deb1405

I am in Melbourne Australia. I had my surgery last Monday 12th November (afternoon surgery) in recovery by 4.45pm, back to my room by around 8.15 ( purely because of busy staff and time) I was attached to my "best friend" morphine button, relief on demand... Oh wow, what a wonderful thing. Every time I could feel the deferred shoulder pain start to emerge, I push the button - almost instant relief!
Day 2 (Tuesday) still on saline drip for fluids, having trouble taking anything, even Water, so ice cubes were it. I was up and walking first thing, feeling not to badly, Until my breaky tray appeared. This was not good, this was a set back as it made me feel quite nauseous. Anti nausea Medication for this seemed to work a little. Nothing to "eat or drink" for Tuesday.
Day 3 (Wednesday) up and about again, still definitely not fussed with the meal trays, but trying harder to get the fluids in via ice blocks and water and flat lemonade, going along ok. The morph button (IV) was removed today, a sad parting, but probably for the best. The shoulder pain was controlled by some IV panadole, not quite as good, but hey, it worked eventually. The IV needle in my wrist area, was quite sore, so it was removed as I still had another IV in further up my arm, that wasn't being used. This one would not flush clear, so it was also removed. HOORAY, I was free!!!! Wednesday night was a "nightmare" in my room, so much noise from the staff and incoming new patients (at 11-35PM!!) the rest of the night, I was in a very disturbed sleep.
Day 4 ( Thursday) My doctor was in quite early on this day, suggesting I could go home! THIS WAS MUSIC TO MY EARS!! I was originally told it would prob be Friday! I was out of there by 9.45am , on my way home! Trying to keep up my fluids, resting ( in a quiet environment) was going well. I tried the solvable panadole, but just couldn't get it down. So I used a heat pack to relieve the shoulder pain when it happened. No more pain relief. Getting in more fluids each day. sleeping better. I was on the road to recovery.
Day 5 (Friday) Today, I had some very watery Soup, - a full cup, sipped from a teaspoon over the course of the whole day. I never felt hungry at any time. Fluids going in much better today. Shoulder pain subsiding. Headaches disappearing, as I was more hydrated.
Day 6 (Saturday) much the same as Friday, only, I able to get more fluids in. Flat lemonade, cup of tea and today I vitamised a can if chicken and veg soup, which I watered down with boiling water. This went down well. Any Soups or heavier fluids I am taking, do take me forever to get down, but that doesn't bother me. I'm just happy to be able to do this without any bad affects. Oh and I also started to have frosty fruit icy poles today too, these are good!
Day 7 (Sunday) one week down and 3kgs (approx 6.6lbs) down, since my surgery. Total lost since I saw my doctor to book this date (9th oct 2012) - 10 kgs (22lbs) ... No need for painkillers ! I AM VERY HAPPY with how this is going! LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE, TO HAVE A LONG AND HEALTHY ONE, to enjoy my beautiful granddaughter and family. This was a very good decision to make.

It's quite peculiar, isn't it? No hunger and no inclination to eat... Had my op on Wed 14th, out on Sat. I've been feeling quite weak, so tonight I pureed about 40g salmon. Fast forward 2 hours and I still hadn't finished! Ah well, back in the fridge for tomorrow nights tea. Since my op I've lost 5.2kg. I'm making sure I get at least 1L of Water too.

Deb that is great news all went smoothly for you. Just going to get better and you will see a huge improvement in your lifestyle.
I have been working out at the gym about 4 days a week and 2 personal training sessions a week as well so really happy with my progress. My aim is to lose 8 kgs by Christmas/new year which will put me into double digits which I can't ever remember being there...when people ask me how much more I've got to lose and I say about 30 they all don't think I will be able to lose that much as I will be to thin for my body. Nice feeling not being the fatty in the room anymore, I was always the biggest at work so such a nice feeling:)
Hope everyone else is going well

I am in Melbourne Australia. I had my surgery last Monday 12th November (afternoon surgery) in recovery by 4.45pm, back to my room by around 8.15 ( purely because of busy staff and time) I was attached to my "best friend" morphine button, relief on demand... Oh wow, what a wonderful thing. Every time I could feel the deferred shoulder pain start to emerge, I push the button - almost instant relief!
Day 2 (Tuesday) still on saline drip for fluids, having trouble taking anything, even Water, so ice cubes were it. I was up and walking first thing, feeling not to badly, Until my breaky tray appeared. This was not good, this was a set back as it made me feel quite nauseous. Anti nausea Medication for this seemed to work a little. Nothing to "eat or drink" for Tuesday.
Day 3 (Wednesday) up and about again, still definitely not fussed with the meal trays, but trying harder to get the fluids in via ice blocks and water and flat lemonade, going along ok. The morph button (IV) was removed today, a sad parting, but probably for the best. The shoulder pain was controlled by some IV panadole, not quite as good, but hey, it worked eventually. The IV needle in my wrist area, was quite sore, so it was removed as I still had another IV in further up my arm, that wasn't being used. This one would not flush clear, so it was also removed. HOORAY, I was free!!!! Wednesday night was a "nightmare" in my room, so much noise from the staff and incoming new patients (at 11-35PM!!) the rest of the night, I was in a very disturbed sleep.
Day 4 ( Thursday) My doctor was in quite early on this day, suggesting I could go home! THIS WAS MUSIC TO MY EARS!! I was originally told it would prob be Friday! I was out of there by 9.45am , on my way home! Trying to keep up my fluids, resting ( in a quiet environment) was going well. I tried the solvable panadole, but just couldn't get it down. So I used a heat pack to relieve the shoulder pain when it happened. No more pain relief. Getting in more fluids each day. sleeping better. I was on the road to recovery.
Day 5 (Friday) Today, I had some very watery Soup, - a full cup, sipped from a teaspoon over the course of the whole day. I never felt hungry at any time. Fluids going in much better today. Shoulder pain subsiding. Headaches disappearing, as I was more hydrated.
Day 6 (Saturday) much the same as Friday, only, I able to get more fluids in. Flat lemonade, cup of tea and today I vitamised a can if chicken and veg soup, which I watered down with boiling water. This went down well. Any Soups or heavier fluids I am taking, do take me forever to get down, but that doesn't bother me. I'm just happy to be able to do this without any bad affects. Oh and I also started to have frosty fruit icy poles today too, these are good!
Day 7 (Sunday) one week down and 3kgs (approx 6.6lbs) down, since my surgery. Total lost since I saw my doctor to book this date (9th oct 2012) - 10 kgs (22lbs) ... No need for painkillers ! I AM VERY HAPPY with how this is going! LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE, TO HAVE A LONG AND HEALTHY ONE, to enjoy my beautiful granddaughter and family. This was a very good decision to make.

Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum. I have previously had lap band surgery with no success, in fact it went pear shaped.. much like myself!. So after some serious consideration... I have decided my life has a long way to go... and Gastric Sleeving it is. ! I am taking a step into my NEW future on 12th November.. 2 weeks from tomorrow.. Feeling somewhat nervous but at the same time.. extremely excited with what will be a NEW ME! I plan on being around for a long time after this operation.. to enjoy my gorgeous Granddaughter (16weeks today) and my Husband and Family... [...]
I am having my surgery in Melbourne Australia...

Sue, you are looking great, I hope you are also feeling great. Give yourself some credit for the hard work and changes you have had to make over the last few months. Your body will get there.
Kelloff, great to hear from you, sounds like you are doing great.
Got to love a Christmas season. Last year I was 2-3 months post op when Christmas came around with all the fun events. I remember having 3 course meals, and eatting like 2-3 bites of each meal, having them spaced out meant I got to enjoy a bit of each. I was able to enjoy the season without over indulging by listening to my stomach which I am sure I had done
My christmas food list was turkey, pork crackling and pudding. I am sure it will be similar this year with prawns added in. Oh and a few glasses of bubbles

Oh bless her and hope her recovery is full and successful! Best wishes to you and your family! :-) is she in RCH? If so she will be in the best of care!

Kelli, that is wonderful news!!!!!! She really is in good hands in our Royal Childrens' Hospital. may all of the angels watch over her and her loving family so that she can soon be cuddled and loved as every babe should be.
Best Wishes one_elle26

Oh my goodness! That's fantastic! Congratulations - I bet you feel
Amazing!

Update:
Weight on commencement of Optifast: 128.1kg
Weight on last day of Optifast: 123.5kg
Weight on day of surgery (26 June 2012): 123.5kg
Current weight (6 November 2012): 97.8kg
TOTAL: 30.3kg

Any wins? Mum just won $1,000 on a boxed trifecta fromLions!! She's very excited.

Hi Deb. I'm in Qld - going in on the 14th.....The time has flown much faster than I thought it would! Good luck

Hi There
Whilst this is a fantastic site with bazillions of fabulous people, there is also an australian site called gastric sleeve support dot com dot au. There are brilliant people there who arrange meet ups and offer support. This site has great info and support and the Australian one is probably better for finding out about surgeons and hospitals in Oz.
Good luck with your journey!

I just had a scoop of chocolate Protein powder, 1 frozen banana & 1 cup of almond plus milk (vanilla). (blended like a shake)
Yummo!!! 31 grams of Protein.< /p>

I add black Decaf coffee for that mocha flavor. Makes the Protein Drink palatable

I got it done by dr Bui! A great surgeon!! At the John fawkner private!! And yes 10 kilos and still counting!!

Good thoughts are headed your way....

Welcome Deb! Good luck in your journey. We're all here to support you

Hey I'm from Melbourne Australia, I had my surgery about 3 and a half weeks ago and have lost 10 kilos!!! If u have any questions feel free to ask me =]
and goodluck with your surgery, i find it was the best thing I ever did =]

Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum. I have previously had lap band surgery with no success, in fact it went pear shaped.. much like myself!. So after some serious consideration... I have decided my life has a long way to go... and Gastric Sleeving it is. ! I am taking a step into my NEW future on 12th November.. 2 weeks from tomorrow.. Feeling somewhat nervous but at the same time.. extremely excited with what will be a NEW ME! I plan on being around for a long time after this operation.. to enjoy my gorgeous Granddaughter (16weeks today) and my Husband and Family... [...]
I am having my surgery in Melbourne Australia...

Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum. I have previously had lap band surgery with no success, in fact it went pear shaped.. much like myself!. So after some serious consideration... I have decided my life has a long way to go... and Gastric Sleeving it is. ! I am taking a step into my NEW future on 12th November.. 2 weeks from tomorrow.. Feeling somewhat nervous but at the same time.. extremely excited with what will be a NEW ME!
I plan on being around for a long time after this operation.. to enjoy my gorgeous Granddaughter (16weeks today) and my Husband and Family...
I am in Melbourne - Australia...

Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum. I have previously had lap band surgery with no success, in fact it went pear shaped.. much like myself!. So after some serious consideration... I have decided my life has a long way to go... and Gastric Sleeving it is. ! I am taking a step into my NEW future on 12th November.. 2 weeks from tomorrow.. Feeling somewhat nervous but at the same time.. extremely excited with what will be a NEW ME!
I plan on being around for a long time after this operation.. to enjoy my gorgeous Granddaughter (16weeks today) and my Husband and Family...
I am in Melbourne - Australia...