Majj

Oh Thanks carol ..so I am guessing NO ONE in the USA will have the type of band I have.... :w00t: Types of adjustable bands In the US market, two types of adjustable gastric bands have been approved by the FDA: Realize Band and Lap Band. The Lap Band System (Allergan Inc., Irvine, CA) obtained FDA approval in 2001[16]. The device comes in five different sizes and has undergone modification over the years. The latest models, the Lap-Band AP-L and Lap-Band AP-S, feature a standardized injection port sutured into the skin and fill volumes of 14 mL and 10 mL respectively[17]. The Realize Adjustable Gastric Band (Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Cincinnati, OH) obtained FDA approval in 2007[18]. Realize Band-C has a 14% greater adjustment range than the Realize Band. But both the Realize Band and Realize Band-C are one-size-fits-all. The device differentiates itself from the Lap Band AP series through its sutureless injection port installation and larger range of isostatic adjustments. The maximum fill volume for the Realize Band is 9mL, while the newer Realize Band-C has a maximum fill capacity of 11mL. Both fill volumes fall within a low pressure range to prevent discomfort or strain to the band[19]. Two other adjustable gastric bands are in use outside of the United States: Heliogast and Midband. Neither band has been approved by the FDA. The Midband (Médical Innovation Développement, Limonest, France) was the first to market in 2000[20]. In order to preserve the gastric wall in event of rubbing, the device contains no sharp edges or irregularities. It is also opaque to x-rays, making it easy to locate and adjust[21]. The Heliogast band (Helioscopie, Rhône-Alpes, France) entered the market in 2003. The device features a streamlined band to ease insertion during the operation[22].

so nothing to do with the pre op diet ..?? will it interfer with your banding at all.. I HOPE NOT..... Best of luck and keep us informed...

Well , I don`t look too good but this was after I had been bike riding for an hour ...Hubby was cooking dinner so my sister and I decided to give our bodies the shake treatment .... Click on the piccy for the video clip..

CONGRATULATIONS again Carol..Whoo !!!! Have a good weekend...

:thumbup:Great News you have a date , the time will fly by.........do you have to do the 2 weeks on Optifast before your surgery ..?? I only did 9 days as I was booked in quickly ... I also have 2 Grand-daughters Madelyn almost 4 and Genevieve almost 3...sweeties and I will have so much more energy to play with them if the weight keeps coming down... Friday night here , went for anice long bike ride this afternoon it was great ... Have a wonderful weekend ..

Found a couple of links that say they work ..I hope so time will tell .. http://howigetfit.com/2008/05/24/do-who ... ally-work/ http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/a ... n_machines http://www.smh.com.au/news/fitness/wobb ... 34271.html

Hey !! well my darling son David put my shaker together for me while we were watching Medium ..and I have had one go on it before heading up here to say goodnight and crawl into bed.. I love it NOW lets hope it does something .. I am sure its great for your circulation , it runs quite so I have it set up so I can use it watching telly...I bet I will have to fight Hubby off it too.. Feels funny but really wiggles your fat/muscles around ..I have to study the differnt ways to use it to focus on different parts of the body , I just did a stand on it for full body work 10mins..It says for weight loss 10 to 20mins 4 to 8 times a day lol.. will start off slow ..Have to get David to get a video clip and if its NOT too obscene I`ll share it with you .. .... Bike riding tomorrow afternoon again , fingers crossed for nice weather .. Boy !! Friday comes around so quick....BUT its my favorite day of the week.... Night all... Marion

Well guys my Shaking machine has just been delivered .. Have to wait for hubby and son to assemble it for me , I am no good at things like that (and I don`t want to learn or that will become another job for meeeeeee) ..I bet we will all have a good laugh and I will be sure to let you know what its like .... Sounds too easy to work but I just had to see for myself... its got to be fun if nothing else ... Just drip drying after cleaning the house and having a nice hot shower /washed the mop and shaved the hairy bits ...so much easier bending over now... Hope your all having a great Thursday/Wednesday evening ...Yeah !! Friday coming up for me soon......whoo !!!! Marion

I was curious of the type of band I had so emailed my dietitian (I thought it was the Hage heard it mentioned when I had my firest fill) but wanted to double check seeing I was doing a bit of research.. Hear is part of her reply... Hi Marion You have the HAGE band which is the smaller of the 2 Heliogast Bands. It has a 7ml capacity for Fluid fills but we don't usually go to this level with any patients unless we are trying to establish if there is a leak in the 'system'. I read the notes after Julie saw you yesterday so congratulations on going along so well. I'm glad you are getting into the exercise early on and not just relying on the band as it won't work on its own. Good food selection is the other area all patients must be aware of - but not in the sense of 'dieting' like you may have done in pre-band days. P.SThen I did a little research on Bands .. :smile2: LAPAROSCOPIC ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BANDING: SLIPPAGE RATES OF HELIOSCOPIE HAGA™ VS HAGE™ BANDS Dr. Harry Quach, Victorian and Sydney Obesity Surgery Centre Aim Band slippages are the most common problem arising from LAGB requiring reoperation. We sought to see if using a gastric band with a smaller inner diameter (ie. HAGE™) would reduce the slippage rate. Method LAGB was performed on 486 patients between 5 Jan 2005 and 24 May 2007. All bands were placed by the same surgeon using the HELIOSCOPIE HAGA™ and HAGE™ bands via the pars fl accida approach. Between 5 Jan 2005 to 25 March 2006, HAGA bands (with 27mm inner diameter) were used exclusively. After this period, HAGE bands (with 26mm inner diameter) were placed routinely for all females. No HAGE bands were placed in males because of concerns that the band would be too tight. A total of 330 (68%) HAGA bands and 156 (32%) HAGE bands were placed. Results 29 band slippages (5.96%) occurred with the HAGA band while only one slip (0.2%) occurred with the HAGE band. All slippages occurred in female patients except one. 80% of slippages occurred in those with BMI between 30 to 50. Band slippage occurred varyingly at from 6 months to 23 months post-operatively. Conclusion Gastric bands with a smaller inner diameter produce a more snug fi t around the proximal stomach. Such smaller bands (eg. HAGE™) have resulted in minimal slippages so far. Smaller bands should be used routinely on females No accurate number of adjustments required can be given. However, an average may be estimated to be between three and five fills (where saline/isotonic solution is inserted into the band via the subcutaneous port) for a person to reach the optimal restriction for weight loss. The amount of saline/isotonic solution needed in the band varies from patient to patient. There are a small number of people who find they do not need a fill at all and have sufficient restriction immediately following surgery. Others may need significant adjustments to the maximum the band is able to hold. Bands come in several diameters and sizes and can hold a total of between 4 cc (ml) to 12 cc (ml) of fill fluid depending on the design. Band size is usually determined by personal preference of the surgeon who places the band together with what s/he is either able to use (e.g., specific bands approved in country of surgery) or what s/he believes to be the most appropriate. In Europe, for example, it is possible for the surgeon to use many designs. The size of the band used is determined by the surgeon during surgery based on the size and thickness of the patient's stomach. It is more common practice for the band not to be filled at surgery—although some surgeons choose to place a small amount in the band at the time of surgery. The stomach tends to swell following surgery and it is possible that too great a restriction would be achieved if filled at that time. Clearly, this is undesirable.

Hi Carol... Just wanted to say Welcome ..and Good Luck on the journey to your new life .. Tell us a bit about yourself.. I am Marion aka Majj from Australia (NSW..east coast) I am 62 have 3 adult kids one living in London (daughter) and 2 sons living in our area and working in our business which hubby and I have had for over 28yrs... (www.pumps2000.com).. Hubby Joe and I have been married for 39yrs...and I have been o/weight for the past 15yrs (empty nest syndrome hit hard)...I have 2 Parrots Sunny a Sun Conure (9) and Buddy a Blue Quaker Parrot,(6) my daughters dog Zeus(15yrs) a Samoyed... I decided at 118kilo that enough was enough my health was going down hill fast with my last Blood testr showing me on the way to diabetes...I have not been happier since I decided to be banded... Once Again I wish you well on your journey and......

Best of Luck..I`ll be thinking of you ... Night from across the miles have a great Hump day I did...

NO !!!! and I haven`t read or heard about it anywhere on the forums ... I would go see the doctor , not necessarily the surgeon but your normal doctor and have it looked into .. Maybe a phone call to the surgeon to see what he thinks .. Please let us know its a puzzling symptom... Best of Luck.. Marion aka majj

:scared2:Well I have just tried on my new size 18 Jeans I bought yesterday and THEY FIT nicely:thumbup: So went through my size 20 Jeans which I have a lot of as I only live in Jeans/Pants...Got 6 pairs to give mysister and kept 6 pairs to wear around the house Baggy will wear my new ones out and will buy another 2 new pair (different styles and colour) then wait and see how long it takes me to get to a 16 whoo !! I feel soooooooooooooooooooo Good.. Now to do some filing I have a heap I should do it as I get the paper work done but I don`t I just pile it up till I have a heap ..Maybe I will get it all tidied and then start filing as I go .. I hope everyone is enjoying their week I AM.......

Thankyou both... I am home...from seeing the dietitian and supposidly the fill doctor... NO FILL.... Went to see the dietitian and the doc. for a fill if needed ... She was so pleased with me I had lost 4kilo`s since my last visit (5 weeks ago) , She did not think I needed a fill as I am still just eating the requirerd meals (can`t eat more than one sandwich /small plate of meat veggies (bread and butter plate) am feeling a restriction when full.. I have a 10ml band with a 7 ml maximum fill my first fill was 3.2 so thats where it stays for now , she said I can call and go in early than 4 weeks if I feel I can eat more and /or my weigh stops coming off , she said the majority of bandits with my size usually get to about 3.5 or 4mls and are at their sweet spot around there , but as I am not having any problems with over eating I am fine for now , the small pouch could streatch a little in time alowing more food without that full feeling if so thats when I need a fill.. So all in all I am happy with that I was wondering how on earth I was going to feel with a fill as I get full on so little now (well I think its little and I am still loosing ).... Gotta Go my Boys (the birds want OUT of their bird room and I need a cuppa)... P.S....I wore my new 18 jeans and a size 22 top that I could not get into 4 moths ago and FELT great ..I have now changed into my sloppy size 20`s and a nice warm sloppy Joe ....can`t have the boys pooping on my new smaller gear.... I hope everyone is having a great day..I have done the groceries and the cupboards are full again , easy meal tonight maybe a veggie pattie and a egg....Hubby is travelling to Lithgow and won`t be home till late so its just Me and my son(David) who has just decided to turn a vegetarian Bye for now ...Marion

Thanks Tracy.... Good Luck on 28th I`ll be thinking of you girl... I am off for a second fill tomorrow ... Keep us posted on your dates fingers crossed it will be very soon and you can start the new chapter in your life as a Bandit... :biggrin:

Wishing each and everyone a wonderful Mothersday on Sunday, may you enjoy the day with your family .... Marion..:thumbup:

Oh ! Karen thats not good about your Mom at all..I hope your Mom is o.k .. My Mum is 87 and is wheelchair bound after a stroke 3 years ago , my 90 year old Dad still cares for her , my sister and I cook some good meals for them and Dad manages Snacks and microwave meals on the odd day, My sister also cleans for them and Mum has a nurse come in to help her bathe.. I take them to do their banking /shopping and doctors appointments ..we are lucky to have them live just down the road from us , we talked them into moving closer about 12 years ago before that it was 1.5 hours drive and we would not be close enough in emergencies like we are now.... (HUGS) and prayers for your Mom coming from across the miles..... Have a Good week...

Well how was everyones day ..?? I had a loverly Mothersday , just a nice easy lunch here with my sister youngest son David (30 ...still my baby ) Hubby and my folks... we had Quiche /salad/crunchie potatoes and a nice fruit platter /cheese cake and slice with a cuppa for desert..very Yummie !!!! Dropped the folks home at 3.30pm and went for a bike ride around the lake it was glorious weather..No dinner wasn`t hungry just a cup of tea.........and a little bit of fruit... My Daughter Anita rang in the morning it was 1am in London she was just finishing work , has found a few places to start up her Zumba fitness classes and will teach 2 nights a week to start and work 2 or 3 shift in the Scottish Club while she builds it up.. My Son Richard (eldest) is also away North Queensland he went to a wedding and took 2 weeks off work to have a bit of a holiday , he rang also which was nice... Off to bed now Work chores to do tomorrow ...I don`t like Mondays... I hope everyone had a great day and have a good week too.... Marion..xxx My sister Julie /ME/Mum and Dad... Dessert time Yum !!! I was bad to day but NOT too Bad... David unstrapping his bike for our ride...

I ran into my general GP at the local store the other day and she could see the weight loss and I was beaming with happiness she was really overjoyed for me I told her I was waiting to loose a bit more before I came to see her so I could surprise her, she said wow !! we will soon have you off all your meds...lol.. I think I wan`t to stay on them for a while yet (anti depressanta/High B.P and Cholesterol) , but will go see her in a couple of months to have blood tests done again...... Well I am off to the shops this beautiful sunny Saturday morning , pick up a cake for tomorrow (mothersday lunch here with the folks and my one son who is around) will take a look at some size 18 jeans for me too ..I feel like aggy baggy in my size 20`s but will keep wearing them till they are too bad I just need one or 2 pairs of smaller ones to go out in..lol.. Hugs ...Marion

I had afternoon tea with my folks and did eat One YUMMIE ANZAC Bickie (Cookie)... Here I am with Dad he is 90 ... I am glad tomorrow is a holiday the weather has turned from sunshine to rain , I hope it clears tomorrow so I can go bike riding .. Hows everyones weekend..?? mines been GREAT..:eek:

Thanks Tracy...How was your weekend ..?? I hope you will get a date soon , must be so hard waiting I am glad my op was booked quickly... Well here it is Monday evening I am off to bed we had a yummie dinner ...Salmon Fillets baked veggies with a tomato/onion and herb sauce.. and Asparagus spears...Yum !!!then watched telly The Mentalist has just finished I am off to bed to read for a while... Had a quite weekend and a busy day today(end of the month bookwork).. I was in the shoping center thismorning and walked past a dress shop and fancied a nice dress I saw ... WOW !! for me that is amazing as I have NOT worn a dress/skirt for about 15years, I am a jeans and Pants lady (I use to wera long skirts/dresses boots etc ).... also my Jeans now are soooooooo baggy I think I will get 2 pair of 18`s to wear out or if they are still too tight I will have them ready whoo !! goodbye size 20`s SOON......my Tops are 22 to 24 I am still o.k with thosethey ate looser but wearable , but can`t wait till I can move to 20`s in them too..... Feeling GREAT and I hope all you Bandits Have a great week... Good Luck to those being Banded this week :thumbup:..... Hugs Marion

Hi all...The week is going fast I hope everyone has had a good one and have a great weekend... I am happy to see another kilo gone , I am getting excited about finally heading to 2 digits (under 100kilos) whoo !! can`t wait...

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