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Hello Everyone,

I was banded on 20th Dec 2005 in The Ave Private Hosp Melbourne Australia - I was scheduled the month before but I changed my mind and changed my mind again. I feel great! Apart from the annoying gas and sometimes shoulder tip pain I am roaring and ready to go. My sister was banded several months ago and she has been sick every day (hence my decision to cancel) But she has now discovered she has gaustones and needs an op to remove the gaubladder. I havent felt hungry at all and forget to drink my Soup. Is it common to feel hungry? I have lost 7 kilos already!

Hope you are well!

cheers

Alicia

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hi alice welcome over to band land and yes it is common to get hungry but when it ate a little bit i was fine a gain .did not really eat a lot when i ate but i did get hungry and some daysi did not feel like eating at all but still got me some thing to drink .hope your sister feel fine after her surgery and again welcome to band land:banana :banana :banana :banana

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Welcome and good luck on your journey. There was a thread posted a few days ago listing the various thoughts and hurdles to face in the upcoming months. See if you can find it, it lists different phases like, hunger, what have I done, etc.

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Hi

I am a new member. I have not had the band, however am seriously considering it and just wanted to look at the website to see what peoples reactions have been. All great. Am unsure what to do next. Did you visit different surgeons or go on recommendations. Am in the UK. I have ordered a few brochures today to have a look. Any tips for me

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I was banded on 12/28, so I'm more recent post-op. I haven't weighed myself, but I'll make my 3 weeks out appointment tomorrow for a couple more weeks and weigh in there. Congrats on your weight loss. What I've learned from everyone here is that we're all different and what works for me may not work for others. I was hungry on day 3 but have stuck to the liquids as required by my doctor's diet. I enjoy reading everyone's experiences because I know I'm not alone. Good luck healing and welcome to LBT!

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