Hi Mark, Welcome to this fantastic site. I found it just after my surgery and the information and support was quite amazing. Everyone has a different story but the thing that brings us together is...

Welcome to this fantastic support group. I had my sleeve done on 30th Jan this year and its the best thing I have done for myself! I joined AFTER having the surgery and found this site was very...

Hi Wendy, wishing you all the very best for your surgery. We're all behind you and will always be there for you. It's an amazing journey we all take for ourselves. See you on the 'other side'. ...

I was leaving the gym this morning and saw these bell shaped weights with handles and their weights stamped on them. I saw one for 16kg (35lb) and went to pick it up and it WAS HEAVY! I've lost 15...

Hi Lynda, so glad your finally on your way and on the mend now. It's all joy, joy, joy, from here on in, your through the very worst of it. Congrats on the weight loss. Just think how long it would...

Hi Nel, thank you for your lovely message. I managed the pain without meds and the wound has now healed. Today my daughter got our Nintendo Wii fit up and running so now we can do that as well as...

THURSDAY, 15TH MARCH, 2012

I am at the end of a 2 week plateau, which is very frustrating as my daughters wedding approaches. I'm not losing my focus or enthusiasm because of this setback as I...

Hi Lesley, This is a fantastic site where everyone supports each other. There's an abundance of information from all walks of life who now are 'sleeved' or about to be sleeved. I wish you all the...

Oh Linda, so glad your through the surgery, and that they are now treating your cardio problems. Well your on your way now and no matter what, the weight is coming off. I sincerely wish you a...

Dr Layani and his team are very supportive. I was sleeved 6 weeks ago without any problems at all. I was given a tablet just before going into surgery which was to help with the gas pain...

Hi CheriAnn, I'm at the same stage, but I know I'm not doing anything wrong. I've read RAINBOW'S blog and it has helped me immensely! I'm 2 days of 6 weeks post op and I just focus on the end...

Glad to see you on the 'other side'. Take it easy and don't over do it. I wish you a speedy recovery. Sharon

I have a close friend whom I used to work with. She was sleeved about 12mths ago and initially lost 30kgs (66lbs) After stalling at this point, she has lost interest and has been hiding chocolates...

Sincerest best wishes on a speedy recovery Riesy. We're all praying for you and everyone who's about to go on this wonderful journey. Follow the post-op eating plan and you'll be on your way to...

Hi Sara, Welcome to this informative forum. There is so much information from around the world - just amazing. I spent all day yesterday here and read other sleevers stories (it was a wet miserable...

Hi Linda, I spent all day yesterday (it was raining here) on this site. I saw your name pop up a few times when reading about different members here. I just love your dog! I'd like to wish you all...

Thank you to Sonia, Theresa, Gwyn, Dumiganps SugarPlum and Cloud Lady for your kind messages. I haven't figured out yet how to click on the 'quick thank you' button yet. Keep in touch, Sharon

Hi LittleMissCee, You are absolutely amazing! With all that you've been through, it's stories like this, that keep ME inspired. I hope that when I get to 6 mths post op, I'll be bragging about my...

I had my surgery 1mth ago and I'm up to the final stage (Soft foods). I've done everything as instructed by my surgeon and have lost 12 1/2kg to date. I hope to chat to other sleevers out there and...