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[rybecca20 160]

hi Polly Blue

I'm from Sydney in the process of applying for and Early Release of my Super Fund to fund my surgery

Being from the states I have no idea what a super fund is but would love to k ow how that works. Can u explain

[*Dean* 1,594]

Being from the states I have no idea what a super fund is but would love to k ow how that works. Can u explain

Hi Rybecca. I think you guys call them Pension Funds over there.

Basically employers and employee make contributions that are set aside for retirement. They're heavily regulated in Australia and all employees have them. From what I know you can access funds from them for financial hardship or medical reasons, but this has to be approved by the board that manages the fund.

That's my understanding anyway.

Cheers,

Deano

[Mimz 38]

Lila: you can really tell you have lost weight!

Dean: green lights are the best arent they? Welcome to the site, you seem to be doing brilliantly!! Cant wait to hear more updates.

[rybecca20 160]

Hi Rybecca. I think you guys call them Pension Funds over there.

Basically employers and employee make contributions that are set aside for retirement. They're heavily regulated in Australia and all employees have them. From what I know you can access funds from them for financial hardship or medical reasons' date=' but this has to be approved by the board that manages the fund.

That's my understanding anyway.

Cheers,

Deano[/quote']

Oh ok totally understand now thanks for the description! Good luck I sure hope u can get it!!

[aussie kelloff 79]

Lila, you are looking awesome, I can totally see the change in your face. It has taken me a while for my head to catch up with my body.

Thanks shell, I would like to hit 100 or below before I fall pregnant, but we will start trying a little more than before but just not full on.

Aussiegirl, that is the hardest the maintenance stage, as you can find yourself going back to bad habits, keep us updated on your challenges. Your info has been great.

[Kalimomof3 613]

Being from the states I have no idea what a super fund is but would love to k ow how that works. Can u explain

A Super is somewhat equivalent to our 401k. I lived and worked in Australia for a few years. I am still working on getting my Super money back .

[*Dean* 1,594]

Hey does anyone have any tips for stopping myself from jumping on the scales everyday? I want to nip it in the bud, it's starting to turn into a habit!

[ozeedonkee 145]

Get someone to hide them I am at this very moment fighting the urge, trying to hold off until next week

[*Shell* 162]

Dean I am currently struggling with the same, in fact it's the first thing I do when I wake up. I think I will have to get my hubby to hide and bring out once weekly..

[*Shell* 162]

Well just thought I'd share with you one of my really bad habits which I have experienced over the past 3 days which is so stupid of me

Had a big investigation at work and the last 3 days that is all that consumed me. day one I got home at 9pm and was like "OMG I have not eaten a thing all day" oh well I'm tired I'm going to bed - day 2 got home at 11pm and "oh well I'm so damn tired, haven't eaten all day so better try and eat this chicken drumstick - day 3 back at work 6am and went through another day with no food therefore making myself have something last night for dinner.

this was my routine pre-op of not eating all day then starving by night and consuming junk food like maccas/kfc etc - the difference now is I'm not hungry at all (oh and I don't have any desire for maccas or KFC anymore, the thought actually makes me feel ill)

On my way to work today grabbed some various fruits, nuts to take to work to pick at during the day to ensure I eat something..

Just thought I would share my bad vices and what led me to where I was looks like something I am going to have to work on until I kick this habit ...

[sueoco 509]

Hey does anyone have any tips for stopping myself from jumping on the scales everyday? I want to nip it in the bud' date=' it's starting to turn into a habit![/quote']

:-) Hi Dean - I think we have all struggled with this habit in the early stages - it is just so damn exciting to see the weight dropping off! I just set my self one day a week - Friday as soon as I woke up and tried to stick to it - I only made it to Tuesday one week, then Thursday the next and finally I stick to Fridays - I wouldn't worry too much. I think it is all part of the fun as you can set the weight just going down! As your weight loss slows you won't be so keen to jump on every day! Enjoy!

[sueoco 509]

Well just thought I'd share with you one of my really bad habits which I have experienced over the past 3 days which is so stupid of me

Had a big investigation at work and the last 3 days that is all that consumed me. day one I got home at 9pm and was like "OMG I have not eaten a thing all day" oh well I'm tired I'm going to bed - day 2 got home at 11pm and "oh well I'm so damn tired' date=' haven't eaten all day so better try and eat this chicken drumstick - day 3 back at work 6am and went through another day with no food therefore making myself have something last night for dinner.

this was my routine pre-op of not eating all day then starving by night and consuming junk food like maccas/kfc etc - the difference now is I'm not hungry at all <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> (oh and I don't have any desire for maccas or KFC anymore, the thought actually makes me feel ill)

On my way to work today grabbed some various fruits, nuts to take to work to pick at during the day to ensure I eat something..

Just thought I would share my bad vices and what led me to where I was <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> looks like something I am going to have to work on until I kick this habit ...[/quote']

Hi Shell - You are looking fantastic by the way! This is a hard one - because I actually do still feel a bit of hunger (no where near the driving force it was pre-op!) I actually don't forget to eat. I do find I snack between meals and I always carry nuts in my bag. Just try carry Snacks in your bag and try and use other peoples eating as a reminder for you i.e. if people start saying time for lunch or im starving ask yourself when you last ate - this might help.

My problem is that I snack on Protein or carbs between meals and I think I should actually be eating Protein at my main meals and snacking on veges and nuts and only having my carbs for breakie. I am going to try this over the next few weeks as I am concerned that I am not eating enough raw veges. Aaa ah - the challenges we have but all well worth it compared to the ones we had pre-op! All the best!

[kelliv 659]

Re Snacks, i carry the tiny boxes of sultanas in my bag for emergencies. Love nuts and they are good for me, but I only ever have small serve. fruit, vege and dairy are the best Snacks and I love raw veges with yummy hommus as a snack.

I don't get the old hungry feeling, but I do get a odd feeling which I usually ignore and yes I too gorget to eat sometimes, but I could never go the whole day without food. Shelley maybe put an alarm on your phone reminding you to eat during the day when you are busy and be organised by having food on hand.

[kelliv 659]

Hey does anyone have any tips for stopping myself from jumping on the scales everyday? I want to nip it in the bud' date=' it's starting to turn into a habit![/quote']

Dean I struggle with this. It seems the more often I weigh myself, the longer my stalls last and then when the weight goes down, I give it a break for a while. Crazy I know.

[Lissa_S 787]

Dean - I don't own scales. Even now although the temptation to buy them has been great. The reason I don't is that I know I wouldn't be able to keep checking my weight I work at a hospital so now that I am back at work, I just nip into the office and weigh myself once per week. It's not for everyone but it works for me