hayden evans

Hi all, I am 1 week post op and have lost 8kg (17 ponds) in one week! I don't think that is normal? I have stuck very strictly to the clear fluids and have another 3 weeks to go on the clears! Don't get me wrong I'm not complaining just after some feedback on other people's weight loss in their first week.

I think I am mistaking clear and full fluids. I am now on smoothies And milk products so that means full fluids for next month. Not as bad as the clear fluids bit still getting quite hungry! Thanks for replys by the way!

I was very committed last time I lost the weight but I fell in a heap mentally as I put too much pressure on myself to lose the weight! This time around it's staying off for good and I'm confident by using the band as a tool this will happen! The liquids are going down well on day 5 post op ! Anyone else struggling with variety of liquids though?

Hi everyone, I am 6 days post surgery and feel great. Just wanted to know if anyone out there is further down the track and have had the chance to actually taste their food? I am looking forward to enjoying taste instead of just eating the biggest meal I possiblly can to get "full". I am a massive emotional eater and am looking forward to being satisfied off a minimal amount of healthy food. I think I am the only Australian writing on this forum but I love hearing everyone's stories from abroad!

I am from Bendigo and had my op done by dr paul Dumbrell. I think it's a good advantage not to be a sweet tooth when trying to succeed with weight loss. I have lost significant amounts of weight in the past (55kg in 2003) but it always comes back! I am hoping this is my answer as I am only 30 years old with a 7 month old daughter! I woke up yesterday forth first time I can remember not in fear about my weight. Great to hear replies I am loving it

I am at home after being banded on march 16th and the worst pain I have had has been the shoulder pain but to be honest the tape being ripped off my arm was the worst! A little rib pain/incision pain but nothing that panadol won't control. My surgeon said to take vultarin and panadol together for best results.