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:) Hi Im viv from busselton western australia had my band done six years ago would be happy to help people in any way I can give plenty of advice if you need .

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Hi Viv,

Thanks for posting! I just found this website today, and I could really do with a bit of mentoring. I was banded about three years ago, and I haven't done very well.

I was 106 kg pre-band, and I'm now 94. Which after three years is just poor on my part. Unfortuntely, I like all the wrong foods and drinks. I often over-eat and then throw up (which is really embarrasing for a bloke to say :)

I've re-focused and have started another low GI diet (again). I dread to think what weight I would have been without the band, so I'm not at all sorry I have it.

Was your journey a steady weight loss to your goal?

Cheers,

John

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I was banded on 4-8-09 and have lost 23 lbs. However I am like any other banded person I am ready for "normal" food again. I can start the full liquids tomorrow and am looking forward to the Malt O Meal. Any suggestions for yummy full liquid foods?

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:) Hi Im viv from busselton western australia had my band done six years ago would be happy to help people in any way I can give plenty of advice if you need .

Viv,

We would love to hear about your long term success. I think so many ppl that post are band youngsters. It would be great to hear how you have learned to live with your band and what kind of results you achieved.

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Hi Viv, I am from Geelong just out of Melbourne,I had my lapband syrgery 2 years ago and hae lost 20K (88kg down to 66-68kg ) I have been this weight for mths know. I am having problems with tightning of the band and having to vomit food up all the time even though I am very good . Dr has taken all Fluid out , done a gastroscopy and all that stuff and finds no problem. He wants to take out?? I am not happy. Have you had any problems? Jen

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