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Newbie from Melbourne, Being banded Sept 4th



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Hi All

Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm being banded on September 4th (less than a week away) and i'm so excited.

I've been on Optifast for the past 10 days and already lost 5 Kilos

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Hi Bec,

I am Linda from queensland.

Pleased to meet you.

I am still waiting for my health cover to kick in on 8th october :biggrin:for my band, I am getting excited too but these last few weeks are dragging.:wub:

I guess we will see you back here when your a new Bandit!!!

Linda:thumbup:

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You guys must be so excited... Good luck!!!

And remember, the post surgery beginning is worth it.. :)

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Hi all

So its been almost 6 weeks since i was banded, I was lucky i didnt experience any pain and was back at work the next week.

I was weighed for the first time on the 2nd October and in 6 weeks (2 weeks on optifast) and 4 weeks after the op i have lost a total of 22 kilos.

I'm getting my first fill next week (22nd Oct) which cant come any sooner as i now seem to be hungry all the time, instead of eating i have a glass of Water.< /p>

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Hi Beck,l'm from Melbourne also (Rowville). It sound like you are well on the road to losing alot of weight. I have not been banded yet. l having a sleep apnea test tomorrow night(wed).and all well l will get the green light to go ahead with the band.

All the best Bundy

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HI Becks,

Way to go girl :thumbup:

I hope I have done as well as you I was banded on Sept 27th and I am not going to weigh myself until Doctors visit on Oct 27th the suspense is just about killing me but I am determined.

Dewberry

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I was weighed for the first time on the 2nd October and in 6 weeks (2 weeks on optifast) and 4 weeks after the op i have lost a total of 22 kilos.

Wow that is a great weight loss result, congratulations you must be so proud of yourself. :unsure:

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I hope I have done as well as you I was banded on Sept 27th and I am not going to weigh myself until Doctors visit on Oct 27th the suspense is just about killing me but I am determined.

Dewberry

I had to have a giggle at your post here, as i see it's not the 27th of October but yet you have weighed yourself, i wouldn't be able to help myself. :unsure:

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I havent been on this site for a couple of years but thought it was time I got back on.

For any Melbourne folk out there - this Sunday 22nd Nov there is a get together at the settlement hotel in Cranbourne. From 1pm a group of us are getting together, we meet in the cafe area just insdie the main front door, NOT in the bistro. There is a little mezzanine area that we use. Anyone and everyone is welcome whether banded, thinking of banding or family,friend of bandits. These get togethers have been known to go from lunch to dinner. There is plenty of variety for those wanting to order liquids, food, or just come along for a cup of coffee or a drink. No pressure just come along and say hello and youll be made most welcome. The settlement is on the corner of south gippsland highway and camms rd, diagonally opposite mc donalds.

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