Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[*Shell* 162]

Hi Bella, you will be fine and just stay positive. Like you have read here, many of us are so happy with the results and had had no complications, except for poor Lila - but that is with any op there are the risks.

My experience was no problems, pain, nausea so it was a very stress free procedure for me and have not had one bad day since, only wishing I had come across the sleeve earlier, not waited until being 39 years of age to have helped me change my life.

I know there has been a few through Dr Taylor as his name is very familiar.

Anyway, you'll be fine and you can rely on this great support system as we all have

Off to the beach now with the family and lunch down at the Coast somewhere.

[inevitable 0]

Puppyphat, I can't see any difference either, even though I know I've lost some weight and other people (that know about the surgery) say that they can. I'm down 26kg since the pre-op diet but when I started at 179 it's not such a huge amount. But a good start.

I'm amazed at some of the numbers people have here. If I was 100kg odd I don't think I would have contemplated this surgery. Cracking the 100kg mark is my first big goal and I was telling my bf that I'd be hot by then. Lol.

My major learning experience - Hardest thing so far is drinking enough when trying to be conscious of not drinking when eating, and not being able to just chug a bottle of Water if I feel too dry.

[Aussiegirl 580]

Hi to everyone!!!

We keep growing n members...good to see more Aussies in here.

For the newbies, I am probably the oldest aussie sleever in this thread. Today I hit my 1 year anniversary...I can't believe that it has been a year. All the stages you are all going through I have lived through, no matter how hard it may seem it does get easier.

At one year out life is pretty normal. I can eat a lot more now, and by a lot more I mean an amount that I feel comfortable with, tho most people thnk I. Just play with my food. For example last night I had a soft taco with salsa and guacamole and some chips and salsa..and that was enough. Tho there are the usual slider foods like popcorn, chips and crackers which I can eat way too much of.

I started at a bmi of 53 and am now probably a 29...haven't weighed myself properly in 2 weeks and believe I am now in the 70's...not sure how much lower I will go...just want to feel healthy and fit now...I do have a lot of excess skin, which takes up most my excess weight now.

I am traveling at the moment so it is hard to get in here as mich as I would like.

But I do wish you all well with your journies

[Nessa1977 155]

This was in today's Body & Soul:

http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/body+fitness/news+features/skin+tightening+tricks,19917

[Scotty75 68]

Hi Bella im getting done by Dr Taylor as well but not until the 29 Oct at the Mater.

Nessa, a friend of mine that does bodybuilding told me to use Haemeroid cream ( Dont know if that is spelt properly :-) ) as it tightens the skin, told me to just rub it in everyday where im going to get the most excess skin. Dont know how good it'll work but I'll give anything a go lol.

Ah well of to get ready for another night shift joy joy.....

Scotty

[Nessa1977 155]

Scotty...I've heard about that but more for the face...crows feet etc.

[puppyphat 397]

Hahaha. My chemist is going to think I have a MASSIVE problem buying a truck load of anusol to tighten up my saggy bits. Lol.

[KristiP 51]

Scotty...I've heard about that but more for the face...crows feet etc.

Scotty...I've heard about that but more for the face...crows feet etc.

Plus, it's only a temporary measure, and it eventually stops working, and you have to a break from it for a while. at least with crows feet and eye bags. Trust me, this is a beauty treatment I have used for the last 8 or so years! Haha I now leave it for special occasions.

[Mimz 38]

Totally got to try that! My hubby would think I've lost it though putting it on my face lol! Actually can't wait to try it now just to see it!

[Aussiegirl 580]

For those getting sleeved at the Mater, I cannot reccomend it enough. The staff there were amazing and made you feel so comfortable. My friends came to visit me and thought they were at a hotel until they saw the room. I had my own private room, but got moved around a few wards, all which was hassle free. I was the youngest on each of the wards.

[jules58 37]

Has anyone heard form Lila S?????

[Scotty75 68]

Did some measurements today, just for future reference....

45cm Arms

88cm Thigh

134cm Waist

45 1/2cm calf

122cm chest

Most hated part of my body Legs.

October 29 will help me fix that.

C'mon

Scotty

[susie77453 32]

Hey all, I have a question for all the post-oppers.

Wondering how you know when you're full? Because I'm not hungry when I start to eat, I'm not sure if I've had enough when I finish. I can handle a half cup of puréed food when my stomach feels sort of weird but it's not a full or hungry feeling.

I've heard people mentioning pain or discomfort when they have one bite too many. I haven't experienced this yet though. I'm really worried that I'm going to miss my cue and end up eating too much and stressing the sleeve!

I'm just managing to get to 50g Protein a day and am always within 500-700 calories. Also, how slowly should I be eating? The half cup I get through over about 20 minutes but maybe 5 minutes after eating a small amount will make its way back up - sorry for the grossness! It's happened twice now but it's not a full blown vomit or anything.

[Nessa1977 155]

You'll know when you're full. A few times I've gone that one bite too many or ate too quickly. I get like a sharp pain as if something is stuck.

You'll feel uncomfortable if you overdo it. I get hiccups.

What you're doing is fine.

[*Shell* 162]

Totally agree with Nessa. You will know when you have had enough. I am always eating too fast and by the time my head catches up, I always feel uncomfortable and say, if only I didn't have the last couple of bites.

I have to slow down.