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livetoride - give it a few days and if you still feel like there is no difference go see your doctor for another top up

Hi Dawn. At the end of teh day you have to do what you feel is right for you, however I think you should consider getting a larger band. It sounds like its worked for most other people who have had similar problems and the last thing you want after band removal is to gain back all your weight. Just a suggestion.

Hi Chelsi... I haven't had your experience but by the sounds of it you're suffering from malnutrition (which hair loss is a sign of) so I certainly wouldn't follow your doctor's suggestion of taking Bontra or Phentermine, or following the atkins diet at this point, at least until your body adjusts to the changes that are happening. My suggestion would be to buy a good conditioner for your hair, and make sure that you are getting enough vegetables and fish into your diet. If necessary take fish oil supplements which will improve the condition of your hair and skin.

Hi Jasmine..I've had prople propose I go to therapy for my eating too but my response to them is...I am fully aware of my eating... I eat because I love food and because I am constantly hungry... I am a compulsive eater but my reason for that is because food is a comfort to me and a quick pick-me-up when I'm feeling down or bored. So for me..there is no hidden reason why I am eating..so therapy is pointless. Hypnotism..possibly....but therapy, no. I've chosen to ignore hypnotism because I don't believe in it.

Sorry to hear your story..but the lap band isn't the answer to everyone! It does sound liek your body keeps rejecting the band..maybe you should look at having gastric bypass surgery instead?

Wow...no wonder you had such a bad time with your food coming back up! I haven't had a lap band YET...but I think throwing that stuff up would be bad with OR without the lap band!! :sick

Pickles are great for stemming cravings I've found... same with eggs..I find 2 boiled eggs in the morning tide me over much longer than cereal...weird huh?

Good to know! I love super spicy food too!

Hi all - I don't have a surgery date but I'm having my consultation on the 22nd of Oct so I'm hoping to be banded mid-November by Dr Yaeger of Anderson Medical (Ashford Hospital) in SA.

Hi guys..I just have a question out there.. For those of you who have had the lap band surgery...what foods have you found that you are no longer able to eat e.g. red meat, bread. I haven't had the surgery yet and am interested to know which foods I'll need to avoid.:hungry:

Hi Ginaki - I'm in Adelaide! I haven't got an appointment booked yet but am hoping to have mine done by the end of November. Good luck with your surgery - all the best!

Hi guys..so glad to have found an online support group! I'm a 25 y/o female from Australia, currently weighing 104kg. I have been thinking about getting a lap band for about 2 years and have finally made the decision to go ahead with it! I have an appointment with the surgeon on Oct 29, and am looking forward to setting a date for the surgery! :whoo: Looking forward to reading all the threads and hearing about everyone's experiences! Cheers!

Hi Karen, I know how you're feelign about the surgery but not to worry..if you follow all your doc's directions I'm sure you won't have any issues with losing the weight after surgery... Where abouts in Aus are you from? I'm in Adelaide