Guest guest Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Sebine I am from Australia, right back to the convicts!@!!!! My grandfather loved Ingrid Bergman and that's where the Ingrid came from. I haven't got a date yet for my op, I have to have a gastroscopy first (routine) and that is booked for the 6th Feb and then I was told 2 weeks after that I will have the op. I am around 98kg at the moment. When is your op date? Yes, this will be the year. I am really excited about it all, even although at first I was stressed but I am glad I had some time to think and find out information about it that the Dr didn't tell me. This is going to be a great life changing event (I hope) and we are going to be fantastic Sebine. Ingrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Hi Ingrid, Well we might get band sisters. My date is the 21.2.07. I am sooo exited as well. Cant wait. 68 days to go...hahahah. I am counting the days down like a kid for Christmas.But at least it is something to look forward. We keep in touch. See u Sabine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Sabine, yes keep in touch. We might be able to talk after we have had this done, might need encouragement ha ha. I am looking forward to it too. All my life I have been dieting and then eating to much and dieting again. Yo Yo in every sense. I had never considered surgery as I always thought it would be classed as cosmetic and not covered by my healthfund. I only found out a couple of months ago that it is covered and are so excited. I must admit I am going to make the most of Christmas...eat whatever I like. I am getting my husband to take me out to a beautfiul restaurant for my birthday which is at the end of this month as it might be my last opportunity so are making the most of it.....is this normal behaviour ?? Everytime I ever started a diet I would eat lots of naughty food the day before, this is probably similar thinking this time.... Ingrid > > Hi Ingrid, > Well we might get band sisters. My date is the 21.2.07. > I am sooo exited as well. Cant wait. 68 days to go...hahahah. > I am counting the days down like a kid for Christmas.But at least it is > something to look forward. > We keep in touch. See u Sabine > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Hi Ingrid, Yes it is normal behavior, I am the same. I don't care much about what I eat. Hahaha....The worst is I brought a bike, because I got a Labrador pup, and he cant get enough exercise,so I thought, well I don't like walking, I ride a bike. I grew up on a bike. Well years and years ago. Anyway out the dog and the new bike, and what happened, I could not even make it to the corner of the street (SHORT STREET) .How unfit !!! And this little saddle, ouch ... But I didn't gave up, and tonight I was able to make 2 rounds around the whole block. Wow I feel good. So I keep going. Every day a bit more. I would not do it for myself, I know the dog needs it(well I even more) but it is great. Think about Valentines Day, that is the day I set with my hubby and friends to go out. Maybe you still can make it as well....ha hah see who gets done first. Let me know your date as soon you know. Have a nice time Sabine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Hi Ingrid, Have a great New Year...I am the same. Made the most of everything. Do you have a banding date? See you Sabine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Woww Ingrid, You get banded 1 day before me. How exiting....Are you nervous? Sabine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Yes Sabine just one day before you. I have to have a gastroscopy on the 6 Feb and I am more worried about that than the banding. I am excited about the band and just hate the wait, wish it would all be over and I can begin my journey etc. I have never had an op before except a D & C so an a little nervous about that part of it. How are you going? Are you nervous or excited. Do you have to do optifast? Can't wait to get on here again once it is all done and see how your going....we will probably both have heaps of questions to ask once we have had it done...... Ingrid > > Woww Ingrid, You get banded 1 day before me. How exiting....Are you nervous? > Sabine > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Hi Ingrid, why do you have to have a gastrscopy and what is it for if you don't mind asking. Has it something to do with getting banded? Sabine -- Re:Ingrid Yes Sabine just one day before you. I have to have a gastroscopy on the6 Feb and I am more worried about that than the banding. I am excitedabout the band and just hate the wait, wish it would all be over and Ican begin my journey etc. I have never had an op before except a D & C soan a little nervous about that part of it. How are you going? Are younervous or excited. Do you have to do optifast? Can't wait to get onhere again once it is all done and see how your going....we willprobably both have heaps of questions to ask once we have had itdone...... Ingrid>> Woww Ingrid, You get banded 1 day before me. How exiting....Are younervous?> Sabine> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Sabine, a gastroscopy is when they put a tube down your throat into your stomach and it has a little camera on the end of it. They look around down in the stomach and can see it on a screen at the same time they move the camera around. The Dr I am having for the band does this as his normal proceedure just to make sure there arn't any hernias, or anything like that and if there is at least he is aware of anything before he does the band.. I don't know if many Dr's do this or not. It is just a day surgery op. I am more nervous about the gastroscopy than I am about getting the band!!!! Ingrid > > > > Woww Ingrid, You get banded 1 day before me. How exiting....Are you > nervous? > > Sabine > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Hi Ingrid, Now I know. I have had it done once in Germany.But I Didn't know you have to do it for the banding. I wish you you good luck. Hope everything is ok. You 've only 28 days to go . I am 29 Sabine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hiya Ingrid That is the right mind set - you will miss not being able to put anything and everything in your mouth - but you will be all the better for it. I might not be able to put most things in comfortably, but now I can manage most things if I take fairy bites or chew something and then spit it out to get the flavour. Also hasn't stopped me from putting my foot in my mouth – I told my Dr the next time he sees me I will be 15kg lighter. He is `quoting' me on it and so I will be in big trouble if I don't deliver. So I am madly sucking on Tony Ferguson shakes, going to move on to Optifast after these are finished (think they are better) and to get me there. Not just for him, for me and my holiday in a few weeks time. I wouldn't have a snowballs chance in hell of loosing a couple of kilos let alone several kilos pre band. And esentially regardless, you are having this op for yourself. If you think about it, who would do this to themselves just for someone else? No, its yourself first, it has to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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