ChunkyMonkey76

It feels so good to be moving forward[emoji1] I'm being cautious with what I eat/drink but I'm doing well so far

Just letting you know everything has gone really well and I'm feeling good. Came home Monday from hospital and I have needed a nap each day in the afternoon I'm not doing too badly. Trying to walk small distances often and sip. I am craving actual food though and today I was genuinely hungry and wasn't interested in optifast so I tried some milo and hydrolite ice blocks to fill the hole-they helped a lot. I am keeping water down and other liquids without difficulty and feel like I'm on the mend. I rarely needed pain killers today and when I did normal panadol was fine, I haven't had any issues swallowing tablets at all. My body is definitely getting used to its new system so I'm not pushing it hard and am going to take my time. Hope everyone else is doing ok. I haven't for one second thought I hadn't made the right decision it another lady in the room next to me at hospital cried each night saying she'd made a mistake and ruined her life. She was in a good space though by the time we left so I hope she's doing well now. It's certainly a lot to process. But I signed up to this for a reason and when I turn 40 in 6 months time I know I will be in a better space physically and mentally than where I am now. This really is the year of change for me and I'm going to embrace it [emoji1]

Thankfully it looks like Friday is the day! I will have another echocardiogram on Friday and then they will make a final decision but the surgeon says he's happy however the anaesthetist will check it out further on the day. This is a roller coaster ride of emotions. I am desperate to start my new life and move on, and desperate to get rid of the vomiting and reflux from the band

The surgeon ans anethetist will get the results today and then call me to advise on what is happening...they said probably late this afternoon.........I am finding it hard to stay focussed on my work today as I will be crushed if this doesn't work out.......

Yesterday I had my pre -op appointment at the hospital. During the ECG a blockage in my left ventricle birch of my heart was detected. A flurry of activity ensued and I was send off for an echocardiogram yesterday afternoon t ensure it isn't anything serious. Surgery will be confirmed when the results come through to day......feeling very stressed. The nurse told me that it is fairly common in the right heart ventricle but not so much the left as the left is the biggest and strongest side. Now I am recovering from a viral cold and hat may have impacted on the ecg result but otherwise it could be something quite serious. I have never had a heart issue and I have had ecgs in the past and they were all fine. So now I'm worried that I have a heart issue, and scared that surgery won't go ahead as planned. I have a two year old daughter and am doing this for myself and for her. I want her to have a healthy mum who can keep up with her and run with her at the park. I spent last night having a meltdown and feeling very vulnerable. I have my fingers crossed for good news today

I have to be at the hospital by 1.30pm on friday = it's all starting to feel real now! My surgeon likes you to stay in for 2 night min (especially cause its afternoon surgery) which will be sunday and they don't discharge on sunday so it will be a three night stay for me. It's probably better that way as I have a toddler who is full on and very attached to me so at least I know ill get some rest

Im not sure there is anyone still here who has had their surgery already? I'm having my RNY next friday and if all goes according to plan I have been told I can start introducing pureed food at the two week mark but each surgeon and dietician has their own reccomendations from what I can gather. How did you cope with the pain after surgery? are u feeling good and have you noticed a drop in weight yet? sorry for all the questions.....

Thats awesome news! I'm feeling good about surgery next week...i actually just cant wait now

wow it is great to know there are a few of us here now to support each other. Im not sure about anyone else but I am feeling excited and nervous. I am also finding the Protein shake diet to be a little tedious but i'm allowed to have steamed non starch vegetables so I had that for lunch just to break it up a little

I'm having it done at Allamanda on the Gold Coast with Dr Liew

Hi Daina, my surgery is next Friday! So close now! Is this revision surgery for you? Welcome to the page. There's also an American Facebook support page that is useful if you're interested

Wait till you get your referral and have your appointment with Dr Liew, he will make the decision. She may have been confused as in my case he is doing both at the same time. He will try to talk you out of the surgery (I think he does that with all his patients) but he is very thorough and easy to talk to and will answer all your questions. We emailed back and forth for weeks after my consult just to clarify pieces of information for me and answer any new questions I had. I really liked him and he has good reviews. Happy to chat further with you off line, will pm you my number too

Are you going with Dr Liew or your original person? I was advised by some others that they like to wait t least 3 months and Dr Liew will make you wait that time if you are doing band to sleeve revision however with RNY it is likely that he can do it at the same time and that is what he is doing for me. My band is empty (has been for a while) and I know if the scarring is too bad then they remove the band and its game over

Thanks Elizabeth. We were talking about the surgeons fees on top of what is covered by private health insurance. Most charge a substantial fee on top of the insurance coverage. In this case she needs to phone the surgeons office to see what he will charge given her health coverage. In my case he was able to access his gap cover insurance meaning his insurance will pay the gap between medicare and my insurance provider and his normal fee. So I have no out of pockets for the surgeon.

I have been told the same thing. I am really annoyed as I chose the band as I was told (and everyone was promoting it) its reversible. Obviously it's not, you can remove the band but it can severely damage your stomach. I'm excited now...only 2 weeks and 2 days to go