angie pang

Sleeved July 18th and have lost 20kg to date. I looked in the mirror the other day and finally love myself again and who I am. Im happy again! Have hit the gym now 5 days a week, run out of breath quick but I think I will get my fitness and muscle back soon. Can't wait!

Had no side effects, just a bit dehydrated the next day that's all.

I'm 4 weeks out and had 1/2 a bottle of wine last night, i was very tipsy hehehe, my partner is now designated driver for life! LOVE IT! Lol

Congratulations!

I was sleeved July 18th, I have lost 12kg(24pounds) it stalled for 2 weeks but has started dropping again.

I haven't started weight training yet, doc said to wait 2 months. I Start swimming and jogging next week.

Yes all week ive been on a stall, have been a bit sad about it but still feel like my body shape has changed this week.

It's always been my weight. I trained twice a day 7 days a week with crossfit and running. I was eating paleo. I became very depressed after doing this for 18 months and no results. I have lost 10kg and it's been 8 days since my op. I'm finally loving who I am! I'm looking forward to the future!

ANOTHER Update!

July sleevers surgery dates

July

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Smoggy, Patrick Curl, Faganberry, sleevertobe, ChristineS NY, ladyarwenrose, emptynesterpam, Milca, Pattyhdz, Bigdogkc, BeatrizS1974, khernandez72, Nettle, justme360, deetaylor, kia, 4myfamily,

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Nabird77 (Gena) , StarshineMama, letsdothis!!!, Christylove, z3djinn, gingersnap70, dar1983,

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tonileebre,

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Mishy, Beth-n-e,

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mizzliz83,Sweetsusie, joyfuljoy,LzL1958,

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Shangefan, Gisele3264, ~Donna~, mel2643, Argnewcan, Twhite, jason, vsgchichi, NuStyle,

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lacie1221, tjloser, KSDallas, bmooney364, lizzybeth, LauraTarry, aranda510, k8tie1, mary101678,

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Mimismom, thinmomsoon, biggiesmallz, DelongH, lowe1961, SkinnySmurf, soontobe1/2ofmyself, JenniJune, stephyfly, JenniJune, canidothis?, Love1296, Tameka, Island Girl,

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wyattgsmommy, GI283, Paulson1304, Danielle Beadle, phillygirl8133,vhoke1,

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LizEac, juliewantstbthin,

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lorijo67,

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Mrslittle (Sharnae),

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Amyl219, laragarza, Marty McSkinnystein, geno5150, lovelyladynhouston, want2bfit,

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misschris, purplekt, lynnz, RainyGirl, evelynvsg,

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aleach0003, momoffive, prisytomboy, ButterflyAngel, cindyintenn, juicyr3d, Rafter Jones, Sparky79, Livinglifeout, Angie Pang

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Minnie Me, Sleeva, Mommy2three,

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fbelle29, MsE, ko22,

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PhoenixFire, Texarkolina, Mamaof8, StrangelyNormal, dixienms,

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kimbernada, Red597, skowronski777,Red597, mickey1, Trcyprkr70, thin soon, milkD, KS Fort Worth

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Tinker, kilzanich, Butterfly7, Jlewis229, justchristy123, CBT, echowits

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Jrabbit81, Purpleswirlie (& my BFF who isn't on here I don't think)

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Ymabme, Vegassleeve, loveoften, blessedbeyondmeasure2012

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newmrsL, Born 2BFree, JaciBear, slim lady, SmartyPants, KikivonMoonshine, luckylady131

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Lovemeifyoucan, Carey,

PLEASE ADD/ CHANGE YOURSELF AT WILL

The Opti-fast phase was the worst experience of all. Once you get through that (assuming no complications) so much easier. I only ate the bars and the Desserts as I do not like the shakes' date=' actually they make me gag. Once you get onto Clear liquids and mushies etc, you can atleast have flavour in your food.

Good luck with that..I dont have much advise other than it is just a phase to get through, and you will and from there it gets easier.[/quote']

I loveeeeee optifast- haha I must be strange! I can't wait to have it every morning!

Congratulations! Well done, I love hearing all this!

Hi Kayargh,

You will be on shakes before your op- get 'Optifast' the choc and coffee flavour is the best, its cheaper at chemist warehouse!

Yeah it's weird, my day 1 in hospital I was given to have - ice cream, custard, jelly, chicken creamy Soup, apple purée and orange juice. I think I dipped my finger in the Soup but couldnt down anything. I also have a cappacino which i only had about 5 sips and wasn't sure how my stomach was going to react with it.

I'm from Australia, and I know a lot of doctors only allow liquids for the first week or two. My dr said I was good to go the next day.and got discharge from hospital 24hrs after surgery.

I'm day 5 today am on purées for 4 weeks and then can start my soft diet.

You poor things. I feel lucky now!

Ok this is gross but I'm putting it out there...

Day 3 and 4 diarrhea! Night of day 4 was horrible- constipation- looked like 2 jelly Beans.

It's day 6 and have normal bm's- but I have been on purées and liquids since my op!

Yahhhh congratulations! That's wicked. You must feel unreal! Yah

Hell yeah, thanks for sharing the recipe- am onto it in the morning too. Sounds yummy!

Hi ladies' date=' I'm on the gold coast, but getting sleeved in Brisbane hopefully very soon. As I don't have private health insurance it was going to cost me 17000 on the coast, however a surgeon in Brisbane does the sleeve in an intermediate basis so will only cost 12000 (only? Lol) I am just waiting on my super being approved....sent in on the 22nd June, can anyone tell me how long it took for them to get approved?[/quote']

Don't worry it's just money, you will gain happiness. I paid $9000 so I know exactually where your coming from plus a little

It's day 4 today and 8kg down already, I don't regret a thing, I am loving it, have a bit of an obsession jumping on the scales a million times a day. I really need to stop!

I was sleeved the 18th am hanging to sleep on my stomach. I sleep with an incline of 4 pillows and a small blanket that's wedged next to my head. This has helped me from midnight heartburn pains. My stomach is too tender still to turn on the side.

9000 for hospital on top of surgeon? Oh my! Good advice from mum!

Was really lucky, surgeon did not charge the gap so I didn't have to pay for him. Thank god!

I'm a Gold Coast crossfiter and am 3 days out from surgery, my doc said wait between 2-3 month, but start on 2kg, I couldn't stop laughing and replied 'my dead lift and back squat is 100kg'. Oh dear I hope I can hit big scores again and can't wait to get a bloody Kipping pull up,

How are you all going and how long has it taken you to get back?

Yes heavy weights I was told after 2-3 months. Starting with light weights and gradually go up.

All the best with that' date=' I live in Sydney Australia, been married 18 years overweight basically since I was 18 years old battled up and down, and all I dream for now is to have this surgery so I can live again, I suffer from back pain knees have had it also , and I have an old Treadmill injury (Anckle) that won't go away so I've tried to exercise, but I mostly need this surgery for my children's sake I want to be able to move again and play with them, I have 5 wonderful kids and a loving husband who loves me for who I am, but I said to my family I need to do this for me.[/quote']

Hey Lavea,

I'm 29 and was sleeved 18th July, I have always been big and struggled with weight. A day before my op the hospital rang and said I wasn't covered for the hospital gap, it was going to cost me $9000. I was completely shocked, it was my mums advice when I had rung her to ask for her opinion that made me say stuff it let's do it.

Mums words 'do you want to keep suffering and being depressed about your weight, who cares about the money, it's your happiness that you will gain'

So bring on the Sleeve and well done to all..

Hi there' date='

I am Australian as well. Live in QLD.

Due on 15th in almanda private hospital in Gold Coast with dr Nolan. Tough time to go through preparing for surgery. I am going for sleeve, that was my choice. I didn't want to go for a band. Hope every thing is going fine with everybody. Great decision to take to change our life and gain ourselves back again. I know it will not be an easy trip, but Iam sure it worth it.

Good luck for everybody. And hope we can keep n touch[/quote']

Hi Amany,

I was sleeved on 18th July Almanda too but with Dr Liew. How are you going?

It's day 3 for me and it's going great, I'm not too sore just have trouble sleeping right through in the night.

Hope your doing well.

Sleeved July 18th

Height 5'7"

Starting weight 93kg

Surgery weight 90kg

Weight today 87kg

Goal weight by sept 21st (my 30th aghh) 74kg

Goal weight- anything under 70kg and I will be over the moon!

Hey! I'm in Melbourne! Thanks for sharing your story!

I take nexium every night before bed' date=' surgeon said for the first 3 months.

Hope your recovery is quick! I'm 3 and a bit weeks out and 12 kilos down. 103 to 91!

Cheers

PP I use resource Protein and maxines burn, but we have GnC's here as well so u should be able to get what u want![/quote']

Thanks Petite-Size-me!

Wow congratulations on yor weight loss. I'm very excited and can't wait to see the change. And shopping

Thanks for the advice i will go check out GNC's. Thanks

Hi angie pang- well done you! Good luck in your journey. I'm at a similar weight as you' date=' and you are one of the few on here who I see work in kg's too! Join our July sleevers thread or our fb group if you like- lots of us there for support!

What kinds of Protein shakes are available in Oz? I'm interested as I may visit a pal in Geelong sometime soon.

I've been following an Australian girl on tumblr who has had an amazing VSG journey- her blog is really fascinating. Her tumblr name is treadmillionaire if you're interested.

Welcome to the losers bench![/quote']

Thanks Smoggy, I will defiantly join the group. I had a look at treadmillionaire...wow amasing! She has reassured me that I wont have trouble getting back into crossfit. I wasnt sure how my energy levels would be. She looks fabulous.

I'm taking 'optifast' shakes at the moment, available at any chemist. The chocolate and coffee flavours are the best.

I'm on the Gold Coast so if you ever come past, give me a shout.