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[Ozikiwi 13]

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I am in Ormeau!! How you doing? I am feeling like all I do is drink!! But other than that all very good. Managing pain with panadol.

Glad to hear everything is going well. I actually think we're pretty darn brave this surgery is not for the feint hearted. I feel as though all I do is drink also. Where did you have your surgery? I am feeling a lot better today. I have a really nasty bruise under my chin that I came out of theatre with. I would love to know how I got it. Tummy feels a lot better today. I took my reflux tablet before I went to sleep last night and woke up at 2 am with it sitting dissolved in the back of my throat. Tasted absolutely disgusting. Taking it 2 hours before I go to sleep tonight! Today's the first day I have felt a bit more human I'm positive it's the coffee I had this morning.

[kadybug 22]

Glad to hear everything is going well. I actually think we're pretty darn brave this surgery is not for the feint hearted. I feel as though all I do is drink also. Where did you have your surgery? I am feeling a lot better today. I have a really nasty bruise under my chin that I came out of theatre with. I would love to know how I got it. Tummy feels a lot better today. I took my reflux tablet before I went to sleep last night and woke up at 2 am with it sitting dissolved in the back of my throat. Tasted absolutely disgusting. Taking it 2 hours before I go to sleep tonight! Today's the first day I have felt a bit more human I'm positive it's the coffee I had this morning.

Thats great your doing well. I had surgery on wed at about 12 and when I woke up In recovery I had really bad nausea. I was dry reaching and it was horrible. Thankfully I didn't vomit but it was awful. It stayed with me til late Thursday nite and then suddenly I felt better.

Now I feel fine. My dr doesn't give nexium once we leave hospital but I did have to take them there and they were horrible to swallow. When I take my panadol it takes me bout 20 mins to get them down. It's the worst when they get stuck.

I have to have 50 grms of Protein a day so it is such a mission trying to down my opti. I have got it down to 45 mins! I am going to chemist today to find a more higher Protein source. Haven't even attempted a coffee yet as my dr said to get my opti in before other fluids! I did make some pumpkin Soup last night and it was soo awesome.

Haven't lost any weight yet from the surgery but I had actually gained weight when I got back from hosp. Funny really but I know it's from all the Fluid we are retaining, but I was back down to pre surgery weight yesterday. A total of 7.4 kgs In just over 2 weeks is nothing to complain about!

My hubby works away and is not back til the 16th of June so I want to have reached 10 kgs by then!!

Take it easy:)

Ps breast feeding is going great!! So it is totally possible

[kadybug 22]

Oh and I had my surgery at allamanda by dr Liew. He is awesome and doesn't charge a gap if you have private health so all it cost me was my excess for hosp and my anaeathestist gap which was $532.

[Ozikiwi 13]

Oh and I had my surgery at allamanda by dr Liew. He is awesome and doesn't charge a gap if you have private health so all it cost me was my excess for hosp and my anaeathestist gap which was $532.

Oh that's right I remember you told me Allamanda. I had mine at Wesley. You have been through this with your husband away AND breast feeding! You are awesome. Because I went through Weightloss Solutions, who have been really supportive, I have paid quite a lot for aftercare etc but I am happy. I have put on approx 50 kgs in the last 5 years because I have been taking prednisone so I am looking forward to -that's along way for u to go though. From the time I started my shakes until yesterday I had only lost 4 kgs which is really disappointing. I am really not sure why it is so low. I too had pumpkin Soup yesterday it tasted wonderful.

[kadybug 22]

Oh that's right I remember you told me Allamanda. I had mine at Wesley. You have been through this with your husband away AND breast feeding! You are awesome. Because I went through Weightloss Solutions, who have been really supportive, I have paid quite a lot for aftercare etc but I am happy. I have put on approx 50 kgs in the last 5 years because I have been taking prednisone so I am looking forward to -that's along way for u to go though. From the time I started my shakes until yesterday I had only lost 4 kgs which is really disappointing. I am really not sure why it is so low. I too had pumpkin Soup yesterday it tasted wonderful.

I am a asthmatic and spend a lot of my life on prednisone also. It's a b***h isn't it!! But I am now under the care of a new respiratory specialist ( who as a added bonus is a hottie!) and haven't had to use it since February and I feel so much better for it!! Have a great day

Ps 4 kgs is still great and just think it is 4 kgs you will never 'find' again

Edited May 24, 2014 by kadybug

[Ozikiwi 13]

Oh that's right I remember you told me Allamanda. I had mine at Wesley. You have been through this with your husband away AND breast feeding! You are awesome. Because I went through Weightloss Solutions, who have been really supportive, I have paid quite a lot for aftercare etc but I am happy. I have put on approx 50 kgs in the last 5 years because I have been taking prednisone so I am looking forward to -that's along way for u to go though. From the time I started my shakes until yesterday I had only lost 4 kgs which is really disappointing. I am really not sure why it is so low. I too had pumpkin Soup yesterday it tasted wonderful.

I am a asthmatic and spend a lot of my life on prednisone also. It's a b***h isn't it!! But I am now under the care of a new respiratory specialist ( who as a added bonus is a hottie!) and haven't had to use it since February and I feel so much better for it!! Have a great day

Ps 4 kgs is still great and just think it is 4 kgs you will never 'find' again

You're right about that 4kgs! I don't know what happened to part of my message to you. I was saying that Herbs of Gold Green Power Protein is supposed to be one of the best Protein powders. Mrs Flannerys sometimes have it otherwise the health shop at Robina has it but that is a long way for you to travel.The worst thing about Prednisone is the double whammy - it makes you put on weight and makes you hungry. Lucky you Getty off pred I hope I can soon too. Take care. Sounds as though you're doing really well :-)

[Bec101 227]

Oh and I had my surgery at allamanda by dr Liew. He is awesome and doesn't charge a gap if you have private health so all it cost me was my excess for hosp and my anaeathestist gap which was $532.

Could u please give me ur surgeon's details for my sister's step daughter please

Cheers Bec

[kadybug 22]

Could u please give me ur surgeon's details for my sister's step daughter please Cheers Bec

Sure his name is dr Victor Liew

His number is 07 55566355

He is awesome!!!

[mistysj 1,939]

Musashi High Protein is high in protein and low in calories and is pretty thin and easy to drink when made up from Water. vanilla with a tsp of coffee powder is great. This is the High Protein not the Low Carb. Get it at Priceline.

[kadybug 22]

Musashi High Protein is high in protein and low in calories and is pretty thin and easy to drink when made up from Water. vanilla with a tsp of coffee powder is great. This is the High Protein not the Low Carb. Get it at Priceline.

Thanks misty, I actually just bought some musashi HP chocolate one at the chemist warehouse this am. It's pretty yuk but I will deal with it as it better protein than Optifast. I will look out for vanilla next time.

[Kitikat 45]

I am in Ormeau too. I am coming up to my 1 year anniversary next month on the 15th (I think it was). Funny how I was hanging for day and now cant even remember lol. I have gone from 97kgs to 63 kgs and really didn't try very hard so hang in there and it will happen for you too.

If you want to chat or catch up sometime email me - kathleen23@internode.on.net

Where do you live?

I am in Ormeau!! How you doing? I am feeling like all I do is drink!! But other than that all very good. Managing pain with panadol.

[kelliv 659]

Hi there, I am Australian as well. Live in QLD. Due on 15th in almanda private hospital in Gold Coast with dr Nolan. Tough time to go through preparing for surgery. I am going for sleeve, that was my choice. I didn't want to go for a band. Hope every thing is going fine with everybody. Great decision to take to change our life and gain ourselves back again. I know it will not be an easy trip, but Iam sure it worth it. Good luck for everybody. And hope we can keep n touch

Good luck for your surgery. I am on the Gold Coast too. Had my surgery in Brisbane 2 years ago this August and have lost 38 and am having no trouble maintaining it at all. Best thing I ever did. I used to be on this thread all the time and found it invaluable. I have met up with several fellow Sleevers in Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sydney. Haven't checked in here for a while and great to hear the your stories.

[kelliv 659]

I am in Ormeau too. I am coming up to my 1 year anniversary next month on the 15th (I think it was). Funny how I was hanging for day and now cant even remember lol. I have gone from 97kgs to 63 kgs and really didn't try very hard so hang in there and it will happen for you too. If you want to chat or catch up sometime email me - kathleen23@internode.on.net

Hi, I am in Main Beach. Always up for a catch up with fellow sleevers. Coming up to my two year anniversary in August.

[kelliv 659]

Musashi High Protein is high in protein and low in calories and is pretty thin and easy to drink when made up from Water. Vanilla with a tsp of coffee powder is great. This is the High Protein not the Low Carb. Get it at Priceline.

Hi Misty, how are you? How much have you lost now? You must be at goal by now?

[kelliv 659]

Has anyone heard from Lissa S and Kellie lately ? I miss reading their updates and Aussiegirl as well.

Hello, sorry I haven't checked in for ages. Life has got in the way. We moved from Brisbane to the Gold Coast last November and I started a new job. I've been travelling interstate and to NZ regularly and entertaining almost daily. I am very pleased to report that I have not put on any weight and am still down 38kgs. I still want to lose another 3 kilos and know that if I cut out the treats such as alcohol and Desserts it would probably come off. I will focus on this at some point, but for now I am enjoying life and still loving shopping for new clothes. I hope everyone is doing well and would appreciate hearing how you are going if you are already at maintenance phase.