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All this just goes to prove how ineffective and basically incorrect the BMI scale is. In Australia, like the rest of the world, we work in Kilos and Centimetres (metric), so my numbers might not mean much to most readers. But back 25 years ago when i was diagnosed and hospitalized as annorexic; very thin to look at and by measurements, my weight of 48 kilos was just barely below the "recommended" lowest bmi weight of 54 kilos !!! But i was very very sick! Just crazy!! My height of 165cms shows a healthy range of 54-74 kilos. The bmi takes no account for varying bone density or muscle mass. I would be very happy to weigh 75 kilos again. I could wear any outfit and looked slim and healthy. I'd be very worried if my doctors started telling me i should weigh 54 kilos again!! My nutritionist says they're aiming for us to lose about 60% of our excess weight. Not to fit into the healthy bmi range. But it would be nice to sctually look slim???? Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

Are u all sleevers on this post? Any bypass just starting on pureed? Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

I had the same..removal and bypass in one procedure. With hernia repair.The pain from bypass is no comparison to the band!!!! Im 11 days post op and having a few pain issues and had an episode of dumping. ..omg!! I was lucky for the single procedure. It doesnt work for everyone. Lost 15 lbs in 11 days. Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

Im 11 days post op ( bypass) and I've lost 15 lbs. Its so strange looking at the scales and seeing the number. Ive fasted many times before this surgery...but usually not lost any weight at all. Im not feeling well though...had a rough patch with pain and dumping that has set me back strength wise. Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

I had my first experience of dumping 2 days ago. It was the worst pain and discomfort i have EVER experienced in my life!!! Im only 10 days post bypass op. I think it was because i accidentally became dehydrated (a 1 hour doc appointment turned into 3 and i didnt ask for water) Later that evening i was celebrating my husbands birthday and had 1 scoop of vanilla icecream. BIG mistake!! The ice cream into a dehydrated intestine..... Within 30 mins i was writhing in agony, sweating, shivering...just wanted to die! So if thats dumping i dont ever want to go there again...ever! I had had 1 scoop of ice cream before, as i had become hypoglycemic and my surgeon said i needed to increase a bit of sugar intake. No problems then. So i think it was in combination with dehydration. Does anyone have any tips on how they get through terrible episode of dumping if it happens??? I was just unable to do anything to help myself. It scared me to death. I dont have any appetite now because im so afraid of feeling that again. I can only bring myself to drink weak cordial because i know i can tolerate that. I have been asking myself what have i done? But i know I'll get past it. Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

Haha Barbaric is right! I sometimes felt like the Reverse of a goose being prepared for fois gras! Good luck and be careful when flying!! Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

Hi AussieGirl81 Did you hav a band procedure?I had band removal ( much scarring) and gastric bypass surgery. The pain difference is like night n day. I didnt need at home meds after band at all...not even panadol. But the gbp is 2 hours+ and a whole other world of pain. At days 6 + 7 I'm getting by on panadol... but only just. ???? Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

i hear you! Have had the headaches as well up until today (6 days post op). I stopped pain meds day 2 cos they make me feel worse and contribute to the headaches. I particularly find Oxycodone gives me a cracking headaches. Could it be your pain meds?I stopped the strong pain meds a couple of days ago...only taking panadol...but the headache continues. I've eliminated the meds, dehydration and hypoglycemia so i think its coming from my neck. It was quite stiff post op...but obviously masked with the hosp meds. My procedure was quite long and I'm thinking maybe the intubation etc for anaesthetic has caused some muscle spasms or ??? I feel more pain from my headaches tgan stomach atm. Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

Yes AussieGirl81This is because the band and small pouch is actually under pressure. The air pressure from flying increases tge airpressure in the band and creates quite a dangerous situation. You should always have fill removed for long flights. You can easily see what i mean next time you fly. Put and elastic band just lightly around your wrist or ankle before you take off. ..see how tight it is when you get to the other end. ....scary stuff! Im in aus too. Just revised my band to bypass after 7 years with lgb. Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Perth but have spent a bit of time at Cabrini Private in Melbourne when my band has been too tight and caused exactly your problems.You'll find all doctors in Denmark speak English. I used to live in Switzerland and as much as i tried to dpeak German they would always answer back in perfect English???? I dont think Denmark is doing bands any more. Just be careful of any costs because it probably wont be covered under travel insurance. ..its a pre existing condition. NB. Never fly with your band too tight!!! Its a pressure situation iside your new baby pouch and you can damage your esophagus! Always have Fluid removed before a long haul flight...please!! Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

Yes. Your band is too tight! Dont try and wait it out...go to an emergency department niw and get the fill out for a week. Please don't try and "wait n see". Once water is coming up it means your band opening has become inflamed and the gap has closed. The risk of dehydration is very real and dangerous!! It only takes 3 days of severe dehydration to really cause damage to your organs! Dont blame the alchohol! I was banded for 7 years...alcohol was never the cause of a blockage. For me it was usually chicken...but once it was a grape skin...not chewed carefully enough. When the band was too tight practically anything could set me off on a terrible bout of vomitting, dehydration, pain, suffering.... It is not you...it is the device! I say WAS banded as i had to have the band removed. Like 80% of patients within 10 years. Many surgeons no longer work with the lgb. The risks are huge. Europe and Scandinavia (who invented the lagb) have all but banned the device. The surgery of choice now is sleeve or bypass. The story of ruptured esophagus, erosion by the band into the stomach wall, adhesions, scarring, Barretts esophagus. ....too many risks. Just get yourself to ED and get the Fluid out for at least a week. Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

Follow up is the issue when going to a foreign country. Most surgeons wont touch someone elses work!! What price do you put on your health & ultimately your life? If you're standing at the pearly gates and you were asked , "would you like to pay $4000 not to be here? " .....what would your answer be? Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

Hi I have been sleeping ok...considering im resting all day at the moment...so not a lot to physically tire me out. But i have been having the most horrific dreams!!! Im always being attacked...either physically or mentally...just horrible nightmares...every night since day 3. Im day 7 now. I also have terrible headaches...blinding like a migraine. Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

Hi April pals Did anyone else find that they gained weight in the post op days in hospital?? I list 3.5 kilos on the pre-op phase. Sugery was on 19th April. I have been on clear fluids and I.V. fluids only since. I weighed myself today (23 April) and I have "gained" 3 kilos!!! I cant believe it?! So dusappointing to gain weight on i.v. and mostly Water in hospital. Any other with the same experience...or some advice.... Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App

I'm having my bypass surgery today...in about 3 hours time. I am absolutely terrified!!!! Right now i just want it to be over with and wake up in the other side! Any last pieces of advice? Sent from my GT-I9505 using the BariatricPal App