Hi Charlie, I'm in Oz and Harsha did my sleeve just over a year ago. Believe me you'r e in great hands. It's already been said, and all of us will agree "It's the best thing I've ever done".
All the...

Thanks for this. A great post. I reckon this one is worth printing out and hanging up somewhere.
Norm

Hi Darius I had my op a year ago and had three drains. I must admit I wasn't looking forward to having them taken out but I can only describe it as uncomfortable, certainly not painful. Hope all goes...

Hi Deb
I'm from Oz and have had my sleeve for just over a year now. I reached my goal in 7 months (38kg lost) and am stoked with the results. I'm with HBF but was still around $6000 out of pocket...

Hi Nina, thanks for your post. I'm in Australia now so won't see this time. Going back to Scotland in March so maybe lucky then. My biggest ambition is to photograph the A.B.
Norman

Being male, I didn't have much hair to lose in the first place so when what I did have was becoming noticeably thinner the doc recommended organic selenium. It took about 3 months before it resolved...

Tuesday 17th May
It’s exactly 52 weeks since my surgery and I thought I’d mark my first “birthday” with a catchup. As I’ve mentioned before I’ve had a dream run the last 12 months. Apart from a...

Hi Ian, I'm another Perthite and was sleeved at SJOG Subi last May by Dr Harsha Chandraratna- great bloke. I'm now at goal after losing 38kg and very happy with the progress. When did you get your...

Hi accordingtome
I can't manage without coffee and was allowed to drink 2 days after surgery (but not too hot) and was fine. I'm now down to optimum weight and still often have a cappuccino Optifast...

Hi kutssa, I was sleeved last May and my surgeon was quite sure my new stomach wouldn't increase. I've been very lucky and have had a dream run. I reached my goal just before Christmas (minus 84...

LOL, I know what you mean re your moleskins. One of my goals was to be able to wear my kilt home on holiday to Scotland. I did, just before Christmas.

I only told close friends and family, and tell anyone who asks, that I have reduced my intake and now pay more attention to protein, calories, protein etc. I decided early on however that if I...

Hi Roadtrainrunner, I'm from Western Australia also and was sleeved in May last year. I've come from 127kg to 92kg and consider it was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I hope all goes well...

Hey Dan
Welcome to the forum, good to see another male member here. Have you been sleeved yet?
cheers
Norm

It's been interesting reading the different recommendations patients have had regarding post op. vitamins. We as sleevers have researched most aspects of our new lives and vitamin intake I think is...

My surgeon told me to take organic selenium when I noticed my hair getting thinner which seems to have worked. Congratulations on your result.

Hi scottsweet76, the sleeve gastrectomy is major surgery and therefore there are always risks involved, all of which should be explained by your surgeon. You just have to balance the two situations -...

I'm sure everything will go well for you. Keep in touch.
Norm

Hi Eliondra, your post made me realise my mistake when calculating Australian dollars to American dollars. They are now nearly the same so my costing of the surgery was $AUD20,000 or $A19,000. I must...

Hi murfandpeg, I had my VSG in May and within a month my blood sugar levels were down to within normal limits and have stayed there. I haven't needed to use my CPAP machine either.
Norm
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I have to agree with Waniingwoman, it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. Well done for making the decision and good luck for the 11th. Keep in touch, let us know how you get on.
cheers...

Hi Sandy - another Aussie here (from Perth) I've was sleeved in May this year and now down 27 kg. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself. Good luck for your surgery in February.
Norm

I also get hiccups if I eat too quickly. I reckon this is because I've always liked my food hot. Anybody invented a bain-marie type dinner plate yet?
Norm

This was sone of the questions I asked my surgeon. He said to expect the stomach to increase slightly until about 12 months post op. There should be no further stretching unless you try to pack in...

Well done Mary. We know how you feel, and yes if you're "medical" then there is more to think about. Looking forward to hearing how you get on when you get to the other side.
Norm