Kelliebelly

I have done a colon cleanse twice now. I am someone who suffers from constipation terribly so I knew I was backed up. I did alot of research and found something I thought would work. It is absolutely awesome stuff, its true you get rid of things you havent eaten in months....not that I was examining it, but they did say to keep an eye on it:) Its called OXY powder...check it out and see if its what your looking for.

Heres how I feel. I was 28 when I was banded. I hated myself, yep, thought I was as fat as they come...ugly as a horses ass. I had no confidence and no self esteem. I couldnt play with my kids much or do alot with them. When I decided to look at WLS, I decided because I didnt want to be fat and ugly anymore. I didnt want people whispering about me anymore. I didnt want people snickering when I walked past anymore. I wanted to be able to wear nice clothes. I really dont think I can think of a time leading up to my surgery that I thought, I am doing this for my health. Am I wrong for thinking like that...no...because it is my opinion, and it is how I think. All my problems from being fat were psychological when I was banded so I really had nothing making me think I am going to have a heart attack/diabetes, get cancer etc. For me it was all about fitting in and being happy and for once in my life I kinda am.

Woooohoooooooooooo Annaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you. I was a little surprised at the pain from banding too, especially now I can compare it to a TT. It doesnt last for long, the gas pains are what got me. Just remember to sip sip sip!!!! Big Hugs and hope you are feeling better soon.

Goooooooooooo Annnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! I am thinking of you. See you in bandland. Hugs

or something. We could meet somewhere like Sydney or if there is somewhere more central for everyone we could do that too. Now that the wedding is over I have more time on my hands. Anyone interested?

Hey Jess, Thats great news!! Good Luck with it and enjoy your trip you lucky thing.

PS - I have not regained sensation yet 8 mths later, its not looking good for it coming back either. I dont mind the results far outweigh the minute sensation I had left after breastfeeding 4 babies

I had a breast uplift this year without implants. If you find a Dr that specialises in it, he can create a lift and perkiness without implants. Have a look around, it can save some money not needing the implants. I had the lollypop cut which cuts around the nipple and down the breast. I didnt need the cut under the breast. If you only need implants without a lift then you can have a small cut under the breast or in your armpit. With the uplift I never really felt pain, it was only discomfort. It feel exactly like when your milk comes in after having a baby. Good Luck

Here are a few some friends took, hopefully the professional ones turn out better. I am the one in the wedding dress haha

Hi I am on Effexor for depression and have been for about 6 yrs. I have been through alot in my life and I think I was going to be prone to depression anyway. I always thought losing weight would make me happy, everything would be perfect no more "down days". I was wrong, I still have my down days, I still have my down weeks. Dh is really supportive but at times has mentioned its like walking on eggshells with me. I dont know what brings my depressions on, it can be nothing or it could be something, all I know is I hate it. I love life when I am happy, nothing can bring me down. I look foward to things, I am excited and fun to be around. When I get depressed I find there is nothing to look foward too, nothing motivates me and I turn into an unhappy, almost unbearable wet mop. It is alot more under control than what it used to be, but it still happens. This really isnt the advice you were looking for, but hopefully support to show you are not alone, there is alot of us out here feeling the same way. Like someone said when youre down and things are hard, just take it one step at a time. I once read the best thing to do when you get up in the morning as soon as you rise is to shower, get dressed and put your shoes on. Its suppose to make you feel like doing something once you have done that. I dont know if it works or not because I am someone who wanders around in her jammies till 10am lol. Big Hugs

I have never heard of that but I do know after having a TT I wouldnt want to have had my band at the same time. I wasnt at goal when I had my TT but my belly had sagged that low it was effecting how much I could do. I decided when I was 30 or so lbs from goal I would go ahead with it. My Dr said that the final weight loss would not make a difference in the result only improvement. Sorry I cant be of more help.

I have 10.1cc in a 10cc band with really good restriction and I have no problems taking my effexor XR.

Jess, The conference is being held in 2007 so you havent missed it again Im up for whatever the majority can do, how many could make it to Sydney?

I decided to do a before and after with my wedding pics.

She is absolutely gorgeous. Congrats. I am feeling so clucky lately and looking at those pics didnt help Ps You looks absolutely wonderful in your pic.

I cant believe I am married, it still hasnt sunk in yet. The wedding was beautiful and everyone had a great time, I ended up slightly tiddly and singing towards the endof the night, I am sure it was pleasant as I cant sing for s**t. Put on a couple on the honeymoon, I was eating for about 10 I reckon, nice restaurants everynight and room service at the drop of a hat. Our wedding was meant to be outside the function centre in the gardens but of course it poured like it does when I organise anything so they did the boardroom up really nicely for us. I cant change the weather but if I could it would have been the only thing I would have changed about the day. Pics to come as soon as I get them back.

Hey Babs, I was wondering how the unfill went. Good to hear you dont need surgery again. Sorry to hear about the uncertainties with the other stuff, hopefully it will sort itself out.

My gas pains lasted about 3 weeks and I didnt realise gas could cause so much pain. I am a bit late posting on this so hopefully its all gone by now.

Hey guys, I am back from the honeymoon, Paul ended up taking me to Tasmania so my new swimmys didnt come out of the suitcase. We had a really good time and stayed at a few different places. My fave was Hobart right in the middle of the city and the most awesome markets I have ever been too. We stayed at Diamond Beach and Port Arthur too. I am very impressed DH planned all that on his lonesome without help from me and now I know he can do it I have let him know I will be expecting more haha. Good to see you again Colleen, everytime I see your pics I do a backflip, you are like half the person I met last year. Thanks everyone for the well wishes and I will post pics as soon as I get some back.

I am so upset right now, I think he was a great Australian icon and a great guy. So laid back and a true Aussie. His poor kids.

I probably wont tell you anything that wasnt in other threads but can really only say I can sympathise. I have th VG band also and I have had about 10 fills to get to the spot I am at now. Before reaching 7.5 mls on my 7th fill I had no restriction either and was gaining weight. The lucky thing for me was my DR told me I coul come in each fortnight to get a fill until I reached a good spot. I just want to re iterate that until 7.5mls I had no restriction so dont feel down it will happen. There has been alot of talk over here amongst Drs about the VG and the long time it is taking to reach restriction with it. My Dr put 2.5mls in my band at the time of surgery to help that, but once my swelling went down I had no restriction. I would explain to your Dr that you would like to reach a point where you are not puttingon weight but losing it since this was weight loss surgery. You also have to consider the fact that with a larger fill 2mls or so that could easily put you too tight and you will experience the not being able to swallow your own saliva experience. I havent had that happen yet though. Another idea is to have him fill your band and you drink water and he removes it slowly until the water goes down fine. Really just sit down and tell him basically what you posted in this post. Taking months and months to reach a spot where you are loing and not gaining really isnt acceptable in my opinion, but thats just me. Good Luck and I really feel your frustration being someone who took 10.1ccs in the 10cc band to have good restriction. Hugs

The countdown is on, it is now 5 days till I will be married. WOW, 17 months I have been organising and planning and the day is almost here. I have been having nightmares for the last 2 weeks of things that can go wrong, people leaving, things forgotton and make up artist - photographer etc not turning up. I am sure they are all sick of me ringing confirming daily that they will still be there haha. My partner planned our honeymoon and hasnt told a soul about it, including me. All I know is I have to pack for summer and winter lol. My partner Paul asked me to marry him 7 yrs ago and I accepted. Anytime he talked about setting a date I would put him off with things like "Wait till I lose weight". The day after I got my lap band we set the date. Now 17 mths later, I am not at goal but I am comfortable and not ashamed to walk down the isle. I was worried about so many things like finding a dress that fit or would look good. I had no problems finding a dress and I kinda feel half normal now at this weight. The band was the best thing I ever done for myself.

Hahaha Mandy, I get ya :eek:

Its Wednesday morning here and I have an appointment to get my nails and a pedicure done along with my legs waxed ewww. The rehearsal is tommorow and Friday I am staying at the venue where we are getting married with the bridesmaids. My family are starting to arrive today from all over the place so this may be the last tine I get on before I am married. Thanks for all the well wishes, ideas suggestions and support. I will be back after my honeymoon with lot of pics. Thanks again and hugs

Hi I am Kel and from Newcastle. I was banded 17 mths ago and have lost 80 lbs. I had a TT/breast lift in March this year. I too check out LBT most days, usually at night when the kids have gone to bed. I am getting married this weekend and have been flat out organising everything. Jess - I am so glad to see you, I was really worried, I have emailed and smsed you a few times to see if you were ok. So sorry to hear about your slip and I hope an unfill will be the solution. Hows your results from the TT was it everything you expected? The swelling has and still is a big shitter for me.