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

I am off on holidays today to Halifax in North Queensland to see my husband's family. Looking forward to unwinding for the next week, the. Back to work on 30 Dcember just in time for New Year's celebrations.

The hangover was not the worst but I was feeling rough until lunch time. I just kept drinking Water. Anyway it is definitely not something I plan on doing often.

I'm actually at Changi now flying home!

Hey guys,

I'm 6 days post op and things have been progressing well. No pain or nausea and have been a bit more successful in getting the fluids in today......however....the head hunger is driving me crazy. Only really started yesterday and it feels like my every waking moment is thoughts about food...not unhealthy food or takeaway, but food I want to eat during puréed or soft! I cringe at the thought of liquids. So I did something stupid, I thought I could chew on some potato and fish a then spit it out rather than swallow...went ok until I swallowed a small amount and I was let know pretty quickly how silly it was to think I could do more than liquids....how has everybody combated the head hunger? Do I fight to ignore or try to embrace it somehow?

Hey guys,<br> I'm 6 days post op and things have been progressing well. No pain or nausea and have been a bit more successful in getting the fluids in today......however....the head hunger is driving me crazy. Only really started yesterday and it feels like my every waking moment is thoughts about food...not unhealthy food or takeaway, but food I want to eat during puréed or soft! I cringe at the thought of liquids. So I did something stupid, I thought I could chew on some potato and fish a then spit it out rather than swallow...went ok until I swallowed a small amount and I was let know pretty quickly how silly it was to think I could do more than liquids....how has everybody combated the head hunger? Do I fight to ignore or try to embrace it somehow?

Congrats on your surgery spudsy! I'm 11 days out now and I've done the exact same thing as u, I sucked the guts out of some grapes and spat the rest in the bin. The only thing that's ever work for head hunger and me is keeping busy . I've been craving salad and Ham, toast with vegiemite I can't wait till I go on soft foods. When did everyone else move to this stage?

Hey guys, I'm 6 days post op and things have been progressing well. No pain or nausea and have been a bit more successful in getting the fluids in today......however....the head hunger is driving me crazy. Only really started yesterday and it feels like my every waking moment is thoughts about food...not unhealthy food or takeaway, but food I want to eat during puréed or soft! I cringe at the thought of liquids. So I did something stupid, I thought I could chew on some potato and fish a then spit it out rather than swallow...went ok until I swallowed a small amount and I was let know pretty quickly how silly it was to think I could do more than liquids....how has everybody combated the head hunger? Do I fight to ignore or try to embrace it somehow?

Sorry to hear of your challenge with head hunger. I was on fluids for one week, puree for 2 weeks and soft for one week, then pretty much whatever I felt comfortable with after that. I don't think head hunger was too much of an issue in the early days as I knew I couldn't have it and was quite excited about that. I did think about food a lot and continued to watching cooking shows on Foxtel plus cook for the family but wasn't tempted to try as I new it would hurt. I think it's perfectly normal. Maybe have fluids with more flavour that will satisfy your hunger such as soups and low fat milk shakes. Good luck

From memory I was on liquids for 2 weeks, then purée for 2 weeks then I could go to solid food. I don't remember having the head hunger although I was looking forward to food by the time the 4 weeks was over and then I could eat about 2 teaspoons!

I was pretty food obsessed but I wasn't actually hungry. You can have some splurges when you are on liquids (ice pops) and purée (ice cream, cream cheese) since you don't have much at all. I was just so ready to have some salty foods and that was my main struggle.

I'm back from India and today we are on a boat at Tangaluma for my husband's company Christmas party. I just went for a swim and I'm drying off. He is snorkeling. I feel so much more confident this year in a suit!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!! Thank you everyone for all your support and advice over the last year. All the best to you and your loved ones during the feastive season. May all your dreams (including weight-loss dreams) come true! Sue

Edited December 23, 201312 yr by sueoco

Thanks Sue and the same to you! I keep thinking this is the first year where "deal with my weight" doesn't have to top my New Years resolutions!

Last-minute Christmas shopping today and shopping for a New Years party frock. I already went for my run even though it is bloody hot already!

Hi everyone

Hope you are all getting ready for Christmas!

I went to the races over the weekend and had an amazing time It was the first time that I have been out that I felt (1) Normal and (2) pretty It was such a great day! Lots of fun, compliments and a few cute guy's were met I am looking forward to 2014 that's for sure!

So as promised here are photo's from the day - had a few with friends who are cool with me posting here...have a great Christmas all and I look forward to catching up with you in the New Year!

I will add the before shot so you can see the difference

Cheers, Liss

Wow Lissa! You look incredible! Glad you had a fun day - isn't it nice to be able to really dress up! It is great there were cute guys to meet too!

Hi everyone Hope you are all getting ready for Christmas! I went to the races over the weekend and had an amazing time It was the first time that I have been out that I felt (1) Normal and (2) pretty It was such a great day! Lots of fun, compliments and a few cute guy's were met I am looking forward to 2014 that's for sure! So as promised here are photo's from the day - had a few with friends who are cool with me posting here...have a great Christmas all and I look forward to catching up with you in the New Year! I will add the before shot so you can see the difference Cheers, Liss

Liss you look amazing ! Have a great Xmas

Edited December 23, 201312 yr by ausmith

Lissa you look lovely! I absolutely love your hair!

I shopped all day today. Well, after I ran for 50 minutes in the bloody heat this morning that is. I had to do most of my Christmas shopping. I also needed to get a frock for New Year's Eve at the Brisbane Jazz Club. Remember last year I wore that red dress from Autograph? I posted an "after" photo a while ago showing that the dress was falling off. It was size 20 and fit great last NYE.

Well I tried on heaps of dresses at MYER today and they all looked great! The ones that didn't, it wasn't because of the size but because it just didn't work for me. Shopping was fun and exciting. I didn't cry or have a crisis in the fitting room. I had to go back for smaller sizes! The dresses that fit were in a range of size 10 to 14 but mostly 12s. Woohoo!

I ended up getting a 1950s style frock from Dangerfield, a line of vintage stuff including rockabilly, Lolita, swing, and other styles. In size 12! I will post a photo after I get ready on NYE because it is fab! And it was $108! When I was obese I would pay twice that just to get something that fit.

I keep realizing that I don't have to put weight loss on my resolution list this year. Or exercise. My life has changed so much.

I haven't seen some family since before my op and will be seeing them at Christmas. I can't wait and I'm nervous too!

Lissa you look gorgeous and I love your blond hair too. Glad you enjoyed your at the races.

Misty I can't wait to see your new dress. You have done so well this year and I am very impressed with your commitment to exercise.

Merry Christmas too all of my friends on this thread. Thank you for your wonderful support over the past year. You have all helped make the journey more enjoyable and I am so proud of the success we have all achieved so far. I wish you good health and happiness in 2014 and hopefully will meet a few more of you in the new year too.