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Hi JLaw78 I had my surgery with Jon Armstrong at Hollywood 18 months ago. Everything went well & he was excellent as were the nursing staff. I have reached my goal weight & must admit I' could probably loose a bit more if I exercised but I just hate it & just never seem to find the time, I do walk a bit as in parking the car a bit further away.... As for food I can eat anything & still have a few treats but if I do it's only a little so it's not a problem. It's the best thing I just wish I had done it years earlier. Good luck but you don't need it you will be fine.

Hi would be happy to catch up with others from Perth

Thanks Misty I will check out my blood sugar levels. It could be that as have a few head spins & dizzy feelings when I get up too quickly also. Thanks Karen

Hi everyone I am a year out & at my goal weight -might like to loose 3-5 but if not that's ok. I am wondering if anyone else has has this happen to them too . When I eat mainly my evening me & it's usually only a very small amount a half a entree ,or 1 small chop ect etc. once I have eaten it I instantly feel totally exhausted and, I cant stop big yawns, I can barely keep my eyes open. I feel so tired I just want to lay down. It passes after about 20 to 30 mins. Thanks Karen

Hi Lose40 I am from Perth post op, has my surgery 13 months ago & have lost 38k I am about 5 k down on the goal my surgeon set for me but wouldn't mind loosing about 5 k more but not too concerned. Have to say the first couple weeks is the hardest but the rest pretty easy. It's been very interesting. I dont know of any other Perth people or groups that meet-up, but am happy to meet you if that's what you would like. You don't need to be worried it is the best thanh I ever did for myself just wished I had done it a few Yeats earlier. All the best Karen

Hi Voo I had surgery 5 Feb last year with Dr Armstrong, he is very good so you are in safe hands. The first day was the worst but after that you start to feel better every day. I have reached the goal weight he set for me but would like to loose about another 4/5 kilos but not too worried about it.i feel fantastic & it was the best thing I could of done for myself. Hope it al goes well for you. Karen

Hi I'm from Perth, had my surgery 11 months ago & have lost 37 am at my goal weight but maybe another 5. I am slack when it comes to exercise but keep busy & always on the go. It's the best thing I have ever done for myself.

Thanks Misty so have you. I wish I could get into the exercise like you but what can I say I just don't like it !!! Try to walk a bit & am always on the go. Forgot to say that I am 175 cm tall so goal is about 75iish so see how I look then. Karen

Hi everyone I don't post much as you regulars give such great advice & support to everyone, you are an amazing bunch of people. You have all done so well, I never thought I would make it but I almost have, started at 113.5 & now 10 months later am 77.6 less that my surgeons goal & only 4 to mine. It's the best thing I have ever done for my self. All the very best to everyone. And Lisa I have to signal you out you look really lovely & I am sure the cute guys will be lining up. You give such warm & sincere advice we all,appreciate it. All.the best Karen

I am 9 months out &!still have take something every few days or I just never go

Was going to say we have been through thick n thin together........ha but but she has been a good friend for over 20 years and been there for me during a family tragedy lots of bad days & good days so I hope it will sort itself out. I just don't mention weight loss food etc.

I know what you mean. I have just returned from 4 weeks in the UK & Italy traveling with 3 friends & I can't believe what they ate (geez I am such a cow as before my sleeve I was the same) one of them is slim another a little overweight but the other one is obese, she kept encouraging me to have desert, chocolates etc....but funniest thing was the photos . as I am a fir bit taller that her, she always got me to stand down a couple of steps in front of her then she semi hid behind me, hence the result was that i looked bigger than her even though I'm at least 35k lighter &12/14m taller, I didn't say anything just laughed. I I looked slim in any of them she quickly deleted those but had the cheek to post me looking fat on her face book page !!!! I also ha d big birthday while we away & my present was a album of our previous trips with me looking huge, it was all,a big sad really as this is one of my long time friends that told me I was lazy & that I took the easy way out. The best part was I did have yummy pastries, deserts & lots of Belgium chocolate & came home 2k lighter !!!!!!! Yay. I hope if any of you lovely people get to Perth we can have a meet, maybe we should plan a national meet some time.

Dr Armstrong did mine at Hollywood too. As for the clothes I have ha 3 big chuck outs buts its so nice to shop in he normal sections now

Hi Aussie Ali I m from WA had my sleeve 6 months ago at Hollywood. Started at 113 now down to 83, I am tall so only have 3 to get to my target weight was hoping to make it by 2 Sept when I have my 6 month check but am losing only slowly now so won't make it. Great news is that just got into a size 12. Pair of jeans, have to admit they are the brand N Y D J & they say you can go down a size as they are so comfy & flattering, I love them. Am off on a big trip in 2 weeks so will wear them to death ! Gotta get my money's worth. This is such a great site even though I don't post much I follow the post which is a great support with helpful advice. I can relate to so many people so thanks to all of you very much. I am so happy I have my sleeve !!!! Karen