Desi999

The best advice I can give you, go back to your doctor, he knows best. Everone is different, I had to have some Fluid taken out as i also had pain in my chest and could not swollow my saliva. i have a 12cc band and Im 9cc full, still havent reached the green zone. Dont give up!! you can do this. Good luck

May God be with you and your family Take care Desiree

So terrible sorry for your loss, but what a blessing for a new life.Gods ritchest Blessing to you and your family. How are you doing otherwise? Take care Desiree

Hi Net, Sorry for the delay, think there was something wrong with this site. Anyway dont be nervous, if you really want to do this you will know. I did a lot of research once I got my date for surgery, also was scared, I know you have seen your doctor already, but jusy be straight with him tell him your concerns Remember this is a life changing desicion you are going to make......what I can see is you have quite a bit of weght to loose. I can only tell you what made me decide to do it. I have been on so many diets in my life, have lost hundreds of kilos and put back hundreds more......just couldnt keep it off. I am 58 years old very fit but some problems with arthritis, the problem comes in when you get older. I was scared for the pain, do have some, but not too bad. If you go ahead with this make sure they give you pain relief to take home. With me they didnt ny husband had to ring the hospital. The band is only a tool to help you .....you need to watch what you eat . Hope I have answered some of your questions, please keep me posted Good luck and take care Desiree

Hi, im getting banded on 10th Feb by Dr Dolan at Joondalup hospital. I am in my 2nd week of Optifast, surprised I must say, not going too bad. I am having a shake for Breakfast, bar for lunch and Soup for dinner, jelly and broths inbetween, oh plus. two cups of veggies and one fruit. A little bit anxious about the pain part, but feeling very positive for the future. Any body out there who live in Perth, I would love to hear from you. And any body else where ever you are. Desiree

HI i am a 58 year old female, I am been banded on 10th Feb, anyway, ask yourself what do I want? this is your life, and your body. Dont let people put dought in your mind. Have faith and you will see everything will be alright. Take care and all the best.

Hi , I am new to this, i have not been banded yet only in Feb. What I can see is you have done just fantastic.......... so what did you do to get to this point? You know the answer, be proud of what you have acheived, keep going and well done! This is a amazing blog we have all the info and support ..... Take care and have a awesome day.

Hi Bardy, Thahnk for all the info, yes there are a few concerns I have , mainly the gas, and also the two weeks on Protein drinks. Lets face it no one likes to be hungry. I see you said you only lost 10 lbs before your op, thats really good, you are doing well, just remember us more mature ladies have got a battle loosing weight , every thing is not as good as they used to be. You are doing a great job so hand in there, just remembet we are all in this together Take care and I hope you have a awesomwe day!!!

Just fantastic all that weight......you give me hope. I was just thinking of going on a three day Protein diet, trial run, What do you think?

Just hang in there, all will work out just fine. I have not had my band yet, only in Feb, but am positive. Take care and keep us updated.

Thanks btrieger, I will start today Your info is very helpfull, the sooner I start the easier it will become. Well done on your journey, you have lost so much weight.

Hi all, Just another person to add to your list. Firstly let me tell you about myself....... I am a fifty eight year old female, who has pretty much the same story as many of you guys, tried soooooo many diets and have just gotten no where. I have lost hundreds of kilos, but have put on hundreds more. I have now decided to take the plunge and get some real help. My banding date is 10th Febuary, excited , but also nerveous, my main problem was how am I going to handle this mentally.......what does anybody do when you get sugar cravings? and does this go away at all OR ever. My second question is ; has anybody ever heard of total restriction on banding? Any way guys and dolls, just want to say this is a great blog and thanks for all the info and inspiration you give to us newbeys. Well done for making a choose and keep it up!

Hi, you are such an insperation to me , you make a lot of sence, we all need someone like you. Keep up the good work

Hi, you really make a lot of sence........ I think most people do just that. I have not been banded yet, but have a date 10th Febuary,also not sure if I am doing the right thing, but also tired of battling with diets that dont help. Anyway thanks for your encouragement , you have made it so can I.

I feel exactly the same........ just wondering what I am doing to myself, at 58 years of age. I am sooooo tired of been fat but at the same time I know this is going tojbe life changing, also wonder how to handle going out with friends? I have been reading this blog for some time now and get mostly positive feed back, so I think this is going to be worth it in the end. Good lucK with your op, mine is Febuary 10th