I am now a "Kiwi"! I arrived in NZ a little over 6 years ago. I live on Waiheke Island. I am originally from Baltimore, Maryland in the U.S. Anybody out there from New Zealand that wants to chatter away?

Hi susanblue, I've Ben unable to get any replied or support on this forum. It's mostly for Americans, I think. I've found a wonderful support group on facebook. It's called "Weightloss Surgery New Zealand". It's a secret group, so the public cant read the posts, and there's several hundred members. They've organized regional support coffee groups and I've had so many of my fears allayed and questions answered. Join in - perhaps I'll see you on tu losers bench soon! :-)

Hi Starbuck, thank you for the reply. I am unable to find the page on facebook?? do you think you would be able to post a link to the group (or send me a pm) ? really would like to connect to others here in NZ. Thank you :-)

Edit - I think I have found the group! Sent a friend request. Thank you very much for pointing me in the right direction.

Edited May 29, 201412 yr by susanblue

I had my gastric sleeve nearly 8 months ago in mexico.

Hi everyone:) I'm a kiwi, live in Auckland. I had my sleeve surgery almost 2 wks ago- 30/9/14 would love to connect with fellow kiwis:)

Edited October 11, 201411 yr by sarahj35

I'm in Wellington and had my op 4 July 2016. Would love to talk or meet up with fellow sleevers

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I'm in Wellington and had my op 4 July 2016. Would love to talk or meet up with fellow sleevers

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Hi I live in Hamilton and had my op on 21st July would be great to chat with you about things

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Happy to communicate. Email me privately at: timels14@paradise.net.nz

I am in Wellington and have met face to face already with another online member from Palmerston North

Regards

Elspeth

Hi,

Just had my surgery this week. Would love to chat with others, via fb or here. I can't find the NZ WLS fb group though. Please feel free to email me - quieteyez@hotmail.com

Thanks!

I'm in Auckland, heading for surgery on the 14th. Here we go!

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All the best Cam!

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Thanks Berrybaby, hope you're recovering well.

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Doing surprisingly well thanks I mostly forget I've had it done. The weight is just falling off

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I've got my sleeve. Currently in the ward recovering. I feel great all things considered. I have minimal pain, I can walk, I can pee, I can drink.

I was scared shitless this afternoon as I went into the OR. I'm happy to say that fear was unwarranted. I'm so fucking happy right now, here's to a smaller future.

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Sounds like a great start CamNZ!!

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Anyone still around from NZ? [emoji4]

52 minutes ago, me_upgraded said:

Anyone still around from NZ?

*waves* still here