Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[sueoco 509]

Hi folks. I haven't been posting so much lately but read this thread every day. Welcome to the newbies and congrats to all on their weight loss. Sue, you look b#%^*y fantastic!<br><br><br> I'm still struggling with the same last 5 kilos - I could do more and need to get to it. My thyroid is still all over the place and that's frustrating. On my birthday earlier this month it was confirmed that I have a chronic leukemia - chronic means I'm not about to pop off anytime soon but still the thought of tough times ahead greatly depressed me and I'm only just coming out of that particular funk now. I also have 4 liver lesions that have been under investigation for a while and drs at last concluded these are benign (hooray) with possible pre-cancerous potential (boo!) and need to be cut out (double boo!). But they are deep in my liver and the op would be horrendous so for now I'm having 6 monthly scans and "watching and waiting". What a few months its been! <br><br><br> So here I am staring down my possible third cancer in 7 years and thinking that all those diet soft drinks I indulged in over the years may not have been the best for me. Anyway, I'm in a treatment lull for now and looking forward to going away to the beach soon WITH my swimsuit, for a change. <br><br> I'll try to attach a couple of photos - the first is not me at my highest by any means (and it's a horrible pic). I can't locate one of me at my worst. The second is me last Friday, going out to dinner. See how I go...<br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br>

Susan - You are looking fantastic - I am so sorry you have so much going on at the moment health wise. Just take one step at a time and deal with each hurdle as it comes up. I am so glad they are monitoring your liver - it sounds like that are right onto it so worry about the operation if you have to have it and like you said enjoy your holiday in a swimsuit this year! If you you ever need a shoulder to cry on or a stiff drink I'm your lady and you know that I am not too far away! As far as your last 5kg - don't worry, just keep looking back at those before photos and see how far you have come! I think you have done amazingly well especially with you thyroid playing up - I know that makes it a lot harder.

[Merry1 45]

I'm now 9 weeks post sleeve and have lost 20 kg. I'm still struggling to drink enough liquid but my intake is improving. I'm loving the compliments that I'm getting :-)

Congratulations skudibz we must have been done around the same time, I,ve lost 20 also, it's such a great feeling isn't it.

[Lissa_S 787]

SydneySusan - I am sorry to hear about your health problems. It must be very difficult to have more stuff after all you have been through, but you are obviously a survivor and you will find your way through this too. As Misty said, reach out to those around you and know we are also here for you even if it is just for someone to listen

And holy crap batman, you look a-freaking-mazing!

Cheers, Liss

[Bec101 227]

I'm at Bon Jovi and I fit in the seat!! Just had to share

[Merry1 45]

I'm at Bon Jovi and I fit in the seat!! Just had to share

Lol that is terrific, enjoy

[sueoco 509]

I'm now 9 weeks post sleeve and have lost 20 kg. I'm still struggling to drink enough liquid but my intake is improving. I'm loving the compliments that I'm getting :-)

Soak up those compliments as they will be coming thick and fast from here on in! Well done!

[sueoco 509]

I'm now 9 weeks post sleeve and have lost 20 kg. I'm still struggling to drink enough liquid but my intake is improving. I'm loving the compliments that I'm getting :-)

Congratulations skudibz we must have been done around the same time, I,ve lost 20 also, it's such a great feeling isn't it.

Hey - you are both kicking butt - good for you!

[sueoco 509]

I'm at Bon Jovi and I fit in the seat!! Just had to share

You are kicking butt too Bec - or should I say fitting butt (into your seat I mean!) - enjoy Bon Jovi and give Jon a wave from me!

[Bec101 227]

Thanks girls!!! Kid Rock is on at the moment and it's great!!! The funny thing is is that my sister is sitting on my seat a bit lol

[sueoco 509]

Craved chocolate - ate Mango instead to get my sugar hit! Really trying to kick the refined sugar habit that I have slipped into!

[Merry1 45]

I'm now 9 weeks post sleeve and have lost 20 kg. I'm still struggling to drink enough liquid but my intake is improving. I'm loving the compliments that I'm getting :-)

Congratulations skudibz we must have been done around the same time, I,ve lost 20 also, it's such a great feeling isn't it.

Hey - you are both kicking butt - good for you!

Thanks sueoco really trying to work on ignoring my head hunger at the moment, my tummy really never feels hungry but my darn head keeps trying to convince me otherwise. Any tips on dealing with this?

[Merry1 45]

Thanks girls!!! Kid Rock is on at the moment and it's great!!! The funny thing is is that my sister is sitting on my seat a bit lol

What a great feeling that must be for you, well done

[mistysj 1,939]

So much bourbon. I must have had three doubles. I will regret this in the morning! LOL

[Lissa_S 787]

So....work Christmas party is tonight. I have been finding lately that all of the good Christmas food is playing havoc with my tummy - dumping syndrome ahoy! So, I got a bit cheeky and sent around an email offering to have the party at my place - so I get to cook all of the food

I have made spinach and ricotta cannelloni with beetroot and spinach salad. Since it is Christmas I also made a chocolate Mousse layer cake (thanks Adriano Zumbo) but I don't have to eat that lol - I never eat dessert when we all go out anyway so they won't think it's odd.

Fingers crossed they will like my healthy (and delicious I am sure lol) version of Christmas Party food

Hope you're all coping well with the festive season! I am stoked that my weight is still dropping - dropped another kg this morning but I won't "call it" on the ticker until I've maintained it a few days lol...I've been deceived before

Cheers, Liss

[kelliv 659]

Hi folks. I haven't been posting so much lately but read this thread every day. Welcome to the newbies and congrats to all on their weight loss. Sue, you look b#%^*y fantastic! I'm still struggling with the same last 5 kilos - I could do more and need to get to it. My thyroid is still all over the place and that's frustrating. On my birthday earlier this month it was confirmed that I have a chronic leukemia - chronic means I'm not about to pop off anytime soon but still the thought of tough times ahead greatly depressed me and I'm only just coming out of that particular funk now. I also have 4 liver lesions that have been under investigation for a while and drs at last concluded these are benign (hooray) with possible pre-cancerous potential (boo!) and need to be cut out (double boo!). But they are deep in my liver and the op would be horrendous so for now I'm having 6 monthly scans and "watching and waiting". What a few months its been! So here I am staring down my possible third cancer in 7 years and thinking that all those diet soft drinks I indulged in over the years may not have been the best for me. Anyway, I'm in a treatment lull for now and looking forward to going away to the beach soon WITH my swimsuit, for a change. I'll try to attach a couple of photos - the first is not me at my highest by any means (and it's a horrible pic). I can't locate one of me at my worst. The second is me last Friday, going out to dinner. See how I go...

You look great Susan. I look forward to meet you and Sue and any other Sydneysiders when I visit next year. You have done so well.