lemmanayde

Have just added a bunch of people but please add me! I have no support network here Username: lemmanayde Xx

Sorry I'm still getting the hang of this! I'm 118.6kg can't figure that out in lbs on my phone sorry!

Hey I'm 20, live in Perth WA Australia. Originally from Canada. Christian and love dogs.

I was banded 30/06/12 and live in Wanneroo. There is a group on Facebook called "Perth Gastric Bandits" it's got about 60 members and is really good. I just joined the other day. They meet socially too

Weighing in: 118.7kg or 261.6lb :-)

Thanks guys 1. No he truly gave me nothing. No paperwork except for nurses instructions on the bandages. 2. I am only on liquids! Have been ever since my first post when I realised I was doing it wrong. Maybe I drank too fast. 3. No there is no email address. I'll keep trying to call on Monday. 4. Not sure if the photo loaded properly but it doesn't look like hand marks from moving- plus I moved from bed to bed on my own. 5. Yes I finally found a WA support group on Facebook- I can now see if they know more about my surgeon!!

Hi again, Thanks for all your help. I still can't get a hold of my surgeon so I went to the GP who said that it is very unlikely the band has slipped as I would have noticed the difference. 2 of my incisions are infected, and I have a massive bruise on my left wrist (and no the IV wasn't there) that has been steadily getting worse everyday- anyone else get this or know what it is? It's been 8 days since surgery. I'm on antibiotics for the incisions. Also this morning after breakfast my mouth filled with saliva and I was gagging but couldn't throw up anything. Is this normal? Thanks again everyone x Emma

that's an unfortunate turn of events! Maybe just say its your appendix or a hernia when they have to do your gall bladder?

Will do!

This is my first time!! Name, real or screen~ Emma Goal weight for July 31st~ 110kg Weight on July 1st~ 123.5kg (lost 5kg in the 7 days post-op) Age~20 Dietary goal for July~ learn what to cook for lapband diet Exercise goal for July~start once healed with 2-3 classes a week at gym Personal goal for July~ Go out with friends again (haven't since surgery- too self-conscious) Date banded~ 31/06/2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 5kg What is your favorite 4th of July activity~ Australian

Oh my gosh!!! How amazing is that??!!! Congratulations!!

That is such an inspiring story- thank you. May I ask you what the egg timer trick is?

Thanks guys- it's 1am here and now I think I can sleep (for now ignoring the last post). I will do everything right from now on (now that I know!!!) And lastly- its a normal day here in Australia, so don't think it being Independence Day in the US has anything to do with my surgeon not answering his phone Thanks again everyone, I'll go see my GP to check if the band has slipped and will start the clear fluid progression tomorrow. This has been an emotional 4 hours, but I'm finally calm (again ignoring the last post). You have no idea how much you all have helped me this evening. I'm not going anywhere else- you guys are my new support. Xx Emma

No doctor told me nothing. Will what I have eaten cause problems? Is it irreversible?!! Or do I just go on eating what you have suggested and I'll be fine?

Are there any Perth people here who would like to/ know of a support group in Perth? I'm in Wanneroo but willing to travel Emma