GoldnGirl6677

Hi - just getting things ready at home for my return from hospital. I have read about people using ice cubes and water early on and just wondered if anyone used hydrolyte pops - they sound like they could be useful for the first couple of days... But there might be a reason we can't use them. I will ask Dr too - but just putting it out there for now.

Hiya Kazzygal - sounds like you are doing well. Thanks for the tip about sitting up to take in liquid. Wow you got home 2 days after too, nice. I was so anxious at the start of the week that I ended up at the Drs as I put my blood pressure up to 190/120. I think I got myself in a right panic attack. Anyhow I think I have worked through it mostly and only have 2 more sleeps left. My surgery has been bumped from 11 to 2pm on Monday - but I'm ok with that, it just means that I don't need to be at hospital until 12pm now :-). Wishing you a speedy recovery and let us know how you are progressing from time :-)

3 more sleeps (Aussie time) for us April 14ers!!

Kazzygal - so glad to hear from you and that you are doing well AND home! Wish you a speedy recovery and major success :-) Lissa and you have calmed me more than you know.

Thank you Lissa - reading your post and also seeing your transformation has shifted my headspace today. My starting weight will be very similar to yours - I truly want to be as successful as you have been. Your transformation is wonderful and you look a million dollars. Thank you again x

[Monday 14th!!! Go to April page :-) too

Hi there! Feeling all sorts of emotions today. I'm so ready for my surgery on Monday 14th in one way. My op is with Dr Martin at the Wesley, Brisbane. I've successfully had my superannuation released and now paid for my surgery and anaesthesia costs, stocked my cupboard with post op foods, reviewed my Will and power of attorney and have my bag ready for hospital..... While Preparations are sorted I'm not doing so well emotionally. I think while I was busy getting things organised I was ok. I don't trust myself not to run away scared from the hospital. I'm such a sook. On the other hand I wish it was done already, but I know there is no magical wand...... Alas. Just got to keep focused on the why and stay excited I guess.

Hey there fellow Aussie - wishing you a smooth op and speedy recovery today. Let us know how you go - GOOD LUCK!

Wow what an amazing loss - looking great! Keep up the fantastic work, you are nearly there. I hope I can do as well as you.

@@Member beeteroo - it's like you wrote it all for me..... Not long now till we can cross some of those things off my list and really start living.

Congratulations to you - Well done! I'm so envious as you are now on the other side - and so very glad to hear your surgery went well :-) Look forward to your updates, I'll be sharing mine after the 14th yiiiikes :-)

Hi everyone! So happy to have found this thread. I too hope that over time I will be able to come back here and post my successes as many of you have! You are all so inspiring. I'm from Australia and have 11 days to go until I get my sleeve :-) 14 April 2014. I started out HW 410lb and had to start a 5 week pre-op diet and have dropped 25lb so far. Feeling very emotional - scared, excited all at the same time. I am coping well on my preop diet, not feeling hungry, just miss variety and dare I say it Steak! Ha ha Thank you again for sharing your posts and I hope to see more success stories and sharing of challenges.

That's good to know - thanks for sharing as I know they have different flavours too. I must check the Vitamin values though. So not long for you now - hope you are feeling as excited as I am, I just wish I could get it over and done with but alas I still have 6 days longer than you :-). Go hard on your pre op diet I've got 3 weeks down and two to go and have to say my espresso shot in my morning shake makes that first one of the day bearable. Look forward to reading about your journey.

Hey there Jessiegirl30 - I have a 5 week Optifast lead in to my surgery on 14 April and I agree it's not the greatest. I cheated once, just had to have grilled fish, on day 14 no less! No batter or anything but just had to have it! I confessed to my dietician and it's all good - she just gave advice that Protein might slow weightloss but cheating with carbs would put a halt for a day or two and go straight around my liver - so who knows for sure. I'm back on track and have lost 10kg in a little over 2 weeks. We just have to keep on keeping on - good luck on the 4th!

I've joined recently and have liked posts of others and made comments here and there, but really just addicted to reading as much as I can to learn as much as I can. However I think you have demonstrated how worthwhile it might be to journal my own journey, especially from your previous post. I truly think I might give it at shot ( if I can work out how to start one! Lol) like you say I can reflect on it during any stage and maybe after I'm 1 year or more down track inspire someone like you have......

I'm with you - I don't want to be that girl! And thanks for sharing because this will be something I can recall in the future to put me back on track. We need to nourish our bodies with the little food we will be able to eat. I'm going to give it everything to stay on track.

Thanks so much ladies - I think I will stock up on supplies and make sure I move anything upstairs I might need before I go to hospital. I know there will be pain and discomfort of course and individual tolerances and circumstances will make it an individual experience - but telling us your experiences help someone like me be able to plan and manage as best we can :-) thanks again

Hi there, thanks for sharing - may I ask what about bending to get up from a chair or in and out of bed? Also, I'm really concerned about getting up 12 steps to my home after hospital as no one will be able to lift me....

Congratulations- you look fantastic and must feel amazing! Thank you so much for posting your pictures too. They are inspiring for me (and I'm sure for others too :-) ) especially as I'm a super fraidy cat about going under! Keep up the fantastic work.

I'm in Qld too - and work in Brisbane. I'm hoping I'll only need 2 weeks off. Maybe I'm too ambitious :-) ha! I'm going through Ian Martin at the Wesley, but haven't come across any others on here yet. Yes I agree the focus is on the long term. Keep me posted on your journey and maybe we can swap our liquid and mushie recipes Aussie style ha ha. I have to say our fellow American wls friends are quite knowledgable and supportive - I've learned a lot reading posts here.

Hey there I'm April 14 and in the land of Oz as well. I've had to go on pre op diet 5 weeks out. 3 shakes a day with a bland salad at lunch and two cups of steamed verges in the evening. Can't say I've been hungry (oh I am allowed a half cup of berries each day too) but I sure have missed meat over sweets lol. I'm just under 4 weeks out now and scared - hope it turns to excitement or anticipation soon lol - good luck

I've never posted before - hope this works. I felt compelled to say this must be amazing for you - well done! If I'm correct that's around 30 kilos or standard house bricks you have released there. I truly hope I can do as well as you. Keep going :-)