*Shell*

On my 5th week post op, I had a work function and had 2 vodka, soda and limes. Took me about 1 hr to get through each one but was nice

I remember my first scrambled egg and salmon. Was so nice after fluids and purée food. Size 16 is great. Can't wait until I'm there . I started as size 24, now in 20 so going down and best thing I have ever done. Have a great time in Melbourne with your sister and niece. How was her reaction when she seen you and your 15 kgs down.

Nice pic Kelli

Good luck Lila. I too started to feel myself getting anxious and thinking about complications but I did as you said. Wouldn't allow myself negative thoughts and focused on the big picture. It is all worth it

Good luck Lila, thinking about you. Keep us updated

It's amazing how good you feel after a great new hairstyle and losing weight on top of it - you feel like a whole new person. Kelli - you'll have to upload a new pic after your haircut

Love it sueoco. I feel exactly like you and have no probs telling people. I have been really slack with my Vitamins. I brought the liquid one to start with but confess I keep forgetting about it. I will go and buy tablet form today and will take it at same time as my thyroid meds. I should really look into something fore my hair as I agree, losing all this weight and being bald . So good xx

Well what a great couple of last days. Yesterday at the shops and ran into the office lady at my GPs office whom I have known for years, anyway said hi to her at the shop and could tell instantly she had no idea who I was. Cut a long story short after she had 3 attempts of questioning me as to whom I am, I finally said Shelley from the clinic. She nearly fell over and said I was totally different already and imagine when I have lost 40kgs. It was amazing how people look at you whenever your carrying weight and didn't expect it to be me 20kgs lighter. Then yesterday and today, my bras are so noticing to big and had to rumble through the drawers for something smaller to fit. My tops are also so big that I am actually uncomfortable to wear any longer as my male work mates (I only work with guys at work) are constantly looking at my chest and it feels like they can see all the way down my top to my toes as so baggy and lose. I love the fact to be dropping bra sizes, as my sister said I'll be out of my granny bras soon:) My scales are slowly moving but can really feel the measurements dropping.!! Not long Lila. I'm so excited for you and the rest of the Aussie Sleevers that are about to join us. Sorry about spelling mistakes, I'm on one bumpy bus ride home from work

Hi all, My surgery date was 20 July and have lost 10 kgs, sorry 22 pounds. I am from Australia and we use kilograms I do have thyroid issues so expecting a slower lose but am very happy with my lose so far and will remain positive regardless.... I exercise about 6 days per week and consume about 700 calories per day - with plenty of Protein and Water Hope you are all going well xx

No but i am only 5 weeks out, however i have heard that this can be the case and unfortunately not for the best.

Lily, that is great - I can't wait to reach double digits!!! If I got no lower than 99 I would be over the moon just to be under the 100 Good on you

To all Brissy / Gold Coast Sleevers, let's arrange a meet-up on Saturday 6 October at either Roma Street Parklands or South Bank. I personally love South Bank as I will take my children swimming after and there are great restaurants like Kapsali's or even just a cafe - we can discuss what your preferences are and decide on a suitable location but let's lock in 6/10 @ 1pm in your diaries. We should look at getting together every 2 months or so, on 1st Saturday of the month where we can see our little group expanding over time and be here to support one another. I love hearing and seeing everyone's progress (and exciting for Beth getting closer to her surgery) Let me know your thoughts

Hi Robbie, a couple of us met up yesterday at the Roma Street Parklands for lunch and a chat which was great. It would have been great to have you join us but will be getting together again soon and hoping to get a few more to join us

It was a great afternoon meeting you both. Looking forward to the next one and be great for more to join us

I ordered a bracelet that I wanted to treat myself with after my surgery, which has my 4 children's names and birthstones on and it finally arrived today. Love it -

BEST OF LUCK FOR TOMORROW. my thoughts will be with you. I am 5 weeks out tomorrow and am really happy with my progress and decision to do this, just wish I did it earlier. I did mine alone as my husband and 4 kids were overseas for two weeks but it worked well. Thank god for 19 year old sons hey . You will be fine and time will fly by. Shelley xx

Hi vonnie, that's great you and your sister are on this journey together. I would love my sister to take the step and join me on this whole new lifestyle. Best of luck to you both