Weightloss Crystals or Stones
Weight Loss Stones Aventurine - Used to stimulate the metabolism. Helps the body to release toxins. Carnelian - Stimulates the metabolism. Good stone for those feeling like there is no progress happening. Rose Quartz - Encourages the

Treatment Trial for Weight Loss Surgery Patients Seeks Volunteers
Researchers from the University of Western Australia are seeking volunteers to participate in a trial investigating the possibility of psychological treatment enhancing weight loss among those who have undergone Lap-Band or gastric sleeve surgery. We are

Average weekly weight loss post surgery?
Just wondering if anyone knows if there is an expected average weekly weight loss after surgery? I don't remember my doctor mentioning anything. What was your average weekly weight loss?

A Current Affair Tuesday 26th July - New non-invasive weight loss surgery...
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone else caught this segment on ACA last night. http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article/8277651/new-non-invasive-lap-band-surgery I was very interested in it, as it is non-invasive and they claim that it mimics the gastric

Have you had a sleeve and not lost weight?
Hi, I was just wondering is there anyone who has had the sleeve and not lost weight? I have chosen the sleeve (op in DEC) as I have been told that with the band it is possible to put on all the weight lost. I didnt want another option like diet exercise

Weight Loss Picture Gallery
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS - This page is for members to post images of their weight loss journey to WOW and inspire us all. HOW TO - *Go to an image hosting website called www.photobucket.com (you need to register, but it's easy) *Click on

Famous sleevers
Just wondering does anyone know if anyone famous has ever had a sleeve? I am just curious.

Weight Loss
I am having trouble not loosing too much weight. Has anyone else had this problem? I know it is all psychological, but I can't seem to get past it. My body says if I don't have a bm than I don't eat. If I eat and not have a bm, then I am in pain

Having LIS Surgery This Friday! Need Your Imput Please
I am 38 years old and have been battling an unilateral anal fissure for over a year now. My issue is on and off. In other words, once the tear re-opens, then it takes about a week before it is pain free. I may go two weeks to two months but it

VVS Surgery email part 2
Copy of second part of email from Vulvar Vestibulitis Relief Sugery for VVS: Part II The time has come for part II of the emails on surgery! I've gotten some interesting questions on this topic so what I'd like to do is to compile all of the

Has anyone had surgery cancelled
Hi All, just another question, my op date is pencilled in for the 17th March - not sure if this mean you can be rubbed out if necessary, Since previous visit with Dr, have had a barium swallow and is noted that there is a 1cm sliding Hiatus Hernia.

can't decide on surgery
Hi everyone, I've had fissures on and off for over 3 years now. I manage my symptoms with daily Miralax, colace, fiber supplements and nitroglycerine cream. I've had botox twice (the last time was three months ago). Overall, I'm better than I used

soap after surgery-warning!!
I always have my soak in epsom salts then jump out and have a shower so as not to get soap anywhere near to my rear. Last night, however, I decided that as things were feeling sooo much better, I would have my much-longed for bath with all my lovely

I survived the surgery!
I did it! With a lot of drugs that helped me 'time travel' right through it. I had these hideous blue shorts on, and the last thing I remember, they were saying to me it was time to get them off...and I said, I haven't had enough versed to be

Is surgery worth it?
Hey guys something didnt hit me right when I was at my CRS last week. Well it was just a check up to see how the fissure was doing. Well when the medical assistant was asking me questions she mentioned what would I like to do surgery or keep going with