megsy101

Hey Tully,

I put on weight between my initial consultation and making a booking for the surgery, so dont think you are alone there!!!

They will do the surgery, so dont stress. As Shaggs (god bless her!!) said, there are much bigger people having this done.

Tell your Dr to 'jam it'!! Obviously if you could control your eating/weight you would be in need of his services. You prob only have to see him/it 3 more times anyway.

Stick to the Optifast, but don't hate yourself too much if you cheat a little bit. Let's face it, the stuff is PUTRID!!!

Good luck with it all and keep us posted!!!

Megsyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Hi,

They wont say no.

And here is the not-sugarcoated answer to your question.......

ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY!!!

The single best thing I have done for myself EVER!!!!

Hi,

Congratulations on your decision. I found Optifast to be extremely 'binding'!!! Maybe discuss this with your Dr.

M

hmmmm.. dont know. Easter and school holidays have killed me!!! Out of routine (no exercise) and chocolate EVERYWHERE.....aaaahhhhhh

Well Done!! You wont regret your decision.

best of luck

Hi,

you need to have fairly decent hospital cover... the extras have nothing to do with hospital stays/surgery. extras cover chiropractors, dentists etc

Hi Retta,

Everybody is different, so keep that in mind when I say the next thing. I was 129kg on the day of surgery (had lost 4kg on the pre-op diet) and I did not have one issue after the surgery. I had panadol the entire next day but i think that was more as a precaution than a need - if that makes sense. I was driving on day 2 and worked for a couple of hours on each of day 3/4. Day 5 I had the kids by myself and the only issue I had was picking up my 2 year old son.....but we managed.

Maybe you need to imagine yourself at a cross-roads of your life. One road leads down to the same place we have ALL been before and the other leads to somewhere different, it winds up into a place you havn't been before (or for a while anyway...). I am on that road and I am loving it!!

Choose Life - things can only get better as you lose the weight. There may be some trials and tribulations along the way, but ultimately it is all worth it.

There are plenty of people on this site who you can talk to (dump on) if/when things arent so great... and they are the same people who you can Celebrate with when things are great.

catch ya

Megs

Hi,

I havent had any experience with anxiety so I can t comment there, but I have had 2 kids whilst being extremely overweight and it was tough.

What state are you in? I think the best thing you could do to help you and your husband understand about the lapband and all that is involved is to go to an information night. I know they have them regularly in Melb.

One of the important things to realise is that people with as much weight to lose as most of us in this forum do, cant do it on there own. Without the band, we would never succeed at losing ALL our weight and keeping it off. This is a health issue, not a cosmetic issue. When I was deliberating about whether to be banded or not, my GP told me that if it was some other kind of surgery that i needed (knee, kidney, whatever) that I wouldnt think twice about having the surgery, so why hold back from getting this done. She was so right!

I first started researching the band after the birth of my first child (2003 @ 110kg) and it took me 6 years and an extra 25kg to decide to do it. My only regret is that I didnt have it done sooner. This is the single best thing that I have ever done for myself. Everyone else benefits from me losing weight but I am the winner here.

At the end of the day, you do need your husbands support in this, but this is something that you have to decide for you. Nobody can make you do it and they are not the ones that have to have fluids for weeks on end. If you truly feel that lapband is the way for you, then do it. I'm sure your hubby will back you up when you yourself have made the decision.

hope this helps.

Megs

Hi,

just wondering what happens when you reach your goal weight?? Does the Fluid get taken out??

I know I am getting a little ahead of myself, but am curious.

thanks

Megs

Hi,

I have been eating minced meats fine. I struggled with chicken before the band and now it is impossible to eat unless it is minced. I use the minced chicken in stirfries etc. Lamb Koftas are good too... minced lamb with spices compacted on a stick and grilled/bbq.

Minced beef means I can have Tacos, spag bolognese or meatballs....

I havent even tried to tackle steak.

Not eating bread is killing me!!

I think in the USA it is much harder to get banded. It is much harder to get a fill as well. From what I have been told in the chat room, it is quite common for American Doctors to only give 1/2ml once every 4 weeks. I think that is crazy!!! To get to my 5.8ml it would have taken near on 12 months!! And they wonder why they aren't losing enough weight. I think their Doctors are sucking them dry, but what do I know?????

I only had one appointment with the surgeon before I was done.

Hi,

Not blowing anything off. Just didnt know the two were related and the assault was that severe. Just trying to get a laugh, as 'laughter' is the best medicine..... or so they say.

Apologies if my post was taken the wrong way!

Megsy

YouTube - bright side of life

I dont think my dancing would inspire anyone watching!! Me thinks it would be like watching a lava lamp.....

hi...

there is always a positive, you just need to find it (easier said than done i know!!). Perhaps look at it this way.....maybe the band slipped because of all the 'fat' you have lost from around your stomach. That has got to be great news for you health!!!

Chin up and remember it is all for the best (well... not the assaulty - that sucks big time!). I dont know if you are familiar with Monty Python (british comedy group), this is a song from the their best movie ever "Life of Brian". It's a personal motto of mine as well. You will probably think I am mad, but here goes....

ALways look on the bright side of Life

Some things in life are bad,

They can really make you mad,

Other things just make you swear and curse,

When you're chewing life's gristle,

Don't grumble,

Give a whistle

And this'll help things turn out for the best.

And...

Always look on the bright side of life.

[whistle]

Always look on the light side of life.

[whistle]

If life seems jolly rotten,

There's something you've forgotten,

And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.

When you're feeling in the dumps,

Don't be silly chumps.

Just purse your lips and whistle.

That's the thing.

And...

Always look on the bright side of life.

[whistle]

Always look on the right side of life,

[whistle]

For life is quite absurd

And death's the final word.

You must always face the curtain with a bow.

Forget about your sin.

Give the audience a grin.

Enjoy it. It's your last chance, anyhow.

So,...

Always look on the bright side of death,

[whistle]

Just before you draw your terminal breath.

[whistle]

Life's a piece of shit,

When you look at it.

Life's a laugh and death's a joke it's true.

You'll see it's all a show.

Keep 'em laughing as you go.

Just remember that the last laugh is on you.

And...

Always look on the bright side of life.

Always look on the right side of life.

[whistle]

Hey Sunshine,

Not good luvvy!!! Toast is never a good thing - best to steer clear me thinks. My Dr said substitute bread with Rivita crisp bread or Saladas, they dont turn into a doughy ball in your stomach.

I had an 'experience' with sushi a few weeks ago. 3 bites in, 10 minutes of pain and then 'high tide' and it all came gushing out. I dont think i will be going there again.

dont let it depress you though..... just make better choices.

Megs

latest fill going great!! not eating much and really have no desire to.

started Yoga last week and am walking 5-7km 3-4 times a week. Oh, and dancing around the house with my Ipod on full blast!!!

Hi,

Yeah... could not make appointment with surgeon until I had been to seminar. It is so you get alot of the information beforehand and they dont have to go over the same things 1000 times - fair enough too!

i spoke to nurse today at my clinic and she said it's really not necessary to wear one.

Hey All,

saw the Doctor today and had lost 2.5kg in the last 2 weeks, but I had him put in another 0.5ml!!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

MEgsy

Emmsie, reality check required.... 14kg is fantastic!!

I can understand that you want the weight just to drop off (don't we all?), but this a long term process and you are ahead of the pack already.

If you are truly unsatisfied with your weekly losses, reasses what you are doing and see if you can do anything better. That way you will feel more in control of your progress.

Dont be too hard on yourself!

Catch you later

Megs

No Pain, No Issues, was driving at 2 days and was back at work in 3 days. Too easy!!!

yeah i know!!! I have that when the kids have Maccas, and then I steal some of their fries!