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

Hi Nikki!

First week if opti is done and dusted. Woohoo! Only one more week to go...

The thought of dying does scare me and over the last week I have been tossing up the idea to write letters to my kids - just in case. In saying that though' date=' it is a risk I am willing to take. I would prefer to be healthy and active so that I can enjoy life with my boys rather than eat myself to death, which is where I was heading. But that's just me. U will make the decision that is right for u.

I have lost 4 kg so far on my opti diet, and already I am noticing a difference. I have been more active in the last week than I have in months. Isn't it amazing that by just dropping those couple of kilos I feel so much better? Or us that just my mind playing games with me? Either way I'm happy [/quote']

Great result in your first week pre op. Re your fears I can honestly say the the thought of dying as a result of getting the sleeve did not cross my mind for even one second. It is a non invasive operation with an extremely low likelihood of risk. If I hadn't done this I would have continued to develop further weight related illnesses and risked dying younger than I should have. It's normal to have rational fears but if you can, focus on the positives. The sleeve is a great tool and easy to live with once you get used to it. I am 11 months post op and now down 32kgs. Absolutely no regrets.

I agree with the others nicki,didn't cross my mind either.I think I was more concerned about getting a leak.I personally feel like I have so much more energy and am still adjusting to this new way.My surgeon "Dr Tim Wright"never told me how much stomach he was removing and it wasn't a question I thought to ask.All he said to me was its a fine line in getting it right.If you don't take enough you don't loose well and if you take to much there's all kinds of problems.He had specialised in banding for years but had only fairly resently started doing sleeves.Because I knew him and had seen him before I chose him but he had only done about 25 sleeves.All of you talk about your visits to your surgeons.I feel I haven't had that support.I saw him when I booked and the day of my op.Thats it.He relies on the dietician.In sayin that I have no regrets.Good luck with your choices and I'm sure the sleeve would work for you.

I agree with the others nicki' date='didn't cross my mind either.I think I was more concerned about getting a leak.I personally feel like I have so much more energy and am still adjusting to this new way.My surgeon "Dr Tim Wright"never told me how much stomach he was removing and it wasn't a question I thought to ask.All he said to me was its a fine line in getting it right.If you don't take enough you don't loose well and if you take to much there's all kinds of problems.He had specialised in banding for years but had only fairly resently started doing sleeves.Because I knew him and had seen him before I chose him but he had only done about 25 sleeves.All of you talk about your visits to your surgeons.I feel I haven't had that support.I saw him when I booked and the day of my op.Thats it.He relies on the dietician.In sayin that I have no regrets.Good luck with your choices and I'm sure the sleeve would work for you.[/quote']

Hi Cathy, as it's considered a 'stitch & forget' operation it seems common to only see your surgeon a couple of times post op, especially if they arrange blood tests although this can also be arranged by your GP. Post op I have found working with my dietician the most important support. I love the fact the sleeve is low maintenance and permanent!! Great to hear you have more energy already. Isn't it a wonderful and liberating feeling?

Yes this is what I love about this op.I had the band years ago and it was nothing but trouble.Still all about learning for me.Thankyou to all of you.

Hi guys I'm back! And on the losers bench!! 5 days post op and sitting in hospital waiting to be discharged. What a ride, if I can give any advice other than what I have read on here is to heads your family up! I went to icu but luckily had told my kids that this could be a possibility. It scared them but they coped ok. Family meant everything to me as it was scary and a little painful, they kept encouraging me that light was at the end of the tunnel and because I gave them as much info as I could they knew my down moments and what to say to help!! Support is the key xox thanks to you all for your support and I look forward to passing on mine to whoever needs it

Welcome back dicoyte! What happened? Why did u end up in icu? Are u ok now?

Yeah what happened?? I'm glad you are well enough to be online now.

I managed to borrow a scale after having to skip weigh-in last week and I'm down another 4.7 kg to 81! I have lost 17 kg total. Only 2 kg to my weight at my wedding, which was after 6 months of very strict weight watchers. Just a little more until i lose the morbid from obese. It is possible some of this loss is all the gastro I've been having but I've been doing so much walking and other exercise as well.

Thanks guys it is good to be home! Icu is somewhat standard for my surgeon, I also had some chest pain but eventuated to nothing. It was nice to have the added attention from the nurses in my time of need. I have such great respect for nurses, they were fantastic. I was just mentioning to a fellow soon to be sleever and told her about my use of yoga before the op, I used yogic breathing technique to control my pain post op. I highly recommend it to everyone. Misty well done honey! Yes gastro may have contributed to some of the loss recently but nothing to do with your overall fantastic achieve not thus far!

Thanks guys it is good to be home! Icu is somewhat standard for my surgeon' date=' I also had some chest pain but eventuated to nothing. It was nice to have the added attention from the nurses in my time of need. I have such great respect for nurses, they were fantastic. I was just mentioning to a fellow soon to be sleever and told her about my use of yoga before the op, I used yogic breathing technique to control my pain post op. I highly recommend it to everyone. Misty well done honey! Yes gastro may have contributed to some of the loss recently but nothing to do with your overall fantastic achieve not thus far![/quote']

Great to hear you are home and that everything went well overall. Good luck with the balance of your recovery and take things slowly. Cheers

Yeah what happened?? I'm glad you are well enough to be online now.

I managed to borrow a scale after having to skip weigh-in last week and I'm down another 4.7 kg to 81! I have lost 17 kg total. Only 2 kg to my weight at my wedding' date=' which was after 6 months of very strict weight watchers. Just a little more until i lose the morbid from obese. It is possible some of this loss is all the gastro I've been having but I've been doing so much walking and other exercise as well.[/quote']

Fantastic overall weight loss Misty. Those new jeans you bought recently will be swimming on you.

Hi everyone! Just touching base.Day 13 and soon to start puree.Yippee! I have fought off another bout of the chest infection that my GP threatened to put me back into hospital for.Not loving the effects of the antibiotics but my sleeve seems fine.I can drink Water easily and don't have any nausea.My new best friend is a tspn of greek yoghurt if I get hungry.I try not to worry that I have hunger already as I am definitely filling up quickly on very little and Protein helps a lot.I don't think it helps that I am cooking and baking for my family as usual ! Thanks to everyone for their advice and support earlier.

Total weight lost since the op 4kg.

Total lost since first consult with Dr Mosse in April 14kg.

Hi guys- exciting news today... I reached my surgeons goal. I have lost 80kg in 10 1/2 months. I feel amazing!

I still wanna lost about 10-15 kg from here but I feel great. My BMI is still in the overweight range but my surgeon didn't care- she based my goal weight off my build and that my top weight was so high- although I am sure she will be pleased to see me under goal at my yearly appointment in early October

I am travelling for work- in Newcastle for a few days but here is a quick shot of me at GOAL!!

Congrats to all new Sleevers! This is an amazing opportunity and I wish you all the best as you start your new, amazing lives!

Much thanks to you ALL who helped me through the very darkest of times and for your support ever since!!

Cheers Liss

You clever thing, you. Well done!

Whoops. meant to upload the comparison shot

Hi guys- exciting news today... I reached my surgeons goal. I have lost 80kg in 10 1/2 months. I feel amazing!

I still wanna lost about 10-15 kg from here but I feel great. My BMI is still in the overweight range but my surgeon didn't care- she based my goal weight off my build and that my top weight was so high- although I am sure she will be pleased to see me under goal at my yearly appointment in early October

I am travelling for work- in Newcastle for a few days but here is a quick shot of me at GOAL!!

Congrats to all new Sleevers! This is an amazing opportunity and I wish you all the best as you start your new' date=' amazing lives!

Much thanks to you ALL who helped me through the very darkest of times and for your support ever since!!

Cheers Liss[/quote']

Congratulations!!! Very deserved achievement and you look fabulous.