Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[Kayargh 112]

Romney is worse version of Bush. Incapable of admitting when he is wrong' date=' unwilling to be held accountable for mistakes and tack. If he become president Im going to teach English in S. Korea or Japan.

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Who would have thought there would be a worse version of Bush! Lol.

Thank u for your well wishes, and lets hope u aren't teaching English in Japan or S. Korea anytime soon!! - unless of course u want to! :-)

[GlitteringGoldParodox 36]

These are an extraordinary bunch of people and although I can't accept their amazing offer of financial support' date=' the meaning behind it and their friendship is invaluable.[/quote']

I don't have the rights words to express how sorry I'm about what you going through. You seem very strong willed and courageous. I have no doubt that you will get through. My thoughts are with and wish you a speedy recovery.

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[kelliv 659]

Omg you guys had me laughing that's for sure!!

I had 60 to lose and have 35 to go so nearly half way there. I have upped my health insurance to cover reconstructive surgery but now after doing some research in the plastic surgery and success in Thailand may look there as an alternative' date=' who knows!! But I do not want to have to cover myself up at the end of it with excess skin which I know will be on my stomach after 4 kids so will definitely do something about it.

I am on a multi Vitamin each day but should also look at something for hair and nails to help reduce the loss etc.

It is do great seeing all the new additions and being on this journey together. It is so great having everyone here for support.

Talk to you all soon [/quote']

Hi Shelley, what's this about nails and hair lss? I haven't heard of ths until now. Thanks

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[susie77453 32]

Quick question to all:

How long before I can have a drink? I'm not missing it but my dads 70th is coming up and it would be nice to have a celebratory drink with him! No bubbles of course but maybe a vodka lime and Water?

Hope you're all doing well! I'm back and work

Now and feeling fabulous can't wait to drop These kgs like their hot!

Xo

[kelliv 659]

Quick question to all:

How long before I can have a drink? I'm not missing it but my dads 70th is coming up and it would be nice to have a celebratory drink with him! No bubbles of course but maybe a vodka lime and Water?

Hope you're all doing well! I'm back and work

Now and feeling fabulous can't wait to drop These kgs like their hot!

Xo

Hi, I have had one glass of red wine at 5 weeks post op and it was lovely. I think it's up to each individual, but for a special occassion why not. I wouldn't suggest doing it in the first 4 weeks andeven then only one or two as it may affect you more.

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[Nessa1977 155]

Just catching up on the last 5 or so pages as I can't look at the forums at work.

Multivitamin: I take a Cenovis Women's Multi, as well as Swisse Ultraboost hair, Skin and Nails.

Bowel movements: Mixed. Some days I feel blocked up, other times it's normal. When I feel blocked, I drink a little bottle of pear juice (it's a woggy brand, I think San Pellegrino).

Weight to lose: Never discussed with my surgeon, but I want to lose 60kg (start weight 128kg, currently 105kg).

Also, anyone else from Geelong by any chance?

[Scotty75 68]

Thanks Shell, I rang today and they told me same. Pheeewwww I didnt want to have another bill on top of what I already had to pay. So its off to my Super fund tomoz and lodge my forms then 5 working days and money in my acc. yeeeeeeewwwww. Gunna ring Surgeon tomoz as well and try and book in for op asap. I am loving this fast track bizzo......Im coming for you Mr Sleeve and me and u is gunna be friends....lol.

Scotty

[aussie kelloff 79]

Had my dietitian appointment this afternoon. She was very helpful.

She advised my multi Vitamin is all I need at the moment but I am to get a blood test before seeing her next, just to check everything. She will then tell me if I need anything. But if I am feeling good then I shouldn't be lacking anything at this stage.

And I feel fantastic. My sleeve can handle anything (besides full cream milk). But that will change. As I was not lactose intolerant before I should be good in a few months.

Bowel movements she told me to start taking some benifibre, that will help harden up my bowel movements. Or at least make them normal.

Thanks for everyone's reply, good to know I am not the only one that has a lot to lose and am so happy to be going on this journey with a of you.

[Cookeeeeez 269]

@ nessa! I can hardly believe your nearly under 100!!! WOW!!!!

My last weigh in was 128.5, down from 144-142ish... I'm hoping to be at least 127-125 this month (small goals, if I'm under 120 theyll be upset with me, but I've been logging my food so they will know I've been eating even it's not the amount they want - and not logging too much exercise on the sly ) lol

Soon some of you will be asking about how to STOP losing!!! So excited for you all!!!

[chubbyperthchick 6]

Hi all,

Just thought I'd introduce myself. I am Amy, from Perth. I was sleeved by Dr Cohen at Mercy Hospital on 6th September. Best. Thing. I've. Ever. Done.

I feel like I know you all as I've been stalking this thread since the day after my surgery (entertaining myself in hospital).

Just jumped on the scales; am 9kg down, 2weeks postop. Woohoo!!

[inevitable 0]

Hi everyone.

This is my first post, but I've been reading the board for a few weeks. I'm in Sydney do this thread seemed like a good place to start posting.

I got sleeved at the end of August and am slowly getting used to the changes. Part of me is not sure I did the right thing, even though I was completely certain beforehand. Fear of failure I guess. I'm not sure I will do things right and make this work for me.

Now that I've said hello I should be more likely to respond and post. I look forward to getting to know you all

[Lilly_ 36]

Welcome Amy and inevitable

You have found a great thread, I have learnt a lot from the ladies here, I look forward to getting to know you both.

[Mimz 38]

Inevitable, I haven't been sleeved yet but at the moment I'm waiting to be booked, because of the busy hole work is right now it won't be until early 2013 for me.

Keep your chin up, everyone is scared of failing including me! But we need to support and encourage each other, any weightloss is a win and the fact you made such a major choice in having the surgery tells me that although you fear failure, you are absolutely committed! I look forward to sharing this journey with you!

Welcome to AMY as well!!!

Oh and to Lilly, hi there I am sorry you have been through so much, everyone here is so supportive and I'm hoping to be one of them! BIG HUGS

[susie77453 32]

Welcome newbies!!

Inevitable - I'm usually the biggest negative nancy out there but what I've realized over the last few weeks (sleeved on 5/9) is that what's done is done and there's no point being anything but positive through this change.

I had the same reservations after my band and wouldn't take a compliment from anyone and convinced myself that something bad was going to happen. I ended up having a slip, packing back on the kilos and then eventually I had it removed. I really wish I would have enjoyed the time I had when things were good instead of always having negativity in my head. So this time around, I'm lapping up the compliments and taking each day as it comes. I've had a little depression session but I think that's normal and I got over it. The best possible way to heal and change is to be positive.

[Scotty75 68]

Got my date for October 29!!!! First test getting through 2 weeks of opti, u guys all make it seem so easy. Its been an awesome process going sooooo quick ( I like that ) and now it's real with a locked in date

Scotty