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Dear Lapband sister Greeneyes, Where r u and how are u getting on after your stroke. Has anyone heard from her.?? regards M:lol::biggrin2:

hi there, i know that sios in sydney dr taylor performs 2 lapband surgeries through concord hospital in Sydney per week. The cost is 8 thousand dollars this includes post surgery care fills, etc. You go into the hospital as an uninsured patient. there are conditions but i know a few people who have done it and have been really happy. You get around 1500 to 1800 dolloars back thru medicare and safety net etc. Many cant wait for 12 months on private insurance. regards M:rolleyes2:

thats a great idea -

Hi all, Just wondering if andybody had the same problem after banding as me? I was banded Feb 18th, 2008. At first fill appointment (fill was very difficult and painful) 2 or 3 days after that I experienced a severe reddening around the port scar incision. It was extremely painful Went off to the doctor who performed my banding and was informed that I had an infection which was treated by 2 courses of anti-biotic It went away and now 3 months later has come back again. The doctor has ordered blood cultures to see if anything grows and I am now on 2 courses of anti biotic. I asked teh doctor when I finished the course of anti biotic would be sure that it would nto re occurr and he said he didnt know - it could come back again??? I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience of re-occurring Infection Under Port Scar at all? My doctor says it is not common at all? regards M:lol::teeth_smile:

i cant contemplate breaky till mid day just too tight. i have a large cup of tea followed by my multi Vitamin drink and wait then i have tried a few times but seems i am just way too tight-and i am not hungry at all. regards M:thumbup:

Hi all, Just wondering if andybody had the same problem after banding as me? I was banded Feb 18th, 2008. At first fill appointment (fill was very difficult and painful) 2 or 3 days after that I experienced a severe reddening around the port scar incision. It was extremely painful Went off to the doctor who performed my banding and was informed that I had an infection which was treated by 2 courses of anti-biotic It went away and now 3 months later has come back again. The doctor has ordered blood cultures to see if anything grows and I am now on 2 courses of anti biotic. I asked teh doctor when I finished the course of anti biotic would be sure that it would nto re occurr and he said he didnt know - it could come back again??? I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience of re-occurring Infection Under Port Scar at all? My doctor says it is not common at all? regards M:lol::thumbdown:

Dear Jen, I am so proud of u hope u haven't forgotten me.????? I dont see you on msn at all these days. all the best kind regards M:lol:

Dearr Jen, Good to see you are home now.. What a test you have been through - My mum had several strokes and the first one affected her left side - she worked very hard for 12 months and got the left arm moving again. Lots of prayer, lost of patience thats the key. Great weight loss ur have had - very inspiring. I was banded 18th feb 2008. Have also had infections around the port incision which was a bit of a challenge - but it is getting better now. Glad to have u back. kind regards M:rolleyes2:

ALl normal it happened to me too. The first 6 weeks should be about healing after the operation not losing weight - that is a bonus though. I am due for first fill next week and boy oh boy - do I feel i need it!!! its all good. regards M:lol:

woohoo congrats and hey -welcome on board

Hi all, Just to let you all know after surgery 18/2 I am fine. Op went well -Day 3 post op - it is today and apart from minor discomfort I feel just so weak. Seem to have a bout of diarrhea since yesterday, but its manageable. I am home with my feet up and being spoilt by my teenage daughters and hubby - enjoying it while I can. I will write a longer detail of the entire experience when I have more energy. Thanks to all for their good wishes and prayers. regards M:smile2:

hi fatty soon to be fitti,:thumbup: Most welcome anytime - yes watch those mushies and normal food stage which I am up to is scary as well. I am sure I have put on weight this week.I hate those scales:lol: Off to Sios to see the dietitian for my 4 week dietary prep lecture on Wednesday. Thanks also for ur visits and pressies too helps the healing process - I am sure and so nice to have a bandit buddy.:thumbup: HJ is fine - chewed watermelon this morning 6 am and had the first bite pain (means first bite that u forget to chew -opps) - it is kinda like an elephant sitting on ur chest for a few moments u remember I warned u about that - a cup - o-tea chaser and it pushed it all down.:tt2: I have to keep singing the wee "ditti" chew chew chew followed by chew chew chew.........:thumbup: look forward to seeing u at this weeks meet. prayers and blessings to u my bandit sister....Bring on the vinegar and oil I say.:thumbup: luv u sister M:thumbup:

Hi Everyone,:confused2: Received this email from a lady - Please check your health funds - NOW!!!! ::::::: Received a letter from Manchester Unity today informing me of changes to my health insurance cover. When reading the fine print I noticed that they will no longer cover gastric banding from May 2008. Apparently many other health funds are raising their premiums and dropping coverage for certain procedures such as gastric banding, so for those of you who are waiting for your health insurance to kick in, it might be worth a phone call to find out whether your health fund will cover you for gastric banding! regards M:lol:

wow - that is wonderful great job - keep up the good work regards M:smile:

thanks for the info - its always good to get theses things verified. kind regards M:smile:

hmm, congrats on ur weight loss that is terrific. I suggest find someone with a sewing machine and start taking things in. I was advised not to buy clothes unless u have to whilst ur losing - otherwise it will cost u a fortune... Hang on to those dollars for later on.. All the best adn hope the wedding goes well. regards M:thumbup:

Yes it is very scary. If this is the case with most funds it is also so sad to think those that are waiting for the 12 month period to finish in order to get banded may be disappointed. regards M

yes ditto D. the bad breath was awful - but the weightloss is wonderful and well worth all the bad effects. I found the peeing like a 9 month pregnant woman a dam nuisance. It is not 4ever - think of all the weight your dropping and most importantly drink lots of Water....and have patience. regards M

Great news I am also 2 weeks post op and feeling wonderful - u will be fine Im sure.....its upwards and onwards all the way.. regards M:biggrin2:

Dear All, Thanks for all your replies I found them informative and interesting. It seems that this is a very individual journey for everyone. Success in becoming a healthier happier human seems for the most part the goal Regards Best wishes to all. M

Hi all,:eek: I am day 14 post op and enjoying the mushie stage - wow what a present after 4 weeks of Optifast. I was just wondering after 6 weeks do we (Laqpbandits) go on diets? Is that our future life to lose weight?? I was just wondering what is next. I was hoping you could all let us know how to achieve great weight loss with the lapband. I did hear from one young lady that I know had lapband she said and I quote; "when she dieted she lost nothing much and as soon as she started eating junk food the weight fell off". She has lost 36 kilos in 1 year. I look forward to hearing your comments and recommendations. kind regards M:thumbup:

hi all fat2fit is fine all went well she is at home post op day 2 now and she is a little sore and sorry but doing well. Has been sipping and walking to get rid of that awful wind - bad stuff that. regards M

i lost 6 kilos first week of the 2 weeks pre op on Optifast. I am now day 10 post op. weighed myself today on friends scales and i have lost another 9 kilos. I am very pleased 15 kilos in 3 and half weeks is pretty gud. regards M

i drove day 7 and it was fine. that is a long way to drive though take someone with u if u can regards M:thumbup:

dear fatoushi (fat2bfit) I pray surgery will go well for u today. take care and be brave - u will be joining me on the couch for liquids soon. all my love sister M:rolleyes2: