Yes go see dr K he's excellent and won't disregard you for being a lower bmi. Good luck! Keep us posted xx

PS sorry if my message isn't written too well!!! Was in a rush. i did write a blog about my first week or so if you want to see day by day how I was. x

Hi Nya. As wrote above - amazing results with the sleeve and I am happy with my decision. I feel like I have some control over my weight again.I am only 5 weeks out and went from 90kg (was 94kg pre...

Hi Bubbles.
My advice is go see Dr Kuzinkovas. Amazing Surgeon and completley understands the weight loss challenges for ALL people not just those who have very high BMI's. I was only BMI 31/32 but...

Awwww that bought a smile to my face! Good on you!! I can relate to everything you said about wt and depression....and I too feel a huge weight off my shoulder and feel more optimistic about my...

Thanks guys. I have had a bad day today despite trying to turn things around I feel crappy. I am so tired and irritable and dizzy. Sick if trying to find something appropriate to eat : ( I feel like...

Hi everyone, sorry if this is TMI but I have felt really nauseous and fatigued the last few days and today had a black stool (poo hahah). Should I be worried? I know iron supplements can do this but...

Missy I was exactly the same! I wanted something healthy too likedp steak and veges or stir fry haha I felt frustrated and panicked about never being able to eat again too around day 5/6.... After a...

Hello! I hope you are feeling better. Sounds like a good idea to talk to your surgeon as sometimes there can be some issues that can be easily solved. One lady here in Australia had the same issues...

excellent post, thank you, I too needed the reminder!!! I woke up today thinking i need to be more diligent with the protein and water and starving myself isnt ideal...
thanks!

Ps
I also agree with everyone above and plan to just continue with liquids mostly but each night ill try and cook something appropriate that i can taste at least. i think it is best that we ease...

Hey Terrie. well like you I have been on fluids since our surgeries on the same day and today I officially tried a non liquid food for the first time. I did apricot chicken and while i didnt get much...

Yah new jeans!! I am exactly the same as you a sceptic dieter hahahaha luv it!
Ok so I'm on purée too and not doing too well either so think it's normal....I think we need to just add sauces and...

Hi! Interesting thread here. Who is your dietician?

Thanks everyone! I just lost what I wrote boooooo....
Aymie you look amazing! I bet your feeling so good now too! Thank you for your kind words!
Missy1973 I was only thinking yesterday that it's...

Just wondering about other lower BMI'ers weight loss journey and how much weight you lost and how long it took?

I have lost 8kg or I think this equates to 18 pounds In 12 days. I am amazed with...

Yah!! Congratulations! Such a nice feeling for people to notice the weight loss. I only had my surgey 9 days ago and hadn't seen my husband until today (didn't see him about 2 weeks before surgery...

Hi! I am day 9 post op and feel a million times better than 3 days post op so just get through these first few days and you will be ok! I think on day 3 I had my first "what have I done to myself"...

I pretty much did the same thing and had the same result!! Only positives was it emptied my bowels hahaha i am sure you are feeling like me ATM and just can't wait for some time to pass and be more...

Lovely post, thank you. I am only 8 days post op and it is nice to hear stories from people a few years out. I hope your mum recovers as quick as possible.

hahah well you got my attention!!!
good work!!

Hi Missy.
I think as hard as it is for you to not have her be on side straight away, her response was normal!!! My mum is exactly the same and your mum is probably just really worried about you and...

Oh that would make you feel sad. Are you close with them? Sometimes people we love can be insensitive but I am sure they care...still is hurtful for you given they are your family.
I havent really...

Hi everyone,
This may be a really stupid question but I see everyone's descriptions about pain in incision sites or in one location post surgery but my whole abdomen is tender like I've been kicked...

Hi all,
Just wondering how long after surgery people flew?
I have a short 3 hr flight but it is international (Aus to nz)....
I must admit I am nervous to fly for some reason!! I always get gassy...