Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[kazzygal 39]

Im in gladstone unfortunately, i hate it

Haha! I'm in rockhampton but hoping to transfer to gladdy and be closer to partners work. Yes, not much around either area! I'm originally from noosa and having op in budge rim on April 8. Starting diet Monday. I bought optislim by mistake but I will change to Optifast a week out. Anyone know the difference??

[kazza wa 28]

Thanks Misty I will check out my blood sugar levels. It could be that as have a few head spins & dizzy feelings when I get up too quickly also.

Thanks Karen

[Bec101 227]

Haha! I'm in rockhampton but hoping to transfer to gladdy and be closer to partners work. Yes, not much around either area! I'm originally from noosa and having op in budge rim on April 8. Starting diet Monday. I bought optislim by mistake but I will change to Optifast a week out. Anyone know the difference??

Optislim has lots more sugar from what my surgeon said. But u can still use them

[mistysj 1,940]

Optislim has lots more sugar from what my surgeon said. But u can still use them

They are both high in carbs but Optifast seems better. I prefer the musashi high Protein. Especially the vanilla with a spoonful of instant coffee in it!

[kelliv 659]

Thanks Misty I will check out my blood sugar levels. It could be that as have a few head spins & dizzy feelings when I get up too quickly also. Thanks Karen

Karen congrats on getting to goal. Have you had follow up blood tests? You could be deficient in Iron or other things. I am and have to take an iron tablet every day. Hope it settles down for you.

[sueoco 509]

Hi Karen I agree with Kelli - I had those symptoms of dizziness and I was low in Iron so I would get a blood test to check that out - same ones as Kelli actually.

[sueoco 509]

Hi all, I am a recent VGS on the 18.02.14 after being banded in 2008. My surgeon was initially reluctant to take my WLS to the next level however I put a good case to him about VGS being essential as a preventative healthcare tool to prevent diabetes, CVD, hypertension etcetera etcetera. Band was awful from day1, weight loss when having nothing more than Optifast shakes and as soon as I tried any solid food I either obstructed or was able to eat a whole family sized pizza. VGS is very very different! I have been on puree's for almost a week yet I don't have any sense of fullness. I'm unsure as to whether I should be strictly adhering to the recommended by NUT quantities at mealtimes or it's OK to eat more. I am down 9kg.

Everyone is different but I would stick to the amount the NUT advised as you may not be recognising the 'full' feeling. It is a different feeling from pre op fullness. Believe me, if you eat even one teaspoon more than you need to you will know about it. I ended up eating more often - about every three hours, to keep my energy levels up. Now nearly 2 years out, I can eat a bit more so only eat my 3 meals a day with maybe one snack. I have been maintaining for the last year so I think I am eating the right amount. I have been really lucky and have reached my below goal weight with no real stalls. I am sitting at a BMI of 21-22 and maintaining at around 60kg. I am hopeful that I will be able to keep that up but I have menopause to go through yet!

[bigmammaof3 24]

Hi everyone, I have been following this thread for a while and just love how supportive and helpful you all are. I live in Sydney and I had a gastric bypass on the 4th march. Is it ok if I go on this site? I haven't found a Aussie bypass forum and u all sound lovely. I started off at 130kg pre op lost 6 kg on Optifast and now I'm down to 116kg. I had a 2 week stall and it looks like it is going down again ( cross fingers) hope u all have a great day!!!!????????

[Merry1 45]

Hi everyone, I have been following this thread for a while and just love how supportive and helpful you all are. I live in Sydney and I had a gastric bypass on the 4th march. Is it ok if I go on this site? I haven't found a Aussie bypass forum and u all sound lovely. I started off at 130kg pre op lost 6 kg on Optifast and now I'm down to 116kg. I had a 2 week stall and it looks like it is going down again ( cross fingers) hope u all have a great day!!!!

hi and congratulations sounds like you are doing brilliantly. I don't know if there is a bypass forum or not but I welcome you to this one and I am sure all the others will as well. I am up on the central coast, whereabouts in Sydney are you?

[kazzygal 39]

Hi everyone, I have been following this thread for a while and just love how supportive and helpful you all are. I live in Sydney and I had a gastric bypass on the 4th march. Is it ok if I go on this site? I haven't found a Aussie bypass forum and u all sound lovely. I started off at 130kg pre op lost 6 kg on Optifast and now I'm down to 116kg. I had a 2 week stall and it looks like it is going down again ( cross fingers) hope u all have a great day!!!!

hi and congratulations sounds like you are doing brilliantly. I don't know if there is a bypass forum or not but I welcome you to this one and I am sure all the others will as well. I am up on the central coast, whereabouts in Sydney are you?

Yes, welcome! I'm in Central Queensland. Congrats on your weight loss Merry1

[behindblueeyes87 5]

Hi :-) Im in Gold Coast QLD. Surgery date is July 4th & ive just been approved for early release of superannuation. Alot of hoop jumping but definately worth it! If i can help by answering any questions im more than happy to help

Amanda

Edited March 25, 2014 by behindblueeyes87

[sueoco 509]

Hi Karen I agree with Kelli - I had those symptoms of dizziness and I was low in Iron so I would get a blood test to check that out - same ones as Kelli actually.

what I meant to say is that I am taking the same iron tablets as Kelli!

[sueoco 509]

welcome big mommaof3 - everyone here is great so you are welcome to join in. it will be interesting for me to hear if your experiences with the gastric bypass are similar to the sleeve.

[kelliv 659]

Hi :-) Im in Gold Coast QLD. Surgery date is July 4th & ive just been approved for early release of superannuation. Alot of hoop jumping but definately worth it! If i can help by answering any questions im more than happy to help Amanda

I am on the Gold Coast too. Coming up to 2 year anniversary in August since getting my sleeve and still loving it every day. Good luck for your surgery.

[behindblueeyes87 5]

Ohh thats great to hear!

Thank you. Im very excited but also a little nervous.

Just wishing my turn would hurry up - im anxious to be on my journey :-)