kelliv

Are you doing Opti?

Everyone is different. Some tell everyone and others tell a few close friends and family beforehand then others when they are ready afterwards, which is what I did. I didn't want to have to explain or justify myself to some people pre surgery as a lot of people don't know enough about this surgery and it's benefits. All of my family and friends were supportive, except for one of best friends who has ignored it from day one and our relationship has broken down completely since, not only because of the surgery, but it certainly was a contributing factor. She is overweight and drinks heavily which she would. Ot want to give up, but still thinks I took the easy way out. Believe me, nothing about this is easy. Do what feels right. My suggestion is to only initially tell those people who you are sure will support your decision. Others don't need to know u til you are ready to tell,them.

Well done Donna. We all love our sleeves!! Keep us posted on your progress and I am sorry we won't get to meet you on the 5th on the Gold Coast

Wonderful, I look forward to meeting you.

Great Misty. Text me your address closer to the day. Don't worry about petrol but you can shout coffee on the way if you like! I often stop at a roadhouse half way to the Coast. Can't wait to see how different you look since we last met.

Misty I can go via Murrarie and pick you up. If anyone else wants a lift from Brisbane I have two other seats.

You can get the train to the Coast but you need a car to get to Southport. Maybe you could come with me?

On Saturday 5 October we are planning a get together on the Gold Coast where Lissa will be visiting on holidays. I have already had the privilege of meeting her when we both happened to be visiting Melbourne recently and I am sure there are many more of you who have followed her journey and would like to meet her in person. We are going to meet at a cafe called Providore at the Marina Mirage Shopping Centre at 11.00am. Let us know if you will be coming along.

Sounds like you are having a great time with your family. Enjoy!! Hopefully we will meet you on the Gold Coast on 5 October. That would be fabulous. Cheers Kelli

I have been offered a new job on the Gold Coast starting early December. I will tell you all about it when I see some of you on the Gold Coast for our catch up on 5 October. Needless to say I doubt I would have been approached or been offered the job if I had not lost my weight! Excited but happy about this new chapter. It's a 12 month contract so I plan to rent a one bedroom furnished apartment to say in during the the week instead on commuting from Brisbane every day.

Good luck Donna. See less of you on the flip side of surgery.

Looks great now Misty