Mimz

Well here we go. I'm and from Sydney Australia and I have been told GBP my be my only option because of damage to my oesophagus due to GERD. I'm on Nexium 40mg x2 daily, suffer from idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and am on Diamox, to be honest I went in for a band and then decided on a sleeve, after my surgeon did an exploratory Gastroscopy he found severe inflammation and put me on the Nexium. I am 5'5 (165cm) and weigh 234pds (106.5kg) I have yoyoed with my weight all my life and have been overweight since I was a toddler.
I'm pretty scared, but am running out of options, I am married with two kids 2 and 4, they are my world! I'm hoping I can find support and friendship on this forum so I can share my journey whether it's local or from the US, I know I'm not alone with my story or feelings.

Well here we go. I'm and from Sydney Australia and I have been told GBP my be my only option because of damage to my oesophagus due to GERD. I'm on Nexium 40mg x2 daily, suffer from idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and am on Diamox, to be honest I went in for a band and then decided on a sleeve, after my surgeon did an exploratory Gastroscopy he found severe inflammation and put me on the Nexium. I am 5'5 (165cm) and weigh 234pds (106.5kg) I have yoyoed with my weight all my life and have been overweight since I was a toddler.
I'm pretty scared, but am running out of options, I am married with two kids 2 and 4, they are my world! I'm hoping I can find support and friendship on this forum so I can share my journey whether it's local or from the US, I know I'm not alone with my story or feelings.

If you can't control your urges, then you need to seek some help and don't put yourself in situations that can create opportunities for slipping up.
It's be like a recovering crack addict going to a crack den. I personally am pre-op and I don't go to a restaurant unless I know there is something I can eat without deviating from my daily macros and diet.

Well here we go. I'm and from Sydney Australia and I have been told GBP my be my only option because of damage to my oesophagus due to GERD. I'm on Nexium 40mg x2 daily, suffer from idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and am on Diamox, to be honest I went in for a band and then decided on a sleeve, after my surgeon did an exploratory Gastroscopy he found severe inflammation and put me on the Nexium. I am 5'5 (165cm) and weigh 234pds (106.5kg) I have yoyoed with my weight all my life and have been overweight since I was a toddler.
I'm pretty scared, but am running out of options, I am married with two kids 2 and 4, they are my world! I'm hoping I can find support and friendship on this forum so I can share my journey whether it's local or from the US, I know I'm not alone with my story or feelings.

Thank you so much I know its going to be hard work but I can't get the smile off my face. The October date will be just over a year since I started this journey!!
Thanks Dean! I love your forum level "sleeve master" made me giggle.

Hello Sleevers/yet to be Sleeved,
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I'm back and with great news! After a few months of treatment my Barretts oesophagus is gone (actually the surgeon retracted the diagnosis altogether). He has given me the go ahead for the Sleeve!!!!! I'm booked for the 25th October and am going to be on 4 weeks Optifast prior to that YIKES!!!
Feels good to be back!

Hello Sleevers/yet to be Sleeved,
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I'm back and with great news! After a few months of treatment my Barretts oesophagus is gone (actually the surgeon retracted the diagnosis altogether). He has given me the go ahead for the Sleeve!!!!! I'm booked for the 25th October and am going to be on 4 weeks Optifast prior to that YIKES!!!
Feels good to be back!

Oh puppyphat I had no idea you were having such a hard time Its great news that you recognise that you are struggling and taking steps to improve the situation. ***great big hugs***

Hello Sleevers/yet to be Sleeved,
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I'm back and with great news! After a few months of treatment my Barretts oesophagus is gone (actually the surgeon retracted the diagnosis altogether). He has given me the go ahead for the Sleeve!!!!! I'm booked for the 25th October and am going to be on 4 weeks Optifast prior to that YIKES!!!
Feels good to be back!

Hello Sleevers/yet to be Sleeved,
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I'm back and with great news! After a few months of treatment my Barretts oesophagus is gone (actually the surgeon retracted the diagnosis altogether). He has given me the go ahead for the Sleeve!!!!! I'm booked for the 25th October and am going to be on 4 weeks Optifast prior to that YIKES!!!
Feels good to be back!

Hello Sleevers/yet to be Sleeved,
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I'm back and with great news! After a few months of treatment my Barretts oesophagus is gone (actually the surgeon retracted the diagnosis altogether). He has given me the go ahead for the Sleeve!!!!! I'm booked for the 25th October and am going to be on 4 weeks Optifast prior to that YIKES!!!
Feels good to be back!

Hello Sleevers/yet to be Sleeved,
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I'm back and with great news! After a few months of treatment my Barretts oesophagus is gone (actually the surgeon retracted the diagnosis altogether). He has given me the go ahead for the Sleeve!!!!! I'm booked for the 25th October and am going to be on 4 weeks Optifast prior to that YIKES!!!
Feels good to be back!

Hello Sleevers/yet to be Sleeved,
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I'm back and with great news! After a few months of treatment my Barretts oesophagus is gone (actually the surgeon retracted the diagnosis altogether). He has given me the go ahead for the Sleeve!!!!! I'm booked for the 25th October and am going to be on 4 weeks Optifast prior to that YIKES!!!
Feels good to be back!

Thanks misty! I'm glad to be back, amd excited! !

Hello Sleevers/yet to be Sleeved,
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I'm back and with great news! After a few months of treatment my Barretts oesophagus is gone (actually the surgeon retracted the diagnosis altogether). He has given me the go ahead for the Sleeve!!!!! I'm booked for the 25th October and am going to be on 4 weeks Optifast prior to that YIKES!!!
Feels good to be back!

Hello Sleevers/yet to be Sleeved,
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I'm back and with great news! After a few months of treatment my Barretts oesophagus is gone (actually the surgeon retracted the diagnosis altogether). He has given me the go ahead for the Sleeve!!!!! I'm booked for the 25th October and am going to be on 4 weeks Optifast prior to that YIKES!!!
Feels good to be back!

Hello Sleevers/yet to be Sleeved,
Not sure if anyone remembers me, but I'm back and with great news! After a few months of treatment my Barretts oesophagus is gone (actually the surgeon retracted the diagnosis altogether). He has given me the go ahead for the Sleeve!!!!! I'm booked for the 25th October and am going to be on 4 weeks Optifast prior to that YIKES!!!
Feels good to be back!

We may be GBP buddies lol! My follow up is this Thursday and I can't have surgery until november as well due to work commitments.

Omg annie would I love to pick your brain!
Firstly though hat an amazing weightloss! You should be so proud.
How did you find the whole experience? Any advice, we have such a different medical system here to the US! By the way I have private insurance so it's just the gap for me, I want to know your experience with the surgery and aftermath!

Hey skylily. Good to see yet another aussie! There is an actual thread for oz gbs contenders but its empty. Maybe the 3 of us can bring it to life, I'd love to share the journey!!!

Hey guys im going to take a hiatus from this forum for a while, i love reading all the success stories and am so happy for those who are well on their way to being sleeved.
I'm to be honest feeling a bit sorry for myself at the moment as everything has been so up in the air for me. My first consult was Oct 16th and I am no closer to knowing whats going on, by the time I even get sleeved (if i ever do) it wont be until now March next year.
I wont leave you all hanging though, I will pop in and tell you what my surgeons decision either way.
I hope you all have a Merry Xmas and enjoy your new years! Take care xxx

And she is your friend?? Lol I have what I call a frenemy too, always love the competitivness hehe! Good on you for having a blast and holding your head high, I can just picture the steam coming out of her ears

And she is your friend?? Lol I have what I call a frenemy too, always love the competitivness hehe! Good on you for having a blast and holding your head high, I can just picture the steam coming out of her ears

And she is your friend?? Lol I have what I call a frenemy too, always love the competitivness hehe! Good on you for having a blast and holding your head high, I can just picture the steam coming out of her ears

Hi all,
Sorry it has been so long. Ive started a new job so have been really busy, i do however have the all clear from the dietician and psychologist for surgery, so my appointment is this Friday. Will pop in and let you know when I see him, i can then start getting excited........knowing me though, scared is the right word lol!!!