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Jill
27 Apr 2010
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Posted Tue 22 Feb 2011 12:57

Hi Judy,
  Happy banding birthday,I have come a long way since one year ago,hope all is weel...Jill
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Jill
27 Apr 2010
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Posted Tue 22 Feb 2011 13:05

Sorry Judy,meant well,in a hurry of to work....
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Linda Armstrong
26 Feb 2011
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Posted Sat 26 Feb 2011 16:41
Hi people,
Have had a band for 4 years and lost 30kgs but does anyone else suffer not being able too eat for hours before bed? If I do I spend all night coughing and or feeling like I'm choking.
Thanks..Linda
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Pyretta Blayze
09 Oct 2008
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Posted Tue 01 Mar 2011 12:48
Linda,

That is very common. I can't eat or drink for at least 3 hours before bed.

BTW Congrats on your weight loss.

Pyretta
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Judy - Mini
01 Jun 2010
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Posted Tue 01 Mar 2011 23:13
Hi Jill, Hope you are still going well.  Are you still going strong with the weightloss? 
I am still about 14 - 15 kg down from early last year, I have been the same for quite a few months.  I still need to loose about 10kg and just hope that soon I will find this elusive 'sweet spot' to help me do this.  I go back to Dr tomorrow and hope to get another fill, at the moment I have 8 1/2 ml in my 10ml band .  I now occasionally feel restriction but really not that often.  For the last three weeks I have been walking for 30 - 45 minutes around our hilly area.  I am now getting fitter but not thinner. Oh well, I'm trying.
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Tric73
10 Mar 2011
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Posted Thu 10 Mar 2011 05:00
Hi I'm an Australian living in Dubai. I am having my band done on the 23rd. I would love to meet some other Aussies and share your experiences, so I know what to expect. I haven't been here long and don't really have any friends who I want to share this with. I look forward to learning from you all.
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Kazza
19 Apr 2009
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Posted Sun 10 Apr 2011 12:25
where  have  all the  people from the old forum  gone 
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Tony F
09 Oct 2008
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Posted Sun 17 Apr 2011 17:11
Can anyone shed any light on whether lapband surgery is covered by medicare in NSW and the kind of wait that might be involved. I have a calculated BMI of over 50 and really need some help ...
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deb

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Posted Tue 19 Apr 2011 23:27

Kazza, a lot of the old group have gone over to a new site called Aussie Lapband Talk. Just google it. I would put the address but some people get cross about that.
Come on over, its very active and friendly and a lot of the old gang are over there.
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Camila
0 seconds ago
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Posted Tue 26 Apr 2011 18:55
needs help asap

i think i have something stuck in my band and i am a bit lose in what to do please give advise
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Melinda
18 Dec 2008
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Posted Wed 04 May 2011 15:54




Hope that your blockage cleared.  I cannot believe that the idiots at Yahoo ruined what was a wonderful and helpful forum for bandits. 

Shame on you Yahoo!
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trekkies
21 Dec 2008
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Posted Fri 06 May 2011 17:15

has anyone got a remedy for shoulder tip pain, please, after band op,, thank you
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Lunatic
16 Jul 2010
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Posted Sat 14 May 2011 10:06
Hi there peoples!!! I need some input!! I have always thought about banding as I have been on the chubby side most of my life but only now finally decided to go see someone about it. I am 29 and have a bmi of 37 I am booked in to see Dr Dolan next month. Have managed to lose weight 3 times myself but always put the weight back on plus more........ My weight affects me everyday and as a mother of 2 kids I am now seeing how it is affecting my daughter who is nearly 9. I dont like going out or been seen as I dont feel like I look like a should at 29. Most if my weight is carried around my tummy and have been mistaken for been pregnant on numerous occasions. I was wondering if anyone has had a bmi of 37 and had handing done??? Or am I wasting my time even going to see Dr Dolan. I hope there is someone out there that can give a little input as I am going threw this on my own........ Thanks :-/
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Eryn Hill
04 Mar 2011
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Posted Mon 16 May 2011 09:51

Hi Lunatic!

I was banded by Dolan in November 2010 and he was fantastic. I would defintely recommend going to him!
If you have any more questions come over to the other forum
Aussie Lapband Talk (.com) and have a chat... it is a little easier to use that one!

If you have any questions dont hesitate to ask me! :)

Eryn
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Val
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Posted Sun 05 Jun 2011 18:47

GOLD COAST SUPPORT GROUP

Hi everyone I have just moved tto the Gold Goast (Labrador area).
 
Is there any Bandits or new Bandits who live on the Coast who would like to catch up once a month for a Coffee. 

Westy
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Leanne
20 Mar 2009
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Posted Sat 11 Jun 2011 22:58
Hi Val

Your name is very familiar, I'm sure we have previously been in contact. I live at Southport. Feel welcome to email me at leanne_555@yahoo.com.au

Leanne
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Dee M
22 Mar 2009
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Posted Mon 18 Jul 2011 19:24

Hi Everyone
Just went for my first visit back to surgeons in 2 years.  For many reasons lost the plot and have put back on 20kg, mainly due to suffering a too tight band and eating rubbish (eg custards, chocolate etc). Lucky my blood levels were OK.
Had half a ml out today, didn't get yelled at and am now looking forward to getting that 20kg off again......and it was nice to eat a 'normal' albeit very small, meal again!
Dee
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Banded2008July
19 Jul 2011
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Posted Tue 19 Jul 2011 14:22
Just a quick question not sure where to post it. For excessive skin/arm/body lifts etc I know that it is sometimes classed as reconstructive surgery rather than cosmetic and that it was for me. Are there places people can go where that is covered by medicare or healthcare cards? I spent a year on the waiting list for The Alfred (Melbourne) only to be told by letter they don’t do that there and find someone else, why they couldn’t tell me when I came in instead of me waiting a year I don’t know but I’m really upset so I’m hoping there are other avenues.
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Shazley66
14 Aug 2011
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Posted Sun 14 Aug 2011 16:24

Does anyone know whether the lap band is considered a pre-existing medical condition when applying for travel insurance? I am looking at travel insurance for a trip in 2 weeks to Bali and I am not sure. It does not come up on their list??
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Karen
16 Dec 2008
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Posted Mon 22 Aug 2011 12:50
Anyone from August 09 bandits out there. There is a secret group on face book. Just make me your friend and I will add you.
Karen Meyn
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Sarah
03 Dec 2011
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Posted Sat 03 Dec 2011 08:56

Hi Everyone, a couple of years ago there was a thread on here Julies Arm Pics, which is now gone, i wanted to find out who Julies surgeon in Adelaide was, i can only remember that she was a general surgeon, not plastic surgeon, that had a particular interest in reconstructive surgery after weight loss.  She did a great job on Julie and would be very interested if anyone knows Julie or can remember the surgeons name.

Thanks
Sarah
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Losingit
28 Oct 2008
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Posted Fri 09 Dec 2011 16:18
Julie's surgeon was Margaret Anderson in Adelaide.
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lynnie5813@ymail.com
23 Jan 2009
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Posted Thu 12 Jan 2012 17:31
Haven't been on for a long time and wondering if there is still a link to people's blogs. lynnie
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