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Hi strawberry, Sorry you had to go through all that. Do you have a reference for the research that you read? I have not heard that the band needs replacing after 5 years, and my clinical practice here in Australia is one of the leading centres for lap band placement in the world. The surgery has been performed here since 1994. Hope that you feel better anyway. Susannah

Hi Natz, Sorry to hear about the trouble with your ex husband. It must be hard being a single mother, but hey need violence like a hole in the head right?! I went through a fair bit of pain after mu op, but then I have other medical issues so it probably hit my body harder than others. The good news is that you recover pretty quickly. the band will change your life, and it will be worth the wait. Mark, How are you cookie? Nice to see you posting here. Why do you have to wait so long for a fill? Are you a public patient? I am going for a fill next week, as I have been starting to feel hungry again. I think my band has gotten loose from lots of weight loss.:clap2::biggrin1: Yay!!!! Susannah

Hope you enjoy your trip to our fair shores. We are fairly happy and welcoming people. Susannah

Hey Lauren, How crazy is it going to be in Memphis for Elvis week this year?! This year marks the 30th anniversary of his death. I was 7 years old when he died. Definately want to see Memphis. Susannah

Hey Babygrl, I thought the voices you were talking about were the " I want some candy bars and a packet of chips ,and I want em now!!!" voices. Hee Hee!!! Susannah

Hi There, I believe that the surgeon decides which size band best suits you when you are actually in surgery. The surgeon looks at the shape/density of your stomach and takes your weight into account also I would imagine. The different size bands hold varying amounts of fluid. Your surgeon will advise you about the type of band you have, and it's fill capacity. Hope this helps. Susannah

Lovin your new sig Shayna!!!!:biggrin1: Susannah

Hi Plentsweet, Sending you out a big hello from Australia. Susannah

Hi There, Can't help you there because I was banded at The Avenue Hospital. I haven't heard much about the Epworth banding program to be honest. Apparently they do Gastric Bypass surgery there too. Good luck with it. Susannah

Hi Carlene, I love Starbucks also. When I work in the city it is a part of my ritual to have a Latte or a Chai. Sublime. Susannah

Don't think so. She violated her probation terms after the original charge of DUI. Sorry but there is not one rule for the rich and another for the average schmo. Susannah

Hey Susan, Twenty five pounds down! Yay.:clap2: I think I have seen one of the shows on the Brookhaven nursing home. It was really sad and scary to watch. Susan, I have decided to share the title of Shayna Punim with you. There is room enough in this town for the two of us.:biggrin1: Susannah

Hey, Apparently Paris doesn't want to pish in full view of the prison papparazzi with their hidden cell phone cameras.:smellie: Susannah

Cliffy! I had forgotten his name. He also had a 25 year old wife when he was 60 I think. He must have been super dooper virile from all that running, or from skolling Viagra Shakes!!!!:biggrin1: Susannah

Hey Sweetpea, Unfortunately loose skin for some people is a sad reality especially if you are a bit older/or have lots of weight to lose. I have some loose skin, and I tell you what mate it's bringing sexy back! NOT! Well I have stretch marks, scars, and loose skin. Yay! I've got the whole trifecta.:smellie: Susannah

Hi Blyth, Yay you are banded now!:clap2: Your surgeon fills early. Mine will not fill until five weeks post op. Thanks for the info re the conference. Will you go? You are very adventurous re trying bread. I have not had bread since before I was banded. I have heard too many horror stories and I just don't want to go there! Welcome to the club anyway. Susannah

Hey Stef, "Jump" by Van Halen Enjoy! Susannah

Hey Juli, Good on ya! Keep plugging away at it. I agree with you re the food by the way. I am amazed people are even eating french fries or hot chips as we call them. Susannah

Hi Annie, I really love lighthouses. There is something really soothing and calming about them when they are bathed in moonlight. Typical that Stephen King should have a blood red mansion. I know he is very proud of Maine. Susannah

I love Dolly! She is actually a very accomplished songwriter. Love to See Miami also Piercedqt. Susannah

Remember Frank Sinatra singing " My kind of town, Chicago is, my kind of town" Love that song!!!! I would love to see Chicago definately. A million good cities in the US and so little time.:) Elisabeth, Maine and the Hamptons sound nice. Is Stephen King from Maine? Susannah

Gday Snaps, My brother lives in Brooklyn so I reckon we are gonna see lots of great stuff. They say New Yorkers are one out of the box. Susannah

Hey Mickey, I would like to go to QLD at some stage. I think the conference was being discussed on the Yahoo Lap Band boards and it was tentitively being called "Living Banded". Has anybody else heard anything about this? Susannah

Hey Girlz, Chickie no apologies needed. Mate this whole banding caper is not all beer and skittles that's for sure. Other people reckon we have taken the easy way out. WTF???!!!!! You still have to work at it every day. Hey Jacqui do you remember that old guy that used to run everywhere in his gumboots? He did marathons etc. Can't remember his name, but he was still running in his seventies before he died I recall. Susannah

Hey Jacqui, You and chickie have both blitzed it for sure.You have done very well. My only concern is that running is very hard on the body. Are you worried long term about knee trouble/arthritis etc and permanent damage? If you are not resting your body at all are you worried that you will wear it out earlier and have long term damage? Susannah