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Hi Everyone

I am from Melbourne and am starting a support group.

Sometimes you can feel alone not knowing many or any other people that have had weight loss surgery, and there are always so many questions that we have and support that we need.

Sometimes it helps just to talk to someone that can relate to you

I would love to hear from others in Melbourne, Victoria that are interested in this support group.

Hope to hear from you soon

Leanne

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Hi everyone! I'm Bee and I'm getting sleeved by Chris Hensman from lap surgery australia on 1st may 2014! Thank U Leanne for opening this support group looking forward to hearing from everyone :)

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Hi all, Chez here! I'm getting sleeved June 2 at St Vincent's private by Mr Simon Banting. Thanks for starting this Leanne ????

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Hi guys! I'm now sleeved!!! Woke up after surgery with some nausea and then they gave me something for that which made me drowsy so I had a great sleep. I had a shower this morning with the support of my lovely mother and I have been walking heaps I think I've done about ten laps lolll I have the IV in still for lunch I had 30 ml of Soup and then later some orange juice I'm sore in the biggest incision which looks like a crator lol but the give me nexium and Panafon rapid and endobe and some voltaren now I'm trying to drink some apple juice lol in aiming for 30ml hahahah oh and I had 30ml of soup for dinner sooo that's what day one looks like for me it's really not so bad :)

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Hi guys! I'm now sleeved!!! Woke up after surgery with some nausea and then they gave me something for that which made me drowsy so I had a great sleep. I had a shower this morning with the support of my lovely mother and I have been walking heaps I think I've done about ten laps lolll I have the IV in still for lunch I had 30 ml of Soup and then later some orange juice I'm sore in the biggest incision which looks like a crator lol but the give me nexium and Panafon rapid and endobe and some voltaren now I'm trying to drink some apple juice lol in aiming for 30ml hahahah oh and I had 30ml of soup for dinner sooo that's what day one looks like for me it's really not so bad :)

OMG that's great! Been thinking if you the past two days. Excited for you. How are you feeling mentally? Very happy for you x

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Please PM me if you'd like to lead or co-lead this support group!

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So so happy for you Queen BeeBee...see told you how well you'd do ;)

You are up and about so fast well done!!

Haha it's so funny 30ml woohoo LOL

It really is great to get that in isn't it....you go girl!!!!

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Hey Leanne. How are you going? How did you feel a few weeks out? I'm restless and I just want it done already!! Argh.

Just needed to get that off my chest.

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Hey Chez.....Oh I can understand how you feel

I just wanted it all over with, and done so I could start my new life.

It will come around fast believe me!!

A few weeks out I was feeling good.....I was told that it was a harder operation than the lap band to have done and to recover from, but i found it easier to cope with and recover from than the band.

Even now I just have to remind myself that I have had major surgery and to take things easier than I used to but really, as long as you listen to your body and take it easy and DO NOT LIFT....you will be fine.

I felt like I could do more, but did what I was told and its worth it for sure!!

Just relax and recover and you will do fine....let others wait on you for a change and take advantage of the recovery time because it will be over before you know it and life will be back to it's busy self.

Most people are back to work after 2 to 3 weeks out....thats the normal time frame but NO Heavy Lifting for some time...just remember that!!

I am so excited for you......whats the date again??

You should make yourself a ticker to count down till surgery :D

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Hey Chez.....Oh I can understand how you feel I just wanted it all over with, and done so I could start my new life. It will come around fast believe me!! A few weeks out I was feeling good.....I was told that it was a harder operation than the lap band to have done and to recover from, but i found it easier to cope with and recover from than the band. Even now I just have to remind myself that I have had major surgery and to take things easier than I used to but really, as long as you listen to your body and take it easy and DO NOT LIFT....you will be fine. I felt like I could do more, but did what I was told and its worth it for sure!! Just relax and recover and you will do fine....let others wait on you for a change and take advantage of the recovery time because it will be over before you know it and life will be back to it's busy self. Most people are back to work after 2 to 3 weeks out....thats the normal time frame but NO Heavy Lifting for some time...just remember that!! I am so excited for you......whats the date again?? You should make yourself a ticker to count down till surgery :D

Hey Leanne,

Thanks heaps :) I'm glad it's not just me feeling this. It's hard I'm just tired. Tired of being tired. My surgery is booked on for Monday June 2 so 4 weeks from tomorrow. I find I'm getting a bit teary. Not sure if it's that time of the month or reality is settling in. I'm going to make a list if the things I'm looking forward to. I've organised catch ups and dinner with mates over for the next two weeks then it's pre op diet time.

Thanks again, your advice makes me feel better.

4 weeks.

Bee how are you going?

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Thats a great idea Chez to catch up with mates and enjoy yourself and surround your life with positive things.....I did all of that and I was the same as you....teary and I also worried all the time, but there was a turning point after I spoke to my surgeon and I was like....LETS DO THIS!!!!

In a few months time you will look back and wonder what all the worry and tears were for.

I was tired of being tired too....I fully understand!!!!

Just think how fantastic this summer will be :D

I can't wait to go through a Summer where the heat wont make me melt and not cope and I can get out and enjoy life.

My aim is to be in the double figures by mid Spring.......hope I can do it. ((in kg that is not pounds))

Just waiting on the all clear to go to the gym.

Hopefully I will get that on my 4 month post check up.

I know I can walk etc now but I want to get back into the heavy stuff to help it come off more

I need to learn patience haha

xox

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Hey Leanne! You go girl best of luck with double digits!!! So exciting :) you will smash the gym. Wow I didn't think About exercise. I play tennis I'm just glad that there is a break for a couple if months do I won't miss much. Thanks I feel better. I started crying at work today and I couldn't stop. I felt better once I composed myself. I wrote my lists last night on what I'm looking forward to and what I won't miss. I'll just keep adding to it. I hope you are having a lovely night xx

I didn't even think about summer. Wow awesome :)

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Hi guys!!!!!!!!!

Sorry I've been so crappy and haven't been on!!!! Chez you are going to do well it's really not so bad I get my staples removed on Friday and I'm a bit scare of that. Pain is only that incision site where they removed the stomach but that's pretty much gone now too I even went for a 4km walk yesterday with my mummy ok more like a stroll but it was awesome to get some fresh air ????

Chez you are going to love being sleeved trust me this is the best decision ever even my family thinks so they came around. It's nice not to feel hungry all the time ????

I start my puréed food 2mrw so we are going to do a cauliflower and chicken purée and add some egg and cheese and milk and then put it in the oven for a bit mmmm can't wait I'm also going to eat an egg with avo I'm so excited liquids are over!!!!!!

Sorry I'm rambling! How are you going Leanne?

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Hey Chez I was the same about the crying bit.....its a massive decision but you will wonder what the fuss was about soon after your done believe me....also made a list and the Sleeve won!!

The only worry I have now is weather or not I am eating too much as I still get hungry before my period....like i get the constant munchies...BUT...compared to what I used to be like when I really look at it it's nothing and the rest of the time I am not fussed about food.< /p>

Keeping busy for me is the biggest thing that keeps my mind off of food.....it's not a physical hunger it's a mental one and when I am busy I forget to eat (which isn't good either) but it proves that its head hunger from boredom.

I really need to go back to work....I have been home with the kids for so long (I have a 20yr old boy, 17 almost 18 year old girl and a 3 yr old boy) and after my lap band I was like as soon as I get healthy I am going back to work.....that was 4 years ago and it never happened.

I need to keep busy and its so hard starting back in the workforce at 40 when you haven't worked for so long.....anyway enough about me.

Wow Queen BeeBee "4km".....WHAT THE???????? Well Done!!!!

How come you have been crappy what's up??

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Hey Chez I was the same about the crying bit.....its a massive decision but you will wonder what the fuss was about soon after your done believe me....also made a list and the Sleeve won!! The only worry I have now is weather or not I am eating too much as I still get hungry before my period....like i get the constant munchies...BUT...compared to what I used to be like when I really look at it it's nothing and the rest of the time I am not fussed about food. Keeping busy for me is the biggest thing that keeps my mind off of food.....it's not a physical hunger it's a mental one and when I am busy I forget to eat (which isn't good either) but it proves that its head hunger from boredom. I really need to go back to work....I have been home with the kids for so long (I have a 20yr old boy, 17 almost 18 year old girl and a 3 yr old boy) and after my lap band I was like as soon as I get healthy I am going back to work.....that was 4 years ago and it never happened. I need to keep busy and its so hard starting back in the workforce at 40 when you haven't worked for so long.....anyway enough about me. Wow Queen BeeBee "4km".....WHAT THE???????? Well Done!!!! How come you have been crappy what's up??

Hey Hun!

I know it was awesome but yesterday I couldn't do as much barely did 1km and today we did prob about 3km.

Question for u Leanne I'm on the purée phase and I don't like it too much how thick were ur Purées? What did u eat in this period?

Today I puréed an egg with some Avo and it was aweful lol mashed some cauliflower with chicken and put it on the oven that's ok to eat but do u think I could mash the egg instead of purée? And u think I could have some soft meats or mince meat or something?

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