Brisbanealex

Help me I got my endoscopy today and all looked good scheduled for the 13th but I'm so so so nervous I'm afraid of the pain and lack of energy I have 4 little kiddos. How much pain is there day 1' date='2 and 3[/quote']

There is no pain if the hospital is good.

The results are amazing. Don't be nervous, you will be fine.

Ross

I had nothing like you described. Something may be wrong.

The pain was less severe than I expected . I am up a bit but' date=' dizzy on my feet so I need a escort to come with me.[/quote']

Don't worry you will be fine.

Hi' date=' just found your post and interested in hearing how you went.

There are a few of us from Brisbane now and planning to meet quite regularly to catch up and support each other. Really looking forward to hearing from you

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I went through Greenslopes. Love the result.

Happy for you to call me if you want some support 0411460060

Im so excited... I had to share !! Almost feel a lil normal.. Lol my surgeon suggested for my height (5'11") and structure to b at 200-210 to look and b healthy. I can't wait...

MY goal weight is 180' date=' but we will see. I'm a week n half post op and have lost...35 pounds already including preop diet! I JUST CAN'T

WAIT TO BE UNDER 300 pounds... Just the tought of me being 250 overwhelmingly excites me!!!!!!!!

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You look fantastic. Well done.

I just found out that I will be going on an unexpected trip. I don't think I will be able to pack my shakes with me. Are there any Protein pills or something small that I will be able to take? I am 12 days post-op as of today (8/12) and by the time I fly I will be 4 weeks post-op. I know that I will be able to eat some fish and chicken by then' date=' but I don't want to risk not getting enough Protein. Can anyone help me out here?[/quote']

You can buy a small food processor that you cn ack in your bag. Process meat avocado spinach and dip flavouring. Maes a great protein el that digests easily. With the shakes that should do the trick.

I quit after a quad bypass.....really easy decision when the alternative is death. You are probably in this zone. Weigh it up.....there is a difficult trip but the alternatives are not acceptable. Good luck XXX

Hi Alex' date=' are you in Brisbane. Maybe you should join our Attention Aussie Sleevers thread. I am in Brisbane too and am having my sleeve done by Dr Copp at St Andrews Private in Ipswich on Tuesday. The final countdown has begun. How did you go with the liquid stage?[/quote']

Sorry just checked the date....I am a bit behind!

Hi Alex' date=' are you in Brisbane. Maybe you should join our Attention Aussie Sleevers thread. I am in Brisbane too and am having my sleeve done by Dr Copp at St Andrews Private in Ipswich on Tuesday. The final countdown has begun. How did you go with the liquid stage?[/quote']

I feel for you I was really nervous about a non reversible operation.

Wham I woke up after the operation I ad some discomfort for a short time but apart from that no issues.

Liquid sage is a doddle.....short time and you will not be hungry so it is not an issue you need to worry about.

All the best, happy to talk to you anytime .... BTW St Andrews is amazingly good.

Yup' date=' I'm August 1st....the liquid diet sucks but it works...it's so exciting, I fin myself up at night on here just reading through threads to try to relax my nerves.[/quote']

Yes I was July 30. All s well. Hoping that you are the same. I can believe hw well I feel. How about you?

For God sake you have taken action to improve your life, those who you touch and there is no negative side for anyone.......why the ell would anyone feel any guilt. You should e praised for doing what is right for you, you family and get on with enjoying it......

Hello everyone

I have an appointment next week in Greenslopes. The doc at the seminar had some girls that had been banded or sleeved who said there was a combine support group in Brisbane. I would really love to hear from any brissy people or even Aussies that have accessed there super to pay for there treatment. I have the APRA forms and will be seeing my doc on the 19th where he will be giving me the extra paperwork for lodgement with APRA.

Does anyone know how long it takes for the lodged application to go through? If I had my way I would of had the surgury yesterday. Sooooo many hours researching the ins and outs of band vs sleeve' date=' finding out pros and cons either way (sleeve being far superiour from what I can see) but really wish I could spend some time with a sleever/group of sleevers to get the inside story or even just feel closer to getting somewhere.

I have only told my hubby, my mum and my step mum about this and they really cant give me the insite i need. (well......my mum had chrones and pretty much got some of this surgury by accident)

I feel like I'm going out of my head waiting. I'm not good at waiting once I have made a decision. LOL it took me about a year to actually MAKE the decision.

Anywho....thanks to anyone with some answeres (and thanks to the admin of sleeve talk <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':confused1:' />)[/quote']

I am in Annerley. Went to Greenslopes for a sleeve 2 weeks ago. No side effects or negative issues. 9 Kg down today and loving it.....re the money side I. Am not sure but drawing down on Superannuation is simple and easy depending on your age. Happy to discuss further f it will help.

To me this is about living longer and maintaining a healthy and happy life style. I had a heart bypass surgery in 2010 which made me wake up to wat s important.

Anything i choose that will improve my quality and length of life is surely nothing to be kept secret.

Hi there!!

I'm in California' date=' was sleeved on April 24.

I'm a single Mom and Grandma, work fulltime( yep, Im a nurse)

This is the best thing I have ever done for myself and my kids!! I'm down 60 pounds and feel great. I've had zero complications.

Would love to chat and hopefully be able to provide lots of support and answer questions!!

Please feel free to PM me!!

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Many thanks. Great to hear. I go in Monday ad am a bit nervous.

I am new to this site but so far like what i see.I am 278 pounds right now.I am a diabetic and have high blood pressure. I am 27 years old married and have two children. My husband says in taking the easy way out in my decision to be sleeved and has made it perfectly clear that he does not support me in any shape or fashion not only will this help my self esteem but i also have many health problems.I really need a support system right now any suggestions?

He is selfish. Ignore him. This s about you.

Thanks Sarah....we sund like kindred spirits.

Nerve wracking isn't it?

Im scheduled for my sleeve with Dr Nicholson in Dallas next Tuesday July 31st ..... Anyone else scheduled for the 31st?

I'm on the 30th. All the best. I am nervous.

So I just joined this Forum and I'm loving the informative real to life topics..But can anyone tell me if you've had pre surgery doubts and pre surgery excitement at the same time? Ever since my initial appointment a few weeks ago' date=' I've been thinking about this surgery 24-7 and I don't even have a surgery date or approval from my insurance co!! My BMI is over 40. So, basically , I'm a shoe-in! I'm half way done with my required tests that are needed (bloodwork, sleep study, 5 year weight history). Still waiting on psych eval and ekg to get scheduled.

My dilema is, Half of the time I'm scared that something will go wrong during surgery and I will never get to see my kids again and the other half of the time I can't wait to get this over with so I can be healthy and thinner! Its insane this emotional thought process of a roller coaster.

I just want this to be done and over with so I can get on with my life. I don't want to be at the hands of an insurance co to decide whether or not they will pay for it. I don't want to be at the hands of a dr that can seriously screw up and F my life up. But I do want to be healthier, more confident and be here longer to spend with my children...I'm all over the place..someone, anyone, please tell me this is normal?? <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I am in for surgery on July 30th and feel te same. The good seems to far outweigh the bad.I am giving t a shot with some healthy concerns.

I am going to have a sleeve operation on July 30th.

Soe trepidation so I thought tat I would jump on and see if the experience of others could give me

Extra courage.

It sees that te pluses outweigh the negatives.

An someone who has even on here fora while offer a view on that?

I am going to have a sleeve operation on July 30th.

Some trepidation' date=' so I thought tat I would jump on and see if the experience of others could give me extra courage.

It sees that te pluses outweigh the negatives.

Can someone who has even on here for a while offer a view on that?

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I am going to have a sleeve operation on July 30th.

Soe trepidation so I thought tat I would jump on and see if the experience of others could give me

Extra courage.

It sees that te pluses outweigh the negatives.

An someone who has even on here fora while offer a view on that?