petite-size-me!

Hey ladies!! I haven't gone for citizenship yet either but need to as my DD is finishing vce and needs a hecs debt! Pmsl
Lucky I didn't have to withdraw super for this (but plan to for andominoplasty and breast reduction) so I don't know how long it takes no help there! Only $12k eh?
Mt waverly! I'm in dingley sleeved June 26 down from 118 originally to 103 pre sleeve to 91.2 today goal 63 ish...
I'm Mary if u wanna pm we can catch up xx

Hey Kiwis!
Im in from Melbourne.. wanna let me in?

When one shows you who they are the first time, listen.-- maya Angelou
You don't need excess baggage, u r great. Onwards and upwards!!

IMO- don't under cut calories and Protein for water! Nourish your body. Eat a few more calories and go for a stroll. Your body needs nutrients to process and eliminate fat and waste!
Sip Water all day yes, but set 6 times you are going to 'eat' and get those nutrients in!

Best by far is resource by Nestlé. Available at pharmacy. 20 g Protein in 200 mL, and no bloating agents like optifast!

Way to go guys!!
The diets do vary so significantly!
I had pureed beef today, with consume to thin it out. Was tasty!
I am on 3 resource drinks a day which give 20 g Protein per 200 mL drink. Also Vitamins.< /p>
My tummy hasn't really rejected anything as yet, only had pumpkin Soup (other than beef puree)
I have to say, I may be burping a bit more than usual? I am careful not to drink around ppl I don't want to burp in front of! Hopefully this will pass!
Looking forward to sharing more success over the next year with you guys!!

I think the consensus would be that ur OP needed only the list of doctors you are considering and a request for any experiences with those doctors. 'naming an shaming' other people's doctors would be insulting the choice they made previously and definitely would get their backs up.
I had my surgery in Australia, but would probably be offended if someone denegraded my choice of surgeon for whatever reason.
Whether it be truth or not, there is a considerate way to address topics and a sensitive way to treat people.
I hope you get the experience you are looking for.

I suppose I was asking if you had done all your research and decided plication was best or of your surgeon led you that way?
I had a brief look at it and thought it was too experimental. Seemed a lot could go wrong due to surgeon or suture error.
If this is your set path I wish you all the best, but if your mind is still open to other options, please research the sleeve, you will like what you see

Have u discussed all the options with your surgeon? How did you come to the decision for plication?

Plastic surgeon said 1 year post sleeve for any skin or boob surgeries

Firstly, I think its so sad the way us 'fat people perceive ourselves. I read your story then I looked at your photo and thought 'what the hell?'. The photo doesn't match the story. We are our worst critics! I totally understand where you are coming from. When I announced that I was having surgery, most responses were 'why? your not THAT big'. I had to refrain from answering because my list of why's is a metre long. At the end of the day its about how we feel. I wish you all the best with your approval. I am 6 days post op and have no regrets whatsoever. I'm excited for the future. Now that alone is a feeling I haven't felt for quite some years. Keep us posted on your progress. I'm Michelle 37, 5'4, starting weight 93kilo, weight now 89kilo. Goal weight 63kilo

Melbourne here but wanted to say good luck!!

Ikea

You will survive. Will you be hungry, absolutely! Will you die? Nope!

Just having a quick celebration. I started this journey at 244 pounds. I was sleeved on May 21st. I have lost 46 lbs. I am off all my blood pressure meds and have not had a panic attack since the surgery. Today I weighed in at 198!!! I haven't been under 200 lbs. in 13 years!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank God for the sleeve.

90 kilos.. AKA.. 198 lbs!! WOOT!!
high (that i know of) 260 lbs
June 21 103 kilos-- 227 lbs last official weigh in before sleeve june 26
today 90 kilos! It went 89.9 for just a second and I thought.. double whammo.. breaking the 80's and onederland all at once.. but no... LOL

Using the OPTI FAST bars is not cheating and will give you the chance to CHEW.. I love the Cappuccino bars.
Im here if ever you need a chat or some moral support! xx Good luck!

MichelleDes - congrats on you day, well today. I wish you nothing but a positive and trouble free surgery. Our thoughts are with you and looking forward to the progress reports.
Kelliv - that's great you found out your prices and sleep doctor is a price I would have been really happy with but oh we'll I'm not complaining.
Glad you are getting all prepared, the countdown is on

Starting weight 92kilo. Goal weight 62-65 kilo.

I'm from South Australia and finally after waiting 12 mths for my private health insurance to mature, I am scheduled for surgery in Adelaide tomorrow . Nervous but very excited...

Well, if we are letting our inner feline out... The ex is always an easy target!
Lol mine lives in the USA, so next time I see him I will be at goal weight.
But I have this one friend--- super competitive and showy-- I love her for lots of reasons-- but, I can't wait to weigh less than her and rock her favorite fitness class! At 80 lbs overweight and her at goal she is always asking me to
Go with her and encourages me to take the low options-- oh, I'm gonna go-- but there ain't gonna be no low options!!!
I cut my hair from my bum to my shoulders recently and she nearly died... My hair grows very fast... So at goal I'm sure it will be long enough to flick as I smile!! Lol

I also had very little pain. In fact, it was so minor that I had to confirm with the nurse that the doctor actually did the surgery and didn't just close me back up after going in.

Everybody is different, of course, but I had very little pain after surgery - would do it again in a heartbeat!

I agree with this completely =) Hit those lunges and squats and you'll be good =D

Squats and lunges...excellent butt firming exercise!! I'm bottom heavy - total pear shape - and ideally I'd like to keep my shape. Just less of it. Even the flattest of backsides can get some lift from a good does of squats and lunges.