Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[kelliv 659]

Over confident.

I ate too fast tonight. About 3 tbsp of chilli con carne (my wifes recipe' date=' it's killer) and about 3 tsp of guacamole. I didn't eat it all quickly but the first few bites were quicker than the 'new pace'.

Oh my god the worst, violent hiccups I've had in my life. Every time I hiccuped my body contorted!

............ hopefully I won't make that mistake again!![/quote']

Hi Dean, I get the hiccups most nights after dinner. I think it's the meal I eat too quickly and must swallow too much air at the same time????!!!!

[kelliv 659]

Hi' date=' I'm from Melbourne. I had my surgery 15 days ago and have lost 10.5 kilos. Today was my first day on puree and I struggled with it a little, otherwise I am feeling great and am so pleased I finally took this step. Good luck on your journey, stay positive.[/quote']

Congrats aussielady and welcome to this thread. I found puree stage a bit tough, but many sailed through it and hopefully you will too. Try and get as much variety as possible, eat slowly and as soon as you start to feel uncomfortable, stop eating as at that stage one extra spoonful meant discomfort. Your new tummy is still getting used to how much it can take, as is your head.

[kelliv 659]

I agree with Puppyphat and Shell' date=' you guy's are awesome And thanks for the props! I am starting to "enjoy" the sleeve!!![/quote']

Lila, so glad you are finally getting to enjoy the journey after everything you have gone through. We are so excited to see your progress and you look so pretty. Well done on getting into a size 20. Before you know it, they will be hanging off you!!!

[kelliv 659]

I was just wondering about hair loss. Some of you have commented on it but not really sure to what degree you mean. Is there a noticeable loss that others would pick up or are you who are affected just aware of it. Is it so bad that the scalp becomes more visible? Excuse my ignorance but would like to know perhaps the worse case scenario. Thank you.

I am 4.5 months out and seem to losing more hair than usually. Just comes out in the brush or comb, but I have fairly thick hair, so no where near enough loss to be noticeable. Not taking anything for it specifically other than multi Vitamins, but I hear zinc helps.

[*Shell* 162]

My Hair loss started at about 4 months and though I am shedding like a cat, it is not noticeable except when work mates are wiping my clothes to remove the hair or from the desks were at etc. it is a bugger to wash having that hair tangled through your fingers but at this point I'm not too worried if I've only got a few more months of it and if this has been my only issue since the sleeve, than hey I couldn't be happier

It will grow back !!

[kelliv 659]

I was just wondering about hair loss. Some of you have commented on it but not really sure to what degree you mean. Is there a noticeable loss that others would pick up or are you who are affected just aware of it. Is it so bad that the scalp becomes more visible? Excuse my ignorance but would like to know perhaps the worse case scenario. Thank you.

My nails are the best they have ever been in my life at the moment, so whatever is causing Hair loss isn't affecting my nails.

[Swift Kate 72]

Thanks for the replies about Hair loss. I suppose there is always a consequence to most things and it sounds like we can all live with it. Sueocco you put it all in perspective when you wrote of your friend going through chemo. Just curious, has anyone not had hair loss? Do some people escape it?

[Nessa1977 155]

I'm still loosing hair 5 months post op .

But I have a heap of regrowth hiding underneath.

[Lissa_S 787]

My hair has been coming out more than before the op and I am only 3 months out (but I didn't have a normal experience either and had lots of extra operations - anaesthetic doesn't do wonders for your hair that is for sure). It is noticeable to those who know me as I've always had thick hair. But no bald spots and I've been going to get regular conditioning treatments at the hair dressers which seems to be helping.

[Lissa_S 787]

Lila, so glad you are finally getting to enjoy the journey after everything you have gone through. We are so excited to see your progress and you look so pretty. Well done on getting into a size 20. Before you know it, they will be hanging off you!!!

Awwwww thanks Kelli

[Kelly with a belly 3]

Hi there,

New to this thread/site.

I haven't yet had surgery but plan to early next year, after a long drawn out decision.

I reside in Sydney and my surgeon is Dr Craig Taylor.

My partner had the sleeve done over 12 months ago however its nice to hear everyone else's comments, experiences, suggestions etc.

[Lissa_S 787]

Welcome Kelly Nice to meet you!

[Lilly_ 36]

Hi all, it has been a while since I posted but I have been keeping up with every ones progress, you all seem to be coming along so well, I lost my dear daddy and have not gotten around to catching you all up.

I'm now 4 months out and down 26.7 kilos I started at 113.9 kilos and now weigh 87.2 kilos,

I am for the first time in about 10 years fitting in to a size 16, I can't tell you how amazing it feels. I'm doing really well with food the only thing I can't eat is egg, I had a horrible vomit session after eating them and now can even think of eating them. My hair seems to be holding out as is my nails.

I look forward to keeping in contact with you all.

Lilly

[kelliv 659]

Hi all' date=' it has been a while since I posted but I have been keeping up with every ones progress, you all seem to be coming along so well, I lost my dear daddy and have not gotten around to catching you all up.

I'm now 4 months out and down 26.7 kilos I started at 113.9 kilos and now weigh 87.2 kilos,

I am for the first time in about 10 years fitting in to a size 16, I can't tell you how amazing it feels. I'm doing really well with food the only thing I can't eat is egg, I had a horrible vomit session after eating them and now can even think of eating them. My hair seems to be holding out as is my nails.

I look forward to keeping in contact with you all.

Lilly

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Hi Lilly, thanks for the update. You are doing well. I am similar time frame, just over 4 months. Started at 107kg and now 85.4. hair thinning a bit but my nails are the best they have ever been. Weird! I ave trouble eating beef , lamb and sausages, but can eat chicken, pork and fish. I try everything though! Sorry to hear about your Dad passing. Keep up the good work.

[Lilly_ 36]

Hi Lilly' date=' thanks for the update. You are doing well. I am similar time frame, just over 4 months. Started at 107kg and now 85.4. hair thinning a bit but my nails are the best they have ever been. Weird! I ave trouble eating beef , lamb and sausages, but can eat chicken, pork and fish. I try everything though! Sorry to hear about your Dad passing. Keep up the good work.[/quote']

Hi Kelli, thank you,

We are not that far different, I'm glad your doing well, I am so frightened about my hair falling out but I'm hoping it will be ok, if it happened then it happens but it won't make me regret this life changing decision I made.