Hi all, I'm a new user of this forum, It was only two weeks ago i had the surgrey by Dr Wertimer in Tasmania Australia, i have already lost 6 kilo which works out to be around 10 pounds (i think) in your terms i don't know the ratio of kilo and pounds but i know it's good (it took my sister seven months to loose 6 kilo the hard way) I am excited to have found this site so i can share my experience with others. I have coped very well i have had no vomiting at all, all my cuts have just about healed and am walking 20 - 30 mins a day which is a big thing for me, my start weight was 143kg (290pounds guessing) none of my friends know my weight as i feel to ashamed to tell them. But i have just about had enough of soup only two weeks to go until i can start on the soft food.

Hi Lill!

Congratulations on being banded and it sounds like you are doing terrific already with your weight loss!!! I understand how you feel in regards to friends... I have only told family about my decision to have the Lap Band. I think I will want to share it with my friends eventually... but not for awhile. I would love to see more positive information out in the public about this option for WLS so I do plan on be very vocal eventually about my experience. This is a great site with lots of support and information... welcome and sending wishes to you for a speedy recovery!

Welcome to the "losing side" !!!

I'm so glas you are doing well !!!

Congratulations!

Audrey

thank you for your response. Looks like you are doing well aswell. I love this site it is very positive and has tought me alot aready

Hi Lill, and welcome!

Congrats on your banding. A kilo is 2.2 pounds - so you've lost 13.2 pounds. Whoo hooo!

Your starting weight of 143kg was 314.6 pounds.

You are well on your journey - I hope it's a pleasant and enjoyable one.

Thanks donali

It great that i can now work out what my weight is in pounds was great to see i lost 13.2 lbs but not great to see i was over 300lbs but not for long cause i have only got 2lbs to go til i get to the 200's

I know how much courage and thought it takes to make the decision. Good for you!

that I, from Texas (Central and S. US), a person from Scotland, a person from California (West US) and a person from Wisconsin (North Central US), all of miles and miles apart, have all become your supporters and well-wishers in your weight loss in Australia?

This Forum is wonderful!!

Thanks again for your positive feedback:)

Hi Lill,

Your doing great! Hope to hear more of your success stories in the future. Keep us posted it is so good to hear encourging reports.

Carolyn