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  1. Re: two and a half weeks and I am scared to death.

    There's always risks with surgery - that's a fact. I was most scared of a leak and that made me so so strict in my pre op and post op diet.
    I'm sure you have a good surgeon.
    It's normal to be...
  2. Re: Anyone had surgery in Townsville by Sam Baker? How long does it take to get an app?

    I had mine on 22 March.

    i had an appointment with Meaghan (the Nurser Educator) first of all, who talks you through everything. Meaghan is your key contact! She'll give you a pack of everything...
  3. Thread: Hi vets!

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    Re: Hi vets!

    I have found that it isn't comfortable sitting up straight as you normally would (I.e. from slightly leaning back to upright). I find that I lean/roll to my side and push up with my arm, to avoid...
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    Re: I Started My youtube Channel!

    Awesome!!! Good on you :-)
  5. Weight / BMI loss from pre-op diet to first week out

    Hi all,

    I know it's all very individual, but I'm curious how much weight you lose, first of all in the two week pre-op diet, and then in the first week or so after the surgery.

    I'm probably...
  6. Re: Is it just that when I'm full I don't feel full enough?

    Hi Shrinky Dink! I notice you've only had the sleeve for a week or so. How much weight did you lose on the Optifast and post surgery? I know everyone is different, but I'm so excited for that...
  7. Re: Is it just that when I'm full I don't feel full enough?

    I've been wondering the same as you @Truebody. Thanks @Jen for your response - I'm counting on the same change!
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    Re: Booked - 22 March (8 weeks to go!)

    Okay - so I'm not sure that my individual replies worked. I tank each if my replies just went to the bottom of the thread - whoops! I'm a learner!

    Anyway, your words nearly brought tears to my...
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    Re: Booked - 22 March (8 weeks to go!)

    I'll be an old hand by then - ha ha - and hopefully leak free!
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    Re: Booked - 22 March (8 weeks to go!)

    Great tips thanks :)
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    Re: Booked - 22 March (8 weeks to go!)

    Surgery buddies! Love to keep in touch and here how you go!
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    Re: Booked - 22 March (8 weeks to go!)

    Thank you :) congrats on your success too! Amazing!
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    Booked - 22 March (8 weeks to go!)

    Hello everyone,

    This forum has been so informative and practical in the final stages of coming to my decision to go ahead and sleeve. Thanks!

    So now it's just waiting and getting through the...
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