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Hi Nicole, your progress is fantastic. I'm six weeks tomorrow as well and up to 12 kg's or 26 1/2 pounds lost forever! My Weight loss has slowed down but still loosing about 2 lbs per week, so very pleased with my new stomach. I know that I have to keep up with my protein. It's been difficult for me as I'm having trouble with a lot of protein - just can't get it in. I've had a break from the shakes and are back on them now with a high protein snack at least daily. Hopefully this will improve my weight loss. Good luck with your future loss

Today I am 2 weeks post op and already I have achieved my first goal of 10 kg's loss. Stats are Start weight 108 kg's Start Hips 126 cm's 2 weeks post op Weight 98 kg's Hips 120 cm's I'm now allowed to have purée diet so very happy with my Sleeve Also thanks to the person who recommended the Eat Slow app. It's great for slowing your eating.

Hi Kelli, to help with Iron absorption you need to have Vitamin c. Get the dr &/or dietician to check your Vit C intake. Hi all, just an update with me - I'm 12 days post op and are down by 8 kg's. just missed out by 200 gms to get to double figures. That's my goal for this week to get to 10 kg's loss. I've lost 6 cm's of my butt as well - Whoo hoo! The only bad thing is I've done my back and been laid up since Monday. It's slowly getting better but it will take time. I hope everyone is going well Cheers Sue

Hi everyone, speedy recovery to those who have had surgery and good luck to all March Sleevers. I started my pre op diet 02/22/13 and have lost 2.2 kg in one week. Was quiet blown away with that as I thought I hadn't lost any weight. Continuing with the diet but did laps yesterday, went 50 calories over my limit. My surgeon has put me on a 1000 calorie diet as he wants me to have one meal of meat & veggies or salad. I've been doing this surprisingly well. Started my regular pre op walking today. Really enjoyed the walk in the warm Aussie sun with the dogs. Getting a bit nervous about Friday, but also quiet excited as I know I will succeed this time. I'm ready to face a life with a reduced stomach and for the next 3 months to eat to care for my sleeve so I don't get any post op complications

Hi I'm having my sleeve done on 8th March. Week one on the pre op diet has gone well lost 2.2 kg's so far. I'm interested to hear from anyone in Melbourne who has just had a sleeve or just about to. Please personal message me on my profile and ill get back to you. I'm very keen to start a support group for recent and future sleeves similar to those in the US as they have catch ups with things like clothes swaps etc. I think that would be a really great thing to do and also give each other support in person. All the best for all the March Sleevers Cheers Aussie

Hi Simone, probably a good idea to see your GP on Saturday. Another thing for a sore throat is Betedine Gargle if you can stand it. It's a good product that can nip sore throats in the but. Also may be just nerves. Also wanted to say thanks for your book recommendation. I've read and are now reading successful weight loss with the gastric sleeve. It's quiet good and gives good general advice. Hope the throat improves. May be get out in the sunshine as well as it will help boosting your immunity. Cheers Sue

Hi there, yes they recommend it to reduce fat in the liver, which assists the surgeon with the operation & less chance of leakage. I'd be questioning your Dr as the pre op diet is considered best practice. Cheers Aussie

Congratulations Sunette. I met my surgeon yesterday also and I'm all good for next Friday 8th March. Also I've lost 2.2 kg's in one week. So feeling pretty good at present. Good luck with all your pre op preparation.

Hi definitely go to your doc as this should not be ignored. Could be nothing but it could be many things from as simple as a bladder infection to bladder stones. Me do get bladder infections as well as women, guys just don't talk about it. So good on you for asking for help. All the best Aussie

Good luck and my prayers are with you from across the ocean in Australia

First time is tomorrow. I saw the clinic staff first booked my surgery and seeing him tomorrow. I have good faith in the surgeon, read a bit up on him and his attached to Austin Health so that made me feel better as his still doing research and keeping up to date. I find any Dr who is attached to a public hospital is good as they are always up on latest treatments etc. I only decided 3 weeks ago to do this. I looked at a band via a different surgeon 2 years ago but didn't like him or the band - I absolutely hate vomiting. I know you can still vomit with the sleeve but it doesn't seem to be as bad or prolonged like the band. Cheers Aussie

Me to. Good luck with everything and positive thoughts are heading your way across the globe from Australia. )

Glad to hear everything went well. Prayers to you from Australia for a safe recovery.

Good luck with your surgery and here's to a great recovery. ????

Hi I'm having my sleeve 8th March in Australia. Looking forward to it and like all if you I'm a bit scared. I have 48 kg to loose so I'm hoping doing the pre op the weight is coming off. I have no scales at home which is a good thing. Getting weighed on Thursday at the Surgeon appointment. ????