Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[CountryChick76 3]

Thank you for taking the time to post kelliv. I am not sure I could really call my area a town..... the closest pub/shop is 70 kilometres away . I would love to hear about your experience - if you are not tired of talking about it. Do you know of any websites or tools that have helped you along the way?

[kelliv 659]

Thank you for taking the time to post kelliv. I am not sure I could really call my area a town..... the closest pub/shop is 70 kilometres away . I would love to hear about your experience - if you are not tired of talking about it. Do you know of any websites or tools that have helped you along the way?

Wow that does sound remote. To be honest after I did some initial research and made my decision this thread has been my main source of information and support. Everyone on here has been very supportive and positive. My stats are as follows:

Now 52 years old

Pre op weight & my highest ever - 107kg with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, borderline diabetes and arthritis in my knees

Op 14 August 2012

Today - 71kg. One kg off doctors goal and 6 off my own. On much lower blood pressure medication, no sleep apnea and now highly unlikely to get diabetes. I have felt energetic and fantastic ever since getting the sleeve. It's the best decision I ever made.

[CountryChick76 3]

If I were you I would never get sick of telling your story. You must be so proud of yourself. I imagine weird things like what it will feel like to cross my legs, to buy clothes from a 'normal' shop for the first time - not have tuckshop arms lol. I hope it is as awesome as I imagine. Did you do much exercise?

[kelliv 659]

If I were you I would never get sick of telling your story. You must be so proud of yourself. I imagine weird things like what it will feel like to cross my legs' date=' to buy clothes from a 'normal' shop for the first time - not have tuckshop arms lol. I hope it is as awesome as I imagine. Did you do much exercise?[/quote'] thanks, the little wins each day never get old. The first time i could. Ross my legs i was very excited. Airline seats feel so much bigger and i am now buying size 12 or small in clothes which still feels surreal. You have all of that and more to look forward to. What are your stats?

[CountryChick76 3]

I am 37, 159cm short and 103kg. I can't wait to feel as fabulous as you!!

[Lissa_S 787]

I am 37' date=' 159cm short and 103kg. I can't wait to feel as fabulous as you!![/quote']

Hi there I live in rural NsW (although in town not so far out) so get the isolation in some small way - this is a great site with an awesome bunch of people!

So my stats are:

Height - 175 cm tall

Starting weight- 173 kg

Sleeved on 4.09.12

Current weight is 81 kg. I am 12 kg under the surgeons goal for me and about 8 kg away from my goal (of 73 kg).

Full disclosure- I did have a leak. It sucked. But I have just been getting better and better. I now run three times a week, have started doing ballet twice a week and on "off days" do yoga. I have had so many changes this past year!! The weight loss has been the catalyst for these changes but the sleeve is really what you make it- what you need it to be. It's a tool- a very powerful one- and I don't regret mine for a second (well now anyway lol).

Please feel free to ask any questions- there will be someone here who can answer it for you

Cheers Liss

[kelliv 659]

I am 37' date=' 159cm short and 103kg. I can't wait to feel as fabulous as you!![/quote'] I am 163cm and in answer to your question re exercise, I have not done as much as I should have so fat. I've been more focussed on diet but do know I have to be more active too.

[ausmith 374]

We are off for our 3-week road trip to Melbourne! Everyone take care. I will probably check in a few times and read what you're all up to. The plan is to eat sensibly' date=' stick to the running plan, and have a ton of fun! I already realized I forgot my fitbit so I won't get credit for my steps but that's ok.[/quote']

Have a fantastic

[CountryChick76 3]

Liss - I am absolutely amazed! Your transformation is almost unbelievable! You must pinch yourself. Biggest congratulations to you

[ausmith 374]

Hi everyone I am new to this site and all things sleeving in general. Since my decision to have this surgery' date=' things are moving very fast. I am excited, but also nervous - partly because only three people in my little world know what I am about to undertake. I haven't told any friends and as I live in a very small community, am worried I will find it difficult to deflect attention to myself. I am aware this isn't the easy road, I have many mixed emotions, but at the same time I have never felt more sure (or excited) about something in a long time. I am booked in for surgery on Nov 20 with Dr Lockie. Has anyone had any recent experiences with him? I have only had my initial consult but will be having an online consult with him this week. Any advice would be great. Please feel free to add me as a friend if you think we might be able to chat and support each other. P[/quote']

Hi my husband and I have our surgery with Dr Lockie on the 22/10 so just over a week to go. We are Aussies living in Singapore coming back for the surgery. So all of our appointments have been through the internet or phone. So far the support we have had from his team has been fantastic. Good luck and I will let you know how we go.

[Helmc2 108]

Hi everyone I am new to this site and all things sleeving in general. Since my decision to have this surgery' date=' things are moving very fast. I am excited, but also nervous - partly because only three people in my little world know what I am about to undertake. I haven't told any friends and as I live in a very small community, am worried I will find it difficult to deflect attention to myself. I am aware this isn't the easy road, I have many mixed emotions, but at the same time I have never felt more sure (or excited) about something in a long time. I am booked in for surgery on Nov 20 with Dr Lockie. Has anyone had any recent experiences with him? I have only had my initial consult but will be having an online consult with him this week. Any advice would be great. Please feel free to add me as a friend if you think we might be able to chat and support each other. P[/quote']

Welcome! This site is amazing and full of very knowledgable and beautiful people.

I am only 11 weeks out, and have lost 24kg so far. I still want to lose another 34kg.

Good luck with ur journey

[CountryChick76 3]

Welcome! This site is amazing and full of very knowledgable and beautiful people.

I am only 11 weeks out, and have lost 24kg so far. I still want to lose another 34kg.

Good luck with ur journey

[CountryChick76 3]

Sorry, still learning to use this site. How do I quote and add a comment? Helmc2 - is it too soon for me to get excited about the prospect of not being the fat/ugly sister at my brother's wedding at the end of March next year? That will be 4 months post op...... dare not let myself believe.

[Helmc2 108]

Sorry' date=' still learning to use this site. How do I quote and add a comment? Helmc2 - is it too soon for me to get excited about the prospect of not being the fat/ugly sister at my brother's wedding at the end of March next year? That will be 4 months post op...... dare not let myself believe.[/quote']

Click on the post and then reply. (Lol it took me a while to work it out!)

I think it is quite a reasonable goal! I feel like I am losing quite slowly, but that's ok. It will be better for me in the long run. I am really happy that I chose to have the sleeve. I feel so much better already. It's the little things that make all the difference.

Helen

[Helmc2 108]

Thank you for taking the time to post kelliv. I am not sure I could really call my area a town..... the closest pub/shop is 70 kilometres away <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> . I would love to hear about your experience - if you are not tired of talking about it. Do you know of any websites or tools that have helped you along the way?

I am also a part if a couple of support groups on Facebook. They r secret sites (so no one sees anything u post or that u r a member) let me know if u would like more info.