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

Saw my GP today.I am tired and wobbly cos I am severely Iron deficient and it looks as though my arthritis is becoming rheumatoid or lupus.So no issues with my trusty sleeve or calorie intake-thanks again for all your support and sensible advice.

My GP said I had the sleeve done in the nick of time.No-one would operate on me now.

22kg down and only able to walk cos of the weight loss.Latest NSV: my knickers fell down inside my work slacks yesterday.Lol! Absolutely love my sleeve

^{Lissa VaVaVooooooom!!!!}

Birdie' date=' might be a bit of a delay but will come around soon enough <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> We will all be waiting for your progress on the other side <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Dons 2.0 way to keep strong, you are doing awesome, eating out was the hardest part when on the Opti.

An update from me, I am now 20 days post my plastics surgery. Things are finally starting to settle down and thought I would take some progress shots. Still have some Fluid accumulating under my right arms and my butt cheeks (not a place I was expecting, was expecting hips but not to get a weird looking bubble butt), the doctor will likely drain these or some of these when I see her for a progress update tomorrow.

Here are some progress photos:http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/gallery/image/23156-me-20-days-post/

wow! You look fantastic! You can really see the difference and that is still with the fluid.

Saw my GP today.I am tired and wobbly cos I am severely Iron deficient and it looks as though my arthritis is becoming rheumatoid or lupus.So no issues with my trusty sleeve or calorie intake-thanks again for all your support and sensible advice.

My GP said I had the sleeve done in the nick of time.No-one would operate on me now.

22kg down and only able to walk cos of the weight loss.Latest NSV: my knickers fell down inside my work slacks yesterday.Lol! Absolutely love my sleeve <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

At least u know what is wrong now and hopefully ur dr can come up with a plan to treat it. Losing the weight will only help with the arthritis. Good luck and keep us posted! Hope u r feeling better soon xx

Saw my GP today.I am tired and wobbly cos I am severely Iron deficient and it looks as though my arthritis is becoming rheumatoid or lupus.So no issues with my trusty sleeve or calorie intake-thanks again for all your support and sensible advice.

My GP said I had the sleeve done in the nick of time.No-one would operate on me now.

22kg down and only able to walk cos of the weight loss.Latest NSV: my knickers fell down inside my work slacks yesterday.Lol! Absolutely love my sleeve

Great that you have a diagnosis. I also have iron deficiency anaemia and have just started back on iron tablets, but it's not related to my diet or sleeve. Our health issues will definitely be less as we lose the weight which is a real benefit.

Great that you have a diagnosis. I also have Iron deficiency anaemia and have just started back on iron tablets' date=' but it's not related to my diet or sleeve. Our health issues will definitely be less as we lose the weight which is a real benefit.[/quote']

Which iron tablets do you take Kelli? I tried liquid iron and lets just say it didn't stay very long in my tummy.

How is your friend recovering from her surgery?

Which Iron tablets do you take Kelli? I tried liquid iron and lets just say it didn't stay very long in my tummy.

How is your friend recovering from her surgery?

I am taking Ferro-Grad C which is iron & Vitamin C combined. One per day with food. It takes at least three months for this TP potentially have any effect.

Which Iron tablets do you take Kelli? I tried liquid iron and lets just say it didn't stay very long in my tummy.

How is your friend recovering from her surgery?

My friend's surgery went well although she reacted badly to the drugs. She has the leak test today and will go home tomorrow. She already feels a lot better. Asked me to visit her today to play canasta for a while so she must be getting back to normal.

Hi everyone,

Glade to hear how everyone has been doing. Anyway I would like to get the names of everyones surgeons that work on the northside of Brisbane. My step niece is looking at getting sleeved and doesn't know any on that side. Thanks sooo much

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Glade to hear how everyone has been doing. Anyway I would like to get the names of everyones surgeons that work on the northside of Brisbane. My step niece is looking at getting sleeved and doesn't know any on that side. Thanks sooo much[/quote']

My friend was just done by George Hopkins at Holy Spirit Northside and she was very happy.

My friend was just done by George Hopkins at Holy Spirit Northside and she was very happy.

Thanks Kellie

Where does he operate? I haven't heard of him personally.

Hi Kelli he operates at North West Private Hospital

Reza Adib at the Wesley.

Hi everyone,

Glade to hear how everyone has been doing. Anyway I would like to get the names of everyones surgeons that work on the northside of Brisbane. My step niece is looking at getting sleeved and doesn't know any on that side. Thanks sooo much

My guy was George Hopkins at Chermside. I've had 3 family and friends go to him now and the feedback has been nothing but excellent. I have a cousin who's a Neurosurgeon in Brisbane and He describes George as 'the go to guy' for WLS.

Thanks Dean. I've passed on his name to her

So so so happy!!!!! I have now lost my first 25.1kgs!!! That is since 20th May (start of pre op) doing the happy dance

Oh and I'm down 10 BMI points