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Bee and Leanne I'm ok. Will be glad once next week is over but crapping myself at the same time lol 8 days!!

Woo hoo!! Congrats Leanne!! You go girl xx And thanks, my ears are better ???? 9 days to go!!

Hi there! Got my date, Monday June 2. Not sure how I'm feeling, overwhelmed excited and scared come to mind. Anyone else in the same boat?

I've had some food, some chicken, mushrooms, celery etc. only 10 days so I'll get by. Awesome idea for the broth. I might check that out. Also might make some low joule jelly too. Mick, it seems that most cost around the same. I have private health so I can't help much with the full cost. But all up I was out of pocket around $5000. YAY IT'S FRIDAY!

Bee you dinner looks super delicious!! I'm doing ok, over drinking my meals and would like savoury stuff!! Up and down. But doing better then I thought I would. Wow getting your period twice!! That's full on. Damn good luck with all that. Things for me to look forward too!! 10 days left to go!!

Hey Leanne, I'm doing ok except my ears are blocked hopefully they are better soon. Glad you are feeling a better. Take care and be kind to yourself. Xx Bee how are you travelling?? Welcome all other new peoples!!

Hi Bella, My dr referred me to him. You could speak to your dr and ask him to refer you specifically. All up I was about $5000 out of pocket but that includes medical appointments, psych, X-rays, bloods and my hotel the night before surgery. I hope that helps. Leanne, how are you feeling?? Any better?

I'm day 3 into pre op diet and going ok. I'm a bit hungry but good. 11 days to go!

I've read all the posts, hard to keep up!! My surgeon is Mr Simon Banting from melbourne surgical group. He operates out of St Vincent's private. He consults from moonee ponds too. Survived day 3 of pre op diet and I'm feeling not too shabby. I'm tired though and am feeling a little hungry at night but that's it. Only 11 days to go now! Oh and getting a little hangry when I drive lol And Bee I'm taking a multi Vitamin, hair skin and nails by Suisse and benefibre. I've got myself a pill crusher for when I'm post op in case I have issues swallowing. Mix it in some Soup or something.

Hi Bella, Chez here, I'm on my pre op diet at the moment so not long til I go in for my surgery. I was out of pocket all up about $5000. That includes gap for operation, psych, dietician, X-rays, bloods, endocrinologist and surgeon appointments. Plus Vitamins etc. I am also staying at a hotel the night before the operation too. Good luck with your choice. Feel free to ask any questions you like, no judgement here

Hey Bee! Haven't got the hangries yet, just tired but I'm sure they will come. I did make this sign for my desk at work though lol Got the benefibre going on. I have it in my morning shake. I'm also taking a multi Vitamin and one for hair and nails. Worried about losing my hair, have you had any issues with hair yet? Thanks heaps I'm hoping the next 12.5 days fly.

Hey all, welcome welcome Bee and Leanne I live in essendon but work in box hill so I'm happy to come out your way to catch up. I'm thinking when i can drive again so probably early July?? Day 2 is going ok. Ate my bar faster today- still took 30 minutes!! Big change from downing a choccie bar in a minute flat. I'm still tired today. Would love to be home and sleeping instead of work! Sorry to hear you are going through a tough time. Leanne do have a councillor or psych you can see? Might help to chat it out. Thinking of you both. Seems like some challenges ahead but we will be better for it. Such a big change and soon I'll know what your talking about xx

Thanks Bee xx I felt heaps better after my nap. Just finished my night shake do a little bit of energy now. Going to sleep well tonight!! Thanks for your support. Once I'm post op we should all catch up.

Hey ladies I hope you are well x I'm struggling today. Haha day 1! I'm ok I'm just tired and will be having a nap shortly. Then I'll have my night shake. The next few days will be rough while I detox. I'm on Optifast, that's what my surgeons office gave me. I tried a Soup, blah chucked it out and had an optifast bar. That was yuck too but not as bad as the soup. I'll go ok with the shakes. My sisters friend has some shakes she's sending me do I hope there's some different flavours. 13 days to go.

Bee, I'm sorry you had to go through that. People are stupid and some get off getting on their high horse. Tell em to get stuffed. It annoys me that forums or support groups say they are open to all questions then bag you for asking them. Do you have a nutritionist to see? Maybe they might be better to talk to. Mate we are here to chat as well. How are you feeling? Me I'm doing ok. I start pre op tomorrow and the reality is hitting me. I had a little cry today but I'm ok. Oh with the pre op, I'm going to call tomorrow but wanted to know if you could have chicken breast? Just a little. 2 weeks to go...

Hey ladies how's things!! Apologies for bring AWOL the last week. Bee I've been eating plenty don't you worry! And thanks to you both for the info re: endone I've written it down. 4 days and then pre op starts. I think a new level of reality will sink in then. I just want to be on the other side. Loving that you both enjoy a drink, I do too. Leanne congrats on getting under 120!! Bee how are you going with weightloss?

Hey ladies Bee so glad to hear you are doing so well. It's great listening to you both it's reassuring. Me I'm ok at the moment. Been eating everything in sight and feel ordinary. I just want to get the surgery over and done with now. This week I'll begin getting ready for the pre op diet. Bee how long were you in hospital for?? Leanne did you get the all clear for the gym? Bee awesome work in your walking and weightloss to date! 3 weeks ladies

Hey Leanne! You go girl best of luck with double digits!!! So exciting you will smash the gym. Wow I didn't think About exercise. I play tennis I'm just glad that there is a break for a couple if months do I won't miss much. Thanks I feel better. I started crying at work today and I couldn't stop. I felt better once I composed myself. I wrote my lists last night on what I'm looking forward to and what I won't miss. I'll just keep adding to it. I hope you are having a lovely night xx I didn't even think about summer. Wow awesome

Hey Leanne, Thanks heaps I'm glad it's not just me feeling this. It's hard I'm just tired. Tired of being tired. My surgery is booked on for Monday June 2 so 4 weeks from tomorrow. I find I'm getting a bit teary. Not sure if it's that time of the month or reality is settling in. I'm going to make a list if the things I'm looking forward to. I've organised catch ups and dinner with mates over for the next two weeks then it's pre op diet time. Thanks again, your advice makes me feel better. 4 weeks. Bee how are you going?

Hi guys, how are you feeling? I'm 4 weeks out and I'm getting really restless. I just want it to be done and move into my new life. Any who hope all are well xx

Hey Leanne. How are you going? How did you feel a few weeks out? I'm restless and I just want it done already!! Argh. Just needed to get that off my chest.

OMG that's great! Been thinking if you the past two days. Excited for you. How are you feeling mentally? Very happy for you x

Hi all, Chez here! I'm getting sleeved June 2 at St Vincent's private by Mr Simon Banting. Thanks for starting this Leanne ????

Good luck for tomorrow Bee!! Just think, this time tomorrow you will be sleeved. All will go well my dear ???????? Funny about the lists, I love them. Otherwise if get nothing done. Hey Leanne, good work in the support page! I'll jump on board too. It's good you are doing well.

Thanks for the info re: optislim. My surgeon gave me all of mine so I don't have to get them myself which is nice. I have Soup, shakes, Desserts and bars. To be honest I just wanna begin. All the best with the fast. I'm lucky my admission time is 7am so I'll just fast overnight. Need to get into the habit of daily Vitamins etc. thanks for the benefibre tip. I've just completed 3 lists of things to do...pre op, hospital, and post op. So much to do, so little time. X Enjoy your last day tomorrow xx