New Post from Helen

Hi everyone, well I havnt checked this forum for such a long time, because it seems like no one really came here. I usually hang around on the main message board. It has been over 13 months since I had my RNY gastric bypass in Sydney and havnt actually met anyone else who has had this done, as you all know banding is the popular choice here. I would love to chat, help, advise, support, any of you on your journey with WLS. Please feel free to contact me here any time. I come to the main message board every day, and so will try to check in. Hey, Ive been coming here long enough that I know what you should be eating, where you can buy protein etc etc , so ask me, what ever question you like, or maybe you would just like to chat with someone who knows how you are feeling, especially in the early what the..... did I do to myself stage. keep in touch Helen

Hi Helen, Thought i'd say 'HI'. I'm from Canberra and had lap-band surgery about 2 years ago. I haven't looked at this website lately but I think more Aussies need to be aware of it as it's a great source of information. Gabrielle

HI, Gabrielle, you are so right. This group is so helpful. I know we had different surgeries, but there is a lapband forum, that you could go to as well, that could be really helpful. even if it is only to get some new tips. Good luck Helen

Hi Helen Its great to see your message. Sounds like you are doing great. Im been on a platu since moving to melbourne 4 months ago it gets pretty annoying but at least Im not gaining. I still have about 60lbs to go to get to my goal. We are having a blast here in Australia. I had the RNY in July 04. Thanks for all the useful information you have given me since coming to australia it is greatly appreciated. Kathy Melbourne Au

Hi Kathy, it must be something in the water because I have been on a plateau for 4 months too, and would dearly love to lose another 50, but could be sixty pounds. Did you find the GNC store in Melbourne that sells protein powders etc? Its in the main shopping area right in the city. I ve tried a few flavours and they are not too bad at all. Hope things are still going well for you down there. hugs from up here in Sydney Helen

hi, Just wanted to say hello from clear across the world. Have always wanted to come to Austraila but never could afford it. Keep on posting as it helps me also as I scan the different countries. I had it done in 11/05 and have lost 69 pounds and have 34 to go. I am a senior citizen - work as an RN yet- and hope you dont mind helping the older generation. LOL Colette

Hi Colette , great to see you on the Aussie board. You have done so well since having your surgery, wow 69lbs. Where are you from, when you say clear across the world? hugs from down under Helen

Hi Helen Iam a felllow aussie I had lap band 18 montgs ago but it eroded and had to be removed I am now looking at Sleeve GS as an alternative as Iam Sh..scared of anything that is done open I am about to read your profile and see how you are doing...

Hi Ron, I know I already replied to you in email, but wanted you to know that if you want to talk to me about the bypass surgery, I would be happy to. Where are you from? Helen

Hi Helen,, lapband here,, sept 19th 2005 - lost 2 stone to date,, need another 2 stone to leave me -- then i wil be about 70kgs.. which i think (hope) will be a comfortable weight to maintain selina