dink007

Adelaide - Councelling & Support Hi Everyone I've had some good sucess with my band 40kgs approx over two years. I still have another 40kgs to get to my goal. Unfortunatley the last 6 months I havent been able to make a difference with my weight loss. I'm in the process of changing from band to sleeve (Not decided totally but think thats what I'll choose). Part of loosing weight is the mental aspect of weight loss and with the band so restrictive I've been having a limit diet. When I loose my band and move to a sleeve I want to be mentally ready for the challenges ahead. I have limited private health and a single guy. Does anyone have suggestions of where to get mental help and support to get myself ready? I wish money wasnt an issue but it is. I don't mind paying to me I'm investing in my future health but can afford to waste money. So any assistance would be greatly appriciated. David

This is normal post surgery. I only experience this a little but lady next to me in hospital had it for the two days after surgery. A hot pack eased the problem for us and panadene forte tablets.

Great start

Hi Everyone Got banded last night today facing the reality of it. A bit sore (pain killers helped) looking forward to a hot shower and getting out of here. Miss sleeping in own bed.

Thanks everyone.

Hi everyone. Anyone else having the op in April?

Yes 5 days to go very nervous as well. Looking forward to my new journey. I will be posting up week by week for a while after being banned.

I also am having mine on April 22 :-) 8 days to go not long now.

As of 1st of July gastric banding is only covered if you are on the highest hospital cover for 12 months. Getting mine just before so I'm lucky.

wind pains are a killer !! Left shoulder is really sore !! But not hungry !! XxxSomeone else commented about wind pain something to look forward to. I'm still very excited but more nervous now. Keep asking myself if I'm doing the right thing.

I do not drink carbonated drinks. It's just all apart of the procedure. Damm not looking forward to that.

I was told that can happen. They say you need to stay away from carbonated drinks to help limit that. Do you have that?

15 days to go getting very nervous and very excited. How are you going banded people?

Well I'm on my total liquid starting today. But going to my favourite Chinese restaurant this Saturday. Last time their so it's going to be the exception. I don't find it as cheating as I always planned to go there last. Just before op. So maybe start something early but make a once off exception. Hope that helps.

My op is 22nd of April. I technically haven't started my pre op diet but what has helped me get into a good mental state is to start early. What scared me about the pre op diet was the lack of food I'd be eating. So what I did was started a shake just for Breakfast for a week. And ate normally with Snacks etc. Then it was shakes 2 times a day. Now with 3 weeks to go I'm on 2 shakes a big vegetable base dinner and a shake after tea. A week before the op I need to be only on shakes so it's not so daunting now. If you mess up and I have don't take it as bad. Don't feel guilty because your just learning to control what you eat and not let it control you. Hope this helps.

Well Trayg will love to hear from you with how it went and some insure on the first couple of days after surgery. Did anyone who was working take time off for op and recovery? I've got 3 weeks off to help with getting into new routine.

my pre op is harsh !! 2 litres of milk 2 litres of Water one muller lite yogurt and a bovril stock cube !! Only one week tho , day four tomorrow and it's not too bad ..... ?!Wow that is different TraygI guess every surgeon is different. What's for week 2?

I'm also on all liquids for 2 weeks. THIS SUCKS!!! I've been chewing on the same piece of gum for HOURS.Lol I'm so happy I have 3 days of liquids.

So many Aprilites. So close all ... Like I said 22nd and I'm so excited.

22 days 27 hrs

When I didn't have to do it, I had no problem. Today is day 2 and I want a burger soooo bad. Lol It's so much easier to do when you done need to do it. Stay strong.

Well done Honey!! It is very exciting.

Hi getting banded 22nd April 14 looking for friends and buddies to share my journey with.

Hi there. Well done on weight loss looking forward to the same success myself. Long journey ahead myself. Would love a friend and mentor.

I find seeing myself naked in the mirror a good motivator. Mind you haven been banded yet. Can't wait looking forward in starting my journey.