Ebony Rose

Sounds like you have a fault good plan in place, good luck xx

I'm 31yr with 3 kids. 6yo, 3yo and 6month old. I'm getting the sleeve this coming Saturday. I've organised my sister in law to live at my place while I'm in hospital so my hubby can visit me through the day. Hubby is also having the week of and I've arranged help for the weeks after. I think if your organised it will help recovery because you won't be so stressed. I had the lap band at 22yrs and just last year I needed to go in for emergency sugery to have the band removed because it slipped. I personally had a lot of issues with the band. Plus I had to arrange appointments for adjustments with the sleeve I'll see the surgeon at 2 weeks then every 3 months. With the band I was sometimes going every 3-5 weeks. There are risks with either band or sleeve. Good luck weth your decision xx

Wow! That's awesome work, well done. Feeling encouraged by your post. Keep it up ????

Great to hear! Hope it keeps up ????

During my pyshratric appointment today we discussed ago the little changes I've made over the past month. My doctor and hubby point out to me that it's the small changes that will lead to bigger changes. Sometimes I get discouraged and get in a negative mindset. So I thought I'd jump on here and share and I'd love to hear from others how little changes have helped. 6 weeks ago I was demand breastfeeding my now 6.5month old and I've been able to reduce that down to 1 breastfeed after her bath. This was a goal for me. I no longer eat chocolate and chips like crazy, I've switched to eating 60%-80% chocolates (one piece and I'm done). 4 weeks ago I was always buying chips and choc whenever I went to the shops and in large amounts. I've increased my step while walking. Is walk slow and really small steps, when I increased my stride my foot and leg muscles felt it. Please share your progress ????

Lol a good problem to have. Can't wait for when it happens to me. ????

Congratulations!

Dark chocolate. It's the percentage of coco. Sydney, Australia ????

I'm joining this awesome site from a far away land... haha just Australia but I like to be dramatic. I made my surgery date with my Dr for the 8th of October. When he first suggested this date I was so excited but now I've had a few hours to think about it the nerves are starting to come out. Im currently 165kg/363 pounds (I diffenatly like looking at my weight in kg, it seems less lol). I'm 30yr old and have CPTSD. I've used food as a coping strategy for dealing with abuse as a child, but through intensive therapy I finally feel I am at a place to tackle my weight problem. Slowly changing my habbits and attitudes towards food has helped but I feel the sleeve surgery will be an extra tool in my belt. Im a mother to 3 little ones, I'm actually weaning my 5.5 month old from breast feeding to reduce the stress my body will be under after surgery and I'm also tired of either being pregnant or breastfeeding for the past 7yrs. So far this site has been great to read through! I'm looking forward to reading more abd hopefully replying to some threads. Hopefully I'll get to know you all soon xx

My father in law was from the Cook Islands and he swore by coconut water for dehydration. He said if you buy a coconut and open it yourself it's better than the prepackaged stuff. No idea about how much is to much, he made me have some while pregnant and I was gagging for ages lol

Thanks ????

Let me know how your traveling.

Thanks for updating! Hope recovery is going well xx

Hi all! I have myself a bit of time away from the forum, I could feel myself becoming overwhelmed with it all. I'm ok, haven't lost much during this time period so a bjt nervous. I spoke to my surgeon about falling off the wagon, he was supportive. Feek I'm so glad your home! Mind telling me how much you've lost?? Hope today is a racist day for you to get fuilds in. Remember "sip, sip, sip" lol I'm seeing my pyshratric Dr today, it's helping me with my mindset. Hope everyone have an awesome day xx

Hope you're feeling better.

So why do some of us have to be on pre-op diets and others not at all? A bit confusing, I'm curious to know why doctor's around the world do it differently.

Nope your not the only one. Sending support xx

Awesome!

Great news! Good luck xx

Oh wow! Please update when you find out xx

Which hospital ? I'm going to NYU Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using the BariatricPal App[/quote I'm at Lenox Hill and my surgery got pushed to TOMORROW. So nervous and excited. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Wooohooo!

Your not a loser! I've had massive trouble sticking to my diet. Today I've also been feeling low. Good luck xx

I'm in Australua so insurance here is different. I'm 30 and have no previous health issues, all I need to have is a blood test.

Good luckl! You can do it, blaze the way for me xx

Eek it's right around the corner to October! I love knowing there are other people going though the same progress as me! I'm having doubts, I told my husband that on Monday I'm canceling again (we went through this last weekend) but now it's Monday I've decided to not cancel. When I choose to have the surgery I know no matter what I needed to stand by that choice come he'll or high Water. So even though I want to cancel because of my fears I won't. I fear that I won't lose any weight at all, which is almost impossible but I feel like I'll be that 0.1% who doesn't lol Good luck everyone. Hope your all going well xx Hi ebony, im 10th oct in Sydney, where are you getting yours done? Im Norwest Private hosp. Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App St George with Dr James Chau. You? I'm in western Sydney. Ive heard he is very good. Im dr roy brancatisano. Sent from my SM-G900I using the BariatricPal App I used Circle Of Care in 2007 for my Lap Band and last year when I had the emergency surgery to have it removed because it slipped. I decided to go a different route this time. A whole new team. He is one of the most experienced Doctors in this field so you'll be in good hands! Have you started your pre-op diet yet?