Lissa_S

Hi all just got back from Newcastle and had a great time but bought a lovely dress for a wedding i have to go to. I was excited as it was a size 12! Just need to work in the arms lol so I can ditch the cardi!! Cheers Liss

How about Coco Cubano at 302 Church st Parramatta? It looks pretty good

Darn!! I will consult urbanspoon again to see if there are any suggestions watch this space Sydney-siders

Lol whoops- I should have checked that let me know what you find out!!

It's in Wentworth St in Parramatta and urban spoon lists it as the number 1 place to go for brekky

What about circa at parramatta? I hear it's brilliant

Thanks Misty and lessismore!! I bought done gastro stop today and will try some soup tonight!

Hi all- it's been a while since I have posted. I have been struggling this past week. I am struggling in the heat to eat enough and am finding that when I do eat it's going right through me (sorry if that was TMI). My question is has anyone else struggled with this and what can I do as my energy levels are really low and I am dizzy quite a lot - plus the stomach pains after I eat until it goes through me are pretty awful. I can't have shakes etc as they go through me too. I am only eating steamed green veggies and grilled chicken or fish- keeping it simple but it still doesn't stay down. Yesterday I managed to eat less than 200 cal and today's about the same. This is not at all my intent but I just can't keep much besides water down easily. I am getting over gastro from last week too so maybe it's related. I have not consulted a dietician but am planning on doing so soon but anything I can try in the interim would be great Thanks!!! Cheers Liss

Good luck for tomorrow!!

Parramatta is fine by me. I am not sure where I am staying yet but maybe we can meet at the Westfield somewhere for brunch on Sunday if it's just us? Any time that suits you is fine by me

The Monday would be great for me!! I will be at training at the Institute of Psychiatry (@Concord Hospital) until about 5 but am free as a bird after that!

Hey there - it's the 10th, 11th or 12th of November Kelli. Hope to see you there!!!

That would be great Sue!!!

OMG Kelli I totally get that! I have had to stop talking about that too- it's hard though, particularly when the same people are very quick to point out how little I am eating - double standard much???

Thanks- after the leak, the weight loss has been pretty constant which is great- I had worried how it would go with the complications. So I am pleased with the results and proud that I have worked so hard to optimise the outcome - my measure of this is based on my fitness more than the scale though- I still don't own a scale at home, just weigh at work (I work in a hospital) so it helps me resist focusing too much on the scale as opposed to other things but for me, the vital thing after 2 1/2 months in hospital was strength, stamina and fitness

Wow thanks still have about 20-25 pounds to go until I will be happy but my surgeons really pleased and I am already 20 pounds under her original goal for me

Ha! I concur!!! But Vegas - awesome!! I am off to Tokyo next year for a work conference but usually I am lucky to go as far as Melbourne have an awesome time!!! We will definitely have to meet next time!!

Thanks here is a fairly recent photo comparison

Wow that's great! All the very best and I look forward to hearing from you on the 'sleeved side'

I have lost 198 pounds and have about another 20 to go. The weight loss has slowed down but it's still been pretty consistent. I exercise daily (jogging, yoga and recently gone back to adult ballet classes) - I have been very fortunate though as I had a leak so am lucky to even be here still- sleeve is the best thing I have done for my life!!