I'm actually from Kalgoorlie but had my surgery done in Perth.

Who's out there?

Hi everyone, i too am from Perth, surgery was in Oct 2013... 24kg down, lots of work and definitely realized that its not a "freebie" ride. Have started exercising to make sure this was not for nothing. As an ex-bander I will not ever allow another opportunity to go by. I had lost 30kg with the band before it started acting up, I know i could have done more and feel I let myself down by not doing anything physically. Anyhow, good luck and feel confident you will get where you want to.

I have my operation this coming Friday(2 days away) and was wondering whether anyone had an alternative to the gas-x that everyone is talking about in the pre-op thread. I've found something called de-gas but its a small tablet and not a strip.

Hi I'm from Perth too. I had my band removed in November 2013 and sleeve done 8 weeks later in January 2014. Down 11.8kgs since 1st January.

Walking 30+ minutes at least 3-4 times a week.

It's not going to come off on its own, but a life changing tool I'm still learning how to use.

I didn't need anything for gas. See how you go. I found I had severe shoulder pain when I had my band removed, just walked and did the hot Water bottles.

Hi all,

Male, 44yrs old, 6'2, 120kgs and being sleeved in April 14 by Dr Chris Couch.

I'd be really keen to touch base with pre or post op people in Perth. I'm keen to talk, learn from your experience & to buddy others going through the process. If any of you know of Sleever's groups that meet in Perth, please let me know, I prefer the old fashioned conversation, to typing reams.

Thanks

Hi Lose40

I am from Perth post op, has my surgery 13 months ago & have lost 38k I am about 5 k down on the goal my surgeon set for me but wouldn't mind loosing about 5 k more but not too concerned.

Have to say the first couple weeks is the hardest but the rest pretty easy. It's been very interesting.

I dont know of any other Perth people or groups that meet-up, but am happy to meet you if that's what you would like.

You don't need to be worried it is the best thanh I ever did for myself just wished I had done it a few Yeats earlier.

All the best Karen

Hi, I'm here! Congratulations on your decision to have surgery. I'm day 5 post op of sleeve gastrectomy. It's so hard to get down food - takes me a few hours, I found the most helpful book Your Complete Guide to Nutrition for Weight Loss Surgery - it has all the stages of the gastric sleeve diet including the pre op diet. Does anyone know if there is a Perth support group that meets up?

Edited March 21, 201412 yr by BJay

Hi guys. I'm from Brisbane but just like reading through the threads. U guys need to do what us in Brisbane and the guys in Sydney do. Just organise a get together at a cafe or even in a park. I personally haven't been able to get to a meet up but am sooo looking forward to. Just an idea. Oh and I so can't wait to get back over the Perth as I love it there

Bec101 - that's a great idea! So, who wants to meet up? Kazza, are you in? It would great for some of us that are fairly new to the process to pick the brains and get ideas from those of you who are well on your way to a FANTASTIC life :-)

Vool, how are you going with your optifast preparation?

Hi would be happy to catch up with others from Perth

Hey guys, im from perth also. I live in butler and being sleeved on the 23rd april!!! So excited, had to see dietician, get blood work done, ultrasound and yesterday seen my anethatist. Now just to wait to start my Optifast diet.

My bmi is 38 and my surgeon is dr yong at joondalup private hospital. Anyone else going with him? Or have been sleeved by him?

Hi, I'm from Perth and I was sleeved on 31st March by S Watson at SJOG Murdoch.... I'm 2 weeks post op and going in for my first post surgery consult next week.... Just finished up on the liquid diet and am struggling to find purees that don't cause an upset tummy:) let me know if you have specific queries or concerns and I am happy to answer based on my own experience:) I am SOR- female, 26 and pre surgery BMI 38 but I am now down 8kgs in 2 weeks...

Edited April 13, 201412 yr by YummyMummy101

Hi, I'm from perth too! Was sleeve Nov 2012 and down 52kg. I hate hate hate exercise so apart from running around after my 2 little ones I don't do anything! I still don't have much of a appetite so do have to pay attention to what I eat so I don't get to weak..Ive suffered gallstones and acute pancreatitis due to such a dramatic weightloss. After all that though this is the best thing I've ever done, I'm now 60kg and people who meet me and I tell them cannot believe I used to be so much bigger

Hi, I'm from perth too! Was sleeve Nov 2012 and down 52kg. I hate hate hate exercise so apart from running around after my 2 little ones I don't do anything! I still don't have much of a appetite so do have to pay attention to what I eat so I don't get to weak..Ive suffered gallstones and acute pancreatitis due to such a dramatic weightloss. After all that though this is the best thing I've ever done, I'm now 60kg and people who meet me and I tell them cannot believe I used to be so much bigger

That's is so inspiring, and I am so happy for you:) do you mind sharing how you went in the earlier weeks? I'm really struggling with this purée diet thin and have started seriously sneaking in normal food... Granted I only have 1 week of purée left to go, I'm just surprised that I can mane it with no issues plus I now feel like I am hungry all the time?? Like iv stretched my pouch whereas before I could survive hours in between the liquid shakes and stuff??? Is this normal or have I messed something up already.....

Hi, I'm from perth too! Was sleeve Nov 2012 and down 52kg. I hate hate hate exercise so apart from running around after my 2 little ones I don't do anything! I still don't have much of a appetite so do have to pay attention to what I eat so I don't get to weak..Ive suffered gallstones and acute pancreatitis due to such a dramatic weightloss. After all that though this is the best thing I've ever done, I'm now 60kg and people who meet me and I tell them cannot believe I used to be so much bigger

That's is so inspiring, and I am so happy for you:) do you mind sharing how you went in the earlier weeks? I'm really struggling with this purée diet thin and have started seriously sneaking in normal food... Granted I only have 1 week of purée left to go, I'm just surprised that I can mane it with no issues plus I now feel like I am hungry all the time?? Like iv stretched my pouch whereas before I could survive hours in between the liquid shakes and stuff??? Is this normal or have I messed something up already.....

Hi yummy mummy, thankyou so much :)The first few weeks were hard, I remember the first night in hospital after I had it done I would of killed for a ham sandwich with bowl of pumpkin Soup haha..I honestly believe there is no way you have ruined it so dont stress about that when you say normal food what do you mean? How many weeks out are you? I don't really remember what I ate but I know there was some trying times where I did sneak a bite of my children's food and would chew it until my jaw hurt! If you body is asking for more and sleeve excepting it you should be fine just make sure you don't touch the naughty foods just yet or pushing the limit if foods you def shouldn't be touching(steak, bread ect) longer you stay away from sweets the better your tolerance will be! I still to this day feel sick if I have more then I should I junk like chocolate chips ect, my sleeve hates maccas thankgod it feels like I'm swallowing a sponge lolMy biggest motivation was the fear of doing damage to my stomach, I was petrified of leak!!Please don't let me scare you that's what's going to happen cause you ate something a bit soon but that's what helped me stay in track..now it's still my fear that helps me to stay eating well but it's a fear of weight gain. It will be hard for awhile but eventually you will see food as fuel and when you can eat more you will realise why we are so over weight the portion sizes that out society has made us think is normal is crazy! I survive on eating as much or less then my 4yo would at a meal, always serve my food up on a bread and butter plate eating my meat and veg first then carb if still hungry. i will still have a little bit if dessert alot of the time but i have an even smaller serve then my kids or just a bite so I can still have treats and enjoy food but it doesn't rule my life anymore.Your still very early out so Water is very important, right now it's a mental challenge and you have the fear of doing wrong which is good as your conscious of your old habits meaning you wont slip back into them. Keep doing what your doing and if the hunger hits have a nibble of something healthy there's nothing wrong with that, itl keep your metabolism moving.Sorry for the novel lol but ask away I'm happy to answer any questions