Stephiewheps

Hey guys, An update from me. I've lost 10kgs! which is 22 pounds... ! I feel the difference, and I go out now and DON'T want to eat junk. ! I'm really happy with the progress. Steph

Thanks guys for the congrats. I'm still really nervous. To answer your question connie, I don't actually have any particular pre-op diet, He wants me to try and loose 5kgs though. I know it's a long journey, but I'm ready for it I think. I know it's going to be a tough journey as well. I must admit I'm not looking forward to the 2 weeks clear fluids stage. But it's going to be worth it. Reading the book made me scared though. It was talking about complications with the surgery and my heart started to speed up... making me get some ectopics... *rolls eyes* I have venticular ectopics on a regular basis, like for instance, right now as I'm typing this. But anyway, I'm looking forward to not having this blasted back pain anymore, that's for sure. I have really bad lower back problems, and most of them are related to the weight I think. Anyway... :girl_hug:! I'm excited! Stephie

My doc wants me to loose 5kgs before surgery, but doesn't matter how I do it...

Hey guys, So I went and saw the surgeon yesterday. My Mum was with me, which made me feel a bit better about going. Anyway, he's a really nice guy, young too, which made me feel more comfortable as well. I asked my questions, like how long a stay in hospital and how long off work and stuff, which he answered. He said he wouldn't lie to me, that every surgery has risks that I need to be aware of, but he hasn't lost anyone yet, and it won't be a young person if it did happen. (I'm 23). He gave me a little book which had all the information about the diet and stuff after I have surgery. AND.... He gave me my date! I'm getting banded on the 4th July!!! I know, all you americans out there, that's Independance Day... well, I will have a new independance... ! Dr Hopkins is a really nice man, and I recommend him to anybody that's in Brisbane, Australia. He wants me to loose 5kgs before the operation, and so I started today. Instead of catching the lift between 1 floor in the hospital I'm at, I was walking up and down the stairs. It felt good. Because I'm not an active person at all, and I need to become active. Anyway, that's my story, so I'm on my way! Stephie

Hey guys, So I went and saw the surgeon yesterday. My Mum was with me, which made me feel a bit better about going. Anyway, he's a really nice guy, young too, which made me feel more comfortable as well. I asked my questions, like how long a stay in hospital and how long off work and stuff, which he answered. He said he wouldn't lie to me, that every surgery has risks that I need to be aware of, but he hasn't lost anyone yet, and it won't be a young person if it did happen. (I'm 23). He gave me a little book which had all the information about the diet and stuff after I have surgery. AND.... He gave me my date! I'm getting banded on the 4th July!!! I know, all you americans out there, that's Independance Day... well, I will have a new independance... ! Dr Hopkins is a really nice man, and I recommend him to anybody that's in Brisbane, Australia. He wants me to loose 5kgs before the operation, and so I started today. Instead of catching the lift between 1 floor in the hospital I'm at, I was walking up and down the stairs. It felt good. Because I'm not an active person at all, and I need to become active. Anyway, that's my story, so I'm on my way! Stephie

Hey guys, Just thought I'd update you all, I'm going to talk to the Surgeon on Thursday about getting my Lap-banding done. My Mum's coming with me, I wanted her to. So yeah.. I'm nervous but excited too. Stephie