Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[*Dean* 1,594]

Hi everyone I am having my surgery in Perth on Tues 5th Feb. Was feeling very anxious wondering if it was the right thing to do. I have only told a few people & the general comment is I am taking the easy way out. After reading all the great posts & wonderful comments here I am now really relaxed & know its the right decision for me. Can't wait for this time next week.

Yeah, other peoples opinions - who needs 'em :P

The reality is for more than 99% of obese people, despite sometimes continuos attempts to lose weight, they will never be a healthy weight.

Easy way out is a pretty narrow perspective

[cookie2012 44]

Oh wow, lets take the easy way out and have 3/4 of our stomachs removed!!!!! It's a last resort. Certainly not easy. We have all had to make some major adjustments since sleeve surgery. The naysayers may well eat their words when they see the results. Go for it!! And all the very best for your surgery.

[cookie2012 44]

Oh BTW, I am getting rid of some of my clothes too. I have Events sz 16 jacket, sz 16 Table Eight black cap sleeved top, a couple of David Lawrence tops, jeans, 3/4 pants. I've got photos as well, wondering how I can put them on here, will keep you posted. I had planned on putting them on gumtree. I live in Brisbane. Message me if you would like pics.

[sueoco 509]

I agree - now that I am at goal I sure don't get many people saying ' oh you should never of had that operation'.

I never worry about what other people think - this was all about me!! Any huge weight loss is never easy and people that say that really have no idea what is involved so I would just laugh it off - or I agree with them and then ask if it is something they ever considered (because I have a wicked streak!).

Of course, if there was any other way we could have lost weight, with the guarantee that it would stay off for life, (because this is all about life!) then we all would have taken that road. As it stands, all the studies show that this is currently one of the only effective treatments for long term weight loss - as told to me by my GP!

Gee - I got on my soap box a bit there!

[Swift Kate 72]

People haven't been negative to me but that's only because I've only told my immediate family. Kazza I am sorry you're getting some negative opinions but you have to remember the old saying.....opinions are like a&@holes, everyone has one!!! It's your body and your life and I think you are the best person to determine what is right for you. Good luck for Tuesday, will be thinking of you. Who is your surgeon by the way?

[kazza wa 28]

Thanks everyone for the positive comments & you are all right, this is what I want & need to healthy & happy for the rest of my life.

My surgeon is Jon Armstrong at Hollywood hospital in Perth. 2 days to go !,,

I didn't have to go on the pre op diet so have been trying to be good for the last month but the last couple of days I have bee eating so much rubbish even had fish n chips today so am feeling a bit sick. oh we'll no more rubbish foods ever.

[B1zzyL1zzy 17]

Hi all,

I am booked for my gastric sleeve at Joondalup Hospital on 5 March. The wait has been several weeks already and I am soooooo impatient for it to happen!

I am 58 with 5 adult children, 1 adorable little grandson and an even more adorable partner (lucky me!)

Can't wait for my journey to begin, so many reasons why I want this, too many to mention.

Although it will be great to find clothes in the same shops that my sisters and sisters-in-law shop - 4 sisters and 4 sisters-in-law!!! And me, always the odd one out but .... not for much longer Yippee

I have ready ever blog of the 134 pages so have a pretty good idea and already have the shakes ready to go, the Knife Fork Band cookbook and much more.

[kelliv 659]

Hi all' date='

I am booked for my gastric sleeve at Joondalup Hospital on 5 March. The wait has been several weeks already and I am soooooo impatient for it to happen!

I am 58 with 5 adult children, 1 adorable little grandson and an even more adorable partner (lucky me!)

Can't wait for my journey to begin, so many reasons why I want this, too many to mention.

Although it will be great to find clothes in the same shops that my sisters and sisters-in-law shop - 4 sisters and 4 sisters-in-law!!! And me, always the odd one out but .... not for much longer Yippee

I have ready ever blog of the 134 pages so have a pretty good idea and already have the shakes ready to go, the Knife Fork Band cookbook and much more.[/quote']

Welcome and good luck. We look forward to chatting with you. Cheers kelli

[*Dean* 1,594]

Hi all,

I am booked for my gastric sleeve at Joondalup Hospital on 5 March. The wait has been several weeks already and I am soooooo impatient for it to happen!

I am 58 with 5 adult children, 1 adorable little grandson and an even more adorable partner (lucky me!)

Can't wait for my journey to begin, so many reasons why I want this, too many to mention.

Although it will be great to find clothes in the same shops that my sisters and sisters-in-law shop - 4 sisters and 4 sisters-in-law!!! And me, always the odd one out but .... not for much longer Yippee

I have ready ever blog of the 134 pages so have a pretty good idea and already have the shakes ready to go, the Knife Fork Band cookbook and much more.

I can feel your excitement on the screen!

Good luck, not long now - Deano

[B1zzyL1zzy 17]

Thanks for the welcome Kelli and Deano

[one_elle26 118]

Welcome B1zzyL1zzy, not long now and I will be hot on your tail as my surgery is on March 19th, and the wait has seemed like an eternity.

Best Wishes

one_elle26

[Seth 14]

Thanks everyone for the positive comments & you are all right' date=' this is what I want & need to healthy & happy for the rest of my life.

My surgeon is Jon Armstrong at Hollywood hospital in Perth. 2 days to go !,,

I didn't have to go on the pre op diet so have been trying to be good for the last month but the last couple of days I have bee eating so much rubbish even had fish n chips today so am feeling a bit sick. oh we'll no more rubbish foods ever.

[/quote']

Hi Kazza

I am seeing Armstrong as well. He is a wonderful specialist and is very trustworthy as I am sure you would agree. He was also the one who reassured me that this did not mean I had failed and that genetics as well as statistics were against obese people. Not always but in a lot of cases. Focus on your own personal reasons as this is a very personal decision. I am doing this for my health and to be there to support my family for as long as I can. Good luck and let me know how it goes with Mr Armstrong!!

[kazza wa 28]

Thanks Seth. My GP told be he was the best & he has been great I Am very relaxed happy. I note that you are seeing him 14/2 I have my post op that day so may see you there but will let you know how I go.

[Seth 14]

I am! Yes that would be good may see you there!!

[Lissa_S 787]

Ugh really awful day today and very stressful...it's days like this that I really notice (1) how I can no longer eat when stressed and (2) that I really have very few other coping strategies besides food. I am not joking - I stopped at woolies on the way home from work and bought M&M's, mint bubbly chocolate and that cadbury marvellous stuff that has the snapping candy in it. It's all in the fridge - I won't eat it but ridiculously I still feel better for buying it. Sigh. I will take it in to work tomorrow and be a hero with the admin staff

Have now had a shower (after a good cry) and a whinge to you guy's. I am going to call a mate soon to unload on her...stupid work ruining my life lol...hope you guy's are going better!