TeganRheana
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15 12 2009 - Scars, 7 months post op.
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I haven't used anything on mine. I tend to heal well thankfully. -
Hi there, how you doin, so u'r ops in 8 days?? How exciting
!! If there is one peice of advice I could give you right now, it would be to try to sit up straight and walk around as much as possibble once you come out of surgery. I had wicked gas pains in my shoulders/neck/chest for 5 days post op because I wasn't told to do what I just told you and I spent the whole time in hospital laying down flat - bad move! lol Umm as far as things to eat once you come out, I had chicken stock, jelly, very thin custard and chocolate mousse for the first week I think...Where are you from? By Skippy, I'm assuming u'r Aussie?? Goodluck with everything, you'll be fine!! -
Aww thanks guys:) I'm definitely getting there...starting to see it myself now which is fantastic -
15 12 2009 - 24kgs down! :) Starting weight: 144kgs(316.8lb) Current weight: 120kgs(264lb)
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15 12 2009 - 24kgs down! :) Starting weight: 144kgs(316.8lb) Current weight: 120kgs(264lb)
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Thanks Battlekat, yeah I have started going to the gym - go figure! LOL Thanks for the compliment, I'm working at it!! 51lbs in 4 months, wow, you guys are putting me to shame!! LOL I'll get there...losing weight has always been a slow process for me ! -
15 12 2009 - 24kgs down! :) Starting weight: 144kgs(316.8lb) Current weight: 120kgs(264lb)
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Wow, 98lbs is amazing in such a short time, you make me jealous!! Thankyou for the encouragement -
01 11 2009 - 20kgs down!! :) Starting weight: 144kgs(316.8lb) Current weight: 124kgs(272.8lb)
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Thankyou I've just started going to the gym now so hopefully the weight loss will start to increase some more..I'm getting impatient -
01 11 2009 - 20kgs down!! :) Starting weight: 144kgs(316.8lb) Current weight: 124kgs(272.8lb)
TeganRheana posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: My progress pics
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From the album: My progress pics
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No worries I put an updated pic of the scars soon, a couple of them are almost invisible now
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15 12 2009 - 24kgs down! :) Starting weight: 144kgs(316.8lb) Current weight: 120kgs(264lb)
TeganRheana posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: My progress pics
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I had terrible gas pain (shoulders, neck and back) for 4 days...by day 5 I was ok. I tried to do as much walking and sitting up straight as I could.
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I think it really depends on your overall body shape and therefore is different for everyone. I have lost 23 kgs (50.6lbs) and I'm still wearing the same clothes. However I think by Jan I will need to update my wardrobe as everything is a lot baggier! I am definately one of those people who lose more inches/centimeters compared to weight!
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Me, my sister and my mom!!!
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I love this photo It's so fantastic that you had u'r mum and sister there with you supporting you!! With that kind of support, there is no way you can't succeed!! Awesome! -
I think its mainly just the upfront charge that differs between surgeons, but the percentage of rebate we get back from medicare is roughly the same, either way, us Aussies definitely get a better deal re: cost :thumbup:
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OMG, I could never afford that!! I consider myself extremely lucky, I had my surgery as a public patient and medicare covered the entire cost, I didn't pay a cent. I do have to pay $150 per fill visit but I get $113 of that back from medicare so I really only pay $37 per fill. I can't believe how much people are getting charged. If I didn't live here in Australia, I know for a fact I wouldn't have had it put in purely because of cost, and that's terrible, it makes me think of all the people over there who would love to have it done, but just cant afford not only the surgery but the maintenance.
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OH MY GOD!! You look amazing, your such a fantastic inspirtaion!! -
Heya, I'm joining the gym on Sat...is there any weights or exercises that I can't do? Shouldn't lift? Do I need tell the instructor that I have the lapband?? Any help greatly appreciated :ohmy:
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Fat my entire life, will it work?
TeganRheana replied to nlawlor341's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have NEVER been a normal weight. I have been overweight since I was a toddler. I remember being 90kgs (180lbs) when I was in grade 6 (11yrs old). The band has been working for me. I have lost 20kgs in 6 months...to me, I barely notice it, and it does get hard to stay motivated, but then I remind myself that I have NEVER consistently lost weight before, so even 0.00001kg a week is a huge improvement!! :thumbup: Keep u'r chin up, I know its hard, but we will get there!! :frown: -
When I went in for my last fill the doc told me my port had tilted a little but said it wasn't a concern....I'm trying to believe him!! lol
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Hiya!! I am going to join the gym on Saturday but I have a question and immediately thought of asking you! (hope you don't mind)...Do I need to tell the instructor that I have the lapband in and is there any exercises (weights etc) that I shouldn't/can't do because I have the band in??? Thanks in advance!!!
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Change in 6 months First pic: 13 May 2009 Second pic: 18 Nov 2009
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From the album: My progress pics
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Change in 6 months First pic: 13 May 2009 Second pic: 18 Nov 2009
TeganRheana posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: My progress pics
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Change in 6 months First pic: 13 May 2009 Second pic: 18 Nov 2009
TeganRheana posted a gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
From the album: My progress pics
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From the album: My progress pics