Hi from NT

Subject: Re: Hi from NT Fri 28 Oct 2011, 11:47 am

Thanks Emma. :))

Subject: Re: Hi from NT Fri 28 Oct 2011, 5:50 am

Congratulations on a setting a date!!

Emma :)

Subject: Update Thu 27 Oct 2011, 6:35 am

Hi girls just thought i would give you an update. I travelled to Adelaide and saw Dr D'Onofrio and he is doing my sleeve on Decmber 5th !!! also doing a herniia repair so i expect recovery may be a bit slow but nothing could be worse than the lapband ersion and removal ....

Hope you all are doing well and look forward to becoming " one of the team " lol

Subject: Surgery Date Sat 22 Oct 2011, 7:13 am

Kylieh wrote:: Hi, Sharon and WELCOME! If it's support and understanding you are looking for, then you've come to the right place. I have yet to see my doctor, too (this Thurs - hooray!) but have learnt so much from the other posters here. Bella, in particular, has been a great support to me as we are both seeing the same doc on the same day, one after the other! Good luck with you appt and keep us all up-to-date with your journey.

thanks again for your welcome ladies and i am so excited i saw Dr D'Onofrio in Adelaide yesterday and he set a date for my surgery December 5th !!! I have to optifast for 2 - 3 weeks prior and im a bit nervous but really excited.

Subject: Re: Hi from NT Wed 05 Oct 2011, 2:30 pm

Kylieh wrote:: Hi, Sharon and WELCOME! If it's support and understanding you are looking for, then you've come to the right place. I have yet to see my doctor, too (this Thurs - hooray!) but have learnt so much from the other posters here. Bella, in particular, has been a great support to me as we are both seeing the same doc on the same day, one after the other! Good luck with you appt and keep us all up-to-date with your journey.

Thanks so much and good luck, i look forward to hearing more of your and Bella's journey

Subject: Re: Hi from NT Wed 05 Oct 2011, 2:29 pm

Bella77 wrote:: Hi Cookie

I too am a lap band survivor, although I only had one. I think you are brave having a second. I lost 34 kg's with my band and it was great for a year and a half then the last 6 months was pure hell and then it slipped and then came out. I have had to wait 2 years to head toward getting a sleeve, only because when I had my band out two days later I found out I was preggers and then last year I was booked for a sleeve but had to postpone. I told my sugreon there was no way in hell I was having another band and if I had to I would live the rest of my life miserbale and fat if I couldnt have anything else done. I just wasnt having another but luckily he agreed with me and no longer puts second bands in he normally offers the sleeve. So fingers crossed I'll get the go ahead again. I have an appt thursday so am hoping he'll give the ok and a date soon. I understand how you feel.

I wish you all the best and hope that you are able to have your sleeve done and that eveil band didnt do too much damage. Good luck and keep us posted.

Thanks so much for your support , good luck to you too :))

Subject: Re: Hi from NT Mon 03 Oct 2011, 3:05 pm

Aww shucks Kyles!! Ditto to you to girl! 3 sleeps!

Subject: Re: Hi from NT Mon 03 Oct 2011, 2:54 pm

Don't worry, love. This is the FIRST place I will come after my visit. I will give you the complete rundown...I am so worried he wont do it as my BMI is around 36 but I have a few other contributing factors so hopefully he will put me out of my misery and say a big YES!

Subject: Re: Hi from NT Mon 03 Oct 2011, 2:50 pm

hi kylieh,

I have my first appointment with dr armstrong the week after yours. would love to know how you go. i have NO IDEA what to expect, but am really exited about it :-)

Subject: Re: Hi from NT Mon 03 Oct 2011, 2:45 pm

Hi, Sharon and WELCOME! If it's support and understanding you are looking for, then you've come to the right place. I have yet to see my doctor, too (this Thurs - hooray!) but have learnt so much from the other posters here. Bella, in particular, has been a great support to me as we are both seeing the same doc on the same day, one after the other! Good luck with you appt and keep us all up-to-date with your journey.

Subject: Re: Hi from NT Mon 03 Oct 2011, 2:41 pm

Hi Cookie

I too am a lap band survivor, although I only had one. I think you are brave having a second. I lost 34 kg's with my band and it was great for a year and a half then the last 6 months was pure hell and then it slipped and then came out. I have had to wait 2 years to head toward getting a sleeve, only because when I had my band out two days later I found out I was preggers and then last year I was booked for a sleeve but had to postpone. I told my sugreon there was no way in hell I was having another band and if I had to I would live the rest of my life miserbale and fat if I couldnt have anything else done. I just wasnt having another but luckily he agreed with me and no longer puts second bands in he normally offers the sleeve. So fingers crossed I'll get the go ahead again. I have an appt thursday so am hoping he'll give the ok and a date soon. I understand how you feel.

I wish you all the best and hope that you are able to have your sleeve done and that eveil band didnt do too much damage. Good luck and keep us posted.

Subject: Hi from NT Mon 03 Oct 2011, 1:48 pm

Hi , my name is Sharon , i will be 47 tomorrow and i have had two bands in the past 4 years and many serious issues with them. i have no bands now and i will travel to Adelaide in 3 weeks to meet Dr D'Onofrio for my first consult.

I was 137 kilo when i was banded the first time and i lost 40 kilos in total. I have since gained 20 kilos back and steadily gaining more each week :(((

I cannot wait to see Dr D'Onofrio and i hope and pray i can get a sleeve and hope the last band erosion doesn't affect my chance for a sleeve.

Ok thanks and you all give me soooo much hope for the future.