Lissa_S

Sydney siders we are planning a dinner in Sydney on 10 or 11 Feb at The Rocks . I will be visiting from Brisbane and would love to meet some of you who I have been talking to here for the past 18 months. If you are planning on coming PM me your mobile number so we can get in touch closer to the time. Cheers Kelli

Hi all
Sorry again that I've been off the boards for a while. I can't get the app to work properly on my phone (probably me and not the app really - I have the silicon death at the moment) so I get the email alerts but can't respond. However I lost the bulk of my weight in the first 12 months, with the first 6 it was coming off like you wouldn't believe
I have about 5-8kg to go but I am not sweating it too much around the number. I am just pleased that I am in a healthy weight range - ish. lol. My BMI is 25-pooint-something which is as close to a healthy BMI as I've seen in almost 20 years, so I am going to call it
My biggest struggle continues to be exercising regularly. After my holidays its dropped right back off and as a consequence, I have been feeling sluggish and yuck. The scales also tell me that I have put on 400g but I am not sweating that too much as I know that can just be a bit of Fluid retention. But I will keep an eye on it.
I bought a puppy though last weekend. He is gorgeous, a Bison Frise - he is so small he looks like a toy But he is gorgeous and I love him. I will start to take him on little walks which I hope will help promote my health kick.
I have motivation to drop the last 8 kg though - have my follow up appointment with the surgeon on the 12th of March so wanna drop these last kg so I can go and say - this is what 100kg less looks like Vain I know but I really REALLY wanna do that!!!
Anyway, I had better get moving - just dropped in to say Hi
Cheers, Liss

Hi all
Sorry again that I've been off the boards for a while. I can't get the app to work properly on my phone (probably me and not the app really - I have the silicon death at the moment) so I get the email alerts but can't respond. However I lost the bulk of my weight in the first 12 months, with the first 6 it was coming off like you wouldn't believe
I have about 5-8kg to go but I am not sweating it too much around the number. I am just pleased that I am in a healthy weight range - ish. lol. My BMI is 25-pooint-something which is as close to a healthy BMI as I've seen in almost 20 years, so I am going to call it
My biggest struggle continues to be exercising regularly. After my holidays its dropped right back off and as a consequence, I have been feeling sluggish and yuck. The scales also tell me that I have put on 400g but I am not sweating that too much as I know that can just be a bit of Fluid retention. But I will keep an eye on it.
I bought a puppy though last weekend. He is gorgeous, a Bison Frise - he is so small he looks like a toy But he is gorgeous and I love him. I will start to take him on little walks which I hope will help promote my health kick.
I have motivation to drop the last 8 kg though - have my follow up appointment with the surgeon on the 12th of March so wanna drop these last kg so I can go and say - this is what 100kg less looks like Vain I know but I really REALLY wanna do that!!!
Anyway, I had better get moving - just dropped in to say Hi
Cheers, Liss

Hi all
Sorry again that I've been off the boards for a while. I can't get the app to work properly on my phone (probably me and not the app really - I have the silicon death at the moment) so I get the email alerts but can't respond. However I lost the bulk of my weight in the first 12 months, with the first 6 it was coming off like you wouldn't believe
I have about 5-8kg to go but I am not sweating it too much around the number. I am just pleased that I am in a healthy weight range - ish. lol. My BMI is 25-pooint-something which is as close to a healthy BMI as I've seen in almost 20 years, so I am going to call it
My biggest struggle continues to be exercising regularly. After my holidays its dropped right back off and as a consequence, I have been feeling sluggish and yuck. The scales also tell me that I have put on 400g but I am not sweating that too much as I know that can just be a bit of Fluid retention. But I will keep an eye on it.
I bought a puppy though last weekend. He is gorgeous, a Bison Frise - he is so small he looks like a toy But he is gorgeous and I love him. I will start to take him on little walks which I hope will help promote my health kick.
I have motivation to drop the last 8 kg though - have my follow up appointment with the surgeon on the 12th of March so wanna drop these last kg so I can go and say - this is what 100kg less looks like Vain I know but I really REALLY wanna do that!!!
Anyway, I had better get moving - just dropped in to say Hi
Cheers, Liss

Hi all
Sorry again that I've been off the boards for a while. I can't get the app to work properly on my phone (probably me and not the app really - I have the silicon death at the moment) so I get the email alerts but can't respond. However I lost the bulk of my weight in the first 12 months, with the first 6 it was coming off like you wouldn't believe
I have about 5-8kg to go but I am not sweating it too much around the number. I am just pleased that I am in a healthy weight range - ish. lol. My BMI is 25-pooint-something which is as close to a healthy BMI as I've seen in almost 20 years, so I am going to call it
My biggest struggle continues to be exercising regularly. After my holidays its dropped right back off and as a consequence, I have been feeling sluggish and yuck. The scales also tell me that I have put on 400g but I am not sweating that too much as I know that can just be a bit of Fluid retention. But I will keep an eye on it.
I bought a puppy though last weekend. He is gorgeous, a Bison Frise - he is so small he looks like a toy But he is gorgeous and I love him. I will start to take him on little walks which I hope will help promote my health kick.
I have motivation to drop the last 8 kg though - have my follow up appointment with the surgeon on the 12th of March so wanna drop these last kg so I can go and say - this is what 100kg less looks like Vain I know but I really REALLY wanna do that!!!
Anyway, I had better get moving - just dropped in to say Hi
Cheers, Liss

Hi all,
I am sorry I've been absent - I had a lovely Christmas Holiday on the Coast It was packed full of fun things like going to movie world and plenty of shopping. Lots and lots of shopping! I went on long runs along the beach and did lots of incidental exercise. As a consequence, I lost another 2.5kg while I was away - I should go on holidays more often lol!
Wishing you all a great New Year and I am looking forward to a great 2014.
Cheers, Liss

Hi all,
I am sorry I've been absent - I had a lovely Christmas Holiday on the Coast It was packed full of fun things like going to movie world and plenty of shopping. Lots and lots of shopping! I went on long runs along the beach and did lots of incidental exercise. As a consequence, I lost another 2.5kg while I was away - I should go on holidays more often lol!
Wishing you all a great New Year and I am looking forward to a great 2014.
Cheers, Liss

That's great Lissa! I don't see a ticker on your post but I think you are already past your goal, right? Are you happy to keep losing?

Hi Everyone
Happy New Year!! It's been awhile since I posted on here but I read about everyone's journey when the posts come through my email. Welcome to all the new people who are in the early stages and doing research, you will learn heaps here. I have lost over 40kg now and struggling with maintenance but for me it is keeping weight on not off - never in a million years did I think this would be the case. Anyway, I have had my ups and downs with Iron levels, lactose intolerance etc so if you are newly sleeved I would say that supplementation is really, really important. I am now 56kg and feel like a bag of bones so I have embarked on a small home weights program to build myself up a bit. I am also looking at having some plastic surgery this year - never thought I would ever hear myself say this either!! I have an appointment in March with Dr Gerard Bayley at Greenslopes Private Hospital, he is the guy my surgeon Justin Greenslade sends his patients to. I am looking at breast augmentation and tummy tuck(mini). Has anyone had any experience with Gerard Bayley or any other plastic surgeons in Brisbane/Gold Coast/Sunshine Coast or with BA/TT or otherwise known as a mummy makeover.
I don't regret my decision to have a sleeve but it does bring with it a set of new issues/challenges to deal with.

Congrats Bec - that is amazing!!!

Hi all,
I am sorry I've been absent - I had a lovely Christmas Holiday on the Coast It was packed full of fun things like going to movie world and plenty of shopping. Lots and lots of shopping! I went on long runs along the beach and did lots of incidental exercise. As a consequence, I lost another 2.5kg while I was away - I should go on holidays more often lol!
Wishing you all a great New Year and I am looking forward to a great 2014.
Cheers, Liss

OMG!! I'm now in the double digits!!! This is the first time since at least 1997 when I was grade 12! Sorry I just had to share with people who would understand why I'm so happy

Hi everyone
Hope you are all getting ready for Christmas!
I went to the races over the weekend and had an amazing time It was the first time that I have been out that I felt (1) Normal and (2) pretty It was such a great day! Lots of fun, compliments and a few cute guy's were met I am looking forward to 2014 that's for sure!
So as promised here are photo's from the day - had a few with friends who are cool with me posting here...have a great Christmas all and I look forward to catching up with you in the New Year!
I will add the before shot so you can see the difference
Cheers, Liss

Hi there
first, I apologise for jumping into this thread - I was posting in haste and didn't realise it was supposed to be for November sleevers I really only posted when I saw this because I had so much to lose and was always keen to see if anyone had lost as much as I had to lose.
So to answer your question, yep, I exercise quite regularly. I never used to of course and it wasn't until I was about 6 months out that I really got stuck in.
I started with weights and a yoga dvd. I did "Yogalosophy" and think it's amazing. I still love it After doing this for a few months, I started the Couch to 5K running app. I love to run now I still do weights regularly though as I feel I need it. I also started adult ballet too which I adore which gives me an ass kicking every time but totally worth it. I can't dance mind you but the fitness it requires of you really pushes you to do more! And it works your core strength which was crucial for me.
Since posting I went to the races and thought that a before and after photo might be good. Please be kind as I still have the last 20 to go



All the best! Cheers, Liss

Hi there
first, I apologise for jumping into this thread - I was posting in haste and didn't realise it was supposed to be for November sleevers I really only posted when I saw this because I had so much to lose and was always keen to see if anyone had lost as much as I had to lose.
So to answer your question, yep, I exercise quite regularly. I never used to of course and it wasn't until I was about 6 months out that I really got stuck in.
I started with weights and a yoga dvd. I did "Yogalosophy" and think it's amazing. I still love it After doing this for a few months, I started the Couch to 5K running app. I love to run now I still do weights regularly though as I feel I need it. I also started adult ballet too which I adore which gives me an ass kicking every time but totally worth it. I can't dance mind you but the fitness it requires of you really pushes you to do more! And it works your core strength which was crucial for me.
Since posting I went to the races and thought that a before and after photo might be good. Please be kind as I still have the last 20 to go



All the best! Cheers, Liss

Hi everyone
Hope you are all getting ready for Christmas!
I went to the races over the weekend and had an amazing time It was the first time that I have been out that I felt (1) Normal and (2) pretty It was such a great day! Lots of fun, compliments and a few cute guy's were met I am looking forward to 2014 that's for sure!
So as promised here are photo's from the day - had a few with friends who are cool with me posting here...have a great Christmas all and I look forward to catching up with you in the New Year!
I will add the before shot so you can see the difference
Cheers, Liss

Congrats - what an amazing effort! You must feel great - and the compliments are awesome too!! Get used to it - I still find it weird when people say I look nice and I really had to learn how to accept a compliment gracefully

Hi everyone
Hope you are all getting ready for Christmas!
I went to the races over the weekend and had an amazing time It was the first time that I have been out that I felt (1) Normal and (2) pretty It was such a great day! Lots of fun, compliments and a few cute guy's were met I am looking forward to 2014 that's for sure!
So as promised here are photo's from the day - had a few with friends who are cool with me posting here...have a great Christmas all and I look forward to catching up with you in the New Year!
I will add the before shot so you can see the difference
Cheers, Liss

Hi there
first, I apologise for jumping into this thread - I was posting in haste and didn't realise it was supposed to be for November sleevers I really only posted when I saw this because I had so much to lose and was always keen to see if anyone had lost as much as I had to lose.
So to answer your question, yep, I exercise quite regularly. I never used to of course and it wasn't until I was about 6 months out that I really got stuck in.
I started with weights and a yoga dvd. I did "Yogalosophy" and think it's amazing. I still love it After doing this for a few months, I started the Couch to 5K running app. I love to run now I still do weights regularly though as I feel I need it. I also started adult ballet too which I adore which gives me an ass kicking every time but totally worth it. I can't dance mind you but the fitness it requires of you really pushes you to do more! And it works your core strength which was crucial for me.
Since posting I went to the races and thought that a before and after photo might be good. Please be kind as I still have the last 20 to go



All the best! Cheers, Liss

I was pretty food obsessed but I wasn't actually hungry. You can have some splurges when you are on liquids (ice pops) and purée (ice cream, cream cheese) since you don't have much at all. I was just so ready to have some salty foods and that was my main struggle.
I'm back from India and today we are on a boat at Tangaluma for my husband's company Christmas party. I just went for a swim and I'm drying off. He is snorkeling. I feel so much more confident this year in a suit!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!! Thank you everyone for all your support and advice over the last year. All the best to you and your loved ones during the feastive season. May all your dreams (including weight-loss dreams) come true! Sue

Thanks Sue and the same to you! I keep thinking this is the first year where "deal with my weight" doesn't have to top my New Years resolutions!
Last-minute Christmas shopping today and shopping for a New Years party frock. I already went for my run even though it is bloody hot already!

I have lost 195 pounds - I was sleeved in September 2012. I have about 20 pounds to go
SW - 173kg (I think this is about 385 pounds)
Current Weight - 81kg (About 180 pounds so I think this is 195 pounds lost)
Goal Weight - 73kg (About 20 pounds to go)
Cheers, Liss

I have lost 195 pounds - I was sleeved in September 2012. I have about 20 pounds to go
SW - 173kg (I think this is about 385 pounds)
Current Weight - 81kg (About 180 pounds so I think this is 195 pounds lost)
Goal Weight - 73kg (About 20 pounds to go)
Cheers, Liss

So....work Christmas party is tonight. I have been finding lately that all of the good Christmas food is playing havoc with my tummy - dumping syndrome ahoy! So, I got a bit cheeky and sent around an email offering to have the party at my place - so I get to cook all of the food
I have made spinach and ricotta cannelloni with beetroot and spinach salad. Since it is Christmas I also made a chocolate Mousse layer cake (thanks Adriano Zumbo) but I don't have to eat that lol - I never eat dessert when we all go out anyway so they won't think it's odd.
Fingers crossed they will like my healthy (and delicious I am sure lol) version of Christmas Party food
Hope you're all coping well with the festive season! I am stoked that my weight is still dropping - dropped another kg this morning but I won't "call it" on the ticker until I've maintained it a few days lol...I've been deceived before
Cheers, Liss