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There is a "conference" being organised in Canberra in early October. Should be lots of fun. People are coming from all over. I will post the link for that when the web site is ready. Janeen

Hi Aussies Just wondered if you knew about the Yahoo support group in Aus called Ozband. The link is http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ozband/ Janeen

Hi Aussie Girl Did you know there ia a yahoo support group in Australia for Lapbanders. The link is http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ozband/ Might catch you there sometime... Janeen

Hi Brissiebabe Best Wishes for your op. Hope everything well. Dr Doug is such a sweetie! Janeen Dr Nicholson Brisbane, Australia 105kg/69kg/55kg

Hi Brissie I was banded by Dr Nicholson at Sunnybank in October 2003 and I've lost 35kgs. There is a couple of support groups in Brisbane. There is a small one for Dr Nicholsons patients and another general Brisbane one. They both operate on Yahoo. The Brisbane one is having lunch this Saturday the 16th April at the Newnham Hotel at 12.OO. You would be most welcome. I can't make this one unfortunately. If you'd like more info you can email me at janeen@orrsome.com I'm at Carindale. Janeen

Hi I'm in Australia. I'm 45. I had no special tests for the surgery what so ever. Janeen 105kg/92kg/55kg

My surgeon recommends we take fish oil capsules. They are huge but seem to go down easily enough. Hope it might help Janeen

Hi Susannah Did you know there is an oz support group on Yahoo. They would be able to help you with info on surgery in Melbourne. The link is http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ozband/ All the best Janeen Brisbane Australia

Hi Alexandra, How about making some home made "playdoh". It can be a cooking activity without the calories. You can make lots of different colors and the kids can mold, cut and roll for hours and it keeps for weeks. I'm sure you'd find a recipe on the internet. Have fun Janeen

Hi Sultana, I had the lapband on 21 October 2003 and since the first mouthful of liquid have had burping and gurgling. My surgeon doesn't know what caused it but hopes it will settle over time. I didn't have it before. But it doesn't seem to effect me otherwise. It can be a little embarrassing when eating around others. But they are quite lady like little burps not big belches and most people don't even notice. Just keeping sipping slowly and try not to swallow more air. Keep up the good work Janeen

Hello from Australia Another hot and humid day... Still recovering from a few champagnes last night. Lots of Water today. Happy New Year everyone. Janeen