Lele775

Firstly congrats because your weightloss is fantastic. I was only banded in July and an still in the 'fill' process but recent had blood tests that showed strange things. If you have an autoimmune disease they would find this through blood work (ena and dsdna test I believe) but your symptoms seem to point to lupus (I am not a dr though). I hope you find and answer to everything and that your weightloss continues and helps.

The opti-fast can be a challenge. Stick to the shakes the bars and soups are a little challenging. Try fruit blended in it helps. Try to stick to it even if you are finding it hard it will only help with your surgery. Best of luck. Recovery will help with weightloss because eating is the last thing on your mind. Hope all goes well

Hi ladies, has been too long since I commented. I hope you are all doing well with you already banded journey and your pre banded journey (for Nov banding). Have just had my first fill with Dr Scott . He is conservative so only 2.5ml at a time every 2 weeks. He only uses large bands so will take a while to be restricted which I can't wait for!!!!!! Wedding dress shopping here I come. Am hoping next 2.5 fills more (no restriction at moment). Very exciting. I did get a great book which his wife is selling with a lot of recipes and help. Will get the name and message tomorrow. It is something like 'knife band food'. Take care all

Hey Jojo & SageTracey, hope you are both well. Had surgery in country Vic on the 27th July. First week of mush . Look forward to chatting to you both about your your experiences. Lea