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Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum. I have previously had lap band surgery with no success, in fact it went pear shaped.. much like myself!. So after some serious consideration... I have decided my life has a long way to go... and Gastric Sleeving it is. ! I am taking a step into my NEW future on 12th November.. 2 weeks from tomorrow.. Feeling somewhat nervous but at the same time.. extremely excited with what will be a NEW ME! I plan on being around for a long time after this operation.. to enjoy my gorgeous Granddaughter (16weeks today) and my Husband and Family... [...]

I am having my surgery in Melbourne Australia...

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Good thoughts are headed your way....

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Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement..... Is anyone here from Australia? Not that it matters, just interested...I'm sure the procedure is the same worldwide.

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Hey I'm from Melbourne Australia, I had my surgery about 3 and a half weeks ago and have lost 10 kilos!!! If u have any questions feel free to ask me =]

and goodluck with your surgery, i find it was the best thing I ever did =]

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Oh really? May I ask who did ur surgery? 10kgs in 3.5 weeks!!! Wow!! Hope I can do that we'll also...just started the Optifast pre surgery program today ( 2 weeks til op)

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Best wishes in this new part of your journey!!!

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I got it done by dr Bui! A great surgeon!! At the John fawkner private!! And yes 10 kilos and still counting!!

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Best wishes in this new part of your journey!!!

Thank u so much! When did u have urs done, how have you found it.... Or are u waiting to have it? Which Hosp?

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I am in Melbourne Australia. I had my surgery last Monday 12th November (afternoon surgery) in recovery by 4.45pm, back to my room by around 8.15 ( purely because of busy staff and time) I was attached to my "best friend" morphine button, relief on demand... Oh wow, what a wonderful thing. Every time I could feel the deferred shoulder pain start to emerge, I push the button - almost instant relief!

Day 2 (Tuesday) still on saline drip for fluids, having trouble taking anything, even Water, so ice cubes were it. I was up and walking first thing, feeling not to badly, Until my breaky tray appeared. This was not good, this was a set back as it made me feel quite nauseous. Anti nausea Medication for this seemed to work a little. Nothing to "eat or drink" for Tuesday.

Day 3 (Wednesday) up and about again, still definitely not fussed with the meal trays, but trying harder to get the fluids in via ice blocks and water and flat lemonade, going along ok. The morph button (IV) was removed today, a sad parting, but probably for the best. The shoulder pain was controlled by some IV panadole, not quite as good, but hey, it worked eventually. The IV needle in my wrist area, was quite sore, so it was removed as I still had another IV in further up my arm, that wasn't being used. This one would not flush clear, so it was also removed. HOORAY, I was free!!!! Wednesday night was a "nightmare" in my room, so much noise from the staff and incoming new patients (at 11-35PM!!) the rest of the night, I was in a very disturbed sleep.

Day 4 ( Thursday) My doctor was in quite early on this day, suggesting I could go home! THIS WAS MUSIC TO MY EARS!! I was originally told it would prob be Friday! I was out of there by 9.45am , on my way home! Trying to keep up my fluids, resting ( in a quiet environment) was going well. I tried the solvable panadole, but just couldn't get it down. So I used a heat pack to relieve the shoulder pain when it happened. No more pain relief. Getting in more fluids each day. sleeping better. I was on the road to recovery.

Day 5 (Friday) Today, I had some very watery Soup, - a full cup, sipped from a teaspoon over the course of the whole day. I never felt hungry at any time. Fluids going in much better today. Shoulder pain subsiding. Headaches disappearing, as I was more hydrated.

Day 6 (Saturday) much the same as Friday, only, I able to get more fluids in. Flat lemonade, cup of tea and today I vitamised a can if chicken and veg soup, which I watered down with boiling water. This went down well. Any Soups or heavier fluids I am taking, do take me forever to get down, but that doesn't bother me. I'm just happy to be able to do this without any bad affects. Oh and I also started to have frosty fruit icy poles today too, these are good!

Day 7 (Sunday) one week down and 3kgs (approx 6.6lbs) down, since my surgery. Total lost since I saw my doctor to book this date (9th oct 2012) - 10 kgs (22lbs) ... No need for painkillers ! I AM VERY HAPPY with how this is going! LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE, TO HAVE A LONG AND HEALTHY ONE, to enjoy my beautiful granddaughter and family. This was a very good decision to make.

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Well this week starts another chapter...dinner last night - vitamised chicken, mushroom and asparagus risotto with shredded Parmesan..mm mmmm ! Not to bad really, had it again tonight. Although I did make the tuna, veg and macaroni from my dietitians booklet...but by the time I made it, didn't feel like eating it, hubby liked it though (unvitamised, of course)

I had my drain tube and all my staples removed today, YAY!!!

Thought I would give peach iced tea a go for another Fluid option, but nup...didn't enjoy it at all and I usually love it..

Dessert tonight - nestle diet choc mousse, fabulous!!!

Feeling quite happy with today...!! :-)

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U r eating alot of things like tuna an cheese my plan just started me eatin cream Soups wow an I had sugery on 5th nov. congratulations

Oh don't be fooled.... This was ALL puréed!!!! Not a piece of anything in site! :-)

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