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

Not sure if its hunger ir not. But i think it us. The smallest of bites will make it go away but it comes back in a few hours. I only take reflux medication when I need it, which is every so often and often the day after a few drinks lol. I guess Im still getting used to it all.

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Anybody else losing hair. I know mine was just waiting for an excuse. But its abusing the privilege.

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It's quite common I hear kiwijet when losing weight quickly. I feel my hair has gotten thinner to be honest

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Hi kiwijet my hair is def getting a bit thinner went I lose weight quite fast it happens every time the good news is that it comes rite eventually but it's scary when it starts happening

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Edited May 30, 201610 yr by Shell ????

Hi guys. Saw my surgeon Tuesday, he's happy with my progress. Said it sounds like I'm fructose intolerant now, which I'm not surprised about. He just wants me to start exercising which is a bit hard with a cast on one hand and tendons hurt in the other but I'm going to the gym and riding the bike there for 45 mins at level 6! Can only improve from there!

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Demonchick was your wrist broken after your fall? What are the symptoms of fructose intolerant what does that mean going forward for you?

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Yeah I fractured my left wrist and damaged tendons in my right. Did a good job hey

Fructose intolerance means I can't handle the sugar found naturally in many foods eg wheat, fruits, veg etc just need to work out what exactly affects me by doing a special diet for a few weeks

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Hi all

Just wanted to comment about the hair loss mine started at about 4 months post op I lost heaps

I am 16mths out and have baby hair everywhere so it's growing back but it's gonna take time!!!! I take Vitamins so I hope that is helping I do miss my hair

I'm glad to hear it grows back Bella! Mine isn't bad, but I can definately see it's a bit thinner

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Hey guys do any of you use the Nestle Beneprotein powder? Thoughts? Suggestions? Got a new dietician today, she's amazing.

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No I havent used it Demon, in fact I havent had a Protein shake since I went onto solids, but I think its probably a good idea if you are struggling to lose your projected weight loss.

I have somewhat mixed emotions at times over my sleeve, but let me say that without it I wouldn't have already lost the 25kgs I have in 8 weeks nor any of the future loss I have yet to experience. For thus I will remain forever grateful as I know I couldn't have achieved this by myself.

But I do have little struggles and they include:

Being hungry alot of the time. Seemingly every 2-3 hours.

Having lost alot of interest in cooking and preparing food. Something that was once a passion.

Not really aporeciating the food I eat as if I fill up so fast that I dont really enjoy the flavour much.

That I cant drink anything comfortably whilst I eat.

That I cant keep losing weight like I did in the first 5 weeks lol.

That the world doesn't cater to small meal eating people.

But it is working and I am slimming so maybe I need to think more - positively

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My dietician doesn't want me losing muscle but I'm not really getting enough Protein as I am not tolerating eggs or dairy or even onion and garlic for that matter. So just to add a bit of Protein Powder to my dinner she said.

I know what you mean about no one catering to small meal eating people it's so unfair! And a lot of entrées are either fried or full of carbs or have dairy, garlic or onion in them so it's a bit hard.

I can't cook at the moment but I'm enjoying looking up gastric sleeve recipes and mum makes them. She's enjoying them too. I'm so happy I did this but it is a big struggle getting my head around how much (little) I can eat & ive thrown up a few times but I'm learning from my mistakes.

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Yeah my partner and I can't believe how little I can eat now also.

On another topic, not wanting to gross anyone out but my partner has noticed my breath isn't so good as of late. Im not sure if this is a sign that I need to see the dentist (booked an apt for tomorrow) or from stomach acids coming back up my throat.

Anyone else notice anything similar?

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Yeah my partner and I can't believe how little I can eat now also.

On another topic, not wanting to gross anyone out but my partner has noticed my breath isn't so good as of late. Im not sure if this is a sign that I need to see the dentist (booked an apt for tomorrow) or from stomach acids coming back up my throat.

Anyone else notice anything similar?

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Hey...

You are probably in ketosis.

Are you eating really low carb??

When you are in ketosis your breath stinks... and no amount of brushing will get rid of it.... if you want to be sure... you can buy ketostix from the chemist... you pee on them and they advise if you have ketones.

Thanks aussiegirl will give it a go.

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