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[katygotmad]

hi again and welcome to all of us october bandits.

I only had to do 2 weeks but started opti this week anyway.

I cannot believe that I have done 5 days without cheating. I am starving at present and really tired which is a bummer as I am on call again this weekend. But the money from this weekend pays for my op so not too fussed if they call me in all weekend. I have lost I think 3 kilos on opti so far and yes I agree I am thinking if I can do this then I can do the post op too.
I got this far last time I wanted the op done and then chickened out and thought I can do this without a band, and here we are again 2 years and 10 kilos later.
I have had the week from hell at work and still managed so I am stoked. My friend said to me today I have already shrunk my tummy and I agree it seems flatter.

I dont know about anyone else but I feel so much better and almost cleansed after a week of the opti. I almost have more energy at the moment its great.

I am starting to get nervous/excited and just want to get on with and I too am hoping and praying I am not the 10 % it doesn't work for.

I have only told 1 friend at work and immediate family. It might be a bit difficult to keep it secret though as they are starting a get fit for summer promo at work and everyone knows I am always trying to lose weight so they have signed me up for it. Luckily its only weighing and measuring once a week for ten weeks and advice from the dietician. Maybe I will win the biggest loser part LOL, then I'd have to tell.

Sorry for waffling on but isnt it nice to 'talk' to people who know exactly how you are feeling.

katy

[katygotmad]

ps. Hey Joanna I am being done the day after you at the avenue. Might see you there, shuffling round the corridors post op.

katy

[Craftymumma]

Hi Katy, 5 days no cheating is awesome! I'm glad you said this was your second try because just yesterday I was thinking 'I don't need this op, I can do it myself!'. But I see now that I can't or I would have already.
It's so nice to have a place here to 'unload'. My husband is the most amazing support but he's also ... Well... A man... He tries to answer and solve everthing but on here I can just tell it all:)
Hope youre all doing well and staying positive!

[Julieanne]

Hello all,


I am being banded on the 10th October at Central Districts SA. I am very excitied about starting my new life and I am trying to concentrate on the positives! I am getting nervous about the surgery as I hate hospitals. My biggest fear is post op if I will manage at home as I live by myself. I know this is going to be hard to start off with but like any bad habbits Im sure I can kick the bad food habit.

Looking forward to a happier healthier Life!
this site is great with all the advice and helpful tips.

Good luck everyone!

Julie

[purple butterfly]

Welcome Honeymufins and Calamity, what a great group, there are 14 of us now.....just read Grinningchooks story about her operation day which is posted in the bandit lounge. Its worth a read if you guys havn't seen it, it sure put my mind more at ease.

Not long now its nearly October. I am still trying to sort out my profile and ticker and photo, when I get a chance , probably when I am recuperating next week, I hope to get everything up there so we can all help each other out and follow each other's banding journey. Still trying to work out the adding friends and personal message part of this forum.

Anyway, this time next week I would have been just been banded and hopefully out of recovery. Good luck to everyone, may this journey hurry up and begin.

Cheers Julz

[JAK12]

Hi Katy,

Great, who is your Dr.?
I hope to be up and about on Tuesday as I am only getting one week off work.

I been catching up on some of the posts ... you doing so well with Optifast!

Finally the scale is moving in the right direction and I have lost about 3kg but continue to strugle with hunger and being sick with Cold/Flu/Virius on and off for the last 4 weeks is no help.

Take care

Joanna

katygotmad, on 23 September 2011 - 08:13 PM, said:

ps. Hey Joanna I am being done the day after you at the avenue. Might see you there, shuffling round the corridors post op.

katy

[katygotmad]

hi again guys

13 more sleeps to my op eeeeeek. I am genting nervous now.

Joanna, my doc is wendy Brown from prof o'briens rooms.how about you?
I have done 9 days opti so far and glad to say my mindset is on track.I remember getting into this zone when I did the cohens diet which is basically the same as a lapband diet except without the fallback of the band.Needless to say I put it all back on again after the diet ended.

I dont really feel hungry, just tired. Work seems to be really hard at the moment so thats not helping.

I did lose it with the kids tonight and then had to say sorry and explain that it is probably more to do with me being nervous rather than what they are not doing around the house, ie not helping with chores.

how is everyone else holding up?

katy

[Craftymumma]

Oh gosh... One week to go... I'm starting to have second thoughts. I don't think I've lost much weight on the optifast... I'm hungry and nervous and worried that I'll be as snappy after the op as I am now.... That I'll be someone who cant work with the band... That I'm not going to be able to stick to a diet ... I'm sad that I got so overweight that I need surgery to fix it.

Hubby took some 'before' pics tonight. Felt so weird. Like I was kidding myself, just pretending I might actually be thin one day...
Hopefully feel brighter in the morning:)

[JAK12]

Hi Guys,

I hope everyone is doing well on Optifast and looking forward to what October will bring.

Craftymumma ... reading your post this morning on the way to work was like someone was reading my mind! I hope this morning brings new POSITIVE outlook on the situation.

I know that I've to get this done for health reasons, for my babies and to be able to live my life to the fullest. Therefore no going back for me ... with BMI 46+ this is it.

Don't know about the pics ... have taken 100's of before photos in the past but .... not one after photo ... never ...ever!


Katy my Dr is Prof. O'Brien.

Hope you all staying well and counting days!

Cheers

Joanna

[katygotmad]

craftymumma

I so laughed at your post you poor thing. We all know how you feel and I must admit at this stage last time I decided I could do it alone and didnt need to be banded. Needless to say I am back and wont back out this time.

It is both scary and exciting at the same time. I feel a bit like just before I had my babies, wondering what the hell have I entered into, and it is too late to change your mind oops.

It will be just as life changing, I am sure. I am looking forward to getting on with the second half of my life, fit and healthy. I told them at work today that I will be having my 40th next Setember and having a big party to celebrate. I have just turned 42 and didnt have a big bash on my 40th, but I reckon I might have another go at forty with a new body and mindset

I am probably every one on heres worst nightmare(I always was teachers pet) but something has clicked and I am now on day 9 of opti and I have dropped 4.2 kgs. I love it.
I havent cheated apart from a handful of m&ms yesterday, so I am very proud of myself. I only hope I can keep it up.

To all us other october bandits keep your chin up and look forward to a new life starting soon.

katy

[Craftymumma]

Im feeling so much better today! I was just so seriously hungry and cranky I was doubting this whole thing. It really is like just before having a baby. I said to my mum today that this is the longest 2 weeks of my life - except for when I was 38 weeks pregnant with my first:)
I haven't cheated once yet on optislim and I have also lost about 4kgs, put my jeans on straight from the dryer and there was no squeezing at all...lol. I read a post earlier today about the long term benefits far out weighing the discomfort of not getting to eat some foods and the occasional 'stuck' moment. It really made me remember why I am doing this.
I'm not at all worried about the op, I had a cesarean 16 months ago and was fine so hoping for a similar or easier recovery... time will tell.

I also read today that the first few weeks until your first fill is not for losing weight, is that true?

[Catapult]

Craftymumma, on 28 September 2011 - 10:33 PM, said:

I also read today that the first few weeks until your first fill is not for losing weight, is that true?

Definitely. Your body needs to heal. It might be several fills before weight loss happens.

Cat.

[Pamont]

purple butterfly, on 22 September 2011 - 09:50 PM, said:

Hi Joanna, Claire and Eeyore...Welcome

Wow there is 12 of us now, and its sounds like we are all going to be a great support to each other. I must admit, today I started having nervous thoughts, but I guess this is normal as our dates for the op draw closer........

Does anyone else have nervous or second thoughts??
Just need to keep reading postive stories I think....

Julz

Hey Julz
I am getting banded on the 11th up in Brisbane Yep I am excited and nervous as I have thought about it for a long time Had second thoughts for a min but thought I am over the diets and more diets , look forward to reading more .

[Huco]

Hi everyone

I'll be banded next wednesday at sios with dr talbot. Been doing great on opti with tge occasional can of tuna but it's all protein so I'm still in ketosis and I'm down 3kg in a week!

I'm excited nervous too but I'm sure I'll cope as I just had a csection in feb too. I have a 7mth old and two year old and a long suffering husband who is truly my world.

I can't wait to watch us all succeed as I'm sure we all will. To those of you worried it won't work for you we are all here to keep each other motivated and on track as we will all be going through it together.

Looking forward to filling all your journeys

Hxxxx

[goawayfat]

Being banded at The Avenue on 14th October by Andrew Smith - not long to go!!

[fijay]

Hi guys.

I'm being banded on Tuesday 11 October at Cairns Private Hospital. As with everyone else I am very nervous but I'm also looking forward to it.

My greatest concern is lack of support. I've only shared my decision with my husband who is very opposed to the surgery (he thinks I should just suck it up and stop eating and exercise more - oh really??? I never thought of that!). I haven't decided to tell anyone else yet as the few times I floated it with friends they thought it was to 'extreme'. Because I am feeling a little isolated this website is great.

I started Optifast today (I only arrived back in Oz yesterday) and I can not belive I've cheated on the first day! Not only did I have half a potatoe I also had a glass of wine! However, I've been through this forum tonight and after reading a number of posts I know I have to just have to focus. So I'm 100% committed from here on in.

I'm looking forward to hearing about everyone elses journey.

Good luck everyone
Fi

[Julieanne]

Craftymumma, on 27 September 2011 - 11:36 PM, said:

Oh gosh... One week to go... I'm starting to have second thoughts. I don't think I've lost much weight on the optifast... I'm hungry and nervous and worried that I'll be as snappy after the op as I am now.... That I'll be someone who cant work with the band... That I'm not going to be able to stick to a diet ... I'm sad that I got so overweight that I need surgery to fix it.

Hubby took some 'before' pics tonight. Felt so weird. Like I was kidding myself, just pretending I might actually be thin one day...
Hopefully feel brighter in the morning:)

Its a huge undertaking and you should be proud of yourself that you have gotten this far.The mental barrier is a huge one to deal with, remember one day at a time! Everyone on here is so positive that its the right thing to do.
Julie

[jade7380]

Hi everyone, I am getting banded on the 10th @ Hawksbury Hospital in nsw, really looking forward but also very nervous and scared, starting opti-fast on the 3rd i know its gonna be a hard week for me, good luck to all us oct people having our bands done

[greytholly]

JAK12, on 22 September 2011 - 01:30 PM, said:

Hi everyone, my name is Joanna and I am being banded on 10^th of October at The Avenue.

I'd love to hear from other October bandits, so we can support each other while we make this journey together.

I'm very sure of my decision to be banded but currently struggling with Optifast and question myself if I can manage post op. and more concerned about the possible negative outcomes and lack of weight loss (6 days into Optifast and gained weight).



Looking forward to healthier future!



Cheers



Joanna

[butterflychick81]

Mine is 5th October - SJOG Murdoch Dr Watson