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I will try indoor rock climbing and also go down waterslides with my family. No more watching them have all the fun!

I start mine on the 16th of October I think, (Need to see calendar) but yeah, that part is going to be hard for sure. Glad the Optifast Soup helped. Where did you get them? I had been on Optifast also years ago and it helped, but didn't know if you could get outside of them giving them to you. The 16th will be here quick

Pre-op diet... I started yesterday and OMFG I was constantly craving! Today was a lot better because I swapped an Optifast shake for an Optifast Soup, and that seemed to keep the hunger away.

Plus, I went food shopping today and it was painful walking past all the things I cannot eat. I died a little bit inside, but then I reminded myself that I've been so good sticking to plan.

Oct 10 seems so far away!

I had one with some girlfriends, and then will have my pre-birthday lunch with family.

3 Optifast choices (any three products of shakes/soups/bars) PLUS
TWO LITRES (or more) of water daily.
As well as this, the following MAY be added:
(a) up to 2 serves of fruit AND/OR
( any low starch green vegetables AND/OR
© any clear Soups or Bonox or dissolved stock cubes AND/OR
(d) SPARING AMOUNTS of lemon juice/lime juice/vinegar/oyster sauce/soy sauce AND/OR
(e) SPRINKLES OF salt/pepper/chives/paprika/oregano/curry powder AND/OR
(f) diet or diabetic jellies (jellos) AND/OR
(g) black unsweetened tea AND/OR
(h) diet non-fizz cordials
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NO COFFEES in last two weeks!
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My surgeon is Dr Mark Gately (Charlestown, NSW, Australia)

Me. Oct 10. I'm following the other thread "Calling all October sleevers"

I was warned about stockpiling too much of the same as tastes change. Just saying [emoji4]

9. Stockpiling discounted Optifast and discounted Isowhey for shakes now, soon and later.

I've been trying to work on the 1/2 before, 1 hour after drink arrangements. It's slow going but I realized how much "washing down" was actually going on; never thought about this before.
I'm a size 18. I ordered a $5 skirt in size 6 and will hang this somewhere I can see it so I can keep my eye on the prize.
I've been stashing chapsticks everywhere so I don't forget one day of surgery (though I'm doing outpatient and will hopefully be home by the evening)
I've been bugging my husband to take before pictures and help me take measurements... one of these days!
When I first started this journey I read everything I could get my hands on... then I settled down a bit. Recently I picked up the thread again and started reading and revisiting various sites but especially those pertaining to my surgeon (reviews) and day-of accounts. I had a period of doubt but now the whole thing seems like a good choice again [emoji4]
Oh yeah; and I've been living out scenarios in my head on how I will react when people can't believe what they're seeing ( a lot of Rita Hayworth-like hair flipping going on in my mind!)

So what's everyone doing now and up to surgery day?

I'm slowly searching through my home for stuff that I need to pack for the hospital.

I've started to teach myself new habits, like eating better and slower. I'm also taking Vitamin D and Iron tablets as per the physician's order.

I've booked afterschool care for my son for the days after surgery. I usually pick him up from school. My husband will instead pick him up from afterschool care after work.

I've also decided I should maybe pick a dress of two sizes down to help motivate me when I get sleeved.

Congratulations! You look fantastic.

How many visit did you Oct sleever have to make? Because I thought I would be in October but the coordinator said November

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If all goes to plan, Oct 10.

You look great, well done.

My surgery date is set for Oct 10 but will be confirmed on Sept 18 when I attend my appointment with the surgeon. I asked for a date because I'd like to give some (informal) notice at uni.

I'm booked for October. I'm still to see the dietitian and surgeon in September but I needed to book the date early so I can give notice to my supervisor.

Pre-op in Australia 🇦🇺

I'm already making changes in my lifestyle pre-op like going hiking over the weekend and eating smaller meals (even avoiding dessert at my family's birthday dinner!) [emoji5][emoji5][emoji5]

Yup, I decided to do the same so then after the surgery people won't see me drastically change my habits. I'm trying to avoid making it so obvious that something is up. I don't want to attract questions.

Yes, I haven't told anyone else. I'm keeping it as a private matter. I'm 109kgs, my highest ever. I start my pre-op appointments in August, surgery date not set yet.

Pre-op in Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺

Hi. I'm new to the forum. I'm in Perth and have just booked my appointments with the psychologist, physician, dietitian and surgeon for August-September.

I've got no idea what to expect at the appointments!

Pre-op in Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺