Chriz

Hi there Kerie, and thank you for responding to mypost. I would love to join your group in the USA, how do I do that? I am scedualed for surgery on 12 Oct in Auckland (NZ). As this procedure is very new in NZ, I would love to connect with others who have had it done. Kerie your progress sounds excellent so far. Did you have any pain or fears prior to going in and is this your first procedure? Would love to hear more about your journey. Chriz

Hello, this blog is really inspiring! Im considering having ESG - live in nz and theres only one surgeon doing this procedure. I had lapband surgery (self paid) about 5 years ago and then it was removed last year due to a slippage. Pretty terrible state as could not even take down water in the end. - went to 65kg but was miserable as cudnt eat or drink anything - and had severe GERD. After i thought i could maintain weightloss but sadly have gained back a lot of weight. Now at 109 kgs im looking at private surgery again! This time round optin to tell few and bit nervous bout the change of relationship with food - but this way is so dam hard i know even if i loose weight it will be hard to sustain without help - that is the ESG. This site is refreshin cause very few have had this procdure done in nz., therefore fee supports. Im nervous too about the procedure even if it is non surgical, but need to make decision within next few days as time is rolling on. Its about $19,000 in nz. Its good to hear that others are eating relatively normal food after ESG and i worry about craving foods & the procedure, coming to pain etc - feels scarey right now. Anyhow will keep reading posts as very helpful. 🤗 Chriz