darwinlady33

Bella, I'm only 100kg but I look only 80kg.. I joke that I'm a secret fatty fatty because dresses I use his most of my weight.. Kinda.. Or maybe I've just been telling myself that! My BMI is 35.. Anymore than 30 is overly overweight so I'm in!

Yes I do.. When I use my nuti bullet I try to put in a table spoon.. Not sure what it actually does lol

Yup I use camel backs on long rides.. It's more the concern.. Drinking enough and having enough tummy to keep hydrated.. Guess it's the same if we swear allot just keep sipping :-)

I'm really worried about this as I live in the tropics and we need to keep our fluids up. Also I'm a keen cyclist and worried if 80% of my stomach is missing how will I be able to keep hydrated while cycling 50-100km .. Guess this time next week ill know!

My gastric sleeve will be fully insured $5,700 out of pocket

Fabulous to see some Aussie posts! I've decided to go with dr Raymond mc Henry at lap surgery Australia in melbourne. I'm actually based in Darwin. I'm flying there next week for my appointment with dr & surgeons. About to go have my ECG. Im 100kg 169cm tall and would like to loose 25-30kg. Hoping for the op in late oct, early November!

I'm loving seeing the confidence, the big smiles & poses.. Due to the feeling of accomplishment.. Ect biggest smile!

Hang in there.. Its a massive op keep us in the loop

Awesome to hear!!

Australia

You just need to breathe and just think about how healthy and fabulous you will be... Exciting!!

Wow... I just thought about the intense panic I'm going to have when I'm laying there in hospital saying to myself.. This is irreversible and cutting 80% of your stomach out .. Ahhhh! Have to focus on the fabulous new dresses I will be able to fit into and the extra activities I can do :-)

I'm seeing my surgeon next week.. I have only told my mother and 2 other friends who have experienced the procedure also knows. I started a go fund me account for the spare $5,700 ill need to pay out after insurance .. And accidentally posted it on my Facebook.. ( they wanted me to log in via Facebook) it was up for a couple of hours. I have few women asking.. Is there any other options other than surgery.. And some concerned.. That's why i don't want to make it public. I'm also a public figure in my town so want to just look fabulous and feel fabulous. :-) I'm going to try and keep it to myself.

Wonderful topic to read about.. Im 33 have poloy ovarian syndrome 220 and decided before having children is prob best rather than after! Hope im right!

I've only spoken to my mum who has offered to come and support me while im in hospital but not going to tell anyone else. I don't actually look at big as i am heavy and i can't stand any more negativity in my life :-)

Hi everyone Found this app today while researching and looking for people on the same boat. Im 33, live in Australia. Unmarried, no children and 18 months ago my twin sister passed away that got me thinking and doing some very different things in life. Was recently diagnosed with POS after knowing there was nothing wrong in my baby making bits. Been thinking about this for about 2 years but only just recently decided about a sleeve not a lap band. Took my bloods today and have my appointment with surgeon 17th sept. Can gave surgery about 6-8 weeks from then. I love food.. Im really hungry way too much.. Stomach pain hungry and comport eat a bit more than i should. I love cycling.. Rode 350km in 3 days for a fundraiser in June and another event in aug.. And look look terrible in Lyra! That's one of my moments that broke the camels back. But even riding 50km most days my weight has not budged. Last year after doing Michelle bridges a couple times i only lost 9kg then put i back on after a week holiday back home. Im 100kg (220pounds) but actually many people think i only look about 80kg.. Mostly in my I have a partner of 4 years and says he loves me the way i am. He also is about 220 pounds and has prostate cancer. He wont get it treated, so let's hope it doesn't grow. He was horrified that I'd actually do something so drastic like get surgery.. Yet he jokes how i can't stop eating and always hungry. I'm flying interstate to see surgeon then i think I'll tell him how serious I've become. Anyone else hidden your plans from your partner? Mmmm that doesn't sound good dos it. I want to have a child soon and at 100kg don't want to think about gaining heaps of weight then end up like a house. So the time is now to get this life changing decisions under control. Thanks for listening :-)

Hi everyone Found this app today while researching and looking for people on the same boat. Im 33, live in Australia. Unmarried, no children and 18 months ago my twin sister passed away that got me thinking and doing some very different things in life. Was recently diagnosed with POS after knowing there was nothing wrong in my baby making bits. Been thinking about this for about 2 years but only just recently decided about a sleeve not a lap band. Took my bloods today and have my appointment with surgeon 17th sept. Can gave surgery about 6-8 weeks from then. I love food.. Im really hungry way too much.. Stomach pain hungry and comport eat a bit more than i should. I love cycling.. Rode 350km in 3 days for a fundraiser in June and another event in aug.. And look look terrible in Lyra! That's one of my moments that broke the camels back. But even riding 50km most days my weight has not budged. Last year after doing Michelle bridges a couple times i only lost 9kg then put i back on after a week holiday back home. Im 100kg (220pounds) but actually many people think i only look about 80kg.. Mostly in my I have a partner of 4 years and says he loves me the way i am. He also is about 220 pounds and has prostate cancer. He wont get it treated, so let's hope it doesn't grow. He was horrified that I'd actually do something so drastic like get surgery.. Yet he jokes how i can't stop eating and always hungry. I'm flying interstate to see surgeon then i think I'll tell him how serious I've become. Anyone else hidden your plans from your partner? Mmmm that doesn't sound good dos it. I want to have a child soon and at 100kg don't want to think about gaining heaps of weight then end up like a house. So the time is now to get this life changing decisions under control. Thanks for listening :-)

Hi everyone Found this app today while researching and looking for people on the same boat. Im 33, live in Australia. Unmarried, no children and 18 months ago my twin sister passed away that got me thinking and doing some very different things in life. Was recently diagnosed with POS after knowing there was nothing wrong in my baby making bits. Been thinking about this for about 2 years but only just recently decided about a sleeve not a lap band. Took my bloods today and have my appointment with surgeon 17th sept. Can gave surgery about 6-8 weeks from then. I love food.. Im really hungry way too much.. Stomach pain hungry and comport eat a bit more than i should. I love cycling.. Rode 350km in 3 days for a fundraiser in June and another event in aug.. And look look terrible in Lyra! That's one of my moments that broke the camels back. But even riding 50km most days my weight has not budged. Last year after doing Michelle bridges a couple times i only lost 9kg then put i back on after a week holiday back home. Im 100kg (220pounds) but actually many people think i only look about 80kg.. Mostly in my I have a partner of 4 years and says he loves me the way i am. He also is about 220 pounds and has prostate cancer. He wont get it treated, so let's hope it doesn't grow. He was horrified that I'd actually do something so drastic like get surgery.. Yet he jokes how i can't stop eating and always hungry. I'm flying interstate to see surgeon then i think I'll tell him how serious I've become. Anyone else hidden your plans from your partner? Mmmm that doesn't sound good dos it. I want to have a child soon and at 100kg don't want to think about gaining heaps of weight then end up like a house. So the time is now to get this life changing decisions under control. Thanks for listening :-)

Hey.. Im in similar time frame. After a good 18 months of research.. Im traveling to melbourne, Australia and meeting my surgeon and did all the blood tests this morning. No actual op date set. My insurance should cover a chunk of it.

Oooo interesting reading. This was something i wanted to know more of as i don't mind the odd 1-2 glasses of wine at events. - seranna ( pre op)

I'm seeing the surgeon in 2 weeks time.. Have not set a date yet..