Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[Merry1 45]

Surgery went fine and I'm all good.

That's great Misty, hopefully smooth sailing for you now, take care

[mistysj 1,939]

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[newlife281013 98]

Surgery went fine and I'm all good.

Glad all is well for you Misty

[Bec101 227]

That's very good to hear Misty!!!

[Lissa_S 787]

Yay Misty! Hope you're recovery is swift!!

Am going in a 5K run in May 2014 it's a zombie escape run lol and it's on the Gold Coast. Really excited and just the motivation I need to get back to my running

Weight loss is still slow but steadily going down. Considering I haven't really been exercising it's a reasonable result!

I am 2 kg away from my official healthy weight range now which is exciting but it seems like the slowest 2 kg ever... Will see how it goes with the addition of more exercise

Hope you're all going well! Cheers Liss

[kelliv 659]

Yay Misty! Hope you're recovery is swift!! Am going in a 5K run in May 2014 it's a zombie escape run lol and it's on the Gold Coast. Really excited and just the motivation I need to get back to my running Weight loss is still slow but steadily going down. Considering I haven't really been exercising it's a reasonable result! I am 2 kg away from my official healthy weight range now which is exciting but it seems like the slowest 2 kg ever... Will see how it goes with the addition of more exercise Hope you're all going well! Cheers Liss

Hi Lissa, are seriously going to dress up as a zombie???? I heard about that fun run this year from someone else on this thread. Good on you for doing something different.

[kelliv 659]

Yay Misty! Hope you're recovery is swift!! Am going in a 5K run in May 2014 it's a zombie escape run lol and it's on the Gold Coast. Really excited and just the motivation I need to get back to my running Weight loss is still slow but steadily going down. Considering I haven't really been exercising it's a reasonable result! I am 2 kg away from my official healthy weight range now which is exciting but it seems like the slowest 2 kg ever... Will see how it goes with the addition of more exercise Hope you're all going well! Cheers Liss

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[kelliv 659]

I am having trouble replying to posts. It says its timed out so I cancel, then this morning when I've looked my last two replies are there. Anyone else had this trouble? Any suggestions? As an update, I am now at my docs goal of 70kgs 15 months after surgery and down a total of 37kgs. My goal is 68kg so not too far to go, but these last few are so hard. I am not as strict now with my treats so my weight has stabilised. I am starting my new job as Director of Sales at Marriott Gold Coast next Monday. It will involve a lot of travelling and entertaining, so I will have to be extra careful. If anyone is visiting the Coast I would love to meet up with you. Enjoy your weekend.

[kelliv 659]

OMG OMG, i hit 69 this morning!!! I haven't been in the 60,s for 20 years. I love my sleeve!

[Lissa_S 787]

Hi Lissa, are seriously going to dress up as a zombie???? I heard about that fun run this year from someone else on this thread. Good on you for doing something different.

Lol my friends will be zombies- I will be a survivor it is the zesc thing on Facebook ! You guys wanna come???

[mistysj 1,939]

OMG OMG, i hit 69 this morning!!! I haven't been in the 60,s for 20 years. I love my sleeve!

That's awesome Kelly!

[Lissa_S 787]

OMG OMG, i hit 69 this morning!!! I haven't been in the 60,s for 20 years. I love my sleeve!

Woohoo!! Congrats Kelli! You look amazing!

[spudsy 4]

Hi everyone, just spent the last few days reading the 360+ pages there are..it's amazing to follow how everyone is going and that most still make it back to check in from time to time...

I am booked to have my surgery with Dr Riza Adib at the Wesley in Brisbane 13/12/13...I went with phi and used my super to cover the gap..it was an easy process and I had approval from DHS within 4 days and my letter 2 days after that and money in my account before the end of the second week so what I thought would take 6 weeks took only 2. I am so ready for this, I have read, watched blogs and everything I can get my hands on and I have never felt more sure of my decision. I am getting married in November next year so hopefully it will be a much smaller me by that time! My partner and daughter are extremely supportive and I haven't been concerned who knows as it makes no difference to me, I am so excited to have found something that may actually work that It doesn't seem anything but right for me to do it!! I am 167cm, heaviest weight was 160kg but after several months of yo yo'ing i am currently at 143.4kg. Surgeons goal is 91kg but I have high hopes of getting to 79kg, I'm not fussed how long it takes.. I have 2 weeks pre op opti but have made the decision to start it tomorrow for an extra kick seeing as I've had a few 'last suppers'.I have found reading from everyone's experience here has been most insightful and look forward to contributing in some small way...and getting tips on a liquid/puréed Xmas!!

[sueoco 509]

OMG OMG, i hit 69 this morning!!! I haven't been in the 60,s for 20 years. I love my sleeve!

Fantastic feeling isn't it! Well done! I can't believe how different you look in your new profile photo. Your face is a completely different shape - I wouldn't have recognised you from your old photo!

Yes I am having the same problems with posting on my ipad app - hope this one gets there!

[mistysj 1,939]

Hi everyone, just spent the last few days reading the 360+ pages there are..it's amazing to follow how everyone is going and that most still make it back to check in from time to time... I am booked to have my surgery with Dr Riza Adib at the Wesley in Brisbane 13/12/13...I went with phi and used my super to cover the gap..it was an easy process and I had approval from DHS within 4 days and my letter 2 days after that and money in my account before the end of the second week so what I thought would take 6 weeks took only 2. I am so ready for this, I have read, watched blogs and everything I can get my hands on and I have never felt more sure of my decision. I am getting married in November next year so hopefully it will be a much smaller me by that time! My partner and daughter are extremely supportive and I haven't been concerned who knows as it makes no difference to me, I am so excited to have found something that may actually work that It doesn't seem anything but right for me to do it!! I am 167cm, heaviest weight was 160kg but after several months of yo yo'ing i am currently at 143.4kg. Surgeons goal is 91kg but I have high hopes of getting to 79kg, I'm not fussed how long it takes.. I have 2 weeks pre op opti but have made the decision to start it tomorrow for an extra kick seeing as I've had a few 'last suppers'.I have found reading from everyone's experience here has been most insightful and look forward to contributing in some small way...and getting tips on a liquid/puréed Xmas!!

Welcome! Reza did my sleeve 6 months ago and just removed my gallbladder two days ago. He is brisk and to the point but a great surgeon. I don't recommend his dietitian Andrew. I recommend Diana Barr who also has rooms at the Wesley. With the sleeve and Di's advice I am down nearly 30 kg in the 6 months. I have progressed to being able to run for over am hour straight and I'm thinking of buying a bicycle so I can get more exercise on the weekends. I feel great and love my sleeve