Hi -

I am new to this forum. I am going to be banded next week on Monday.

While I am excited and ready, but still can't get my head around this being the beginning of the next phase of my life. food has always been such a big part.

I guess its just one day at a time.:rolleyes

RightSize

Good luck with your op

Yvonne

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Gday Rightsize, Welcome. I wish you lots of luck, and all the best, as you embark on your journey with the band. Good on ya. Susannah

Good luck for your surgery, and the doors that it may open for you.

In the short time I've been reading here I have gained tremendous insight and strength from reading how others have got through it.

Initially I was a bit scared about the whole "your band is a tool, it's up to you to use it" business - It's really not an analogy that sits well with me. But after reading a lot here about that, I'm growing more comfortable with it.

food is such a big part of life for us - it's more than eating too much isn't it? Giving it up, and approaching it with an "eat to live" not "live to eat" mindset is a little bit scary. It's like saying goodbye to an old friend.

I just made up my mind (over the course of 5 years!) that I don't want friends like that anymore.

take care.

Welcome and goodluck with your surgery on monday

hello rightsize welcome aboard. i'm sure you'll be happy here

Thanks for our support....I will take that with me in the next few weeks.

RightSize

Welcome RightSize! I get banded next Saturday. The anticipation is killing me.

Keep us posted about how it goes!

Remember, we are on this path together. As you have a question please use us. We learn from each other. Welcome to the new journey!

Well, I am now 4 days post surgery. Apart from severe shoulder pain, it has been pretty straight forward.

Usually I am superwoman, and bounce back from surgery quickly. I had a 1hour business meeting today, and I am glad I am not due back to work full time until next week. I'm tired and sore.

I am not really hungry. I am eating the diet prescribed by my dietitian. I have not lost any weight yet....feels weird. I thought for sure I would have lost 2kgs by now.

Anyway...for those facing the surgery...its not too bad. I most pain I have right now is the bruising on/in my stomach.

More later,

Right Size

Hi Rightsize.... congratulations on being banded. Its my turn next friday (9th March)..... Im excited but very nervous.

Hey RightSize, welcome and congratulations on ur banding.

Do u mind if i ask which Doc u used in Sydney?

Angel

No problem, my doctor was Dr Garrett Smith at North Shore Weight Loss Surgery operating out of North Shore Private Hospital (behind the ROyal North Shore Hospital in St Leonards).

http://www.nswls.com.au/

So far it has been a very good experience.

RightSize