Hi Robyn I have been having more than normal hair loss for about 4 weeks now. Some days it looks like heaps in my hairbrush but it can't be that bad because...
hi maureen, sorry for the delay in answering. i had to fly to victoria urgently and then attend a funeral. no internet access while i was there, way up in...
Hi Adrianne, I live in country nsw I know i can ask once in hospital but how long before you can use a pool we are lucky enough to have one, and did you keep...
Dunno about swimming, I had my surgery July 7th so it wasn't swimming weather! Hope for your sake it's not too long, we have a pool also and I'd HATE having...
My hair started falling out too Adrianne, do you remember that? Fortunately it only lasted 4 weeks and has now stopped. It comes from losing weight quickly I'm...
Hi Robyn, I have very fine hair and not a lot of it so when I had my by-pass I was very worried about hair-loss. I noticed at about 6-8 weeks after my...
Hi Everyone, I have eight weeks to go and have started the usual mental babble about what things will be like after surgery. Jury is out a little and i have...
Hi Allison.. glad the optivomit is survivable for you. The jury will come back in with a unanimous verdict,,,you will look wonderful.!!!!!!! I too could not ...
Just had to share, only 5 days to go until I have the sleeve done ( and i can say goodbye to optifast !!) I'm starting to see light at the end of the tunnel...
Hi Victoria, My operation is next monday, cant wait. I found it only bearable (optifast shake) if i put in instant coffee, and 1 sugarless sweetner hope this...
Dear Maureen, Any information on how you feel imediately after your op in hospital? Did you have your op at sgp with dr t? and did you go into intensive care...
Hi Robyn, yes I did have Talbot in St. George Private and I spent a day and a night (could have been 2!) in Intensive care. I was so doped up after the op...
Hi Robyn and Maureen, I agree with Maureen the staff were excellent at St George Private both in ICU and on the Ward. I am hoping it is the same this time for...
Adeey hi, sorry it has taken me so long to reply. When i went and first seen Dr Talbot i was 124.00kg, i now weigh 97kg i am really starting to injoy the new...
Maureen, Thanks for all the handy hints about sgp if you dont mind sharing when did you have your op. and if you dont mind how much pre op did you weigh and...
ps maureen was telling mum about your email and she asked about the beef broth your mum made, she would love the recipe if at all possible, thanks robyn...
ps maureen was telling mum about your email and she asked about the beef broth your mum made, she would love the recipe if at all possible, thanks robyn...
Hi everyone, I have to compliment you all on your messages, your questions, your comments and all that you are communicating regarding your surgery (post or...
Hi Robyn, my weight at operation (on my scales which differed from the Doc's) was 152 kg. I probably weighed a bit more but I gauged my weight loss from my...
Hi Rob,, am so excited for you...take care,, Carol ... _________________________________________________________________ Advertisement: Meet Sexy Singles Today...
Howdy Everyone! I'm 5 days post lap band operation. Wow, what an interesting few days. I feel a bit like I was hit by a truck! LOL! I need a bit of advice on...
Hi again Nicole, almost forgot , for 1st 4 weeks you need to include 450 mls low fat milk in daily, hence the egg flips, custards and yoghurt suggested. it...
Yay!!!!!!!Welcome to the losers side Nicki! ... From: Nicki To: awls@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 1:42 PM Subject: [awls] I'm Back!! Howdy...
hi nicki, not sure if u got this earlier or not as i inadvertently put it to the whole of freecycle in perth, lol. don't worry no addy was there for you,, talk...
Thanks Carol I haven't started on a vitamin supplement - is there any you would recommend? My past experience is that they are huge and hard to swallow? Any ...
Hi Robyn, I spoke to my mum today re: the beef soup. She used gravy beef, cut into chunks, combined with vegetables (including the chinese vegetable "bok...
Hi Maureen, only three days to go, unfortunately ive picked up the 'trots' I rang the surgery and asked if this is part of optifast and they said normally the...
hi Nicole,, re vitamins,, for 1st 4 weeks Accomen Adult mixture,,just measure and drink,, enough in bottle for the 4 weeks, then switch to tabs like Pluravit ...
Is it wrong to say you're worth your weight in gold? Hopefully you're about 350kg! Even being a private patient, I am getting very limited information. After...