Aussiegirl

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.

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My name is Karen, I am 36 and single. I work as a business analyst for a life insurance company c(pls don't hate me). I have worked for the same company for a
lmost 10 years. I have one brother and a nephew who is the most beautiful boy and brings so much joy to our live, I am completely biased.
I love travelling, it is my passion, have visited much of europe, 38 Us states, parts of Asia and Africa. I speak Hungarian as I was an exchange student there when I was younger, friendship I still maintains to this day.
I also love listening to live music.

Yeah we have had our Internet appointment with our surgeon, blood tests and swallow test. Next on the list an Internet appointment with phsyc and nut. Then a live appointment with the phsyc and nut on the 21/10 and SLEEVED on the 22/10. Yeah Soooooooooooo excited we can't wait

I love this idea.
My name is Karen, I am 36 and single. I work as a business analyst for a life insurance company c(pls don't hate me). I have worked for the same company for a
lmost 10 years. I have one brother and a nephew who is the most beautiful boy and brings so much joy to our live, I am completely biased.
I love travelling, it is my passion, have visited much of europe, 38 Us states, parts of Asia and Africa. I speak Hungarian as I was an exchange student there when I was younger, friendship I still maintains to this day.
I also love listening to live music.

Hey Everyone!
It's finally my day for surgery! I'm all dressed in my super attractive hospital gown and now I just wait! Wish me luck people! Thanks for all your support up until this point!
I've been waiting to say this for awhile now - See u all on the sleeved side! Lol
Donna

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/gallery/image/23207-collage/I thought I would share something that I put on my Facebook page today.
I have officially called it, I am now officially have the 1/2 the size I was 2 years ago.
It aint been easy but it has been worth it, even the plastics

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/gallery/image/23207-collage/I thought I would share something that I put on my Facebook page today.
I have officially called it, I am now officially have the 1/2 the size I was 2 years ago.
It aint been easy but it has been worth it, even the plastics

Welcome All!!
Yes, the hair loss is annoying. But as Lissa and Kelli have said it does grow back. And yes get to a hairdresser they can help you get a hairstyle around it as well.
Misty and Lissa, you guys are doing great with the 5kgs challenge.
Lissa, I know how hard it is to give up the "weight loss: journey and what do you do when you get there. I started to focus more on physical goals, running further, lifting more, toning as opposed to a number. Cause even when we get to where we want to be we always want more eh lol
BTW K8ee, love your new profile shot you look great.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/gallery/image/23207-collage/I thought I would share something that I put on my Facebook page today.
I have officially called it, I am now officially have the 1/2 the size I was 2 years ago.
It aint been easy but it has been worth it, even the plastics

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/gallery/image/23207-collage/I thought I would share something that I put on my Facebook page today.
I have officially called it, I am now officially have the 1/2 the size I was 2 years ago.
It aint been easy but it has been worth it, even the plastics

Thanks Kelli and lessismore.
I would have loved to Kelli, but that weekend is my nephews 5th birthday and also one of my close friends 30th Birthday, a weekend of parties.
I would love to finally meet you guys, hopefully we can work out some time soon.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/gallery/image/23207-collage/I thought I would share something that I put on my Facebook page today.
I have officially called it, I am now officially have the 1/2 the size I was 2 years ago.
It aint been easy but it has been worth it, even the plastics

Wow Aussiegirl, that is fantastic and you are my hero.
Lissa, if weight is still coming off easily I would say your body still wants to be a bit smaller. If your ticker is accurate you are a 27 BMI and while BMI is certainly not everything, you won't waste away with another 10 kg gone. Don't stress and enjoy the journey, and listen to your body. If your weight gets too low you will start to notice problems and that will be your body telling you to ease back.
I have a gym membership because I know I won't exercise outside in the heat. Treadmills are pretty expensive so I think right now the gym is a better investment for me.

Hi all I had heaps of hair fall out too but it grows back!! Just get into a good hairdresser is my advice particularly if it's bad. Luckily my cousin is my hairdresser so got loads of samples etc until I hit on the thing for me
Things are going pretty well at the moment. Losing about a kg per week right now and am just finishing week 4 of Couch to 5K. Am very seriously considering a treadmill though as it is going to be a long hot summer out here I think!! Plus I sometimes would like to run at night and could do that if I had a treddy.
It's funny though, the more weight I lose, the further I drop my goal weight. Has anyone else experienced this? It's like I perpetually have 10 kg to lose lol. My friend said to me the other day to be aware that losing weight has been such a focus for so long that I need to consider I am adjusting the goal cause I don't know any other way of thinking.
It got me really considering this point of view- now whilst I still think I have at least 10kg more that I would like to lose, I really am enjoying the weight loss process right now and getting fit. It will be a whole new challenge to maintain my weight and though I have had a lifetime of trying to lose I have never had to keep healthy at a particular weight. Funny how just when you think you've got the sleeve worked out how it throws another curve ball
But honestly what a great bloody problem to have!! God I love my sleeve!!
Have a great weekend all!! Cheers Liss

Lissa VaVaVooooooom!!!!
Birdie, might be a bit of a delay but will come around soon enough We will all be waiting for your progress on the other side
Dons 2.0 way to keep strong, you are doing awesome, eating out was the hardest part when on the Opti.
An update from me, I am now 20 days post my plastics surgery. Things are finally starting to settle down and thought I would take some progress shots. Still have some Fluid accumulating under my right arms and my butt cheeks (not a place I was expecting, was expecting hips but not to get a weird looking bubble butt), the doctor will likely drain these or some of these when I see her for a progress update tomorrow.
Here are some progress photos:http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/gallery/image/23156-me-20-days-post/

Well done even!!! Damn phone

I second that! Aussie girl u look amazing and must feel really good!!! Well one to u!

Holy crap Aussiegirl- you look amazing!!!

Lissa VaVaVooooooom!!!!
Birdie, might be a bit of a delay but will come around soon enough We will all be waiting for your progress on the other side
Dons 2.0 way to keep strong, you are doing awesome, eating out was the hardest part when on the Opti.
An update from me, I am now 20 days post my plastics surgery. Things are finally starting to settle down and thought I would take some progress shots. Still have some Fluid accumulating under my right arms and my butt cheeks (not a place I was expecting, was expecting hips but not to get a weird looking bubble butt), the doctor will likely drain these or some of these when I see her for a progress update tomorrow.
Here are some progress photos:http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/gallery/image/23156-me-20-days-post/