kmamos

*waves* still here

Hi everyone:) I'm a kiwi, live in Auckland. I had my sleeve surgery almost 2 wks ago- 30/9/14 would love to connect with fellow kiwis:)

I'm in Wellington and had my op 4 July 2016. Would love to talk or meet up with fellow sleevers
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Hi im from auckland nz and just had my surgery done with dr barber three days ago...the anaesthetic knocked me around alot...uvare two konths dwn the track.how do u feel?

Which surgery did your brother have? I'm assuming it was the gastric plication since you posted this thread in the gastric plication forum.
I am sorry for what happened to your brother. May expedient healing and a swift recovery arrive in his direction as soon as humanly possible.
Any surgery entails risks. For most of us who have chosen to undergo weight loss surgery, the risks associated with remaining obese and miserable weren't worth it.
Less than 1 percent of those who undergo bariatric surgery suffer from major complications. To place it into perspective, 1 out of 100 people who have weight loss surgery experience major complications.
Nonetheless, since people who experience bad outcomes tend to be the most vocal and outspoken, it makes it seem like bariatric surgery is riskier than it really is. After all, few people run to an internet forum to proclaim, "I had an uncomplicated recovery with minimal pain! I lost 100+ pounds and kept it off! I have no regrets and am pleased with the outcome! My life has changed for the better because of weight loss surgery!"
The vast majority (read: those who had good outcomes) move on with their lives, whereas the vocal minority blow the risks tremendously out of proportion. It's called negativity bias.

I had my surgery at Tauranga hospital

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I am now a "Kiwi"! I arrived in NZ a little over 6 years ago. I live on Waiheke Island. I am originally from Baltimore, Maryland in the U.S. Anybody out there from New Zealand that wants to chatter away?

I hear you. Haven't been a saint. I like things that crunch. Resorted to a couple cruskits in the last couple days and grapes (none preop diet items) but still losing.

How long have you been on the pre-op diet? I am so excited to see how much I lose over the next couple of weeks. I'm really not a fan of the Optifast though I will be looking forward to getting back into real food post-op

I've been on for a week and a half. I'm using 2 Celebrate shakes a day and 1 Protein (100-120 g) and 2 cups veggies at night.