Jimbo

Hi kitikat and welcome you have come to the right place there are a lot of helpful people on here who are on the same journey I'm 20 days post op . I recommend scrolling back through the thread there are a lot of helpful topics already been discussed and some of your questions you have might be answered or fire away we are all happy to help

Aussiegirl & sue what a small world I wonder how many of us sleeved people cross Anzac bridge pyrmont. I actually work on the bridge

The complete guide to nutrition for weight loss surgery is awesome it has over 100 nutritious recipes covering all stages of the weight loss journey from the pre surgery to post op and puree to full diet. It has sections on recovering from surgery, food fundamentals ,trouble shooting and common complaints + nutritional impacts of surgery and different supplementation , promoting healthy habits and thinking and a section on exercise I'm extremely pleased with the recipes as there are a lot of options to keep your meals interesting

The orange book portion perfection for bariatrics and the two portion aids below (bowl and plate) is packed with information and is a simple way to understand portion sizes with visual product pictures showing Calories and recommended sizes. The bowl and the plate guarantee if used correctly you will never over eat again and will assist in training your body and mind to the portion sizes your new body requires

Look what just arrived in the mail got some reading to do.

A very low calorie diet like the shake pre op diet causes ketosis, which is different to other types of ketosis diets. At this level, ketosis facilitates safe weight loss and keeps important body processes working properly while getting so few calories. Whilst your body and brain usually use carbohydrates as their main energy source, during ketosis, the body burns fat and ketones are produced, which supply the brain with energy. Excess ketones that your body does not use are excreted via urine and breath (thus the bad breath). Ketosis symptoms may include dehydration, fatigue, headaches and constipation, due to excessive amounts of sodium, potassium and water being lost from your body. However, your body can adjust to these changes in your electrolytes levels, and these symptoms will usually pass within the first few days (3-6 days) . This is followed by an increase in energy and reduction in appetite which, through this Intensive Phase, is likely to result in consistent and successful weight loss. It's also important to know that these are typical symptoms of a ketosis diet and you should try to stick to the program and pass through the first 3 days of the program, which is when you are most likely to experience Ketosis Side Effects. Of course, if you are concerned about your symptoms or if they persist, speak to your doctor, dietitian or pharmacist before adjusting or stopping the Optifast® VLCD™ Program.

Thanks mistysj I do find it little difficult when I don't feel hungry at all the Aussie body poppers taste good and have 30g of protein thanks for the suggestion I'm going to get myself a recipe book found one on the band buddies website glad your doing well

Thanks lessismore67

Hey all I'm 13 days post op since I started the two week per op shakes till now I'm down 18kg . Started puree yesterday have been having one weetbix mashed with skim milk , scrambled eggs with cottage cheese and Aussie bodies Protein popper plus v8 juice popper. Have been feeling little tired and occasionally when I stand up briefly feel little dizzy. Next week I get to add fish , tuna, criskits and mince to my diet anyone been experiencing the same and has anyone got some recipes to share for me going into next week?

www.bandbuddies.com.au/ Band Buddies| Lifestyle Solutions for Bariatric Patients.

Hey everyone here is a good aussie site to purchase chewable vitamins , books on bariatric sleeve weight loss plus cooking recipes and portion control plates and bowls check it out . www.bandbuddies.com.au/ Band Buddies| Lifestyle Solutions for Bariatric Patients.

Hey I lost 10kg during the two week pre op phase i havnt felt nauseous but I do have little gas discomfort and the incision you feel the most is the top one near rib cage but overall considering they removed 2/3 of my stomach not too bad

Thanks Kelliv I'm in Sydney under Dr Michael Talbot

Thanks Bec after reading a lot of post on this site i do feel blessed

Here is a picture of my 5 incisions one day after surgery for anyone interested

Here is my pic

I was yesterday when I awoke but they gave me a button where I could self administer morphine but once I got up today I had a paracetamol table and I've been ok when I drink its little tender but bearable I have said no to last two offers of tablets I wanna learn to feel my new stomach so I don't over fill and get a leak. Here is a picture of my wounds 5 little cuts .

You shouldn't wake up if you use a good Anaesthetist I didn't wake up for two hours after surgery in the recovery room

I suppose every ones journey is little different I'm in Sydney australia I had meetings with surgeon and dietician then went on two week very low calorie diet ie shakes liquid the week of surgery I had to visit the pre admissions at the hospital where I had an ECG done on my heart . Day of surgery I checked into surgery sweet got naked and put on gown and climbed onto my bed and awaited to be called to surgery. They wheeled me into the surgery holding bay where my surgeon and Anaesthetist visited then I was wheeled into surgery and climbed onto operating table last thing I remember was breathing gas through mask

Thanks hardest part is the emotions you go through on the day good luck with your op be brave and think about the reasons your doing it and your loved ones who will have a healthier you for longer

Pre op means before the operation you will have a meeting with your surgeon and dietician I did . I'm laying in hospital now had my operation yesterday

Hi all i am laying here in the hospital first day after operation. They had me out of bed today , had a shower and got to put my own clothes on. Have been drinking fluids and couple spoons of yoghurt, custard and soup throughout the day. After lunch they removed the drip because I'm taking in enough fluids. The trick is to walk as much as you can every hour or so couple laps around the ward and keep sipping on your fluids that way they take you off the drip and you can go home earlier I've been told I can go home tomorrow arvo

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