Hi, I'm new here and am wondering if there are any fellow Australians on here? I had my first consult today and my Dr was really positive and said I'm an ideal sleeve candidate so all going well, I'll have my sleeve done next June (after the wait for my health cover).

@steph56 what date is your operation? I'm happy to keep you company on this journey.

Feb 9th

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Gotta stay positive ladies!

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I am so glad I found this site. I feel I have a new set of best friends. Thanks everyone.

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I am so glad I found this site. I feel I have a new set of best friends. Thanks everyone.

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same here! Even though I'm just 29, I still feel connected to you all here. Btw am I the only one having sleeve in my 20th?

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I am so glad I found this site. I feel I have a new set of best friends. Thanks everyone.

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same here! Even though I'm just 29, I still feel connected to you all here. Btw am I the only one having sleeve in my 20th?

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Age is irrelevant. We're all on the same amazing journey.

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Any idea how long you stay in hospital when you get the sleeve? I've read from 1 night to 3 nights!?

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Ladies/gents.

Im in Brisbane currently shopping around for a good surgeon, can any one suggest to me any you know or have heard good things?

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My stay will be 3-4 days.

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No clue how long they will keep me in. Just talked to my surgeon and he said I'm gonna be third in queue and they start about 1 pm so roughly 4-5 pm. Btw not hungry at all today, had just 1 shake and 2 coffees apart from lots of Water

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Hi ladies sorry forgot to mention my age im 32. I was in hospital 2 nights. Was supposed to have in June once my waiting period finishes but my GP said to me how much will you weigh then you wait another 10 months and you could put on another 5-10kgs and that extra weight might be what kicks off all the health problems so he recommended I use my super. To be honest I was reluctant worried incase I have complications in a private hospital how will I find extra cash but everything was fine and now that my journey has already begun I think wow had I not had this in September I would still be feeling so miserable and depressed just counting down the months.

You could be telling my story, Di. I too have used some of my super as my fund only covered for 'minimum benefit'. I have so many health issues that waiting another 12 months would only make them worse. The biggest problem is my knee and ankle joints. My weight made it painful to walk far and I'm so unfit due to not being able to exercise. So the out of pocket costs is a little problem compared to how my health and fitness currently is. Only living half a life and I want a wonderful full life.

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Hi guys. Vic chick here. Had my surgery 17th March 2016. Surgery weight 140.2, current weight 92.5, surgeon wants my to get to 90, I'd like to get to 85, then skin off will be 80 or less woohoo! I loved the Optifast diet, the chocolate shakes seriously tasted like milkshakes, well every flavour was yum but I loved the choc. However, be warned, taste buds can sometimes change post surgery. I couldn't handle the optifast after surgery, was too sweet. I can't really handle sweet food at all anymore. Which is awesome though lol.

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Hi demonchik! Yeah I thought so about your taste changing, that's why didn't load my pantry with shakes. Only buy a pack per haul

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Hey all. I'm 30 and from Central Coast, NSW. Getting sleeved on the 2nd of Feb so I am on my pre surgery diet. My SW was 144 and now down to 136kgs so I am happy so far. It's nice to see fellow Aussies here and reading your stories.

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