alycejo

Oh this gives me hope!

I've been feeling too scared to eat because I keep feeling the need to throw it all up so the pain stops

I'll be sure to get an unfill this week and hopefully I can start eating again

Wow!

You have done an amazing job

You look fantastic!

Good luck in reaching your goal, I'm sure you'll be there in no time!

Surgery was on August 13th

Feeling great!

My surgery was on August 13 and Post op appointment is on September 6th

I was told to call the dr if I had any problems but because my surgery went so well the dr didn't request to see me sooner

being banded this friday...the 13th :S

oh well at least i'm not superstitious!

I'm sorry, I know this may have deterred you

But why put it on here in the first place if you weren't sure of the circumstances?

I'm sure that the Lap Band alone can't cause death during sleep. Other things seem to be in play here.

That's really sad and I'm sorry that this news has come to you

But this doesn't scare me. I would rather have complications and pass then suffer from diabetes and heart problems for years.

My mum is against me getting surgery just for this reason...however I'm sure that those who suffer complications would possibly have had other problems which were present at the time.

PS: i'll follow you all!!

mine band blog is http://myrescueispossible.blogspot.com/

:thumbup:

just started blogging!

it's a great idea

i also have a tumblr if anyone has it

http://alyce-in-wonderland.tumblr.com/

aarrgghh the dreaded one year wait!!

im 5 weeks till surgery and had to do the same thing

where abouts are you in australia?

im in melbourne...getting banded by peter nottle

good luck!!!!

Hi everyone

I've decided to sell alot of clothes that I've only worn occassionally

Need to clear my closet so that when I lose the weight I can buy a whole new wardrobe!!

Please Check my items out

Really need to sell!

I can post to america, however postage will be around $10

eBay Seller: quiet tragedy: Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Music items on eBay Australia

Hi everyone

I've decided to sell alot of clothes that I've only worn occassionally

Need to clear my closet so that when I lose the weight I can buy a whole new wardrobe!!

Please Check my items out

Really need to sell!

I can post to america, however postage will be around $10

eBay Seller: quiet tragedy: Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Music items on eBay Australia

This is a bit off the topic but I had a friend of mine say to me "Oh I wish I was fat so that I could get lap band and not worry about what I eat anymore". Considering she knew I've been overweight my whole life and I have been 'dieting' since I was primary school then I'm sure she knew that I never chose to be this way. I don't think anyone should judge one's decision to do this, but I think people just have a misperception about the whole thing, which really needs to be changed

Hi everyone

I'm 21 and am getting banded August 13

Today I was prescribed Yasmin pills to regulate my heavy and painful periods. The doc assured me that this brand would not cause weight gain

So my only concern is whether i will be able to continue taking them once i get the band

I am taking them purely because my periods are horrible and has caused my Iron to be really really low

Has anyone else taken them for this reason?

Hi!

I'm from melbourne, getting banded in august

congrats on your amazing weight loss!!

This site is great, you'll meet some really inspirational people :thumbup:

Oh okay, hmm I'm covered by insurance so i was eligible as long as I waited the 12months.a friend if mine waited 3 yes as self pay so I'm not sure whAt the current wait time is sorry!

Hi Caz

Peter Nottle is lovely!

the first appt with him was very brief...probably because this forum had answered all my questions already!!

when i said i knew for sure that i wanted to go through with it, he sent me to one of his receptionists and she booked me in for all the dietician and physician appointments and booked me in for my surgery on the spot

he could have done it as soon as may/june, but because of my insurance i had to wait out the rest of the 12 month waiting period

are you self pay or health insurance?

thankyou for the support!!

the reason for the wait was because my health insurance doesn't kick in until 5th august so i have to still wait out the rest of the initial 1 yr waiting period

if it was up to me and my surgeon i would have been able to get it done as soon as may!

Is when I will be getting banded :w00t:

I know it is a long time but i'm sure it will come very quickly!

I went for my initial consultation today with Peter Nottle in melbourne and he is very nice :blushing:

the ladies there are also lovely

I've already made my appointments for the physician and dietician

now all i have to do it wait it out until then!

13 august 2010 will be my date :laugh:

hi everyone thankyou all for your interest!

unfortunately i've had to scrap this project because my supervisor wasn't confident that i would be able to find participants

hopefully i'll be able to study this later in my studies :smile2:

i think it would be a great source! i havent been banded yet but i've been on this site since August and I have found it a great help

However an aussie based site would be alot more helpful, especially in terms of information regarding aussie surgeons and medicare/insurance information

hi carissa!

congrats on getting the band :thumbup:

i'm 21 and am hoping to get the band in august

i'm so excited! i am a little scared about the reaction from my friends though, do you think some people will be jealous of your weight loss?

it's so hard to be young and overweight!!

keep up the great work, i look forward to reading about your journey

-alyce

wow that is so soon! congratulations!!!

i cant wait till i am eligible for it

Hi everyone

yesterday was my 21st birthday and not one photo turned out decent :thumbup:

I'm so eager to get this done just so I can start feeling confident

I've been calling the surgeons office every week to see if i can get my march 12 consultation moved closer but they never have any cancellations

It wouldn't even make a difference because my insurance doesn't kick in until august

I'm getting really frustrated!!!!

Does anyone know the reason behind the 12 mnth waiting period with insurance? I would be very happy to pay the full years amount of what I owe them all up front if they could guarantee i could get the surgery sooner

Hi Mum2

I work at a medical centre and all the doctors have highly recommended Mr Nottle

I also have two work friends who have had it done through him and they speak highly of him

It does take a long time on the public waiting list so i didnt even consider waiting 3+ years

I went straight to iselect and found that AHM was the best insurance for me

I will still have to wait the one year but at least i know that once i see Peter Nottle then it should be guaranteed once my insurance passes the yearly mark