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

Your friend sounds wonderful' date=' Aussiegirl.

NSV? Does anyone in Brisbane have a recommended jeweler/goldsmith you can recommend to resize my wedding and engagement rings? I am in real danger of losing them off my finger. I don't feel I can trust just anyone, because you do hear stories of diamonds being switched etc. I will probably end up needing them resized at least once more during this journey. For now, I have switched to wearing them on the other hand, which feels really weird. It's strange how wearing rings makes your finger shrink, isn't it?[/quote']

Hi Misty, i recommend the Robinson brothers and Robinson Jewellers at New Farm Village (Next to Harvey World Travel). I have used them many times over the years and they have also made jewellery for me and I trust them completely.

Did any of you see the Sunday program last night with Joe Hockey's interview? He spoke about having the sleeve last December and how he has already lost 30kgs and feels fabulous. They briefly described the procedure too, which might demystify it for some people and make it a more acceptable choice. He talked about his young daughter asking if he would be around by the time she grows up and gets married. When he spoke to his doctor, he confirmed that if he is still around, he would not be in good health and this was the decider for him. He realised he had to do something permanent to improve his health. Good on him for doing so and I think he looks amazing.

Hi guys. Need some advice please...

I have hit the dreaded week 3 stall. I know most people go thru this and I was expecting it, but I was wondering is there anything I can do to try and break it or do I just have to wait it out. Having under 800 calories per day. Getting in all my fluids. Protein about 40 g per day (I am trying to increase this). Any suggestions???

Hi guys. Need some advice please...

I have hit the dreaded week 3 stall. I know most people go thru this and I was expecting it' date=' but I was wondering is there anything I can do to try and break it or do I just have to wait it out. Having under 800 calories per day. Getting in all my fluids. Protein about 40 g per day (I am trying to increase this). Any suggestions???[/quote']

Relax, you are doing all the right things. Just keep it up and the weight will continue to come off when your body adjusts.

Get your water and at least 30 minutes of movement per day. Work the plan. In a year it will just be a blip on your radar.

I agree with Misty and Kelli your body needs to go through a period of adjustment. It's super hard (I still struggle with this heaps) but try to take a long term view of the process and on 3 months you'll be amazed by what you have achieved!!

Thanks guys. I KNOW this is a normal part of the process and I KNOW it will break eventually, I just can't help but get disheartened!!! It's stupid because my logical brain knows all of this so I really shouldn't feel down about it...but of course can't help it! Maybe some miracle will happen when I see my surgeon today and jump on the scales!!! Hope so.

I had a nice loss this time! Down from 81.2 to 79.4 which puts me in the 70s! I'm lighter (just) than my wedding weight in 2002. I did Weight Watchers like crazy to get there that time. I did get about 10 kg lower than that in 2003 but wasn't able to maintain that. I am pleased about this loss because my losses were really slowing down for a few weeks. I want to lose as much as possible in the first 6 months, to take full advantage of the "honeymoon" period. I passed the 3-month mark last week.

I had a nice loss this time! Down from 81.2 to 79.4 which puts me in the 70s! I'm lighter (just) than my wedding weight in 2002. I did Weight Watchers like crazy to get there that time. I did get about 10 kg lower than that in 2003 but wasn't able to maintain that. I am pleased about this loss because my losses were really slowing down for a few weeks. I want to lose as much as possible in the first 6 months' date=' to take full advantage of the "honeymoon" period. I passed the 3-month mark last week.[/quote']

Well done Misty!

I had a nice loss this time! Down from 81.2 to 79.4 which puts me in the 70s! I'm lighter (just) than my wedding weight in 2002. I did Weight Watchers like crazy to get there that time. I did get about 10 kg lower than that in 2003 but wasn't able to maintain that. I am pleased about this loss because my losses were really slowing down for a few weeks. I want to lose as much as possible in the first 6 months' date=' to take full advantage of the "honeymoon" period. I passed the 3-month mark last week.[/quote']

Well done Misty ) keep up the good work!

Well done Misty!!

Well tomorrow is my 12 month sleeve anniversary. I can't believe how fast the time has gone. I started at 107kg and am now 74kg. BMI was 41 and now is 27. Was size 18-20, but now 12-14. No longer have sleep apnea or need to sleep with a CPAP machine and far less likely to develop diabetes. Still have a few kilos to go to get to my personal goal of 68kg, but feeling positive and looking forward to working on maintenance plan. For anyone contemplating the sleeve as a surgery option I only have positive things to say about it and hope it becomes more widely used in future.

Congrats Kelli. You've done an amazing job and you're a terrific support.

All the best, D x

Welcome to the thread, Lissa! I love the couch to 5k and this time around, I am loving the app! It sure beats having to time yourself like I did 10 years ago when I first did it.

Um, I thought I was sending this to the Couch to 5k thread. LOL. Of course you don't need a welcome to this thread, Lissa! I feel silly now!

LOL 'couch2kk' and the 'aussiesleevers' - my two fav threads ...... worlds collide!

Thanks guys. I KNOW this is a normal part of the process and I KNOW it will break eventually, I just can't help but get disheartened!!! It's stupid because my logical brain knows all of this so I really shouldn't feel down about it...but of course can't help it! Maybe some miracle will happen when I see my surgeon today and jump on the scales!!! Hope so.

I agree with what everyone has said.

Your body is in shock. For these 'early' stalls I wouldn't mix it up too much to try and break it ... it will break all by itself if you're doing the right things. Don't confuse your body even more is my policy

Yay Dean is back And giving great advise as always!!