Hi all,

My name is Jane and I'm in Melbourne.

After trying to lose weight for four years and tipping the scales at 121kg, I've finally decided enough is enough. Having tried every diet under the sun, I think lap banding is an option.

I have private health insurance, and have had it for three years so waiting lists aren't a problem.

I'm happy that I've made the decision. But I am SCARED. I am scared of seeing the surgeon. I am scared they will say no and I will be doomed to this life. I am scared about the actual operation.

I don't need sugarcoating, but could I get your honest opinion - is it worth it?

Thanks in advance.

I have just had my 1st opti fast bar today, wasnt that bad, a little cardboardish but nothing to puke over.

I had my appointment with my aneathaesist ( i think i spelt that wrong) and she said the the sooner i start the opti fast the better as in the more weight i lost pre op then less pulling around during the procedure and the less pain i will be in after surgery. So i have started incorperating some Optifast now, ill have a shake for lunch and see how that goes down, quite prepared for it to be discusting.

Today im really crapping my dacks had a dream last night that i can cuts everwhere after waking up after surgery with a tube down my throat. After my appointment yesterday its really hit home that i will be having this done very soon. eek!

Hey all,

I'm still around. I had a scare earlier in the week where I thought I might have an umbilical hernia, and had to go in for an ultrasound.

The bad news was that I had to wait for two days for the results. The good news is that it all looks clear, aside from scarring from previous surgeries (two caesars).

Optifast is going ok. I must admit I cheated a couple of times last week but, all this week, I've been very strict and am finally starting to feel better. I was feeling nauseous and weak until, I presume, my body went in ketosis. Now that it's there, it's not too bad. And I've lost nearly five kgs since last Thursday!

Less than a week to go for me now. It's all becoming very real!

Hey everyone,

I am officially banded! Surgery went off without a hitch. I don't have any gas or shoulder tip pain and, so far, I'm feeling pretty darn good. I didn't believe they had put anything in there until I saw the barium.

I'll update my site in a couple of days with the full story. Suffice to say, I'm thrilled to finally be a bandit.

Congrats! All the best :thumbdown:

Hey Jane, lovely to hear from you! By the sounds of it you are a perfect patient!!! Im so glad it went well!

i on the other hand still have 23 days to 2 go!

I started Optifast 2 weeks early and i think its nearly killing me! I have the worst wind pains- should really call the DR!

But i have lost 2 kg so thats good!

You blog was a very funny read

Take Care :thumbdown: