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RightSize

By RightSize, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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RightSize    0

RightSize
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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

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susannah    2

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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

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blytheswideshut
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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.

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CJay    0

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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!

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RightSize    0

RightSize
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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

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bronnie70    0

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

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Hey RightSize, welcome and congratulations on ur banding.

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

Angel

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RightSize    0

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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.

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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