just give them a ring (phone number on their website) and ask when the next presentation will be. Have a good browse and read of their website.

Hi there, I am also new to this site. I have just had a gastric lapband done (20th June 2011) by Dr Fris who is based on the Northshore Auckland. So far i have lost 15kg. The only restriction i have found is if i eat to fast i get a little bit of reflux but that is easily resolved DON'T EAT SO FAST LOL. I have not found any other restrictions to date. I decided to have it done for health reasons (preventative measure) in addition to seeing a friend who had it done, she said it was the best thing she ever done and wished she done it years ago. By the way she looks fab. If you wanted to keep your operation private it will only remain private if you tell no-one., once someone knows they tend to talk about these types of operations, if they don't know all they can do is assume as you loose weight. Good luck.