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Hi , I'm in Melbourne and booked in for my sleeve op on 12th nov at Knox. Getting a wee bit nervy but no turning back... Can't wait for the new me to be born!!!!

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I was sleeved at Knox Hospital and

had no problems

Operation Thursday home Saturday back to work Monday (half days)

Operation 13/sep

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I am booked for December 18th. The date couldn't come quick enough. Have you started a pre op diet?

Yes I have been 2 weeks on Optifast... Not too bad actually... Have had a couple of " lax"

Moments but have lost around 4-5 kgs! Get through this weekend ... Then it all begins! Where are u having ur surgery... Dr??

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I was sleeved at Knox Hospital and

had no problems

Operation Thursday home Saturday back to work Monday (half days)

Operation 13/sep

Oh really? Who was ur dr? I had mt pro op with a nurse Bernadette, she was so nice and said she had seen sooo many sleeve op Patients, who have all gone so well... She was very supportive and encouraging!

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Oh really? Who was ur dr? I had my pre op with a nurse Bernadette' date=' she was so nice and said she had seen sooo many sleeve op Patients, who have all gone so well... She was very supportive and encouraging![/quote']

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Oh really? Who was ur dr? I had my preop with a nurse Bernadette' date=' she was so nice and said she had seen sooo many sleeve op Patients, who have all gone so well... She was very supportive and encouraging![/quote']

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My surgeon was Ray McHenry. I think the nurse I saw for my pre admission was the same. Good luck

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Yes I have been 2 weeks on Optifast... Not too bad actually... Have had a couple of " lax"

Moments but have lost around 4-5 kgs! Get through this weekend ... Then it all begins! Where are u having ur surgery... Dr??

4-5kg is great.

My surgery is with Dr Taylor at Concord Hospital. Wishing you all the best for this weekend and your new journey next week. I would be interested to hear about your 1st week post op. All the best.

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My surgeon was Ray McHenry. I think the nurse I saw for my pre admission was the same. Good luck

Yes my surgeon is ray also... How did u go with it all.... Recovery and Hosp stay?

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4-5kg is great.

My surgery is with Dr Taylor at Concord Hospital. Wishing you all the best for this weekend and your new journey next week. I would be interested to hear about your 1st week post op. All the best.

Thank u... Will try and post something once its all over! :-)

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I had my vsg on 19th September, I'm what they refer to as a lightweight lol! I had a great time, no problems what so ever. Lost 15 kg so far but have been in a 3 weeks stall :(

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Just wondering how those who have lost lots of weight, have found the excess skin folds or if you have "shrunk" without needing further surgery to fix the excess...

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TOMORROW IS THE DAY! Tomorrow my life will change forever! No more struggling with trying to lose weight only to out it all back on again plus one... Tomorrow my new me will begin!!!! Good luck and best wishes to any other sleevers having their op this week! Love to hear your progress!

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TODAY is the day! Just having my cup of tea, banana Optifast shake and some Water ( to help hydrate my veins) nothing to eat or drink after 7.00am... Sometime after midday I will have my sleeve!!!! Feeling somewhat nervy still but really can't wait until I am on the road to recovery to a new and healthier ME! Weight ( on my scales) pre 2 week Optifast 98.5. Weight this morning after 2 weeks of Optifast 91.5!!!!! Will also weigh in on hosp scales, as mine are a couple kgs different, but they will be my gauge once im home....Sure do hope this is a sign of what's to come!

Good luck and best wishes to anyone else going in today... I'll be at Knox private, so if ur there too, we might meet! (Debbie S)

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