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

I know Liisa has posted about this before but I wanted to share my new little enjoyments!

This Friday I went on a plane and sat in one seat' date=' had plenty of room between my and the tray table. That was my first joy! Then we went to Movie world which I hadn't been to since January. Back then I was getting knocked back on rides or was squeezed Into the ride (extremely humiliating). Every ride I went on was a perfect fit, no awkward moments and I thoroughly enjoyed the day!

So even though I have been in a 7 week stall I definitely have lost Inches![/quote']

That's great isn't it and the little thrills keep coming. Well done!

That's great isn't it and the little thrills keep coming. Well done!

It is Kelliv. It was just the thing that I needed to pull me out of my stall rut!

I know Liisa has posted about this before but I wanted to share my new little enjoyments!

This Friday I went on a plane and sat in one seat' date=' had plenty of room between my and the tray table. That was my first joy! Then we went to Movie world which I hadn't been to since January. Back then I was getting knocked back on rides or was squeezed Into the ride (extremely humiliating). Every ride I went on was a perfect fit, no awkward moments and I thoroughly enjoyed the day!

So even though I have been in a 7 week stall I definitely have lost Inches![/quote']

Isn't it a great feeling!! Congrats!!

Hey all finished week 1 of the couch to 5k app and I am feeling great!!

Isn't it a great feeling!! Congrats!!

Thanks Liisa it is. It's the small things to everyone else but a big deal to us sleevers!

My own little sleeve victory this week - running. Not the couch to 5k type, just running for the joy of chasing the dogs at the dog park. They and I thought it a hoot!

And then on Saturday at my son's end of season soccer semi-final, the goalie took a nasty boot to the face and blood went everywhere. As team manager I was able to sprint (well, my version of sprint) down the pitch and stem the flow with a tea towel, holler for time out and some medical care. The lad is a trooper and despite breaking the cartilage in his nose wanted to play on (though we didn't let him), and I was able to provide him with care and support in real team manager style. Last year I couldn't have run like that, and what I would have done would have left me breathless and speechless. It felt soooo good to be able to do what I should be able to do.

Now I might even give Lissa a "run for her money", so to speak, in the couch to 5k. Which of the apps are you using Lissa?

My own little sleeve victory this week - running. Not the couch to 5k type' date=' just running for the joy of chasing the dogs at the dog park. They and I thought it a hoot!

And then on Saturday at my son's end of season soccer semi-final, the goalie took a nasty boot to the face and blood went everywhere. As team manager I was able to sprint (well, my version of sprint) down the pitch and stem the flow with a tea towel, holler for time out and some medical care. The lad is a trooper and despite breaking the cartilage in his nose wanted to play on (though we didn't let him), and I was able to provide him with care and support in real team manager style. Last year I couldn't have run like that, and what I would have done would have left me breathless and speechless. It felt soooo good to be able to do what I should be able to do.

Now I might even give Lissa a "run for her money", so to speak, in the couch to 5k. Which of the apps are you using Lissa?[/quote']

That is brilliant Susan!!! It's actually called Couch to 5k and it's a great app! The other thing you can do to start with is just alternate a walk/ jog from lamp post to lamp post that's what I did to start with!! Once you can do that easily then run two lamp posts and walk one etc- before you know it you will be running!!

Wow you go away for 3 days and it gets busy in here.

I am on the flip side of the plastic surgery.

Had a rough time of it. Ended up having to go back in for emergency surgery as I had slow bleeder and lost 4ltres of blood, needed 4 blood transfusions. Spent the second night in the ICU.

My arms are feeling like they have done a hard work out and a sore bloated.

My back and arms are aching but not taking too many painkillers. Didn't need the muscle tightening which is probably helping me feel better....

Wow you go away for 3 days and it gets busy in here.

I am on the flip side of the plastic surgery.

Had a rough time of it. Ended up having to go back in for emergency surgery as I had slow bleeder and lost 4ltres of blood' date=' needed 4 blood transfusions. Spent the second night in the ICU.

My arms are feeling like they have done a hard work out and a sore bloated.

My back and arms are aching but not taking too many painkillers. Didn't need the muscle tightening which is probably helping me feel better....

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for the complications! Glad u r starting to feel a little bit better.

Wow you go away for 3 days and it gets busy in here.

I am on the flip side of the plastic surgery.

Had a rough time of it. Ended up having to go back in for emergency surgery as I had slow bleeder and lost 4ltres of blood' date=' needed 4 blood transfusions. Spent the second night in the ICU.

My arms are feeling like they have done a hard work out and a sore bloated.

My back and arms are aching but not taking too many painkillers. Didn't need the muscle tightening which is probably helping me feel better....

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OMG that is awful so sorry to hear that- are you feeling better? And are you home or still in hospital? Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

Wow you go away for 3 days and it gets busy in here.

I am on the flip side of the plastic surgery.

Had a rough time of it. Ended up having to go back in for emergency surgery as I had slow bleeder and lost 4ltres of blood' date=' needed 4 blood transfusions. Spent the second night in the ICU.

My arms are feeling like they have done a hard work out and a sore bloated.

My back and arms are aching but not taking too many painkillers. Didn't need the muscle tightening which is probably helping me feel better....

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Good to hear from you and sorry to hear of your complications. Sounds like they were onto it pretty quickly which is good. Hopefully the rest of your recovery will be a breeze after that. Can't wait to see your new photos.

Sorry to hear about the complications Aussie and I hope your recovery goes very smoothly!

Wow you go away for 3 days and it gets busy in here.

I am on the flip side of the plastic surgery.

Had a rough time of it. Ended up having to go back in for emergency surgery as I had slow bleeder and lost 4ltres of blood' date=' needed 4 blood transfusions. Spent the second night in the ICU.

My arms are feeling like they have done a hard work out and a sore bloated.

My back and arms are aching but not taking too many painkillers. Didn't need the muscle tightening which is probably helping me feel better....

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Do you know how many kilos they cut away? Instant weight loss!

Thanks. Made for a scary few hours, tho everyone on the ward can't believe I am the same person today. After having code blue 3 times, everyone was on edge. The body can heal pretty quickly.

I ended up having just under 5 kgs of skin taken off, 3.5 from my stomach, almost a kilo from my back and almost .5 kilo each arm. Plus whatever else was lipo'd out. Once the bruising and swelling goes down, I may have actually got to 50% of my body lost.

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And this afternoon I have a cute nurse...bonus lol. Tho he has been quick to tell me he is working in the ICU tommorow and Doesnt want to see me there lol

Thanks. Made for a scary few hours' date=' tho everyone on the ward can't believe I am the same person today. After having code blue 3 times, everyone was on edge. The body can heal pretty quickly.

I ended up having just under 5 kgs of skin taken off, 3.5 from my stomach, almost a kilo from my back and almost .5 kilo each arm. Plus whatever else was lipo'd out. Once the bruising and swelling goes down, I may have actually got to 50% of my body lost.

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And this afternoon I have a cute nurse...bonus lol. Tho he has been quick to tell me he is working in the ICU tommorow and Doesnt want to see me there lol[/quote']

Wow 5 kilos seems a huge amount. It was a big operation so aI am very relieved that the worst is over. I think we were all holding our collective breaths hoping for a smooth outcome. How much longer will you be in hospital and then at home recuperating?