Hello all, I am posting my delemma to you to get some opinions. I have not told many of my friends about my sleeve (only 2 know). I went out with some friends...
Hi Naomi  I told everyone that I had the hiatal hernia repair (as Dr F suggested). Similar post-op diet and everything. Can put the weight loss down to...
Hey, Nomes, you're right - that is a dilemma. It's one I avoided when I ended up telling people, so I haven't had to deal with it. You could use the excuse...
Ha ha ha - love that! It bounced! Actually, bouncing would be terrific to me, instead of getting stuck! I went back to liquids for a while after a problem too,...
HI I told my family and friends the truth about my surgery. I told them because they are my friends but I was not looking for their approval. I am so glad I ...
Easy - tell them you are waching your weight! ... Easy - tell them you are waching your weight! On 01/08/2008, at 12:47 AM, Chris Goodman wrote: Hey, Nomes,...
Thats a great saying 'it bounced'. I have to say tho, sometimes the tuna feels like its sorta stuck, but goes down after about 10 seconds or so. Usually my...
Well you can say you're on a weight loss journey... that's not lying! You don't have to reveal every detail of that weight loss journey (ie surgery) Isn't it...
I'm guessing you all have seen this already but just in case..... http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24120384-12377,00.html NSW govt to fund...
IÂ hadn't seen this article, so thanks for posting it. If one State starts funding this surgery then it is to be hoped that others will follow. Thanks again ...
And another thing that's funny - a good friend who knew I'd been struggling with my weight for years, and we'd moaned about weight gain/loss together heaps of...
That's brilliant, isn't it? And no, I hadn't seen it. All those who are waiting for private insurance to kick in will be happy, won't they? Chris _____ From:...
Hi One_elle26, I was wondering how you are going with your 2nd band? Are you coping well and do you feel that it is working as well as the 1st time. As you may...
Hi Carole, It sounds like I was in a similar frame of mind as you....I was really uncertain about whether to get a second band, and right up until the day...
... Thanks so much for your speedy reply one_elle26. This month it is 2 years since I was first banded. I only had 2 fills done before we encountered problems,...
Hi Cindy, I too am an emotional eater and I am still getting my head around the influences in my life that make me turn to food. I too see psychologist,...
Hey, Carole Have you thought about having a sleeve instead of a band? I've met a lot of people online who have taken this road and been really happy with it. ...
Today was weighing and measuring day. I don't know how, but I managed to put on 0.1kg since 4 days ago! LOL No, I'm not worried - it's probably just normal...
... Hi Chris. did consider the sleeve when I was first saw Dr T as he wasn't sure he could do the band due to previous surgery. Because of previous surgery I...
Hi Chris, Â I did consider a 'sleeve' very intensly, but they are not popular in Victoria and my Surgeon has tld me that if I don'lose weight with the second...
Hi, I wonder if any of you are on facebook? I know Monda is and we keep in touch on there, you can share photos, videos and even chat instant messenger,...
Hi Carole Thanks for the response, but as soon as I'd sent my email, I read a response to someone else that said this too - sorry for you to have to do it...
Hi one-elle It's hard trying to decide what's the right thing to do, isn't it? Good luck with your fill, and I hope your second band succeeds for you. Chris ...
Hey guys, how is everyone? I have now been sleeved for 2.5 weeks and I haven't lost anything for almost a week! I have been going for walks in the morning and...
What has your weight loss been in from before the op? Were you on 3 optifast a day for the first couple of weeks? I can weigh myself one day with no movement...
Don't worry ! It happened to me too so I took remedial action. I decided to keep away from the scales for at least a month at a time and be guided by how my...
Hi Mrs Nomes, I had the same thing happen to me during week 3 the scales hardly moved at all. I think it was only .8kg that week. I'm eating next to nothing...
Hi Mrs Nomes If it was me, I'd be worried too, but I'm sure it's much more simple than that. It could be the time of the month, or if you're breastfeeding, it...
Sue- No I wasn't doing opti for 3 meals before the op. Dr only said 2 times a day but even then I wasn't sticking to it cause it was making it hard to cope...
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