Hi all,

Just joined up and wanted to introduce myself. I'm being banded tomorrow (13/01/2007) and can't wait. I have been looking forward to having it done for so long now and cant believe its only 7 hours away! I find these sites so informative and helpful...and will endevour to track my progress on here if thats ok. Anyhow,until next time...when I'm a true bandster....Debby:)

Best of luck to you with your journey. You will love your band.

Good luck Debby!!

Debby, how did it go? I hope you're doing well.

Post when you feel up to it.. WE WANT TO KNOW

Debby, Hope your surgery went well and hope you are doing well. Gigi

Hi ya Debby

I hope your surgery went AOK and that the shoulder (gas) pains aren't troubling you too much..

keep us posted. We love to hear others experience.

Becky

Welcome to LBT! Please post when you feel up to it, and let us know if you're feeling okay.

The gas is probably one of the problems you are dealing with...let us know, and we'll send along our favorite solutions!

Hope you're doing great!

Cindy

:scared: Thanx heaps everyone..for your support and thoughts. My op went well,had it done at 10.30am Monday and was home by 1pm Tuesday. I am amazed at the lack of pain (I have to admit,I'm a real sook when it comes to pain!)I have suffered only slightly with the shoulder pain but havent had to take any pain killers.

I am following the Fluid stage to the "T"...only having the reccommended 50ml at a time...and for the first time in my life,I don't feel hungry at all. I weighed myself this morning and have already lost 3kg.....wish I had had the banding done sooner!!!

I am taking a dissolvable Multivitamin...I figure it can't do any harm!

I will endevour to take a few pics (as ugly as they may be but hey,I can only look better down the track!)

My weight on the day of banding was 125kg (275lb ?) and am now 122kg so its downhill from here! I was 139kg in November 2006 but did manage to lose some weight before surgery ( I entered a "Family Overhaul" competition and we were chosen to be one of two families in Australia to challenge each other, by following "The Great Australian Diet" (by Dr.Tickell) and seeing which family lost the most weight AND became the fittest over a 6 week period) Our family managed to lose a total of 45+ kgs in that period and have won an $8000 holiday!! Worth it in more ways than one I can asure you! Well,I've taken up enough of your time,please feel free to email me at robzmissus@bigpond.com anytime. Good luck to all those pending bandsters and to all those who are already on this journey. Cheers,Deb.

Deb, so glad to hear that everything went well. You must be so glad that the surgery is behind you.Your weight loss is great. (I hope to do well with my band on the 30th of this month) Take care-Gigi

Dear Gigi,

Thanx for your reply. I hope your band is as nice to you as mine is being to me!!! (I hope I'm not being premature) Are you here in Oz? If so,where and have you found out how much its going to cost you? I have heard so many variations on price ...but then again,when you work out the cost of long term illnesses etc associated with obesity,the band is a great lifetime investment! Look forward to hearing from you...and I'll be thinking of you on the 30th!

Deb: Thats is so great about winning the family ovehaul contest!

Congrats on that AND your surgery!

Thanks for all replies...this is an awesome site,so helpful,friendly and a great place for encouragement! Good luck to each and everyone of you!:rose:

Good luck!

Dear Gigi,

Thanx for your reply. I hope your band is as nice to you as mine is being to me!!! (I hope I'm not being premature) Are you here in Oz? If so,where and have you found out how much its going to cost you? I have heard so many variations on price ...but then again,when you work out the cost of long term illnesses etc associated with obesity,the band is a great lifetime investment! Look forward to hearing from you...and I'll be thinking of you on the 30th!:rose:

Hi! I am from Providence,RI. I am fortunate that my surgery will be covered by my insurance,but I am not sure about the fills.I wonder if they are covered also:rolleyes: . Does anyone know? I have BCBS. Anyway,hope all is well with you. Keep in touch-Gigi:)