Mimz

Thanks for replying Kelliv. I'm happy with my decision at the moment, I don't like the long term maintanence of the band and 10-20% longterm risk of having to go back into surgery. All those PB stories, stuck moments and needing to always know where the toilet was is not at all appealing! I'm frightened of complications, but then again who isn't, the fact that I'm overweight should frighten me more really. I'm prepared for the lifestyle change, in fact I have no issues with it at all and have been very good at doing it in the past, but that damn hunger and overeating has always been a problem for me. I look forward to getting to know you all.

You are so right shane! That's what I'm telling myself now, I DO want to be that good example and I DO want to prevent a future of struggles for them. Heck my chance of getting in a car accident is 1 in 75 and I take that chance every day! Yep I actually googled it LOL!

OMG! I'm so glad I found you guys!! It's been so hard to find Aussie Sleevers out there! Let me indroduce myself, my name is Mim and I'm from Sydney. I have already had an appointment with Dr. Craig Taylor at Crows Nest and was booked into surgery for the 15th October for a band. I originally wanted a sleeve and he recommended the band to me because I think he saw how daunted I was by the sleeve, anyhow I freaked out and cancelled the band and after thinking and lurking around forums I decided that I may book myself in next year for the sleeve. It just seems that people are generally happier with the Sleeve. I decided to book next year because at the moment work is very busy and I can't get the leave that I need for the surgery. I'm glad to have found you all and look forward to picking your brains about everything sleeve!!!!

My BMI is 39 and have been diagnosed with Optic disc swelling (Swelling behind the eyes). I was advised to lose weight, I have been overweight all my life and have been capable of losing it in the past, but was never able to maintain it. My Neurologist advised that I look into WLS as that could resolve the eye issues (this swelling can lead to loss of sight!), it's been a very hard and agonising descision for me, I'm not scared of the surgery itself or the pain and can stick to a diet no problems, just can't keep it off. I have two young children and hubby. He is so supportive and says he will support me whatever I decide, I'm just frightened of that 1-2% that I will be the one with major problems, but then again having this extra weight is causing me more problems that will only get worse if I don't do something about it. This won't be my first surgery either, I've had 2 caeserians, a gallbladder removed, a pin in my broken finger and a nose surgery for a deviated septum, I can deal with pain......... I just want to be healthy for myself and my family, I hate having no self control and always being hungry. This is SO not about the way I look, it's about the way I feel, I derserve better and so does my family. I supposed thats all the reaons that I am thinking about the sleeve.

Hi Everybody! I've been thinking hard about this.......maybe too hard my brain hurts! I originally had an appointment with Dr. Craig Taylor at the OClinic North Sydney and booked myself in for the band on October 15th 2012 (not quite sure why, I went in wanting the sleeve). After trawling the internet and forums about the band I completely flipped out and cancelled the surgery (I know Im a chicken) I've been reading a little more about the sleeve and would much prefer it, but at the same time is scares the hell out of me! If I'm going to go ahead it won't be until April next year, not because of any waiting lists or lack of funds, but I just need to give myself time to come to terms with what I'm going to be doing and I don't have much option for leave at the moment. I'd like to ask a couple of questions, I've read all the answers in other threads, but I NEED to ask these questions myself if that makes any sense? Here we go: 1. Was the pain really bad, I mean moaning groaning on the verge of tears pain? 2. Was there nausea, how long? (This scares me the most I HATE nausea!!!) 3. How long till you were back at work? Do you really need only 2 weeks? 4. Did you all have feeling of anxiety to the point you though about backing out? 5. At what point do you start feeling normal again (food & Energy wise) 6. Did anyone go to Dr. Craig Taylor? I will thank everyone in advance and I will be planning to stick around until surgery if/when I decide to have it. I'm so glad I have found some aussies!!!!