Hi all, just introducing myself. My names Anne I'm 41 and live in the Netherlands
I'm originally from Australia, I was searching for support groups on the net when
I came across this one, I had my banding operation back in February 2006. The only
support I have here is my husband. He comes with me to every appointment as I don't
speak Dutch .Any way moving on to my banding I haven't done very well when I had surgery
My weight was at the highest Id ever been at 313lbs and a BMI of 49, since my banding I've
only lost 44lbs and MT BMI is now 42.1 not much at all considering my surgery was 2 1/2 years ago. I read so many
success stories here and get very depressed and feel I've been a BIG FAILURE. My mother had
The banding done back in Australia and she has been a big success starting out at 330lbs in after
5 years has got down and stayed at 154lbs. Things are done so differently here than in the States and
Australia I read that most people on the forum had to drink clear liquid for the first 2 weeks after their surgery
In Australia mum had to be on liquids for 6 weeks after operation I guess that gives time to heal,
Here in The Netherlands I was put on solid food 2 days after the operation, I don't understand why the big difference.
I think may be that's why I haven't lost much. In the 2 1/2 years of my banding I have only had 2 1/2CC put into band.
Am I the only BIG FAILURE with my banding.:thumbup::frown::laugh::frown: