Aussie Ali

Mmm yum! chicken soup - I did the same thing! I've been living on chicken & veg soup I've also had liquid yougurt which adds to the Protein intake. Weighed in for the first time today. I'm 9 days post op & have lost 4kg! That's 10kg since I started optifast!! Soooo pleased

Mmm yum! chicken soup - I did the same thing! I've been living on chicken & veg soup I've also had liquid yougurt which adds to the Protein intake. Weighed in for the first time today. I'm 9 days post op & have lost 4kg! That's 10kg since I started optifast!! Soooo pleased

OMG does tonight's insomnia have anything to do with my sleeve?!? I love my sleep! It's just past 1am & I've been laying here since 9!!!

I haven't weighed in yet. Had mine done in Waikiki, near Rockingham. Only 2 nights in hospital

2 nights for me, went in Friday arvo and was out sunday arvo

I had a colonoscopy a few years ago too..... didn't find anything with me either. I just have to constantly take something to keep regular. today was the day I did it............. then it didn't stop!!!!!!!!!!! I had the WORST stomach cramps and it was very painful but it's done.... will keep up with the benefibre and might try osmolax next if there is still an issue. I have the max amount of benefibre.... 8 tspn!! thanks everyone

They remove the stomach that they cut away. Mine came out through my belly button! so I only have 4 small incisions, not sutures just glue. My surgeon also put like a silicon band around my left over stomach so it will never stretch.

Hi Officially day 7 post op today! Feeling pretty good. For some reason it won't let me hit enter and go to a new line so this is all going to be in the same paragraph! The first night was probably the worst for me... I had bad gas pains in my chest and there wasn't much I could do about it. I had pain killers on a button so if I was having gas pains I'd hit that and it would knock me out for about half an hour haha I agree day 1 and 2 are the worst but it was manageable. I think the fitter you are the better you cope. I had to do 3 weeks opti fast before surgery... wasn't too bad and I lost 6kg. Have you seen your dietician? I as told optifast swells in your stomach so not always the best choice for protein afterwards. I bought natural unflavoured protein powder that can be added to everything! getting down 700mls of water so coming along nicely.... freaked the day I was released. They made me drink 500mls before I could go home.... as much as I wanted to do it it took FOREVER.... it's all about sipping and learning how much your new stomach can take. Take chap stick into hospital... my lips were so dry! I am still on the liquid faze... not too bad as im never hungry. clear liquids such as oxo, flavored water, juice or strained clear cup of soups go down very easy.... it's the liquid yogurt and protein shakes that take forever. Goodluck with it all!

Hi all How long did it take for a bowel movement?? I'm usually constipated anyone & have never been "regular". I've had benefibre in my Water for the last 4 days & took 3 natural laxatives this morning.... Nothing!!! I'm 1 week post op & don't see my surgeon again until next Thursday. Any suggestions?

I'm from Mandurah - sleeved 27th of September.

I was given my pills whole in hospital from day 1. Just wash them down with a sip of fluid. I've never had an issue

Do I have to be online to see your pics on your profile??? I can't access them on my phone or I'm in the wrong place

I can't believe it's finally here... Tomorrow at 11am I "check in" to hospital! Laying here wide awake!! I have been on Optifast for nearly 3 weeks & have lost 6kg! The FIRST time I have ever stuck to a diet for more than 2 weeks. Can't wait for tomorrow to be over so I can get on with my new life!

I'm on day 4 of my 3 week pre-op diet. Day 3 was the hardest so far. Length of pre-ops seem to differ between dr's. I'm def following it to ensure my body is in the best condition it can be which in turn should lessen complications... Well that's my thinking anyway! Secondly 3 weeks is a tiny part of the rest of my life! Don't put yourself in situations if you think you will be tempted! Stay strong!

Iggychic!! Hello!! How are you? I remember reading your posts everyday about 6 months or so ago when u went through your medical dramas!! From your profile pic I can see your obviously doing well! That's fantastic ???? have you posted any before or after pics?? I'm currently on pre op, booked for 27 sept Ali xx

Hi guys, I'm a dental nurse... I would say its the ketosis. Also make sure you are brushing your tounge every day too. Brushing straight after eating acidic foods can wear your enamel away. My breath has been a tad smelly & tounge brushing def helps.

Thanks so much for sharing! I have been googling scars heaps!! My stats are very similar in just a little taller. I have been dousing myself in lotions hoping it will help the skin bounce back. Can I ask, do you exercise a lot?

Day 1 of my 3 week pre op diet today ????...

So comforting to hear so many success stories!! Well done to you ALL!! Loving this app, I find myself checking it more than FB!! Who would of thought haha Aussie girl you are an inspiration! Wishing you all the best in ur recovery/healing & looking forward to the photos! - feeling confident... Count down is on!!

Thanks for the welcome Aussie Girl. Can I ask, do u have a lot of large scarring from your lipo surgery? I'm hoping to avoid it as my starting weight is 99 kg but may need my belly & boobs done. Do u have a scar from one side of your tummy to the other??

Any West Australians?!? I am booked in for Sept 27th in Waikiki WA.... Can't wait!

I'm in on sept 27th.... But who's counting hey haha August has just flown but September is going to drag especially with a 3 week liquid diet

I'm booked for Sept 27th... Counting down as I can't wait but a little nervous