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

How far out are you Nessa ? I get peckish if I don't keep my fluids up. I make sure I still drink two protein shakes and lots of water to stop any potential snacking.

Did anyone use a soluable multi vitamin? I've been told to take some to the hospital tomorrow, but the pharmacy I went to doesn't sell any. Any suggestions?

Kelliv, not sure about the water soluble ones, I have never seen them. I had chewable vitamins that I could chew/suck til they were gone. Did they have any chewable ones?

I got liquid multi vitamins but was told to start when I got home from hospital.

Kelliv' date=' not sure about the Water soluble ones, I have never seen them. I had chewable Vitamins that I could chew/suck til they were gone. Did they have any chewable ones?[/quote']

I didn't ask about chewable as hospital told be to get dissolvable. I think I would be nervous sucking on something in case I accidentally swallow it.

I got liquid multi Vitamins but was told to start when I got home from hospital.

Shelley where did you get item? The chemist said there is only Berocca, but that s fizzy so I didn't think it appropriate.

Sorry, I have another question. During purée stage does the food have to have no lumps, but can be thick? We just experimented by blending some left over lasagne, but it was still quite gritty with small lumps. Also looked really gross. LOL During mushy stage can you ave soft food with lumps?

I took tablets. Had to break them in half for the first 4 days but swallowed them whole from thereafter. Didn't taken them till I got home.

I'm having food with lumps. I eat baby food for 6-8mth olds. It has lumps in it. My Dr said puree is any soft food that can be chewed to a puree consistency before swallowing. I don't puree my tuna or fish. I eat cottage cheese and scrambled egg. My Dr also said I could eat deli meats (ie shaved turkey, chicken or ham). Dr said to avoid any dense foods ie pasta, bread etc.

I'm having food with lumps. I eat baby food for 6-8mth olds. It has lumps in it. My Dr said puree is any soft food that can be chewed to a puree consistency before swallowing. I don't puree my tuna or fish. I eat cottage cheese and scrambled egg. My Dr also said I could eat deli meats (ie shaved turkey' date=' chicken or ham). Dr said to avoid any dense foods ie Pasta, bread etc.[/quote']

Thanks Michelle, are you on purée stage still? So you eat tuna and fish at this stage? So maybe the no lumps thing was during liquid stage as dietician said to strain food to get lumps out. I will ave to read notes again I think. Apart from shakes, what other Protein did you get dring liquid stage please?

Hi everyone, I'm in western Australia. I had my band out on the 31st of may and I'm getting my sleeve on the 21st of September...only 38 days to go! I'm 111kgs at the moment I got down to low 90s when I was banded but I had so many issues the weight came back on then I got sick of vomiting all the time and the pain so I had it removed. I've watched my mum, cousin and Aunty go thru the great transformation after there surgery... I can't wait. But I'm also so nervous after having one failed attempt. I'm loving reading about everyone else's journeys

I took tablets. Had to break them in half for the first 4 days but swallowed them whole from thereafter. Didn't taken them till I got home.

I think I will do that, as Opti should give me all I need nutritionally whilst in hospital. Thanks

Hi everyone' date=' I'm in western Australia. I had my band out on the 31st of may and I'm getting my sleeve on the 21st of September...only 38 days to go! I'm 111kgs at the moment I got down to low 90s when I was banded but I had so many issues the weight came back on then I got sick of vomiting all the time and the pain so I had it removed. I've watched my mum, cousin and Aunty go thru the great transformation after there surgery... I can't wait. But I'm also so nervous after having one failed attempt. I'm loving reading about everyone else's journeys[/quote']

Welcome Tasha! Everyone is lovely on here and you will find heaps of really good info as well! I'm yet to be sleeved- still waiting on super :-/ I'm hoping to be sleeved on the 25th September. Good luck for the 21st!!

Hi everyone' date=' I'm in western Australia. I had my band out on the 31st of may and I'm getting my sleeve on the 21st of September...only 38 days to go! I'm 111kgs at the moment I got down to low 90s when I was banded but I had so many issues the weight came back on then I got sick of vomiting all the time and the pain so I had it removed. I've watched my mum, cousin and Aunty go thru the great transformation after there surgery... I can't wait. But I'm also so nervous after having one failed attempt. I'm loving reading about everyone else's journeys[/quote']

Hi Tasha, welcome to our Aussie thread and congratulations on your decision to get a sleeve. Everyone on here is very supportive and full of great ideas. I am sure the time will go quickly. I am getting my sleeve tomorrow and can't wait to start. Lost 9kgs in past 6 weeks since I first saw surgeon, about 27 more to go.

I am getting my sleeve tomorrow and can't wait to start. Lost 9kgs in past 6 weeks since I first saw surgeon' date=' about 27 more to go.[/quote']

Good luck for tomorrow!! My thoughts will be with you and can't wait to hear all about your experience soon!