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steph56

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  3. Posted

    Hi all

    Haven't joined the Facebook page yet, am not a regular and last looked at my page about 12 months ago. Will sort next week.

    High cholesterol (9.5) and blood pressure greater than 165 over 120 was the breaking point for my doctor. He read me the riot act about stroke and heart disease (in my family too) and said he thought surgery would be something I should consider as he's had patients who were very successful. So hopeful that I can come off the meds in a couple of months.

    Hubbie is telling me my face looks thinner. I haven't weighed yet.

    Today is Day 6 and I've had half a baby's natural yogurt pot with cinnamon and a cup of tea for Breakfast. Sitting in a cafe - no one would know I was sleeved on Monday!! Tea is actually very easy to drink.

    I am going to try really hard to get to 2L Water, 50g Protein and 5,000 steps today. More than two thirds there yesterday.

    I do feel a kind of euphoria....there is a point in the future where I will no longer be overweight. People who haven't been there just don't understand what an awful drain it is. So much wasted energy in feeling fat and sad and hopeless in being able to counter it. The future seems very bright.

    Have a lovely Saturday all.

    Meg you are so right! I have high BP and chol too. Not as high but rapidly heading in that direction. It's so true what other people say to you. 'You're not fat' or 'Go for a walk' etc etc. I'd love to go for a walk but my knee and ankle joints won't let me. Every day chores are difficult. I am so looking forward to the day I can walk around a shopping centre without want to sit down every 10 mins and buy new clothes for the wonderful new body I'll have.

    Do join FB. We all need each other's support.

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    Hi everyone. I've just signed up to this. I saw my surgeon this week. I have surgery 4/4. I've found out my vit D is low & cholesterol is higher. Hopefully the surgery will sort out the cholesterol. But I'm excited & I can't wait. Over this battle but am ready for the next battle.

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    My surgeon told me not to worry about low Vit D. Will be getting supplement PO. I'm on cholesterol meds. He also told me not to bring them in to hospital cos he will be stopping them.Yay!

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    OK so my name Jeanette Warth and I'm pretty sure there is only one so if you send me a friend request I can then create the group and I'll post a link to it. I'll make it private but I saw there is also a secret one ;)

    Ive added you, hopefully you get it :-)

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    Feel free to add me: Brooke Fiddy (I think I'm the only one.)

    Brookebelynda

    Add me please. See post below.

    OK so my name Jeanette Warth and I'm pretty sure there is only one so if you send me a friend request I can then create the group and I'll post a link to it. I'll make it private but I saw there is also a secret one ;)

    Ive added you, hopefully you get it :-)

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    Feel free to add me: Brooke Fiddy (I think I'm the only one.)

    Brookebelynda

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    Hi Banded Becks am in Sydney. Where you?

    Each day getting better. Yesterday I had two shakes, about another half litre of Water and a cup of ginger tea, plus a 30 minute walk. Lots of sleep too. Middle feels a bit uncomfortable sometimes but I am pleased to be off the meds.

    Am going to try for 50g Protein today and 2L Water, plus a walk.

    Have been making lists of all the yummy small Protein rich puréed meals I can move onto once past this full liquid stage.

    Have found a couple of great blogs - the world according to eggface and gastricsleeve4me which have helped pass the time.

    Have booked hairdressers for highlights this arvo. Think it will be a great treat. I will sit and relax and drink peppermint tea

    Have a good day everyone. Hope the post surgeryites are getting better. Every day is a bit easier.

    Found a page called 41 sneaky ways to add protein to every meal. Has some yummy recipes.

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  15. Posted

    Hi friends! I'm in the hospital already, waiting ready for my anaesthetics))) let the party begin!!!

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    Hope all goes well and arent in too much pain afterwards!

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    I'm on drugs, all good

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    Hi friends! I'm in the hospital already, waiting ready for my anaesthetics))) let the party begin!!!

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    Hope all goes well and arent in too much pain afterwards!

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    I'm on drugs, all good

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    Great! Enjoy those drugs. Congrats.

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  21. Posted

    You could be telling my story, Di. I too have used some of my super as my fund only covered for 'minimum benefit'. I have so many health issues that waiting another 12 months would only make them worse. The biggest problem is my knee and ankle joints. My weight made it painful to walk far and I'm so unfit due to not being able to exercise. So the out of pocket costs is a little problem compared to how my health and fitness currently is. Only living half a life and I want a wonderful full life.

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