We all know that the best way-perhaps the only way-to get the body to surrender its fat stores (something it clearly hates to do) is through exercise and...
Hi Ads Don't blame you going mad, it IS absolute BS paying that much for a tummy tuck. That's just completely outrageous and it's just not fair. As you know...
Opps - and the arms (bilateral arm lipectomy) medicare item no. is 30171, and the legs (bilateral thigh lipectomies) is actually the same number. And for some...
Ok everyone...I have a confession to make...I had my band put in july 2006. Things went fine for a bit until i stretched my pouch by making myself bring up...
Hi Lind, Good for you.....Take back control of your life.....Hang on tight and do what is best for you. You haven't failed, you've had a "learning experience"...
I feel so jealous of everyone that says how much weight they have lost with the band. It just re-emphasizes the lost opportunity of a lifetime. lindab Checked...
Hi There, I had 2 bands and was unable to make them work for me - they are not ideal for everyone. I had the sleeve in October 07 and am slowly losing weight....
Hi Linda, Please please don't despair!!!!!! I have been banded nearly 5 years and I still weigh about the same as I did pre op....I am having problems with...
Hi Lindab Please dont beat your self up as the band is not for everyone and just think the sleeve may be the answer for you ...Ive had the sleeve for 10 months...
may i ask what state you are in and if you are in WA, what dr did you see? Checked for Virus & Spam by West Australian Networks Internet Service Providers see...
... Hi Linda, can you tell me how bad you were bringing up your blockages. I have a band and I bring up from my throat, not down in my stomach. I am going...
If you stick your finger down your throat far enough you will bring it up - that is what i did - NOT A GOOD IDEA. linda Checked for Virus & Spam by West...
when you make yourself sick, the stomach pulls together and upwards type of thing, thats why the stomach comes up through the band and makes the pouch above...
it means you have a blockage which is it feels like food has gotten stuck, and one of the ways i chose to remove that blockage, which is the wrong way, was to...
Hi Everyone Just a quick update from me - I've just had my final post-op appointment. My surgeon is very happy with me. I am only 1 week away from my op...
Hi Marp, You have obviously worked hard on your pre-op and should be very proud of yourself. I can't really offer any advice about pre-op. I was absolutely...
Hi Marp, Congrats on doing the pre op stuff so well!!!!!!! Where are you having your surgery and who is your surgeon? Re your "final meal", if htere is...
Hi everyone I've just joined this group to see what I can learn about WLS before I go and see the surgeon (I have an appointment booked in March). I'm on a...
Wonder where I can get them. NEW DRUGS FOR WOMEN DAMNITOL Take 2 and the rest of the world can go to hell for up to 8 full hours. EMPTYNESTROGEN Suppository...
Hi One-elle26 As I am having the gastric sleeve and not a band, I expect that there won't be much I won't be able to tolerate - eventually. This really is one...
Hi Marp, Sorry, I must have lost track of what procedure you were having done. What a fabulous Mum you have!!!!!!!! Please keep us posted on your progress as I...
Hi Chris, I too am from the central coast. welcome! I had what is known as a vertical sleeve gastrectomy (where about 85% of the stomach is cut off, but no...
Hi all, I am looking into wls and am interested in why some people choose the gastri sleeve over the lapband. I live in Sydney and I am looking at surgery very...
Hi Umm, I initially intended to have the lap band but after some thought and the advice of the surgeon I opted for a gastric sleeve. I have had the procedure...
Hi there other coastie and everyone Thanks very much for that info - it's very useful. And the ongoing problems are exactly what I'm concerned about! I'm...
Hi Umm - nice to see a familiar name! Chris _____ From: awls@yahoogroups.com [mailto:awls@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Umm Aleah Sent: Tuesday, 5 February...
Thanks for sharing, Carole - that's great to know. Where did you have your surgery done? Chris _____ From: awls@yahoogroups.com [mailto:awls@yahoogroups.com]...
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