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Of course! How u feeling? Do u know anyone else who has been banded? Which hospital did u go to?

Happy to get together with any/all of u! Will be great to swap stories lol

Hi Ruby I have found them great @ Essendon private and yes Dr Ali was my surgeon and Dr Monk is my physician. Was ur appointment with Barb? She's ok - not my fav lol When is ur surgery scheduled for? I was there tonight - just had my first fill Hi Lizzy Have u found the band helpful? Do u still get adjustments? Did u have a good loss initially and have found its now slowed?

I'm confused my BMI is more than 40 but I'm having to pay for my own surgery..is it because I don't have any other health problems?

Wow! Sure is great to see so many of u I am also shocked to find out I have sleep apnea! So now I'm using a Cpap machine. Being skinny is a feeling I haven't forgotten as it wasn't that long ago. Due to a foot injury 2 years ago I've gained over 40kg! It's been so hard putting on so much weight in such a short time and especially with having a foot injury! I'm at the point where if I don't lose weight it's never going to heal. I have started my Optifast diet today but have been told to replace all my meals ;( lol anyway I'm sure I will survive. Happy 'chocolate free' Easter ya'll x

Hi there! I'm due to have my surgery on April 12 @ Essendon Private. I live in Ascot Vale

So my surgery is scheduled for April 12 and I am SUPER excited/nervous. I'm not scared as I've had surgery in the past and I've been told the banding surgery only takes about 20 minutes I don't have any friends or family that have had banding done so I have been relying on my doctors and info online - so happy I found this forum and reading everyone experiences. Have any of u had to have a sleep test before ur op?