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Hi, any sleevers from Sydney?

sanaa.a

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OzRoo    1,492

OzRoo
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Hi and Welcome!

I used to live in Sydney's Eastern suburbs, but moved to Queensland few years ago. On the Gold Coast now.

It is normal to feel scared and anxious before this surgery.

I had few surgeries before, and never felt nervous, but with the sleeve, I was anxious for a good week before.

Then it happened, and I am now 8 months post op.

Had a pretty good recovery, wasn't as bad as I imagined it to be.

Good luck in 4 days time!

Let us know how you went.

Best Wishes to you :)

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sanaa.a    24

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Hi @@OzRoo!

Thanks so much for your reply how long did you have to do the pre op diet for? Im only doing it for 1 week but the first day I did stuff up and didn't fully stick to it and I was so stressed that I actually called in to my Bariatric office and spoke to the ladies there I still feel really bad and I'm afraid they'll turn me away on the day of surgery

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Real Me VSG    1

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Hi I'm from Sydney and my surgery is in 7 days (Thursday) I've been nervous/excited for about 2 weeks now... been on the pre op diet that long too... wish it was tomorrow I just want it all over and done.

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OzRoo    1,492

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I had to do it for 2 weeks, the pre op diet.

I messed up too, couple of times and it wasn't an issue.

That's great that you spoke with your Bariatric office.

Why are you worried that you will be turned down, after 1 slip up?

Did the office tell you this?

I know it is hard, the pre-op diet, and after your surgery you will have to follow the post op instructions strictly as the new stomach needs to heal.

The post op food phases are very important for healing and preventing complications.

Hang in there!

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OzRoo    1,492

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Hi Real Me,

Good luck for the following Thursday!

It will be over before you know it :)

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sanaa.a    24

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OzRoo, no the lady didn't actually say that I'll be turned away but I've read that heaps online. All she told me was to not to think about it and to continue the diet! They are lovely people to deal with though

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OzRoo    1,492

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@@sanaa.a

That's great.

I suppose it depends on a person's BMI and excess weight.

Here are some members who did not have to have any pre-op diet, and some that had to be on this diet for 4 weeks prior the op.

It is mainly to shrink the liver, so the surgeon can see better inside you, and does not have to deal with enlarged liver being in the way.

I was lower BMI 37.1, 101kg, 165cm in height.

My liver was not overly enlarged.

Your diet is only for 1 week, so as the lady said, just get back to eating the right foods and drinks, and stop worrying about it.

Good luck :)

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OzRoo    1,492

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@@sanaa.a

Very welcome!

Yes, please keep me posted, and if I can help or give support, PM me or post.

Yes, this surgery made me lose most of my excess weight. I am not too far from goal, but my weight-loss has slowed down in the last month. Stomach is fully healed. However, the loss will continue ...

Once again, all the best for your surgery! :)

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Blondie750    0

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Hi, I am booked for Dec 10th, also excited and nervous! Trying to read everything I can on post-op experiences.

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sanaa.a    24

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Hi Blondie750!

Good luck with your surgery! The wait is killing me..I just want to go into hospital and do it already! I'm waiting on a call from the hospital this afternoon so I know what time to go in on Monday

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Blondie750    0

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HI Sanaa.a - I know! The waiting waiting waiting! I am going o/seas next week for a few weeks, so could not have surgery until I come back.... hence the 10th. Did you use Optifast for your VLCD?

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