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Hi, im getting banded on 10th Feb by Dr Dolan at Joondalup hospital.

I am in my 2nd week of Optifast, surprised I must say, not going too bad. I am having a shake for Breakfast, bar for lunch and Soup for dinner, jelly and broths inbetween, oh plus. two cups of veggies and one fruit.< /p>

A little bit anxious about the pain part, but feeling very positive for the future.

Any body out there who live in Perth, I would love to hear from you.

And any body else where ever you are.

Desiree

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Hi, Desiree,

I live in perth and have my first appointment with dr Steven Watson today,

Im nervous he wont approve me for surgery, i don’t know why i should be fine i guess im just scared.

I dont know what questions i should ask to cover all bases do you have any advice ?

Do they give you a diet plan for the pre op diet and the first 4 weeks after ?

i know everyone is different but im hoping to lose 40kg am i dreaming ?

anyway would love to hear from you to support each other. im hoping to get my surgery date today as well

thanks

net

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Hi Net,

Sorry for the delay, think there was something wrong with this site.

Anyway dont be nervous, if you really want to do this you will know. I did a lot of research once I got my date for surgery, also was scared, I know you have seen your doctor already, but jusy be straight with him tell him your concerns

Remember this is a life changing desicion you are going to make......what I can see is you have quite a bit of weght to loose. I can only tell you what made me decide to do it. I have been on so many diets in my life, have lost hundreds of kilos and put back hundreds more......just couldnt keep it off. I am 58 years old very fit but some problems with arthritis, the problem comes in when you get older.

I was scared for the pain, do have some, but not too bad. If you go ahead with this make sure they give you pain relief to take home. With me they didnt ny husband had to ring the hospital.

The band is only a tool to help you .....you need to watch what you eat .

Hope I have answered some of your questions, please keep me posted

Good luck and take care

Desiree

Hi, Desiree,

I live in perth and have my first appointment with dr Steven Watson today,

Im nervous he wont approve me for surgery, i don't know why i should be fine i guess im just scared.

I dont know what questions i should ask to cover all bases do you have any advice ?

Do they give you a diet plan for the pre op diet and the first 4 weeks after ?

i know everyone is different but im hoping to lose 40kg am i dreaming ?

anyway would love to hear from you to support each other. im hoping to get my surgery date today as well

thanks

net

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Hi, im getting banded on 10th Feb by Dr Dolan at Joondalup hospital.

I am in my 2nd week of Optifast, surprised I must say, not going too bad. I am having a shake for breakfast, bar for lunch and Soup for dinner, jelly and broths inbetween, oh plus. two cups of veggies and one fruit.< /p>

A little bit anxious about the pain part, but feeling very positive for the future.

Any body out there who live in Perth, I would love to hear from you.

And any body else where ever you are.

Desiree

Hello Desiree

Im haveing mine done on the 24th Feb also with Dr Dolan in Joondelup Hospital .............. I live in the south of Perth and would love to chat to you .,,,,,,,,,,,, I start my diet today ................. doing the Optifast thinggy ..................

give us a shout

040 9 206 026

Good luck

simone

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