Kygie

Going through this rebanding has made me rethink just where I want this journey to be taken too. I was thinking at one stage I would be happy at 100kg BUT I won't be these are my new goals.... I am being rebanded on the 25th of March soooo I am going to give myself some rough time frames to hit each goal and realistic time!!!!! I am 153kg/336pds 1. 149kg/327pds - 25th April Anzac day 2. 131kg/288pds - 25th july 3. 110kg/242pds - 1st November 4. 99kg/217pds - 1st Jan 2010 5. 89kg/195pds - 15th feb 2010 my birthday 6. 79kg/173pds - 25th March bandiversary 2110 7. 69kg/151pds - may 1st 2010 8 65kg/143 pounds - June 1st 2010 84kg left to go. I have some Major Goals. 131kg is the smallest I got to on my own in 2004 when I fell pregnant. Then I will feel I am going somewhere. 99kg is obvious ahhh to be out of double figures. and I don't ever remember being 79kgs!!! I need to lose 84kg/184 pounds That will be a total of... 132kg/290 pounds Ive already lost 44kg/95 pounds Im determined to do this now!! the whole way!!!:thumbup:

Going through this rebanding has made me rethink just where I want this journey to be taken too. I was thinking at one stage I would be happy at 100kg BUT I won't be these are my new goals.... I am being rebanded on the 25th of March soooo I am going to give myself some rough time frames to hit each goal and realistic time!!!!! I am 153kg/336pds 1. 149kg/327pds - 25th April Anzac day 2. 131kg/288pds - 25th july 3. 110kg/242pds - 1st November 4. 99kg/217pds - 1st Jan 2010 5. 89kg/195pds - 15th feb 2010 my birthday 6. 79kg/173pds - 25th March bandiversary 2110 7. 69kg/151pds - may 1st 2010 8 65kg/143 pounds - June 1st 2010 84kg left to go. I have some Major Goals. 131kg is the smallest I got to on my own in 2004 when I fell pregnant. Then I will feel I am going somewhere. 99kg is obvious ahhh to be out of double figures. and I don't ever remember being 79kgs!!! I need to lose 84kg/184 pounds That will be a total of... 132kg/290 pounds Ive already lost 44kg/95 pounds Im determined to do this now!! the whole way!!!

This has been a very very hard slog. I remember where I was this time last year and it seems like forever away. On the 21st of Jan 2008 I started with measurements of..... BUST 152cm 60 inches WAIST 154cm 61 inches HIPS 196cm 77 inches I weighed 197kgs. Today before rebanding My measurements are... BUST 131cm 51.5 inches WAIST 118cm 46.5 inches HIPS 158cm 62 inches I now weigh 153kgs. Ive lost a total of.... BUST 21cm 8.5 inches WAIST 36cm 14 inches HIPS 38cm 15 inches Ive lost a total of 44kgs in the last 12 months and I am ecctatic!!!!! Hopefully my new band is as kind to me as this one has been. I am calling her Kekona....It means second born in Hawiian. I think It is very fitting. Cheers to me and my newest friend:cheers2:

This has been a very very hard slog. I remember where I was this time last year and it seems like forever away. On the 21st of Jan 2008 I started with measurements of..... BUST 152cm 60 inches WAIST 154cm 61 inches HIPS 196cm 77 inches I weighed 197kgs. Today before rebanding My measurements are... BUST 131cm 51.5 inches WAIST 118cm 46.5 inches HIPS 158cm 62 inches I now weigh 153kgs. Ive lost a total of.... BUST 21cm 8.5 inches WAIST 36cm 14 inches HIPS 38cm 15 inches Ive lost a total of 44kgs in the last 12 months and I am ecctatic!!!!! Hopefully my new band is as kind to me as this one has been. I am calling her Kekona....It means second born in Hawiian. I think It is very fitting. Cheers to me and my newest friend:cheers2:

Well wednesday 1pm is the day!!!! they are replacing the band totally as it has slipped down horrendously and my pouch is almost as big as my stomach grrrrrr Im so nervous but I can't live like this any longer thank you so much for the support!!!

I work in mental health and disability. I was assaulted for 45 mins before help arrived....I can't imagine being rebanded either im scared witless I must say as I had a bad infection and spent nearly 3 months recovering the first time BUT 95 pounds later i love my band!!!!! and I will love this new one there is just lots of emotions going through my head atm

My band has slipped due to an assault at work 5 weeks ago. In a whirlwind I find out I am having the old band out and the new one in on the same day on the 25th so do I rewelcome myself to the banding club ahhhhhhhhhh this is all happening so quick now im beside myself and nervous!!!!

I saw my counsellor yesterday and she has asked me to keep a record of all my feelings as i go through this hard time......So I decided this would be the best place to do it......This is what actually happened to me on the 16th of Feb. I am a mental health disability respite Team leader. I had a client snap 2 times the first I only got kicked 2 times in the stomach, the next week after having three days off I was assured that strategies and protection would be put in place for me BOY was I wrong. Within 20 mins of starting work I was attacked for 45mins by a lady who was like an animal...I don't wish to be cruel but I cant explain it any other way. I was kicked 8 times between my breast bone and pelvic bone leaving bruises and big as youe hand held wide open, I had bruises on my arms and I have a broken wrist in 3 places and tendon, ligament and nerve damage. Now I have my slipped band. Emotionally this has been hell coming to terms with an assault, not working, being hurt so bad and a work place that did nothing to protect me. I am hurting both physically and emotionally and my main emotion is anger and fear at another surgery that easnt necessary:frown:

I saw my counsellor yesterday and she has asked me to keep a record of all my feelings as i go through this hard time......So I decided this would be the best place to do it......This is what actually happened to me on the 16th of Feb. I am a mental health disability respite Team leader. I had a client snap 2 times the first I only got kicked 2 times in the stomach, the next week after having three days off I was assured that strategies and protection would be put in place for me BOY was I wrong. Within 20 mins of starting work I was attacked for 45mins by a lady who was like an animal...I don't wish to be cruel but I cant explain it any other way. I was kicked 8 times between my breast bone and pelvic bone leaving bruises and big as youe hand held wide open, I had bruises on my arms and I have a broken wrist in 3 places and tendon, ligament and nerve damage. Now I have my slipped band. Emotionally this has been hell coming to terms with an assault, not working, being hurt so bad and a work place that did nothing to protect me. I am hurting both physically and emotionally and my main emotion is anger and fear at another surgery that easnt necessary:frown:

Hey everyone thank you so much for all the support and the laugh!!!! my bright side is that it bought me back here to this wonderful place.... I am a mental health disability respite Team leader. I had a client snap 2 times the first I only got kicked 2 times in the stomach, the next week after having three days off I was assured that strategies and protection would be put in place for me BOY was I wrong. Within 20 mins of starting work I was attacked for 45mins by a lady who was like an animal...I don't wish to be cruel but I cant explain it any other way. I was kicked 8 times between my breast bone and pelvic bone leaving bruises and big as youe hand held wide open, I had bruises on my arms and I have a broken wrist in 3 places and tendon, ligament and nerve damage. Now I have my slipped band. Emotionally this has been hell coming to terms with an assault, not working, being hurt so bad and a work place that did nothing to protect me. I am getting counselling and as the physical things heal I know the mental scars will Im on facebook buddingbutterfly@hotmail.com is the address feel free too add me and u can see the bruises and some of my weight loss piccys Thank you so much for all the support I know I am going to need it from you all You all have given me such inspiration!!!!!!!!! luv lotsly xoxoxoxoxox

I was banded on the 5th Feb 2008. I was 196kg/431 pounds. I now weigh 153kg/336 pounds. I am extremely greatful and happy with this band but she has been broken from an assault at work. I was kicked n punched for 45 mins and it bought on stomach trauma and vommiting and I found out yesterday that I need a new band. The band is being taken out and the new one put in on Wednesday the 25th of March. Its all daunting and I am trying to prepare myself for this new journey Ky

I was banded on the 5th Feb 2008. I was 196kg/431 pounds. I now weigh 153kg/336 pounds. I am extremely greatful and happy with this band but she has been broken from an assault at work. I was kicked n punched for 45 mins and it bought on stomach trauma and vommiting and I found out yesterday that I need a new band. The band is being taken out and the new one put in on Wednesday the 25th of March. Its all daunting and I am trying to prepare myself for this new journey Ky

My band has slipped massively since I was assaulted at work and had lots of tummy trauma. It is now in danger of slipping further down and causing complications. I am having my rebanding done Wed 25th March at 1pm. Im so nervous and really angry

Well my surgery for removal and another band placed is set for wed at 1pm. The band has slipped terribly and I am angry and trying to get my head around the fact i need this surgery done in the first place its gunna b a long weeekend coming to terms with everything thanks again for the support

hI hI Thank you both for the support. I will find out this morning what will happen in regards to my band as I see the surgeon in 3 hours im so nervous. I was banded on the 5th of feb 2008. I was assaulted on the 16th of feb so its been just 12 months. I never expected to have to have another op so soon!!! I am on work cover as I have a broken wrist as well fromthe assault. I have 3 months of work at the moment and they are not being very helpful at all!! but thankfully this is all covered by work cover Ill b back this afternoon with my news thanks again xoxox

Hi hi, I was assaulted at work 4 weeks ago and today I found out my band is not working. I had my fingers crossed that it was all the swelling in my tummy but the baium swallow wouldnt even go through and I have nothing in my band at all. It took 10 mins before they could get the xray of the Fluid going through and it just trickled...I see my surgeon tomorrow. everyone keeps telling me that everything is ok and having another op will be fine coz im 47kg lighter than the last time BUT i cant get my head around having more surgery and i am so angry with work because they did not protect me enough!!!!!! Im back in here coz i need to be around people who really understand....im devastated atm

I get the same pain and I feel bloated and constipated. I have come to realise it happens when I overeat or something is stuck, and now that my band has slipped I have pain in my left side , my back and my chest alot!!!! I actually had a long piece of skin from some kind of fruit or vege stuck for 4 days. the pain was horrendous. When it came out the pain went away almost immediately.

I have a barium xray this morning and even that liquid pooled in my pouch and wouldnt go down for about 10 mins. It prooves that my friend is definately not doing its job anymore. I see the surgeon tomorrow to see what needs to be done next....This is just all overwhelming thank you so much for all the support xoxo

Hi Everyone I have been banded for just over 13 months. I have lost 95 pounds and I have been doing great. I feel different already. My BMI has gone fron 74 to 58 and thats an awesome feeling. I am back in here as I was assaulted at work a month ago and I have massive issues with my band and looks like I will be getting a new friend. The last 4 weeks with constant throwing up, heart burn and horrible pains have been awful and I am so scared about starting this journey again. BUT!!!! i have been extremely re inspired by you all already and look forward to sharing my journey in here with you all

4 weeks ago I was badly assaulted at work. repeatedly kicked to the stomach, punchined, pinched and my wrist fractured in three places. I have had vommiting and heart burn since and had the fill taken out of my band 3 weeks ago. I went back today and I still have trouble with water. I am having a barium swallow tomorrow to see exactly what has happened. I am so scared and worried. I love my band and don't want it taken out. Has anyone else gone through similar???

Thhis journey has made me realise just how much I relied on food for a source of comfort and how little else I had in my life. I don't have hobbies, I dont do things for myself. I am planning this week on going swimming daily. I used to love it before I put on all my weight and I stopped. Now I am ready to start my journey to happiness. It is amazing the ups and downs you will go through and one day hun you will feel such a weight lifted of your shoulders. You need someone to cherish you and only you!!!!! I think sometimes we forget just how much we deserve because we have spent so much time being put down and putting ourselves down. Keep in touch and type when you need too hun. I started a blog for the times when I am a real mess. Writing things down have seemed to help alot....I didn't feel very much restriction til the third fill it seems to be kinda normal so dont feel disheartenend you will get there

Hey Nat you will be totally suprised the transformation your body goes through when you lose weight. I lost 100 pounds 7 years ago I had PCOS a tumour on my pituatry gland and I was over 170kgs. I started seeing a brilliant doctor in brissie and he helped me through medication and encouragement to lose the weight. I was told I would never have children. I lost 100 pounds in 10 months and fell naturally and unexpectantly preggy with my lil boy. three years later I fell pregnant while on the pill after her birth I have put on nearly 180 pounds as I suffered bad hormone problems!!! So here I am now I am banded so I can enjoy my life with my children!!! Good luck hun

I was done by Dr Martin at the PA in brissy it coz 10000 in total including dietitan visits. I didnt have any insurance My hubbys super paid for it. Post ops and fills are bulk billed I thought it was a great price with no insurance!!!

Good luck Sunwyse I have heard he is a great surgeon time will fly for you hun

Heya Sarah I was banded by Ian on the 5th of Feb he is FANTASTIC he has the best bed side manner he is brilliant I couldnt of asked for a better doctor or better registrar. His anethitist was even better well ok just as great they so put my mind at ease!!!! From the time I saw him til the time of banding was 3 months and coz he does do it at the PA out of pocket expenses arnt as much id reccommend him 100%