judych

way to go. have a look on the web for derma roller... its very interesting.. worth a look.

you will find that sharing on this site will help you no end... its the best way to learn all about the procedure and what to expect. im hoping to be done in march... will know next week. im in australia so im not sure of the protocol, how long i would have to wait, and how many appointments leading up to the op ive got ... will keep everyone posted on it all. it will be good to see the differences between the two countries with pre op diets etc. we will be able to compare.

and to you too... keep posting leading up to your date.. i hope pre op diet goes well..

wow.. so its over with.... and this is really encouraging. by the way... how did your kitten go with its hernia fixed??

i definately would. mention to her about getting thyroid checked as well.. but you dont have to be tested in order to benefit from selenium. that works directly on the adrenals above the kidneys and is very important, it works with your thyroid. its not expensive to buy and it really does make a huge difference. i only have to take one a day.

and make sure that you keep posting . every week is important post op. we are all learning ever after having the surgery done. good job all feb bandsters. im hoping now that i will be in the march group.

like you, im having some second thoughts but i honestly thank that if your history has been thats its impossible to keep that weight off then go ahead and have the surgery. i havent even had the willpower or success to that extent. im sure with the band in you will just keep on keeping on.

...awww... i would be exactly the same. ive gotten to the point where i just hate shopping for clothes... if and when i can start buying smaller sizes again i will probably feel like you.. lol... i wonder how long it will take for you to get the fact that you actually are that wonderful size now.?? not too long i hope... lol. do you ever tell the staff in the shop that?? i probably would . its a marvellous job youve done.

i hear you... and like you im concerned that my past history of dieting isnt going going to jeapodise my surgery. i was on Atkins so many times and it didnt matter how low i got with my carbs i couldnt seem to get ketosis going. i used to test my urine with the ketosis stick. thats worrying me now.. the fact that my body is too efficient on very low carbs.. did you ever have time on Atkins or any other very low carb diet?

Ronnie.. how much weight have you lost so far?? are you happy with the way your body is losing weight?? self image could have something to do with it. Also... get yourself some Adrenal support and thyroxine... your adrenals and thyroid gland could need some help. Your body goes under a lot of changes in that 12 months that you have had since the banding... also you may have had some stress relating to re adjustment etc etc. all this plays havoc with your adrenal gland and maybe your thyroid. there is an epidemic of hypothyroidism out there and most of it goes undetected. its worth just buying these two supplements over the counter. ive had both and after three months im feeling a lot better than i used to. My body was under a lot of stress as well... im not banded yet but you can be sure that when i go in i will have both supplements here waiting for me when i get home.

i always thought that exercise that built up the muscles increased you metabolism and caused you to burn more calories, not only when working out but also when resting...

thats great news... im hoping that i will be in about that date as well.

they are goign to have to be satisfied with me just swimming.. at least in the short term. im miles away from any gymn... and so its only walking or swimming for me. with arthritic feet, hips that are locking, walking isnt my favorite passtime right now. lol. ohh... plus two artificial knees.

yes... thanks so much.. you were helpful. if you get some oil for yourself and start using it now.. because you are still young and your skin is elastic, you should be able to get rid of those marks. if you cant... have a look online for a tool called ''derma roller''... in fact, look it up and have a read... its a brilliant little tool to have in your bathroom and it does work wonders. also, while i think of it... rosehip oil is also very good. im going to make a small list of the oils you mentioned so i dont forget them. thanks.

this is just marvellous.. and yes, you are right, sometimes you just need to move on. We cant afford to let others hold us back, whatever their motives. its great to read about your difference in how you feel about yourself. way to go . i want to be more like you. lol.

for sure... and im thinking positively for you .

is the weight that you have gained muscle tone do you think?? i dont know what to tell you about your hunger. its rough when you are feeling hungry all the time. surely you can increase protein? that should alleviate your hunger more. im no expert but i reckon if you are playing tennis three times a week then your muscles would be building more bulk.. and your metabolism should kick in soon.

i hope so. im up and down with my emotion and the way i feel about having it done.. running the gauntlet so to speak.. lol. its a biggie, isnt it.!

i know this hasnt been easy for you. im sorry that you are having these issues. i hope that its all sorted and not serious. let us know how you go with it...

wow... not long to go now... thats exciting for you. im excited with you. lol. i cant wait for next wednesday our time to come around.. then i will know what date for me. your pre op diet sounds great to me. iwouldnt mind that at all... it sounds like south beach??

have you tried heat packs on it?? maybe some gentle massage even?? i hope its gone soon. that sounds like the worst side effect to me.

that loss is just fantastic.. i hope that im like that with my weight loss. the sooner i can shed it and get walking again the better. did the dr put any saline in your band when he operated??

yes, you're right... it is a lot just for fluid. are you noticing any swelling around your ankles, etc?? is your tummy swollen? i cant think what else it would be to be honest... if you havent been eating a lot, its a mystery. is there someone you can talk with, a support group in place for you after your surgery?? if it was me i would like to know as well.

im glad that you are finding it easier now you arent working. thats a plus. you are right, when your time is your own you can do anything to distract. you must have a very understanding hubbie... thats so sweet. you did well that first week. what diet did you follow then? ive got the south beach diet book, ive also been at some time and done ATkins. No, im not banded yet, im an early member into the forum and so glad that i am. im learning just so much. i have my appointment with my specialist next wednesday, the 7th, and he will give me a date then im sure. i live in Tasmania, Australia.. some aspects of the procedures that are followed in America may be different but the main issues are the same. Can i email you privately??

is it fluid do you think??