Miss Meg

So today is my week 2 weigh in day and my loss for this week is.... 2.7kg!!! I am beyond thrilled as this takes my grand total to 10.1kg. I've done many diets over the years and I have not reached a 10kg total loss for about 20 years so this is a massive achievement for me. Week 2 also marks the beginning of the soft food phase for me. I am currently enjoying scrambled eggs with some cheese and tomato chopped up in it. As it has been 5 weeks since I've eaten anything remotely like this - they are the best scrambled eggs I have ever eaten in my entire life... So Happy Thursday everyone and enjoy!!! livelovelapband.blogspot.com.au

Hi kids, well I am 2 days post-op and I am feeling pretty sore and sorry for myself. Everything went really well and my surgeon was really pleased with how it all went. The anaesthetic made me a bit nauseous for a while but we got rid of that and now the healing begins. I can't drive or do much exercise for a few days yet, but that will all come in good time. I know the real journey is just beginning and I'm really looking forward to it. My very good friend that stayed at the hospital right throughout my surgery has taken some pictures for me and I'll post them soon. I have noticed that having milk in my tea isn't sitting very well just yet so I'll be having broth, juice, black tea and Water for a couple of days at least. I'll check in again in a few days and let you know how I am going. Have a great weekend everyone. livelovelapband.blogspot.com.au

I have a gorgeous white cotton top with a blue floral motif on the front that I bought on holidays in Greece over 10 years ago - I have never worn it!! It's about a size 16 and I'm currently a 20-22 and that top is my first goal.. Being summer in Australia at the moment, I'm hoping to wear it at some point over the summer, and particularly when I go on a 4 day trip with some girlfriends at the end of February.

I have been pretty open about my surgery with my friends, family and co-workers. I did this for a couple of reasons, one being accountability and one being support. The only one I was nervous to tell was my Dad because we all know how Dad's can be about this sort of thing. My Mum told him for me and he, along with everyone else has been great. I had my surgery 7 days ago and I've had countless phone calls and messages of support which feels amazing. I haven't told all of facebook land because a lot of those people are just acquaintances and don't need to know that part of my life. I am really happy with my decision regarding this.

Congratulations Susancae and good luck to you. I am 7 days post-surgery and I 100% concur with amponder that you must take some chapstick!! Good luck for Tuesday..

Thanks for your well wishes. Now on day 7 and I'm feeling much better. In fact the only soreness I have felt has been at the port site - I haven't felt a single bit of pain at the other incisions. The port site still hurts a bit, but from what I understand that will last a little while yet. I can move pretty freely and started driving again today which was amazing. In all I feel pretty great. I've had a few moments where I've suddenly thought that I may have overdone it at that time but that is really all. I've taken the dog for a few little walks, but not very far. The poor thing looks up at me as if to say "come on, is that all you've got? let's go further". I'm back at work on Monday which I am actually looking forward to.

I can't believe that it's already been 6 days since my lap-band surgery. I'm doing really well, still a bit sore but that is only at the port site, and I had been warned about that. I also get a fair bit of gas pain, but that is also to be suspected too. The hardest thing for me at the moment is the fluid diet. Living on juice, smoothies and soup is really very difficult and I can totally see how some people weaken at this point and eat solid food before the band has had time to settle. The thought of all the money that I've spent and that I have come this far already without doing the wrong thing is enough for me to continue on. I have one more week of fluids and 2 weeks of soft foods before I can live normally again. It isn't forever and will be so worth it in the end. On the day of my surgery I had officially lost 5.6kg on the Optifast diet which I was so happy about. I had expected a bit more but the Optifast program had bound things up a bit (so to speak) so that halted things a little. I'm also finding this to be an issue this first week post-op as well so I am expecting the first few weeks to move along pretty slowly. Once I am eating and exercising properly I am sure I will fall into a rhythm and will worry about it from then. I'll weigh myself tomorrow morning and let you know how I go. Anyway, thanks for reading and joining me on my journey xxx

I can't believe that it's already been 6 days since my lap-band surgery. I'm doing really well, still a bit sore but that is only at the port site, and I had been warned about that. I also get a fair bit of gas pain, but that is also to be suspected too. The hardest thing for me at the moment is the Fluid diet. Living on juice, smoothies and Soup is really very difficult and I can totally see how some people weaken at this point and eat solid food before the band has had time to settle. The thought of all the money that I've spent and that I have come this far already without doing the wrong thing is enough for me to continue on. I have one more week of fluids and 2 weeks of soft foods before I can live normally again. It isn't forever and will be so worth it in the end. On the day of my surgery I had officially lost 5.6kg on the Optifast diet which I was so happy about. I had expected a bit more but the Optifast program had bound things up a bit (so to speak) so that halted things a little. I'm also finding this to be an issue this first week post-op as well so I am expecting the first few weeks to move along pretty slowly. Once I am eating and exercising properly I am sure I will fall into a rhythm and will worry about it from then. I'll weight myself tomorrow morning and let you know how I go. Anyway, thanks for reading and joining me on my journey xxx

I can't believe that it's already been 6 days since my lap-band surgery. I'm doing really well, still a bit sore but that is only at the port site, and I had been warned about that. I also get a fair bit of gas pain, but that is also to be suspected too. The hardest thing for me at the moment is the Fluid diet. Living on juice, smoothies and soup is really very difficult and I can totally see how some people weaken at this point and eat solid food before the band has had time to settle. The thought of all the money that I've spent and that I have come this far already without doing the wrong thing is enough for me to continue on. I have one more week of fluids and 2 weeks of soft foods before I can live normally again. It isn't forever and will be so worth it in the end. On the day of my surgery I had officially lost 5.6kg on the Optifast diet which I was so happy about. I had expected a bit more but the Optifast program had bound things up a bit (so to speak) so that halted things a little. I'm also finding this to be an issue this first week post-op as well so I am expecting the first few weeks to move along pretty slowly. Once I am eating and exercising properly I am sure I will fall into a rhythm and will worry about it from then. I'll weight myself tomorrow morning and let you know how I go. Anyway, thanks for reading and joining me on my journey xxx

Hi kids, well I am 2 days post-op and I am feeling pretty sore and sorry for myself. Everything went really well and my surgeon was really pleased with how it all went. The anaesthetic made me a bit nauseous for a while but we got rid of that and now the healing begins. I can't drive or do much exercise for a few days yet, but that will all come in good time. I know the real journey is just beginning and I'm really looking forward to it. My very good friend that stayed at the hospital right throughout my surgery has taken some pictures for me and I'll post them soon. I have noticed that having milk in my tea isn't sitting very well just yet so I'll be having broth, juice, black tea and Water for a couple of days at least. I'll check in again in a few days and let you know how I am going. Have a great weekend everyone. livelovelapband.blogspot.com.au

Hi kids, well I am 2 days post-op and I am feeling pretty sore and sorry for myself. Everything went really well and my surgeon was really pleased with how it all went. The anaesthetic made me a bit nauseous for a while but we got rid of that and now the healing begins. I can't drive or do much exercise for a few days yet, but that will all come in good time. I know the real journey is just beginning and I'm really looking forward to it. My very good friend that stayed at the hospital right throughout my surgery has taken some pictures for me and I'll post them soon. I have noticed that having milk in my tea isn't sitting very well just yet so I'll be having broth, juice, black tea and Water for a couple of days at least. I'll check in again in a few days and let you know how I am going. Have a great weekend everyone. livelovelapband.blogspot.com.au

I can't believe it, my surgery is in only one more day. Everyone keeps asking me if I am nervous. I haven't felt it yet, just feeling excitement. I am sure that is a good thing... I will post a couple more before shots today, just to see the difference from the beginning of the Opti-fast program to now, so stay tuned... livelovelapband.blogspot.com.au

I can't believe it, my surgery is in only one more day. Everyone keeps asking me if I am nervous. I haven't felt it yet, just feeling excitement. I am sure that is a good thing... I will post a couple more before shots today, just to see the difference from the beginning of the Opti-fast program to now, so stay tuned... livelovelapband.blogspot.com.au

I am 6 days out from my banding and I am soooo excited about it.... Although, I think I am a little more excited to end this Optifast diet. I know it's strictly liquids for the first 2 weeks post-op but at least I can have more than just veges and the Optifast shake - looking most forward to a banana smoothie... Does anyone have any liquid meal suggestions for me???? livelovelapband.blogspot.com.au

I am 6 days out from my banding and I am soooo excited about it.... Although, I think I am a little more excited to end this Optifast diet. I know it's strictly liquids for the first 2 weeks post-op but at least I can have more than just veges and the Optifast shake - looking most forward to a banana smoothie... Does anyone have any liquid meal suggestions for me???? livelovelapband.blogspot.com.au

So I started the Optifast program last week and have lost 4.0kg!!! I don't know why but I am actually quite amazed. 2 weeks to go until my surgery date and I am getting very excited..

Hi everyone I am on day 6 of the 21 day Optifast Diet and I am so far doing pretty well. Have managed to attend a couple of events without the nibblys bothering me. I have concluded the strawberry shakes are the best by a country mile....

Hi SandyS, I started yesterday fir my surgery in 3 weeks. Good luck with it..

Well today is day 1 of my pre-op diet. So far so good. I have had a shake for Breakfast and some vegies and a Meal Replacement bar for lunch. Hopefully I don't find it too difficult to stick to. I weighed myself this morning and have jotted down my numbers. I'm not quite ready to divulge those numbers publicly yet, but I will in good time. I can't believe that my surgery is in exactly 3 weeks time - it is all starting to feel very real now. I want to say a huge big thanks to a couple of my girlfriends who are doing the pre-op phase with me for moral support, and it is very much appreciated. I will check in again soon and let you know how I am going.

Hi Diane524, I am in Australia so we don't have thanksgiving. As it is I feel like it is very close to Christmas and in amongst a lot of Christmas celebrations.

I am starting the pre-op Optifast next week for 3 weeks. How much weight can I potentially lose in this time and also the 3 weeks post-op before I begin eating solids again?

Hi Diane, I start my pre-op next week. I have to do mine for 3 weeks and getting banded on November 27th. I too am getting very excited and can not wait for it all to begin. Good luck

Can I please get an idea on recovery times for keyhole lapband surgery? How long before I can drive and other day to day stuff. I am having a week off work.

I am in Australia so we probably have different terminology. Keyhole surgery is less invasive done with a few small incisions. Not full open surgery if that makes sense?

Hi all, I am in Melbourne Australia and scheduled to have my lap-band surgery on November 27th. I have been really excited and 100% positive of a successful outcome up until now. Reading some horror stories has allowed a hint of doubt to creep in.. I am trying to assess each story separately, and find a common thread for those that haven't worked so I know what to avoid.. I would be grateful for any suggestions and help along the way. I think I am doing everything I can to help myself by being well informed, accepting help and advice and being realistic about what to expect of myself and the band. Anyway, I have had appointments with a physician, a psychologist and will be seeing a dietician this week. I also need to have a sleep study in a couple of weeks as well. Anyway I want to wish everyone the best of luck both pre and post-op and hope for the best possible outcomes.