Australia - Gold Coast / Brisbane

[dietbelle 36]

I have had a terrible chest infection since my operation which is 3 weeks today! This has bothered me much more than my gastric sleeve. It was discovered that during the operation I aspirated which means I inhaled something into my lungs which has set off this problem with my lungs. As for pain.. I had a little but the hospital had me on pain killers for a couple of days. I got up as soon as I could and walked around the ward 3 times a day. To get rid of the gas and also to try not coughing as much.. I threw up only a couple of times once getting a bariatric swallow test done mainly because they get you to swallow this awful aniseed flavoured drink.. ( awful) I did miss food initially but it was in my head. The beef broth was heaps.. Remember to stay hydrated.. When I came home I started drinking coconut Water instead of the other drinks recommended.. I drink one litre per day. It has lots of nutrients in it. Although 200 calories but I prefer it. To eating anyway.

[OzRoo 1,492]

Hi,

I am on the northern Gold Coast.

Had my gastric sleeve done on 8th March 2016.

Bit over 3 weeks now.

No major issues at this stage.

Hello to Brissy and Gold Coast members

[kmw1970 1]

Hey there

I'm also from Nth GC. So how is your post op going ?

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[OzRoo 1,492]

@@kmw1970

Pretty good, no major complains.

8 weeks post op, lost 12 kgs, happier, energy is coming back, life is good!

My main issue was acid reflux, but I got a stronger med for it, Nexium, and it is working!

On more solid food now, however I still prefer the softer foods.

Saving lots of money on grocery shopping

Just plodding along .... no regrets.

Have you had your op?

How are you travelling?

Cheers,

Margo

[TeresaLW 1]

I'm in Brisbane CBD

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[butterballnomore. 17]

Hey I am in Townsville and my gastric sleeve date is the 2 November. Very excited and hating the wait.

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[lrichards569 0]

Hi I'm at Mt Tamborine so between Brisbane and Gold Coast. I had a sleeve in Dec 2013. I did great and lost 40 kg in the first year. I then had some other health problems which took a while to sort out and slipped back into my old ways. I am feeling inspired to do a start over and looking for support in my efforts. My sleeve saved my life and I want to use it again to improve my health.

[seaChell 0]

Hi, in Logan. I had a lap band put in 8 years ago and am now looking at revision to sleeve or bypass. So far, I'm fairly sure it will be bypass. Just waiting for the PHI waiting period to be up.

[Jud82 0]

hi first time poster in brissy, i havnt had anything done yet but am waiting for a consultation to discuss having the balloon procedure performed as it seems less invasive has anyone else had this performed???