Ke Bear

B12 deficiency is often genetic in nature. It is linked to alzheimers and short term memory loss ( my nanna had perniscious anaemia or B12 Deficiency) Ye must get your injections for the rest of your life and get your levels checked at least every 4 months . It can be treated. Probably has nothing to do with the band. Was picked up by chance when all your bloods were checked.Luchy huh. But eating less meat will lead to anaemis. Try a small amount of chicken liver pate on dry cracker a couple of times a month. Thats my nannas experience with it any how

I was banded in Jan. My friend who was banded the year before also lost a lot of her hair. She warned me not to loose the weight too fast. She told me to go onto a multi vitamin called SUPRADYN. Brilliant stuff . You put it into half a glass of water and drink it. They include vitamins, minerals and trace ellements. This is something you can start now. But also see your doctor. Has your hair loss just started since your op. Also are you a man or a woman? Might be just a coincidence!:purplebananna: Hope this helps. Ke

Hey, Im seeing Tuan Pham in West Perth for my nose as its obstructed and i have sleep aponia. But he does all sorts of reconstructive surguries and plastics. He is VERY good. He has done my mums nose who like me could not breath and he had to do some repair work on it and she swears by him. His number is 9322 1960. You would need a referal. Good luck:smile2:

Thanks lellow and Deb, Im also scared im going to regret getting the band once i do get it. I keep thinking if i just tried harder exersised more etc. My biggest thing is that i just eat too much and im emotional eater! So how do you cope with cravings / binges :cursing: once your banded?:biggrin:

Hey anyone out there? Im feeling a little alone. Anyone wants to add a comment or give me any advice at all in the area of going through the jouurney of obtaining a lap band im all ears. At this stage im at the beginning of my journey and am really very nervous of even asking for a referal. Like to hear from anyone in Perth especially those who have been banded or just completed the work up and about to do it.:smile2:

Perth chic sorry i need to take fish oil tablets got your name wrong already SORRY:embaressed_smile:

When is you appointment? I too am concerned re cost of out of pocket expenses . Also who else i may have to pay eg dieticial and top up appointments etc:scared2:

Hey your a bit ahead of me. My appointment is 30th october. Im really keen to bud up with someone for support. Im a 39 year old nurse mum of 3 . Im also going to watson so if your looking for a good net supporter keep in touch as we will probable not be far off in op dates.

So i think i can be honest on this site. So hes the man to see i hear (Watson). Im really nervous of asking my GP for a referal as he doesnt think im that fat. My Body BMI is 35. But with the way im going its just going to go up Im just getting bigger all the time and the straw broke when i worked out the kids were embarresed of me. I just dont seem to be able to stop binge eating. Wether its portion controle or the type of food i just seem to crave and be hungry all the time. Did anyone else have GPs that were a bit funny about refering?