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Hi all, long time sice I have been on line. Just read the Hearld newspaper clipping. Maybe Drs should lobby the govt to make it accessible for everyone. It would save them heaps in the long run and save many people from undergoing the pain of many problems associated with obesity. I am a great advocate for lap band now. My life has changed and I have only around 8 kg to get to where i want to be. Each year around now I would have joined ww and looked at my goal weight which is 68kg and thinking to myself it didnt work last time. Now after lap band I can say I can see 68kg and know that i am going to get there. Oprah has now had it done according to a recent story. She may inspire many others to get it done. Cheers Extremely happy:clap2:

Hi Sazza. When I first looked into lap band I thought it would fall off with out having to do anything. I too thought I was loosing it too slow. Now 9 months post op I have lost 22 kgs and I have only around 13kg to get to my ideal. Around this time I would start the year by joining WW anf they telling me I had 30kg to get to my goal. Now this year i have 13kg to get there. I know it will be slow but this time I am going to do it. HANG IN THERE IT WILL HAPPEN IT TOOK LOTS OF YEARS TO GET THERE AND IT WONT TAKE THAT MANY TOO LOOSE IT.

Well I have found the site invaluable and draw from everyone else experiences. If I can help at any time just ask. Cheers

Bronnie, I am a believer if I see the evidence it works. 3 of my friends have had lapbank and each of them has lost in the vicinity 0f 60kg each. I know I dont have to loose that much but i know that it may take some time but it does actually work, after years of endless diets and lots of $$$$$$$$$$$. Cheers

Hi Bronnie. You wont regret having lap band I wish I had only done it earlier. Good Luck

Hi All Have not been on site for a while now. I have enjoyed reading everyones posts. Can anyone tell me how long does a fill usually last. I notice I start getting hungry at about the 4th week. I am doing well . My scales I have lost 20kgs (banded April 06). Things are going well except I am at the stage I need another fill as I have become ravenous. Am seeing Dr this Friday.:clap2: Cheers

HI Im from Hobart. Where are you from? I am soooooooooooo excited that I feel so good. My arthritis is better and my dog is even benefiting from walking every night. Need to be careful with what I eat as my kids are thinking that as soon as i put something in my mouth I am going to throw up. Glad to be talking to others. I hope we can share ideas and milestones. I luv the pictures and scale lines people have put at the end of their names>. Haven't figured out how to do that yet. Cheers Ed

Hi all I am only new as i have said in another post. I am glad I ahve found the aussie site so i can keep up to date with everyone sucsesses. All i can say is that I will keep looking for answers to questions I may have trouble asking others. The few posts I have read are fantastic. Hope to hear from someone. Cheers Eddie

Hi All, Just a quick note to say i have read many of your posts and wonder why I have not used them to gather more info. I was banded April 2006 and have so far lost 18kg still 18 to go but with your support I know i am not alone out there. Cheers Ed:)