Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[kelliv 659]

I struggle with the Optifast and generally am not able to finish it' date=' but at least I know the Protein is there, both my surgeon and the dietician have really hammered home the "protein before anything else" message.[/quote'] That's good and soon you'll never have to drink Optifast again.

[ausmith 374]

I thought everyone would be doing the same thing so it was interesting to read the differences' date=' I had to do clear fluids only for first three days, now 2 Optifast and clear fluids till Tuesday, then I go to full fluids with the optifast for about a week, purée for 10-14 days then soft for 10-14.[/quote']

We are on Clear Liquids for the 3 days we should be in hospital. Then 2 weeks full fluids 2 weeks mushy and then onto soft foods for 2 weeks then introduction of normal foods after that. They have drummed into our heads Protein Protein Protein at all stages.

[Merry1 45]

We are on clear liquids for the 3 days we should be in hospital. Then 2 weeks full fluids 2 weeks mushy and then onto soft foods for 2 weeks then introduction of normal foods after that. They have drummed into our heads Protein Protein Protein at all stages.

Sounds similar to mine where and when are you being done

[Merry1 45]

That's good and soon you'll never have to drink Optifast again.

I will Celebrate that last shake that is for sure lol

[ausmith 374]

Sounds similar to mine where and when are you being done

My husband and I will both be done by Dr Lockie in Brisbane on the 22/10. So we are on the Optifast at the moment. 3 shakes and a lean Protein with veg for dinner.< /p>

[Merry1 45]

My husband and I will both be done by Dr Lockie in Brisbane on the 22/10. So we are on the Optifast at the moment. 3 shakes and a lean Protein with veg for dinner.

[Merry1 45]

I never got to do that one, my prep was one week of two shakes, Protein and veg at dinner, then one week of thee shakes and steamed veg.

[skudibz 24]

I thought everyone would be doing the same thing so it was interesting to read the differences' date=' I had to do clear fluids only for first three days, now 2 Optifast and clear fluids till Tuesday, then I go to full fluids with the Optifast for about a week, purée for 10-14 days then soft for 10-14.[/quote']

I'm 3 days post op... first 2weeks is liquid, then 2 weeks puréed then 2 weeks soft food. The swallow test yesterday made me sick. Right now I only have a little bit of pain and could easily sleep for the next few days.

[Merry1 45]

I'm 3 days post op... first 2weeks is liquid, then 2 weeks puréed then 2 weeks soft food. The swallow test yesterday made me sick. Right now I only have a little bit of pain and could easily sleep for the next few days.

Only a couple of days ahead of you, virtually no pain, I had never heard o f the swallow test till I came on here, doesn't sound pleasant at all, thank goodness I didn't have to do that

[ausmith 374]

Only a couple of days ahead of you' date=' virtually no pain, I had never heard o f the swallow test till I came on here, doesn't sound pleasant at all, thank goodness I didn't have to do that[/quote'] We had a swallow test here in Singapore and had to send the results to the surgeon in Brisbane. As he wanted to know up front if there were any hernia's mmmm guess who has one, which will be repaired at the same time as the sleeve. We also have to have a Gastroscopy the morning of the surgery. Then the leak test after. Seems like so much but I guess you can never be safe enough.

[kelliv 659]

I'm 3 days post op... first 2weeks is liquid' date=' then 2 weeks puréed then 2 weeks soft food. The swallow test yesterday made me sick. Right now I only have a little bit of pain and could easily sleep for the next few days.[/quote']Oh dear. A few people seem to react to swallow test but the majority are ok. I had a drain in for 3 days in hospital so didn't have to do swallow test with X-ray, just drink some green cordial to make sure it didn't come out the wrong way . No problem. Also the docs do a leak test whilst you are still in surgery

[kelliv 659]

We had a swallow test here in Singapore and had to send the results to the surgeon in Brisbane. As he wanted to know up front if there were any hernia's mmmm guess who has one' date=' which will be repaired at the same time as the sleeve. We also have to have a Gastroscopy the morning of the surgery. Then the leak test after. Seems like so much but I guess you can never be safe enough.[/quote'] My friend recently had a colonoscopy & endoscopy in the morning and the sleeve late afternoon. Seems quite common, but it does make it a long day.

[sueoco 509]

Yep- got email confirmation today <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I will arrive on Saturday 9th of November and leave on Wednesday 13th. Can any Sydney Sleevers meet during that period? I am staying at Parramatta and I don't know Sydney all that well so where ever we meet will have to be easy to find <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Can't wait to meet up with you guys!!

I live not far from Parramatta so can easily meet up with you there or could even meet up with you and we could travel into the city from there to meet up with everyone else - we could even catch the river cat which would be a nice trip for you down the river and then into the harbour!

[mistysj 1,939]

Checking in from Port Macquarie! Tomorrow we will make it to Newcastle and check out the baths, then four days in Sydney. Having a blast so far. So much walking! I can't imagine this 25 kg ago.

[sueoco 509]

Hi everyone - haven't been on for a while so just been catching up on all the postings

A big welcome to all the newbies - you will find this thread fantastic - great people that will give you the support you need.

For those of you that are interested my stats are as follows

Start weight: 103kg

Height: 167cm

Op date: 18 July 2012

BMI: 33 (I think?)

Surgeons Goal: 65kg

My Own Goal: 68kg

Current weight: 60kg and maintaining

BMI: 23

Exercise: mmmmmm ... still trying to get to that! All my friends on here, that have been with me since I joined know that have been taking about this forevvvver!

I am so happy I did this - I won't lie, in the beginning there was a lot of adjustment but you get better and better each day.

Now I can eat anything I want but just small quantities - I feel completely normal and are always amazed at how much people can eat now too!

I can fit size 8 bottoms and size 10-12 tops at the smallest but it depends on the style and shop! Like Kelli, it feels surreal and I have even had experiences of not finding clothes small enough! I really can't believe it!

All welcome to our Sydney get together - place and time to be confirmed!

Aussiegirl - What a shame you will be away when Liss is here! Vegas when you could be in Margaritaville with us!

Kelli - can you make it to Sydney?

All welcome