Brydie

Rob, I wouldn't jump too far ahead of yourself. Slow and steady wins the race and you don't want to do any damage to your new baby stomach. I had fun with the mushies with such meals as blended tuna curry YUMM. I even took some of it to a pub and just ate it with a spoon after my husband had got his pub burger. It only has to fill you up and keep the hunger away and give you some healing protein. So I'd strongly advise against toast. But the exercise sounds good, isn't the new energy and lightness amazing? Banded in Sydney 27/10/08 and lost 10 1/2 kg so far. Regards Brydie

Hi Jsdwellsinme, Welcome to the land of lapbanders. You have made the right decision and you will receive a better body, more energy and a great state of mind from your weight loss. In brief we can be better disciples for the Lord in healthier bodies. I think that we will be more acceptable to others even though they may seem nice now, some people can't help their attitude to large people. More energy means more doors will be opened and more ministries be shown to you, so you will need that extra energy but isn't that exciting. I also like the idea of the band over other surgery because it does not take all choice away from us but requires effort from us too. We have to make it work for us and the Kingdom. So all the best and God's Blessing on your wonderful step. Brydie from Down Under

Hi Rob, Welcome to the land of mature aged Aussie Bandits. I am 64 and have had my band for 4 weeks and 1 day. We are getting on fine. I have my first fill next Monday. You will soon be noticing that you have more energy and your joints etc will be thanking you. The discomfort of the op will decrease every day and then you can get down to gentle exercise and living the life you were meant to live. There is an Aussie site on Yahoo that has a lot of local stuff on it and recipes etc for mushies etc. I have so far found this journey exciting and just can't imagine myself down to the 60 kg mark so will just take it easy. Hope your journey is smooth as blended baked beans and gravy Ha Ha. Keep up the good work. Regards Brydie:wink2:

Hi Sunwyse, I have just found this chat site. I was banded 2 days before you, just 4 weeks today. Fortunately I have not PBed yet though I thought I was coming close after I ate a muffin with hommas too fast today, it hurt for a bit but didn't appear. When do you get your first fill, I get mine next Monday, I don't know whether I should look forward to it or not. I was banded in Sydney but will see the dr in Wollongong from here on. Regards Brydie