Hi there just wanted to say hello and see how you feel since having surgery. I'm booked to have a sleeve on March 10 with dr Taylor at the mater. Just wanted to hear about your experience so far if you have time. Many thanks x

well done sydneygirl, iam from newcastle and have my op in 4 weeks, iam excited to bit, i start my opti fast tomorrow , so 4 weeks of that (not looking forward to that but it has to be done)
you have done so well any tips?

20kg in 2months post op exactly woo hoo

thanks Lynette

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Heya chicky hope it's all going well xx

Im doing well, started the soft stage on Wednesday and there is more of a variety of foods so im not so down about food not being my friend anymore lol. I have started walking everyday for atleast 40 minutes and the nausea is finally giving me a break. I have been getting in my protein, vitamins and water now so I am very happy about that. I was having issues with protein shakes as my new sleeve wouldn't tolerate them and after i drank them i felt sick and threw it back up. I found a way to get protein powder in, I use skim milk, unflavored protein and malt and it taste so refreshing, plus doesn't have a thick consistency. I haven't been able to eat the nutrichew either lol so I have a berocca every day for my multivitamin until I am able to take bigger tablets. I have been in a stall for nearly 3 weeks but im not concerned as I have been losing inches off my body and I know its just a matter of time till the scales begin to move again. I still have pain from the main insicion and my doctor said that will take 8 weeks to heal as he cut through muscle. My doctor said I am able to join the gym now so Im looking around and hopefully i find one that suits me. How are you going with everything? I hope everything is good Take care xxx

HI there, how is sleeved life treating you? Hope everything is fine

Hello, How are you feeling? Did you have a great experience with Dr Taylor to?

Hi
I have also lost 10 kgs, so now down to 94 kgs!!
Doesn't feel great. Clothes looser and just feel lighter. Don't feel bloated at all.
I am still on liquids mostly, like shakes, soups and yoghurt, custard. I think I am abit scared to try real food again, as I fill up so quickly.
But we went out last night to an Italian restaurant and I sipped water and didn't have anything at all. And it didn't worry me at all, oh maybe not having any wine. Naturally in a few weeks will be able to join in as well.
I don't go back to work until 29 August and at the moment abit bored, even though their are cupboards that need cleaning and sorting. Actually threw some clothes out yesterday. They were old and were my FAT clothes that I will no longer need! It was a good feeling!

That's awesome.... Glad all went well... Look forward to read about ur progress

Kel

Hello, its good to hear from you. It takes a while to get back online after surgery, because its important to organise yourself and rest. I have been on puree since I left the hospital and I cant wait to move up to soft foods. The swelling has gone down in my stomach and I am able to fit 50gms-100gms of food in depending on the consistancy. I have noticed that there are things that my new sleeve will not tollerate. My first day back at work was yesterday and I did just fine. I lost 9 kilos in the first week post-op and have been on a stall since, but I am not too concerned because I have noticed that inches are coming off me. I think its healthy to have stalls because your body needs to catch up with the weight loss. So how have you been feeling? Tell about your journey so far, how much weight have you lost? Take care and talk soon xxx

That's great glad your feeling good x

lost 10kg in 10 days woo hoo!

Good to hear!
I am going really well, and still on mostly on fluids. Today had some low fat plain yoghurt with puréed apple. It was yummo -. But mostly I am on shakes, water and soups.
I was told not to drive for 2 weeks, but drove from Thursday, no drama. Walking 2 kms a day, but abit sore after. But now getting totally bored and that is dangerous as then I want to shop.
How are your incisions? Mine are fabulous, most of the bruising gone.
Have you had lots of family/friends support?
Keep us updated.