Kato1983

Hi gettingthere You should be fine wherever you go in Australia. I am Australian (and nine months post sleeve) and travel all over Australia regularly for work and don't have any problems. Sydney and Cairns are fine, I haven't been to Ayers Rock post sleeve but it shouldn't be a problem. The shared plates/tapas concept is really big in Australia, which I always find to be a really good alternative. In other restaurants you shouldn't have too much of a problem either. Most places will have a decent entree menu which will be a better size for you, and I've never had a problem just ordering an entree. Otherwise sometimes I order something like a mixed charcuterie plate. Most restaurants have heaps of Protein rich options (if you eat seafood, there are often lots of great low fat high protein Entrees like prawns, scallops or salmon). Don't stress, you will be fine. Service is pretty relaxed most places, so if you don't finish your meal no one will be too worried. Have a great trip!

This is my first post here but I've really enjoyed reading everyone's posts so thought it was time to stop lurking! I am 28 years old and live in Sydney, Australia. I had my surgery seven months ago today and I just can't believe how much my life has changed in that time. My starting weight was 280 pounds and my goal was 165 pounds (to give me a healthy BMI). My surgeon said he would be happy if I got to 187 pounds. I am so pleased to report that as of today I am 152 pounds and still going down. The last time I weighed this much I was in sixth grade!! I am now fitting comfortably into an Australian size 8 (a US 4). I do however need to stop losing weight now as I'm starting to look a bit too thin and my boobs and hips are becoming a distant memory But most importantly I feel soooo healthy and happy. Pre op I was getting a migraine every week, now I've only had one in the last seven months. My high blood pressure is gone (admittedly now it is too low), I can fit in an airplane seat comfortably, my feet don't hurt when I walk for more than half an hour and I feel normal for the first time in my life. Now I can look forward to the future and start planning a family with my wonderful husband (who despite eating my share of food has lost 40 pounds himself in this time). In short, I couldn't be happier with my decision. It is obviously a personal decision for everyone, but for me it has been a dream come true. I was so so scared about having the operation and tried to convince myself I could lose the weight on my own (despite having failed many times at that before), but never thought the results would be this good. So all in all, I am a very happy girl! Good luck to everyone on your own sleeve experiences!