Lissa_S

Good luck! I hope that the exam isn't too hard!

I have similar concerns...I am hoping that I will be able to have some of these questions answered when I see the surgeon in 10 days! If I get any good information, I'll share

Nothing much to offer unfortunately but congratulations on getting your surgery. I look forward to hearing about all your successes

I also wonder if it isn't a little psychological - at the moment, you're probably so mentally focused on feeling full and you've risked so much for this change, it could be your 'lil ole brain wanting to play silly-buggers Try a little distraction if you're up to it and maybe have a chat about it to a close friend or family member who understands. If you like go "go it alone" perhaps you could just journal a little? Start with all of the thoughts you're having, and how it's making you feel. Then consider what is happening to your behaviour. Once you've done that, go back to the thoughts and ask yourself if they are helping you or hurting you? How can you slightly change those thoughts so that the feelings are less intense (or if you're really good at this, eliminated) and if that is having a change in your behaviour. An example might be: Original Thought - If I don't have something to eat I am going to be sick. Original feelings - worried, hungry, sick, frustrated, annoyed Behaviour - to have something to eat or drink that perhaps I don't really need Modified Thought - If I am feeling sick, maybe I need to move around and have a little to drink. If I am still hungry in half an hour or so, I can consider trying something light to eat. Modified Feelings - still worried, but maybe a little less. Still probably feeling sick, frustrated and annoyed but again I would expect it to be a little less intense a feeling. Modified behavioural options - I still might have something to eat, but it's something I've considered and given myself time to try something different Maybe I will have a drink and see how I feel in half an hour Go for a little walk or phone a friend/ watch TV/ read etc (distraction). This may or may not work for you but it might just help analyse why this is happening to you if it's not a physiological thing. If you have a psychologist involved they will be able to help you with this (it's a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach). I hope that this helps in some small way! Good luck and I look forward to hearing about your many successes and new adventures post-surgery! Cheers, Melissa

I know what you mean - it's awful having to worry about if you will fit in the chair etc. Good luck with your surgery! And enjoy your new chair in the meantime!!

I too understand what it's like. I have my first appointment coming up with the surgeon on July 25 and all going well, I should have a surgery date early in September (it seems to move more quickly here in Australia). Realistically, it's only 6 weeks away which sounds like a long time but I am sure it will go very fast!! Good luck with your surgery! I look forward to hearing of your many successes!

That is simply amazing! It's life changing - I find that I can't even imagine what I will be like at the end of this, what I will look like It's an adventure!!

That's fantastic! I hope that my experience is as fast as yours. How did you cope with the pre-op diet? I haven't tried optislim before but am thinking I might get some to try...Congratuations on your weight loss to date - it's amazing!!

Hi I am in Gunnedah in rural NSW but I am having my op on the Gold Coast. How are you feeling? Is the pain etc as bad as I've seen in Youtube posts???

Thank you for posting this as I am hoping to get my surgery date in September and being detail oriented, your account settled my nerves heaps!!

It's interesting to hear the process you have to go through - I am from Australia and have my first appointments in a few weeks. i too was hoping that I would be able to book surgery quickly and now I am a bit worried. Fingers crossed i'll have good news and will be able to have my surgery sooner rather than later. Good luck to everyone else waiting for their surgeries!