Well it has been over two and half years since my gastic sleeve things went really well in the first 18 months to two years.

But now I am gaining weight!

I work out at the gym on average 4 to...

I must sound silly, but what are the signs of gall stones? I had my sleeve June of last year, would this mean I am safe and won't have any problems with gall stones?
Does it have anything to do...

I have the same trouble, I don't drink enough, but do try to keep a bottle of water on me or next to me at work all the time and have found this is helping. I find I drink a lot of milk now which I...

Hi there I am six months post opp and have lost 20kgs in this time. It has slowed down a bit now, but this is the time that I need to making an effort to go to the gymn and work out. I have another...

Hi there I am six months post op and found that my very, very sweet tooth seemed to go and the fact I craved anything really salty. But then saying that the past month I have noticed my cravings are...

Hi there don't be so hard on yourself. You need to take very, very small sips of water and it does get easier. I didn't suffer with feeling sick so I must say I was lucky. The only part I found...

Hi there I was one of the worlds worst when it came to sweet stuff, anything and everything was put in my mouth. Now I can walk past the checkouts and not even think about picking up a chocoltate...

Well yesterday was 7 weeks since my op and I feel the best I have done in years. I have lost 14kgs and feeling on top of the world. I am finding that chicken doesn't sit very well and causes some...

Hi there
I had spoken to a lot of friends at work that had the lap band and they all informed me of the problems they are having or had in the past and the fact they have cheated and put on weight. ...

I had Dr George Hopkins do my surgery on 26th June 2011, he is a wonderful man and very good. I had this procedure done at the Holy Spirit Hospital, Chermside.

Good luck for today and just think of the future and the new you. I am 9 days post op and feeling great, just make sure you keep on top of the pain relief for the first coupld of days.

Well it is 10 days since my op and so far I am feeling on top of the world. The only problem I have is that I can't seem to eat when I should, if I do I only have about 3 spoonfuls and I can't eat...

Thank you so much for the advice on the popsicles. The kids think it is fantastic that they have over 100 ice blocks in the house now.

Hi there

I am 6 days post op and now wearing skirts with waist bands and the clothes I was wearing before. But the problem I am having is my skirts are a big saggy now. I am not going out to buy...

I find I am not drinking enough, the idea of the ice popsicles is great. I will have to hide them from the kids. I have a draw in the fridge with just my things in and they know not to eat or...

Well it is day 4 of my op and I am heading off home. Very nervous about the fact i will be at home on my own, but I really don't have the engergy to do anything else. What sort of free fluids do...

That is excellent news, keep us posted on your progress. I will keep looking as I have 31 days until my surgery.
Take care
Mary

Has anyone out there that has had the sleeve had any problems up-to-date? Do you need to take multi vitamins? I have my appt with the dieticain this Friday. Not sure what to expect with this, will...

Hi again. Did Dr Hopkins plan a letter for you? I am really hoping I don't get refushed with the Q Super, I really need to do this now and if I get knocked back I think I may well become really...

Booked in with Dr Hopkins, Holy Spirit Hospital 29th June. Looking forward to the next chapter in my life and a new me!

Hi there, Well I am all booked in with Dr Hopkins the planned date is June 29th. I am so looking forward to this. He seems to think I will lose around 35 to 40 kgs. I can't even remember fitting...

Thank you for such a warm welcome. I am still unsure if to opt for the lap or the sleeve I have heard so much for both and the downs and highs also.
Really could do with some advice from people. ...

Thank you to all who have said welcome. I am lookiing at have the sleeve procedure sometime in the next few months. I am just looking for any words of advice or wisdom that anyone could give me and...

I am a mother of 3 boys, 18, 11 and 5. I have never really lost the weight from my first pregnancy. I am currently weighing in at 102kg. I am becoming more and more down with myself, due to not...