Alicia the Lap

Hi Rett, My doctor put me on Optifast for two weeks (Protein drink) It was good because it prepared me for the op (shrinking my liver) and mentally prepared me to give up my food. I have had it before for 3 months too - the first couple of days are hard and then you body adjusts to it and it gets better. good luck!

Hello, Why do you get your bands from Mexico? I assume it is cheaper. What is the price difference btwn the US and Mexico? Does private health insurance not cover for most of the cost? I am just curious as we dont have the option in Australia - we pay $3000 with insurance or $11,000 without (aussie dollars) cheers Alicia

Thanks Yvonne, I was banded just before Xmas and I thought everything would settle by now. I will get some fibre tablets from the chemist. cheers Alicia

Hey, Is anyone having problems with doing number 2's? I have movement once a week and it is harder and bigger than Uluru!!! I am in pain and eat prunes and fibre but nothing works...... Help!!!!:omg:

Hey, How come you are taking your bands off anyway? I know i would not cope without mine but then i often wish i never got it .....

Hello Everyone, I was banded on 20th Dec 2005 in The Ave Private Hosp Melbourne Australia - I was scheduled the month before but I changed my mind and changed my mind again. I feel great! Apart from the annoying gas and sometimes shoulder tip pain I am roaring and ready to go. My sister was banded several months ago and she has been sick every day (hence my decision to cancel) But she has now discovered she has gaustones and needs an op to remove the gaubladder. I havent felt hungry at all and forget to drink my Soup. Is it common to feel hungry? I have lost 7 kilos already! Hope you are well! cheers Alicia