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+11Raerae Tralee (Trace) saljones221 Ange tumultuous-tara Vogette anewsharon noahdabear Megz Admin Steiny 15 posters |
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Raerae
Posts : 49 Join date : 2011-02-26 Age : 72 Location : Singleton WA
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 28/03/11, 02:42 am | |
| Great to have it all over and done with isn't it Megz? Its day 11 for me and each day just gets better. I slept on my left side for about 2 hours last night.... it was great! Hope you have a great recovery and welcome to your new life. Rae | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 27/03/11, 07:37 am | |
| Congratulations and welcome home Megz. Be kind to yourself - mind, body and soul in these next couple of weeks and keep us posted. Tanya x |
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tumultuous-tara
Posts : 541 Join date : 2010-12-04 Location : Brisbane
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 26/03/11, 11:30 am | |
| Awwww Megz Well Done !!
Welcome to band land.
Remember to keep up your clear fluids and especially your pain relief (drugs are your friend !)
Mwah Tara | |
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Megz
Posts : 8 Join date : 2010-12-05 Age : 42 Location : Perth WA
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 26/03/11, 10:10 am | |
| Hi guys! Hope everyone's going well... I got banded Thursday morning, and got home yesterday afternoon....still trying to get used to sleeping on my right side, but have been having lots of practise, lol! But it went surprisingly well, I expected to be far less mobile than I am. Haven't had any shoulder tip pain, or pain in the wounds - just really stiff and a bit sore. Been living mostly on water and juice so far, tried a Sustagen, but it made me feel really bloated and icky, and gave me wicked gas, so leaving that well alone now. Can't say that I've been hungry, but had a bit of soup earlier which seems to be sitting well. And I lost a kilo in hospital, yay! :) | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 25/03/11, 06:35 am | |
| Would love to hear how Megz is doing. She should have been banded by now. Hope all is well. |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 20/03/11, 11:30 am | |
| Rae, the first week or so was a bit surreal for me - the best I can describe it was like the post travel blues. Not bad, but a sort of limbo after all the hype. After two weeks of burps and bruises I finally realised that the weird bump near my stomach, was my stomach, and I am continuing to clue on to stuff daily. The difference in attitude / headspace that develops from this procedure is exciting in itself. I guess once all the discomfort settles we start to realise that we are not the same, we are better. It's really very cool :)
For the first time, possibly ever, I see that loosing weight is not only possible, it's probable - words can't describe how that feels. It's like you have a big kid on your side to help you confront and beat the bully who has always brought you down.
But the gas, I agree, is freaky deaky. |
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Raerae
Posts : 49 Join date : 2011-02-26 Age : 72 Location : Singleton WA
| Subject: re: Blingy band ....... 20/03/11, 11:11 am | |
| Thanks for the idea, I like it. I am down to 113.5Kilo's so thats good. I still feel beaten or bashed, but I guess it will get better! Can't drink as much as I have been told too. When I do I feel like my stomach is squashed between balloons or something, then the gas rises inside me..... most unsettling! Hope it goes away soonish. One of my 4 incisions is still weeping a litle, so will ring the surgeon tomorrow I guess. Its all exciting and i am glad to join the Bandits! Cheers,Rae | |
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Tralee (Trace)
Posts : 929 Join date : 2010-12-12 Location : SA
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 18/03/11, 12:15 pm | |
| Wonderful news raerae it's a great feeling. Seeing it's a shiny new band what about blingy band mine is Beckham band and there is an Antonio banderos on here too lol | |
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Raerae
Posts : 49 Join date : 2011-02-26 Age : 72 Location : Singleton WA
| Subject: Home again... 18/03/11, 11:48 am | |
| Just a quick note to say hi. I am home again and happy to be here. Not nearly as bad as I expected! I am looking for a name for my nice new shiny band.... any suggestions? Feel like I have been in a soccer match, but otherwise ok! Thanks heaps for all your best wishes. A tired Rae | |
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Kirsten
Posts : 249 Join date : 2010-12-07 Location : Victoria
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 16/03/11, 09:48 pm | |
| Good luck Rae! It'll be great, and cograts on the weightloss so far too | |
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Vogette Admin
Posts : 376 Join date : 2010-12-03 Age : 62 Location : Sydney, NSW
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 16/03/11, 08:25 pm | |
| Good Luck Raerae...we are all thinking of you! | |
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Raerae
Posts : 49 Join date : 2011-02-26 Age : 72 Location : Singleton WA
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 16/03/11, 07:28 pm | |
| Thanks Tara. its 0326 and no more sleep for me! Got to get ready for my new friend...(lap-band). See you all on the other side Best wishes, Rae. Oh and I reached my personal weight loss goal for prebanding, 16 kilos! I'm so happy. | |
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tumultuous-tara
Posts : 541 Join date : 2010-12-04 Location : Brisbane
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 16/03/11, 10:42 am | |
| All the best for tomorrow Rae .. will be thinking of you. Tara | |
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Raerae
Posts : 49 Join date : 2011-02-26 Age : 72 Location : Singleton WA
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 16/03/11, 09:22 am | |
| Thanks Tanya, Won't fib... I'm apprehensive but have kept enough chores to keep me amused for a few hours lol. My husband has just left for a 12 hour shift so home alone. I will be at the hospital before he gets home tomorrow, so just me and my thoughts.... But on another note, you are sounding positive and thats great! Can't wait to join you on the other side of banding tomorrow...... although it may take a couple of days to collect myself. Thanks for the encouragement! Rae | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 16/03/11, 07:05 am | |
| Best wishes for your op tomorrow Rae. You can actually enjoy the break form the real world for a few days! It's all over before you know it.
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 06/03/11, 01:31 pm | |
| Thanks for asking Delia, you are so thoughtful, I am ok :)
Steiny, like Ange says is it makes really good sense to go in when you have all your ducks lined up!
Rae, lol, I haven't bought smaller pj's yet but I have old clothes in smaller sizes stored away...touch wood, I will get to open them soonish.
Rosebud, with a 3 y.o in the house it's never tidy for a complete day but at least it gets messy in the nicest of ways :)
Trace, I can't say I have smiled the whole way there or back but I look forward to the positives that will come from this rather momentous decision. I hope EVERYONE is well and happy here and plodding along, I haven't caught up on posts yet but am looking forward to seeing how you all are... x |
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Delia Moderator
Posts : 1296 Join date : 2010-12-03 Age : 74 Location : Sunshine Coast Queensland
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 05/03/11, 10:11 pm | |
| How are you Tanya after the big day? I can't wait to hear how it all went for you.
Steiny That time will past fast if you are busy. Delia | |
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Steiny
Posts : 108 Join date : 2010-12-03 Age : 57
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 05/03/11, 09:15 pm | |
| l decided to postpone my banding 5 weeks until April, so l won't be a March bandit. A few things going on meant it was a bad time for me to get it done. lt's disappointing, but l think it was right for me... | |
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Raerae
Posts : 49 Join date : 2011-02-26 Age : 72 Location : Singleton WA
| Subject: March 2011 Bandits 01/03/11, 02:54 am | |
| Tanya, I hope all went well and that you are soon out buying new, smaller, PJ's | |
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rose bud
Posts : 509 Join date : 2010-12-05 Location : W.A
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 01/03/11, 01:10 am | |
| Tanya hope the house is still clean when you get home.lol Fingers crossed all went well , | |
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Tralee (Trace)
Posts : 929 Join date : 2010-12-12 Location : SA
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 28/02/11, 10:18 pm | |
| Enjoy the ride smile all the way to the operating theatre and imagine how free you will be after well that's how I felt and still do feel lol | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 28/02/11, 09:53 pm | |
| Thankyou Tara, Megz and Steiny, that means a lot to me xx
I didn't sleep at all last night (cleaned the house instead) so I ama zombie this morning but hey, nothing a bit of anesthetic won't fix :)
Time for a shower, pack a bag , drop Mia to childcare and yeeha!...
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Steiny
Posts : 108 Join date : 2010-12-03 Age : 57
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 28/02/11, 06:58 pm | |
| Good luck Tanya. Let us know how you're doing as soon as you can. | |
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Megz
Posts : 8 Join date : 2010-12-05 Age : 42 Location : Perth WA
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 28/02/11, 02:57 pm | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, Tanya! It's a little weird to be counting days now - it seemed like forever when I got my date back in November! Now it's only 24 days away....
And good luck for next week, Steiny - are you excited yet? | |
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tumultuous-tara
Posts : 541 Join date : 2010-12-04 Location : Brisbane
| Subject: Re: March 2011 Bandits 28/02/11, 11:08 am | |
| GASP, Tanya .. is it tomorrow ???????? (Your banding that is.) All the best. Will be thinking of you and I can't wait to hear how it all went on the other side. Yay Tanya !!!!!!!!!! Mwah Tara Steiny, When's your banding ???? Actually, gosh, it's my 2 year bandiversary on the 10th. | |
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