phil2912 22 Posted April 4, 2014 Let's see how this goes... I've never created a thread on here only replied... Hope this works Lol. Any Gold Coast / Brisbane people? 4 Elliesu, Alex Brecher, Ozikiwi and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vixta99 2 Posted April 5, 2014 Hi there. I am a Brisbanite. Welcome!! 2 Ozikiwi and fleabag1975 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fleabag1975 20 Posted April 6, 2014 I am from Perth, WA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldnGirl6677 62 Posted April 12, 2014 Yup - Brisbane! 1 Ozikiwi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midijola 19 Posted April 21, 2014 Hi there, I live in WA - but at the top end, so although Perth is my capital city, by kilometre I am actually closer to Brisbane. I had a band to sleeve revision 10 days ago in Perth. I am back home now and have lost 4kg - only 1 kg away from double digits...wahoo!! 2 Ozikiwi and CaroJoy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thesupportedhalf 66 Posted April 21, 2014 From Perth, had a sleeve done in 2012 and new being revised to Omega loop bypass next month Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midijola 19 Posted April 21, 2014 From Perth, had a sleeve done in 2012 and new being revised to Omega loop bypass next month Hi, What is an omega loop pass and who is your surgeon in Perth? Did you have much success with the sleeve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phil2912 22 Posted April 21, 2014 From Perth, had a sleeve done in 2012 and new being revised to Omega loop bypass next month Hi, What is an Omega loop pass and who is your surgeon in Perth? Did you have much success with the sleeve? Simply put an Omega Loop Gastric Bypass (also known as a 'mini' gastric bypass) is a cross between a sleeve and RNY... it's not quite as agressive with the malabsorbtion but does incorportate some. Also its virtually completely reversable... I can't answer the other two parts of your questions lol sorry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thesupportedhalf 66 Posted April 21, 2014 Great answer, my surgeon is Dr Kevin Dolan, he is awesome. Unfortunately I have no is stance or restriction left from the sleeve, I lost 42kgs but have put it all back on, I'm sure a lot of it was my fault though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phil2912 22 Posted April 21, 2014 Great answer, my surgeon is Dr Kevin Dolan, he is awesome. Unfortunately I have no is stance or restriction left from the sleeve, I lost 42kgs but have put it all back on, I'm sure a lot of it was my fault though How long ago did you have your sleeve? unfortunatley WLS isn't a permanent fix and weight does come back after a while (or so my surgeon says) if not balanced correctly. Another factor which I was told contributes to it is age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midijola 19 Posted April 28, 2014 Hi fellow Aussies, I thought I'd say hello again and see how you're all going. I broke 100kg this morning, so I am a happy camper! Only 25kg to go...but to be back in double digits was my first goal, so I am pretty chuffed....good luck with all your journeys! 2 GoldnGirl6677 and Ozikiwi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Brecher 10,515 Posted April 29, 2014 Please PM me if you'd like to lead or co-lead this support group! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozikiwi 13 Posted May 11, 2014 Yep I'm from the Gold Coast (actually I'm from NZ!). But I am blessed to live on the Gold Coast. 2 GoldnGirl6677 and Elliesu reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites