Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Gday aussie gal just banded



Recommended Posts

Thanks for the greeting, Ky. My girls are from Sydney and Canberra. Know their families from Queensland and one of the moms lives at The Entrance. How about you?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome, Ky!

I just joined this forum yesterday and have read a lot of great things from a lot of people. Congrats on your surgery! I can't wait to have mine done -- should be in March or April. I have to lose weight to have weight loss surgery -- by BMI is too high! Anyway, you are so positive and sound happy, so you have encouraged me with your message. Thanks!

I'm from the Gulf coast in Texas, so I always considered myself a southerner, but you really are living in the south!!! I'd love to visit Australia. It looks so beautifully unique!!

Hope you continue to do well!

Katie

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

G'day Ky..

All my immediate family are Aussies.....I'm the only born in the USA. They all live in Melbourne and I was just out for a visit a few months ago. Australia is the best!! I was banded on 2/5 and so far so good. Look forward to having you on the Boards!!

Cheers,

Amy

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey sunwyse where in brissie are you and who are u getting banded by...

I dont think ill ever see myself in a bikini but a lovely one piece where no one stares im just another chick at the beach will be sooooooooo cooool.

One day ill fly without an extension belt, when they carry it from one end of the plane to the other and they seem to talk to loud i just cringe...I was never a flyer i was scared stiff of heights...I love the heights I just cant wait to take my lil man up in a plane and not worry bout how big I am!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Heya Katieann

I had to lose weight too and I was scared I wouldnt do it. I couldnt take the Protein shakes they made me pretty sick so I went on a really high Protein low carb diet.... day 3 was my hardest but by day 5 I didnt crave any carbs and i can tell ya I AM THE CARB QUEEN!!!

I didnt feel hungry coz i grazed on food all day. If you want i can give u a list of al the things I ate.

I didnt at first get y they want u on high protein so i investigated i feel so cleva lol

first is that they want your liver to shrink as much as possible and when you eat carbs and protein together your liver works hard to process the carbs so it doesnt turn to fat where as protein turns to muscle...if you dont eat many carbs the liver can start working on the stores of fat (carbs) you already have in your system and the protein you eat goes straight to giving you energy!!!

and omg it works lol but only in the short term i couldnt live a life without carbs but i swear now I will limit them coz I understand how my fatty lil body works lol

good luck hun

lilo im in brissie at the moment but I am hoppefully one day moving back to the gold coast originally i come from NSW thats where home will always be for me!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You can all do this guys! There are a few of us more seasoned Aussie banded folk on this board too.

The question is what are we seasoned with :thumbdown:

A big "Hello and Congrats" from Brisbane!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome KY, Just wondering how do the kgs. equate to the lbs. Good luck in your journey, JohnC

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Welcome KY, Just curious as how the kgs. equate to the lbs. Good luck in your journey, JohnC

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

hey john its about 2.2 pound to a kg sighssssss that makes it look like lots more

I am currently at 411 pounds i wanna get to 154 and i have 257 pounds to lose

ive lost 19 in the 2 weeks before banding so im on my way!!!!!!

oh gee that's sooooooo much to lose

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

hey chickie at the moment id love to be seasoned with a black forest cake i just saw on TV lol them days are wayyyyyyyyyy behind me now

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Just thought Id drop a note saying hi to all the Aussies back home who have bands - Im currently living in Ireland and looking to have a band fitted in March in Brussels . Hope you are all doing really well with you journeys, Australia is leading the way with the use of the band, doctors here in Ireland hadn't heard of it till I printed off research from back home Simone

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • vsg.with.sharon

      Hey everyone!
      I’m new here! Looking for some friends! 🥰
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LeighaTR

      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
      · 3 replies
      1. Phil Penn

        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

      3. Doughgurl

        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×