Are there any Australian Sleevers out there, Would Love to hear from you.

Mimz I hope it all works out for you love a d you can be sleeved next year. New years res...to be more disciplined with study and exercise and stay away from chocolate! Lol.

I went to a Xmas party last night. Had to take a plate- do I did a cheese platter and a fruit and salami platter. BBQ was supplied, massive salads and other stuff was supplied. I picked a tiny amount from my own platter, then when BBQ was ready I just got stuff for my girls. I few people noticed I wasn't eating....everyone's plates where piled high with meat, potato salad, bread rolls- (no secret sleevers in this workplace!) I grabbed a chicken skewer and explained I had been picking all afternoon and evening and was stuffed. Then went and sat with the kids for a bit to take myself out of there view. I also got hit on by a tall, very dark and very sexy African man...I turned him down but I was secretly pleased that I got hit on......for the first time in years! Lol.

Good luck mimz, waiting is hard but hopefully the time will fly and you'll know what direction you will take before you know it.

I saw my GP yesterday and told her that I was getting the sleeve in January as I haven't seen her for a while. She said that she thought it was a good decision as she knows I have struggled with the band. Made me feel so much better as I really value her opinion.

One_elle good question! I'm more frightened of that one and having to bypass my stomach all together scares the hell out of me' date=' to be honest I'm not sure why i wont want an RNY? My surgeon doesnt do them, but in saying that he can always refer me to someone who does.

Hubby thinks im jumping the gun a bit and should wait to see what the surgeon says first.[/quote']

Hi Mimz, I am with your husband. Best to wait and see what your surgeon says. There must have been lots of people get the sleeve with the same symptoms as you but not know it at the time,as it doesn't seem to be standard practice for docs to do these tests in advance of doing the sleeve. You may find that most docs refuse to do bypasses now in Australia unless for the super obese. My doctor certainly doesn't to do it for quite a few serious reasons. Hopefully your news will be good and we cross fingers for you that you will be able to go ahead with the sleeve.

Good luck mimz' date=' waiting is hard but hopefully the time will fly and you'll know what direction you will take before you know it.

I saw my GP yesterday and told her that I was getting the sleeve in January as I haven't seen her for a while. She said that she thought it was a good decision as she knows I have struggled with the band. Made me feel so much better as I really value her opinion.[/quote']

It's great validation when your GP is supportive of your decision. Mine was too when I told her after the event. She highly recommends ot to her overweight patients.

Had a great time last night. Good ego boost which was a nice change. My best friend who does not support what I have done (pure jealously) had a Christmas party. I wore my new size 12 NYDJ jeans for the first time and had compliments from every person there except her. I felt fabulous and enjoyed the positive attention. I knew I looked the best I have been in 20 years and she hated it!! I've never discussed my surgery with her after initially telling her I was having it and now just let the results to date speak for themselves.

Had a great time last night. Good ego boost which was a nice change. My best friend who does not support what I have done (pure jealously) had a Christmas party. I wore my new size 12 NYDJ jeans for the first time and had compliments from every person there except her. I felt fabulous and enjoyed the positive attention. I knew I looked the best I have been in 20 years and she hated it!! I've never discussed my surgery with her after initially telling her I was having it and now just let the results to date speak for themselves.

And she is your friend?? Lol I have what I call a frenemy too, always love the competitivness hehe! Good on you for having a blast and holding your head high, I can just picture the steam coming out of her ears

Good luck mimz' date=' waiting is hard but hopefully the time will fly and you'll know what direction you will take before you know it.

I saw my GP yesterday and told her that I was getting the sleeve in January as I haven't seen her for a while. She said that she thought it was a good decision as she knows I have struggled with the band. Made me feel so much better as I really value her opinion.[/quote']

Kate thats great news. My GP was a little hesitant with me saying why couldnt i just diet *rolleyes*

Mimz I hope it all works out for you love a d you can be sleeved next year. New years res...to be more disciplined with study and exercise and stay away from chocolate! Lol.

I went to a Xmas party last night. Had to take a plate- do I did a cheese platter and a fruit and salami platter. BBQ was supplied' date=' massive salads and other stuff was supplied. I picked a tiny amount from my own platter, then when BBQ was ready I just got stuff for my girls. I few people noticed I wasn't eating....everyone's plates where piled high with meat, potato salad, bread rolls- (no secret sleevers in this workplace!) I grabbed a chicken skewer and explained I had been picking all afternoon and evening and was stuffed. Then went and sat with the kids for a bit to take myself out of there view. I also got hit on by a tall, very dark and very sexy African man...I turned him down but I was secretly pleased that I got hit on......for the first time in years! Lol.[/quote']

Nice! I bet yiu felt amazing and as for the food, its funny that people notice how much others DONT eat! If you had a plate piled just as high I bet they wouldnt notice that.

Good luck mimz, waiting is hard but hopefully the time will fly and you'll know what direction you will take before you know it.

I saw my GP yesterday and told her that I was getting the sleeve in January as I haven't seen her for a while. She said that she thought it was a good decision as she knows I have struggled with the band. Made me feel so much better as I really value her opinion.

Hi Kate, I had a similar experience, my GP wrote the referral to the Surgeon, but I wasn't sure I had his support until after I had booked my 'Band removal' surgery. he doesn't have many patients who have had WLS, however, he knows that my weight is an issue and like you, I value his support. Roll on Thursday, when I say goodbye to my Band.

Kelli, that's great about last night. Can't believe your B/F has still an attitude about this. You would at least expect a positive acknowledgement even if it is tough for her to do if she values your friendship - the jealousy must be eating at her terribly to try and give not say anything..fantastic that others around you noticed and those size 12 jeans - awesome

I went to a Xmas party last night and walked into crossroads yesterday and felt so good to buy a summery dress (size 18) and above knee length..also got heaps of compliments and hubby admitted he was very jealous of how great I looked and going out without him....

Sorry haven't been on for a while - I became a 39 year old grandmother this week so hence busy with her!!

Size 18 (don't know how I got the smily face with the sunnies)

Good luck mimz, I hope you get some good news in the new year.

Wow Shell, big news, congrats on becoming a grandma. You will be very busy too. So good about about crossroads size 18, (love there clothes)

Kelliv that's great about size 12, wow about your friend, must be hard you can't talk to her.

My new year I will be in nowra at a wedding, so looking forward to that, but definately the first year I won't be putting weight loss in there.

My resolutions are to exercise more (tone up) and

Be more organised.

Kelli' date=' that's great about last night. Can't believe your B/F has still an attitude about this. You would at least expect a positive acknowledgement even if it is tough for her to do if she values your friendship - the jealousy must be eating at her terribly to try and give not say anything..fantastic that others around you noticed and those size 12 jeans - awesome

I went to a Xmas party last night and walked into crossroads yesterday and felt so good to buy a summery dress (size 18) and above knee length..also got heaps of compliments and hubby admitted he was very jealous of how great I looked and going out without him....

Sorry haven't been on for a while - I became a 39 year old grandmother this week so hence busy with her!![/quote']

Congratulations Grandma. You will be the hottest looking Grandma!

Kelli' date=' that's great about last night. Can't believe your B/F has still an attitude about this. You would at least expect a positive acknowledgement even if it is tough for her to do if she values your friendship - the jealousy must be eating at her terribly to try and give not say anything..fantastic that others around you noticed and those size 12 jeans - awesome

I went to a Xmas party last night and walked into crossroads yesterday and felt so good to buy a summery dress (size 18) and above knee length..also got heaps of compliments and hubby admitted he was very jealous of how great I looked and going out without him....

Sorry haven't been on for a while - I became a 39 year old grandmother this week so hence busy with her!![/quote']

Thanks Shelley. I am not really a size twelve, but these jeans are!! Love them!

Kelli' date=' that's great about last night. Can't believe your B/F has still an attitude about this. You would at least expect a positive acknowledgement even if it is tough for her to do if she values your friendship - the jealousy must be eating at her terribly to try and give not say anything..fantastic that others around you noticed and those size 12 jeans - awesome

I went to a Xmas party last night and walked into crossroads yesterday and felt so good to buy a summery dress (size 18) and above knee length..also got heaps of compliments and hubby admitted he was very jealous of how great I looked and going out without him....

Sorry haven't been on for a while - I became a 39 year old grandmother this week so hence busy with her!![/quote']

I thought it said size 1, I was going to faint. How do you go down to a size one in less than 6 months? Lol. It was just jealousy. Congrats on becoming a grandma. You will have so much energy to run around after her and be bouncing up and down off the floor instead of struggling under all that extra weight. Good on you 8)