Hi All, I wanted to start a new chat thread for bandsters all over Australia. Firstly the Melbourne chat thread now has so many replies that we are getting a lot of horrible spam, and secondly we want bandsters from all over the country to feel they can join in and chat on this thread.

Could we post on this new thread now?

Susannah

Hi Blythe, How young are you? Don't worry too much re serving sizes, you will get the hang of it all.

My fill on Wednesday was cancelled due to the Doctor being sick. I am going in tomorrow for a small fill.

I reckon I am going to be under 100kgs tomorrow!!!!!!:biggrin1: Yay. My first big milestone. I will soon know anyway if all the hard slog with the exercise is paying off.

Susannah

<p>What time are you going tomorrow Susannah? I am going to Bendigo for the weekend and planned on popping in for a weigh on the way as I havent been since mid april?</p>

Hi Judy, I have sent you an email with all the details.

Hope everybody else is doing well with their weight loss. I know we are all hibernating now that it it winter.

Susannah

Hey Susannah,

My portions are getting better, I'm noticing more of a routine, and I'm getting better at planning ahead, so as you say - everything is falling into place.

I'm getting another fill on Tuesday - I hope I get some more restriction - because I still find that I'm getting hungry fairly frequently and having to eat a fair amount to get full. Fingers crossed.

I haven't been too well this week though. During the week I could feel that my body was *wanting* to get sick, but I just pushed through the week, and now on Saturday morning I've woken up with the flu. Everything is sore and aching, throat swollen and scratchy - you know the drill.

I exercised quite a lot last week, even though I really wasn't feeling it...this is a big change for me...yesterday I took the kids to the park and played soccer and basketball with them for over an hour - well all collapsed in a heap after it - but I actually enjoyed it, and had enough energy to participate!

** thanks for listening **

Aww natz2010, don't worry! I went through the same horrible waiting for about five years and now I'm suddenly getting ready for surgery. I'm not banded yet even though I'm on Optifast, they say it'll be in a few weeks maybe (I'm on the public waiting list) but I'm also 160kgs and I was around 130kgs when I went on the list... so I understand that side of it completely.

What state are you in?

You'll suddenly get that letter with a date and it'll be a real shock to go from that slow slow paced out waiting to the 'quick, get everything done, diet, x-ray, CT, race!' pace.

But till then...

Hi Everyone...

Nice to see some new names and who can forget some of the older ones.... Hi Susannah.

The weight loss is going fairly slow now and im due for a fill next week.

Ive got a problem... one id read about pre-op and had my finger's crossed that it wouldnt happen but... my hair is thinning fairly badly. Any idea's or advise would be greatful.... HELP!!!!

Nettle tea (drunk or applied topically) is good for hair loss. Use a soft brush to prevent ripping the weaker strands out. Blackmoors hair, skin and nails can't hurt. I've also heard that coconut oil rubbed on bald spots can stimulate growth.

Susannah, please let us know when you crack double figures.

Hair loss can also be due to hormonal changes during weight loss.

I have read on this board (and others) many people (particularly women) saying they think their protein intake is inadequate and as a result they feel their hair is thinning - could this be part of the problem?

My dietitian recommends at least 2 meals a day having 75% protein. Both for health and energy, but also for weight loss. I've been adding tofu to everything to get up to 75%...I can't eat that much meat...it kills me!!!

Hey Blythe, Keep up the good work with the exercise. It will pay off. I like you also do not like to eat much meat, so I eat tofu, tuna,eggs etc.

Bronnie, Sixteen kilos lost! Yay.:clap2: Well done. OMG you would not believe the amount of hair I have lost. It has been falling out in clumps for more than two months now. I have lost a signifigant amount. I am lucky that I have lots of thick hair, but it is now very noticeable.

I will up my protein, but I have also been taking Biotin tablets. Apparently it can also be caused by a delayed reaction to general anasthetic.

Insubordination, I am under a hundred kilos now!

Keep up the good fight girls.

Susannah

Yay! Susannah - under 100kg - you go girl!

I had my second fill today, just another 1ml, but I can feel it! I've been on liquids today, but even so there is a noticeable change.

I've also lost 2kg since my last appt which was two weeks ago. I think the exercise is beginning to pay off.

Funny I don't really mind doing the exercise, and I'm going to the gym more often that I thought I would. I've been taking it slow, and tomorrow I'm going to do my first class. For all those 80s old skool types - that's aerobics...lol.

I never thought I'd say this - but I actually look forward to going, and enjoy my time when I'm there.

*Susannah* I can't wait to get under 100kg, omg I will have the biggest party when it happens. I'm hoping to crack it by xmas. I should be able to just sneak in if I keep going the way I have been.

karyn

Have questions for who ever can help Im from Melbourne and am looking to get this done soon.

I want to know about the scaring and where do they cut?

Can anyone reccomend a Melbourne surgen?

What is the post and pre op procedures?

Hi all Im so new to this not yet banded but looking into it I really need this and am hoping to be inspired by your success stories.

Just wanted to congratulate Susannah on cracking double figures. You are a champion! It's a huge milestone.

Hi Beena,

I can recommend Ray Mc Henry At Endosurgery At Mulgrave or Wantirna.

I had surgery at knox , But all my suport is at Mulgrave.

Pre op is painful.

2 weeks of Optifast Products ,That are aimed to Reduce the size of the liver to aid surgery.( and you loose a bit of wieght )

The operation is Nothing, your asleep.

Post Op can range from Minor discomfort for some people ,too major pain for others,

The scaring is usuallt 4 small 10 mm cuts and one 70 mm cut .

These are ugly at first but like your wieght ,they will fade with time.

Sucsess will depend on the individul.

Like good wine it takes time.

So what are you waiting for.........

Mark

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Thanks for your reply. Just wondering how much excersice do u need to do for this to work, How much do you do? if you dont mind me asking And are you full all the time? how has the band changed your eating habbits?