Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[Camella 209]

Well no sleeve for me

The surgeon accidentally knicked my bowel, so he stitched it back up and has me on hard core antibiotics. Hopefully he will do the sleeve Friday.

So sorry to hear that. It must be frustrating to have to wait! My surgeon nicked my spleen during the surgery and I lost a lot of blood. I totally trust and respect him as a surgeon, I guess like all of us surgeons are human and these things happen. They are working in a very confined space. I wish you well for Friday!

[Helmc2 108]

Hi guys. I'm feeling quite flat and disillusioned at the moment. Still in hospital. Physically I feel fine with little to no pain. Still on lots of IV antibiotics. Plan is to go ahead with the sleeve on Friday. I'm terrified that something else will go wrong. And my emotions are all over the place. Getting teary just writing this post. What the hell is going on with me? I want this surgery. It will b the best thing I have ever done. So why am I so scared?

[mistysj 1,939]

Hi guys. I'm feeling quite flat and disillusioned at the moment. Still in hospital. Physically I feel fine with little to no pain. Still on lots of IV antibiotics. Plan is to go ahead with the sleeve on Friday. I'm terrified that something else will go wrong. And my emotions are all over the place. Getting teary just writing this post. What the hell is going on with me? I want this surgery. It will b the best thing I have ever done. So why am I so scared?

I think you feel perfectly normal. Cut yourself some slack. Just take it easy on yourself and take this time to rest and relax. Do you have a good book to read?

[kelliv 659]

I agree with Misty, try and do something to take your mind off things and try and relax and enjoy the break. Maybe try some meditation and picture yourself on a sun drenched beach in a bikini next summer!! That should put a smile on your face!

[kelliv 659]

Reading books and playing games on an ipad may also help.

[mistysj 1,939]

Hey Kelli, are you up for lunch soon?

[kelliv 659]

Hey Kelli' date=' are you up for lunch soon?[/quote']

I could come into the city tomorrow if that suits you? Dean Shelley, any other takers?

[mistysj 1,939]

I could come into the city tomorrow if that suits you? Dean Shelley' date=' any other takers?[/quote']

Tomorrow is fine with me. How about Ben's Alibi this time? If anyone else wants to go, let me know. We don't need to book for two.

[Lissa_S 787]

Hi guys. I'm feeling quite flat and disillusioned at the moment. Still in hospital. Physically I feel fine with little to no pain. Still on lots of IV antibiotics. Plan is to go ahead with the sleeve on Friday. I'm terrified that something else will go wrong. And my emotions are all over the place. Getting teary just writing this post. What the hell is going on with me? I want this surgery. It will b the best thing I have ever done. So why am I so scared?

I think this is totally normal to feel like this. Not only did you have the complication but you're also probably disappointed that you haven't had the sleeve as planned. These things add up and can leave you feeling pretty anxious.

I agree that distraction can be helpful and also just weighing up the pros and cons. The anxiety is just one of the cons and when you see it written down it can help put it into perspective.

There should be a hospital social worker too- ask for a chat to talk it out with them- again anxiety is at it's worst when you're feels g alone and vulnerable. Keep talking about it and problem solving the concerns you're raising- as much as you can.

Once you make this choice to proceed, you can then use some basic strategies like identifying if it is a real problem in the now or a projected problem/ future problem. Ask yourself "is there anything I can do about this right now?" If so, make a plan and then DO it. If not, then try to sit back from the problem and acknowledge that it hasn't happened so I can leave that alone.

Doesn't always work but if you keep at it I guarantee you will feel better!!

All the best! Thinking of you and hope the week goes fast and you'll be sleeved before you know it

Cheers Liss

[kelliv 659]

Tomorrow is fine with me. How about Ben's Alibi this time? If anyone else wants to go' date=' let me know. We don't need to book for two.[/quote']

Where is this place Misty?

[mistysj 1,939]

Kelli, it's on George Street, across from the big food court at 400 George.

[k8ee 131]

I had my 3 month appt (2 weeks early) with my surgeon. He said I'm doing really well, happy with my loss and I'm textbook! And that was literally it! Whilst I'm happy with this it was such a waste of time so I know how you feel Misty!

On a better note I got these really good exercises while waiting.

[k8ee 131]

I had my 3 month appt (2 weeks early) with my surgeon. He said I'm doing really well' date=' happy with my loss and I'm textbook! And that was literally it! Whilst I'm happy with this it was such a waste of time so I know how you feel Misty!

On a better note I got these really good exercises while waiting.

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Sorry forgot to mention they are for in the water! I do a lot of swimming now.

[*Dean* 1,594]

I could come into the city tomorrow if that suits you? Dean Shelley, any other takers?

Damn shift work! *shakes fist in the air*

[*Dean* 1,594]

Kelli, it's on George Street, across from the big food court at 400 George.

That's my stomping ground

What industry do you work in Misty? ........ I hope you're not one of the opposition??