Hello to all, I am a newbie who has just made the decision to be banded and I cant wait!!! I love this site it is so informative, especially for people to get all the information they need to make a good decision. I am seeing my surgeon at end of April and hoping that things will move quickly after that as I am so excited to be finally doing this...have dreamt of it for a long time but always thought it was out of reach for me......well not anymore, time for me, I am turning 40 this year and dont want to spend the next 40 obese and hating it!!! Anyway hoping to chat to other aussies that have been through it...any tips to lead up to op would be greatly appreciated as this will be a big change and I want to be mentally prepared as well as physically. Looking forward not back........:wave:

Hi, My name is Fleur. I'm from Brisbane and was banded 2 weeks ago. I on puree food at the moment and trying to get used to eating slowly. Good luck with your journey. You won't regret it.

Fleur

Hi and welcome:)

where in australia are you from?

whos your surgeon?

i was banded geez.....6 mths ago now and have lost 24kg

this is the best decision that i have made in realtion to weight loss

Goodluck with seeing your surgeon soon

keep us informed of how its all going

Fee

Hi Fee, thanks for the support, you have done very well I bet you feel great! I am in Ballarat Vic and my surgeon will be David Deutcher. I am very excited and just cant wait for it to happen although I know I have to be patient.....but when you have ALOT of weight to lose and you make the decision you just want to get on with it. Over the years I have had many failures with weight loss but reading everyones success stories on here is so motivating, you just know you have made the right decision.....keep up the good work and look forward to sharing more with all....cheers :Banane04:

Hey

yeah i do feel great

people are starting to notice alot more now which is good

u will be on your way soon to a healthy and happy new you

the whole process goes fast.....mine only took a cple of weeks:)

im from melbourne......the west side.....only about 50 min drive from you:)

take care

Hi Ozjule, how exciting for you!!! i know i was really excited when i had the date set and ready to go in! i had mine done 2 weeks ago today and im glad, im still a bit sore around the port area but am happy to put up with it for what it will do for me in the long run,im still on soups, for a few days the doc said 2 weeks but i am going a few days extra to be safe and sure!!, you wont regret doing this ,really ,im so glad i have dont this because i tried so many things and then would stop at a halt with the weight loss and give up,im glad i done this. hope all goes well and keep us posted!!

hiya ozjule and welcome, i also from melbourne in the south eastern suburbs hope you'll be able to meet us when a date is set for a catch up

Thanks everyone for your welcome, it means a lot as I havnt told anyone but my husband at this stage so am enjoying reading all information on here, before I start asking ??? that have already had answers posted. Would love to try and meet up when all banded and on my journey as it would be great to meet others who have taken the journey also...will keep you posted on progress.