Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[lessismore67 158]

Great advice as always guys. I will increase to 800 cals and watch my electrolytes.Now I think of it I was having 800 cals on the Optifast stage when I lost heaps and that was considered to be *very* low calorie.Some days I am not making 650 cals.I'll let you know what my dietician says as well.Thanks!

[Scotty75 68]

Thanks Bec, ill look into it. I'm doing as much homework n research b4 making any decisions.

[Lissa_S 787]

I think we are all different- I average between. 500-600 cal per day and I don't feel dizzy. I am even running now and find I don't get dizzy like I feared I would

Starting week 3 of couch to 5K and I LOVE it!!! Plus it's got the weight moving again- lost 2 kg last week!! I hope it keeps up so I can be down to 80kg by my 12 month appointment with Dr Silverman next month!!!

[mistysj 1,940]

That's great, Lissa! I just did W7D1! Its hard but I feel great when I'm done.

[Lissa_S 787]

That's great' date=' Lissa! I just did W7D1! Its hard but I feel great when I'm done.[/quote']

Wow Misty that's great!! Congrats!!

[Lissa_S 787]

Happy Sleeversary to me I can't believe that it has been 12 months since I had the surgery. For those of you who don't know me (for which there would be few on this thread) here are my stats: Starting weight was 173kg and my current weight is 87kg. Before surgery I hadn't slept lying down in a bed (comfortably) in over 7 years. I had chronic asthma, everything hurt all of the time (although I denied it back then) and it was just a struggle to move around.

I had the surgery on September 3 2012. Things went badly. I got a leak. It took several surgeries and many months in ICU/ Surgical Ward before I could get the all clear to leave. That was November 2012. I didn't go back to work full time until the end of January 2013.

Since then, well heck, things have just been getting better and better. The weight loss has been amazing. I've lost 86 kg - so tantalisingly close to half way lol. No fudging though - pesky 0.5kg The NSV's have been even better - the CLOTHES, shoes, movement, I am a "runner" now (on week 3 of the Couch to 5 K and am running in a 5K obstacle course at the end of the year), energy, clarity in thinking, enjoyment in life, exciting opportunities, flying without the embarrassment of asking for an extension seat belt, people looking you in the eye, not being "invisible" anymore, shop assistants are helpful and attentive, men FLIRT (okay, so maybe I do too - just a little), I've had a significant promotion, looking to travel OS next year, am planning for a future THAT I WANT not just settling for what I think I can have.

It has been a truly amazing journey. I love you all - you have become friends to me even though (with the exception of Kelli) I've never met you in person. You've understood my struggles and triumphs in ways that my family and friends here struggle to do. I can't thank you all enough for your kindness, encouragement and support. And I promise that I WILL get around to meeting you **Wow, hope that doesn't sound stalker-ish...Deano, you're the copper - is that a bit creepy lol**. Before I finish my rambling post, here are some comparison shots that I put together. Thank you all for sharing my journey and helping me out so profoundly along the way. Much love to you all! Cheers, Liss

  

[mistysj 1,940]

Lissa, you are my hero!

[Bec101 227]

Wow Liss!!!! Happy anniversary!!! U have made me believe I can do this. Ur such an inspiring person. Well done on ur weightloss and getting ur life back. U look so different. I bet people who used to know u would just walk right passed u and not realise it's u. Keep up the great work

[Lissa_S 787]

Lissa, you are my hero!

Awww thanks That's lovely!

[Lissa_S 787]

Wow Liss!!!! Happy anniversary!!! U have made me believe I can do this. Ur such an inspiring person. Well done on ur weightloss and getting ur life back. U look so different. I bet people who used to know u would just walk right passed u and not realise it's u. Keep up the great work

It's funny actually, that is exactly what happens. People have no idea who I am at first and then their reactions are hilarious Thanks for your kind words and yes, you WILL succeed just stick to the plan and don't give up. I've really had to learn (am still learning actually) to take a long term view about this whole weight loss thing and try to be more patient. I have to remember it took me a lifetime to get in the state I was in, I now need the rest of my life to continue to keep me from going back there! Seems a fair trade off though when you consider the amazing benefits

[k8ee 131]

Happy surgiversary! Congratulations on your journey. You are amazing and inspiring to us all.

[Lissa_S 787]

Happy surgiversary! Congratulations on your journey. You are amazing and inspiring to us all.

Thanks K8ee That's very kind!

[kelliv 659]

Lissa, you are so inspiring to all of us and I am always showing friends and family your progress shots. After a rocky start, you have been the poster girl of how to do it right. So glad you enjoying your new life and the exciting opportunities along the way. Looking forward to seeing you again when you visit the Gold Coast next month. Please give everyone plenty of notice and we will organise a get together. If others from outside of south east Qld would like to join us too that would be fantastic and I know we are all spread out across the country. It would be like a reunion of friends, even though most of us have not yet met one another.

[mistysj 1,940]

As of today I have lost 20 kg, 20% of starting weight, just "obese" with no words before it, and weigh less than at my wedding! Surgery was 3.5 months ago.

Unfortunately I also have the flu and feel like crap!

[kelliv 659]

As of today I have lost 20 kg' date=' 20% of starting weight, just "obese" with no words before it, and weigh less than at my wedding! Surgery was 3.5 months ago.

Unfortunately I also have the flu and feel like crap![/quote']

Congratulations Misty and I hope you feel better soon.