Hi Michelle it's so good of you to arrange this. But unfortunately I'm a bit too far away...lol...but I hope you all have a great time catching up :)

Well it took me about 7 months....but I did it!! I have reached my goal weight of 64 kg!! ( 142 lbs). A loss of 36 kg (78 lbs)...I was wearing a size 20/22 (USA Size 16/18) and I am now a size 10/12...

I just make sure I have 70-90 grams protein a day. Other than that I eat mostly what I like. Some foods don't "agree" with my sleeve like sausages, tomatoes (heartburn), steak I really have to chew &...

Hi Sara, I had nausea & vomiting on the second night after surgery. But this is normal with this procedure but not everyone is the same. Some don't. You can get nauseous when you eat too much.....and...

Hi I am 6 mths post op and I now know it's not worth the terrible discomfort that that extra bite will give me. It just aint worth it!! I only put the smallest amount on my plate, so I am not wasting...

Hi Beautifulbell, yes I did. It means you are dehydrated. Try and drink more during the day :)

Hi Erica. try drinking gatorade for your low energy. As long as you are not diabetic as the sugar content is high. I am 6 mths post op. I too had no energy for the first 6 weeks or so. The gatorade...

I am a nurse on a medical ward and I took 5 weeks off. I really needed it too!! It's good to give yourself time to focus on the first stages of your journey with diet/fluids etc. Even though I felt...

Hi I am from Wollongong, south of Sydney. Had my op in April, have lost 30 kilos.(about 66 lbs) Just 5 kilos more to go till goal. Very happy with my decision to do this. Good luck!!

Hi I can only speak from my situation but I can honestly say I have not much interest in food anymore since my surgery, April 2011. I only eat now to get the nutrition I need. You just don't feel...

Hi Arob, I am about 3 1/2 months out and good now but I now exactly how you are feeling. I was lethargic for about 4 weeks. I know sometimes it hard to get the fluids down but really try. My...

Hi Dana, I have trouble sometimes. I am O Neg :)

I can only eat it if is very moist, but even sometimes I still get nauseus. I can tell immediately from the first mouthful if I will tolerate it. It's weird how we have all had the same procedure but...

I can get any of the above mentioned symptoms. Pain, hiccups etc. But the one I hate is the nausea. It's immediate and I have to get to a bathroom quick!! I don't vomit but feel like I need to....

Dr Alvarez has a great youtube site with Q & A videos about your sleeve. Very interesting info.He explains things very well. If you would like a look it is YouTube - ‪Endobariatric's...

Just remember not to rush the introduction of foods.Your stomach is doing a lot of healing right now & you can stretch the stomach if you are having too much at any one time. At first your opening to...

RXQUEEN I too had some of your problems but I did feel much better about 2 months post-op. Hang in there things will change:)

Awesome well done!! I've often watched them land at Stuart Park, W'gong. I wish I had the guts to do it :)

I too have a bad lower back, from my years of nursing for sure!! I do aquaerobics and this has helped me a lot.I try and go 3 times a week, I have also noticed how much my body shape has changed :)...

I'm happy with my weightloss, 43 lbs!! I am feeling & looking a lot better :) I am losing it slower now though but it all adds up! When I plateaus, I go on the shakes for a few days and this seems to...

Hi Kat don't worry too much. This does happen to some of us. You have done so well already, your body is probably adjusting to the weight loss. Just make sure you are drinking enough water and you...

Hi Cookienut, I know exactly how youfeel!! Iam only 9 weeks out and yes like you said the weightloss is great but I too feel a sense of loss about no longer enjoying my food. Even if I chew &...

Congrats!! Glad it's over for you and all went well :) You didn't leave your bra on did you???.....lol..........:)

I can just see you now, next winter, throwing out that black sweater with the biggest smile on your face!!! Good luck :)

Hi Ed, you will not regret your decision. Good luck with your journey.