Perth newbie waiting to be banded by Dr Stephen Watson

[mss 1]

Wow it all seems to be happening for everyone here! Congrats Lellow and Cherie on getting your band dates....it is very exciting isn't it? I have nothing but praise for Dr Watson and am hoping that whoever my new band doctor will be when I move to Melbourne in a couple of weeks will be as nice.

Congrats on getting your band Simba.... just think about how divine the banana will taste when you are allowed to eat one?

I am another that prefers my band to be on the loose side. I cringe when I read some posts from people who pb regularly or get stuck as that sounds awful to me. I find it takes a bit more will power for me to eat in moderation and it is teaching me to listen to my body a lot more.

I just got my hair cut today and the cut has really highlighted the changes in my face since I have lost weight..... omg I can see the beginnings of cheekbones!!

[mrswal 0]

Hey Lellow

That would have been me!! Isn't that funny? How did your appointment go?

I'm so excited. I got my referral yesterday and my doctor is happy that I chose Dr Watson. I called Kate again today and have my appointment at 10am on the 21/10 and then I'll be first on the surgery list on 22/10.

I bought my first box of Optifast today and will keep adding to my stock until I need them. Can we also eat the Optifast dessert?

I've made myself an Excel spreadsheet with monthly weigh-in dates, days since surgery, weight countdown in kgs and lbs and a BMI countdown. I've also prepared a powerpoint so that I can take a front and side photo on the monthly anniversary of my op so I can keep a record.

Do you think I've overdone it?? LOL

When I get to Perth I'll need to get public transport to get to my appointment from Mandurah, is it easy to get to?

Cherie

[mrswal 0]

mss .. what does PB mean? I think, from what I've read, that I would prefer mine a bit looser, there's no need to make it any harder than it is, right?

Where in Melbourne will you be living? I'm an expat Victorian from Warrnambool.

Have a great day.

Cherie

[mss 1]

mss .. what does PB mean? I think, from what I've read, that I would prefer mine a bit looser, there's no need to make it any harder than it is, right?

Where in Melbourne will you be living? I'm an expat Victorian from Warrnambool.

Have a great day.

Cherie

a PB is a productive burp .... I am trying to think of a nice way of describing it! Basically the food you chewed comes back out again but it isn't quite the same sensation as vomiting. Sometimes you don't get too much warning that it is going to happen. I have only had it happen once or twice I think...when eating too fast and too much.

I am going to be living about 15 minutes from the CBD by tram which is exciting.... except that I have so much still to do before I move next week and lots of last minute moving hassles.

[mss 1]

When I get to Perth I'll need to get public transport to get to my appointment from Mandurah, is it easy to get to?

Cherie

I am not sure how long the train takes from Mandurah. The Murdoch train station/bus port is less than a ten minute walk to SJOG hospital but there are some hills if I remember correctly.

[roxyrip2002 0]

Hey everyone I am going in to be banded by Dr Stephen Watson this Friday 8/8, guess I'll miss the opening ceremoney of the olympics oh well, I will have to admit I am abit nervous, I really hope I am doing the right thing. I have 3 kids and a husband and am more worried about the cooking for them afterwards and how I will handle that. I have no idea what I am supposed to eat as it has all happened quite fast, I researched quite abit but the straw part of it sound really hard . Dr watson say's I have 30kg to lose but personally I would like to lose about 35 give or take a few, Anyway wish me luck, this is the beginning of the new me.

Edited August 6, 2008 by roxyrip2002

[lellow 1,713]

roxy,

I was banded on Friday past (1st August) and trust me, you'll be fine. It happened quite fast for me too, but you learn quickly, and this is a great site for info. Come join the August 08 group!

[roxyrip2002 0]

Thanks for that, hey how do you get all those pictures on the end of your messages and the graph showing how much you have to lose, it looks great.

[roxyrip2002 0]

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[roxyrip2002 0]

Sorry everyone just messing around and pasted the wrong thing.

[lellow 1,713]

just click on them, Roxy, they'll take you to the website where you can make your own! (just make sure you use the bbcode one!)

[roxyrip2002 0]

thankyou I will give it a go, well I guess you guys will be hearing alot from me from know on, I think I will really need the support and from all the messages I have read everyone here sounds really nice, take care better go shopping and buy some jelly's

[appspaul 0]

Hi all, I was banded last year on the 30th of March by Dr Sue Taylor here in Perth . When I started the process I was 147 kilos and was 133 kilos by the time I was banded , I am now 98 kilos and loving it . I can now buy my clothes straight of the rack in any store, gee thats a great feeling . So hang in there its worth it , I have now rewarded myself with a Lotus sports car ( able to fit in no probs ) cheers for now....Paul

Edited August 7, 2008 by appspaul

[mrswal 0]

roxyrip, how did your op go?? 08/08/08 is supposed to be very lucky, so hopefully it was for you too. I'd be interested to know how you felt in the first couple of days so I know what to prepare for.

appspaul, I am 147kg now so I feel an affinity with you. Did you have your op in 2007 or 2008?

I have to see a Dr Bremner before I see Dr Watson because my BMI is over 50. He's a respiratory doctor and I have to do a breath test. Does anyone know what that is and what I have to do?

Keep up the great work everyone .. you're keeping me very inspired!

[appspaul 0]

Hi , I had my band done on the 30th of march last year 2007 , that was the second time. A year earlier I had been in for lap band surgery but the doctor could not get past my liver so she aborted the surgery . At that time I was 140 kilos and she said I needed to lose a bit more weight . I got down to 133 kilos which turned out to be just enought to fit the band. Since then I have had 3 fills and weigh 97.8 kilos to date regards ....Paul