megsy_81

i wouldn't mind helping either - however i was banded the end of october -09 and live in brisbane

Hey guys, i got banded back in late october (here in australia) and 3 weeks later i was on a work trip to china for 10 days. Rice was given to us for every meal and i had no problems with it. as long as you eat slowly and avoid drinking you will be fine :thumbup: happy travelling !

try drinking some soda - this will cause a draino effect and make you vomit it up! Good Luck

i am also on the depo needle - i haven't had a period for almost 6 years and i had spotting for just over a week after my operation. everything is back to normal now - im guessing its just a reaction to what our bodies went through with the surgery! good luck

hey guys, i just saw my dietition and surgon yesterday and they both said if i can handle it then there is no problems. Just be careful as sometimes it may bring food up in your stomach - all the best to you all

i also backed out 12 months ago when i was 3 days into the pre op diet. 2 weeks ago yesterday i finally got banded :thumbup: it did take me awhile to learn and finally agree to the band, but i can tell you now its the best decision that i have ever made. take it easy and when the time is right you will know and you will get it done :smile2: Good luck

hey guys, i was banded 2 weeks ago and lost 5kg in the first week and 7kg in the pre op diet - since the start of the second week i have not lost any (well gained and lost about 300grams) has this happend to anyone else? i am starting to get a little depressed with myself because im trying so hard and yet again like all the other diets it hasn't worked. hope you can send me some advice? cheers Megsy

i have also got this pain but mine is under my right side of the rib and only started this afternoon. I am 6 days post op and i too am hoping that its just gas that will go away

hey guys - i am 5 days post op and feeling really good! and have lost 3kg since the op itself. Im a little curious though - can you normally feel your port if you rub your tummy? i haven't come across it yet and i keep having second thoughts if i have really been banded. Where is everyone else's port? and can you feel it? Cheers Megsy

i had a quarter glass of red wine 3 days post op - i was fine and helped a little with the pain. i am now 5 days post op and so far have lost 3kg since the op and 10kg in less than a month - im very excited about my future ahead of me :cursing:

Hey everyone - i just wanted to share that i got banded yesterday. Im surprisingly not that sore, its a little tender- but pain that i can put up with. i only had 2 needles since the op and haven't touch the tablets they sent home with me! YAY for the rest of my life - im so excited:)

hi everyone - just wanted to get it off my chest - i have more week to go until im banded! eeekkk sooo excited and so nervous! i have been doing the pre op for 15 days now and really starting to feel the pinch - but i can see the light at the end of the tunnel. how much did everyone lose on the pre-op? so far i have lost about 5kg i hope its enough? thanks for listening :thumbup:

hey guys, i am due to get banded on the 22nd of October - i work as a travel agent and have been offered a great trip to China - only 3 weeks after my surgery! has anyone travelled so soon after their banding? i would love to hear your stories :frown:

i live in Brisbane! and i can't wait to keep you updated too! p.s how do i get a tracker on my page?

Hi guys i just wanted to share my happy news - APRA approved my early release of super today - i am sooooo HAPPY!!! October 22nd is my surgery date with Dr Blair Bowden - can't wait! would love to hear from others that have been banded by Dr Bowden