Thanks Luke - I hope your journey will be a great one too. :)
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Thanks Luke - I hope your journey will be a great one too. :)
TWO YEAR SLEEVE ANNIVERSARY
It seems like it has been ages since I have posted on the forum and realised last night that I have hit the 2 year mark. I browse the site every once in a while to...
Hello :)
Well - it's been 16 months since surgery and I feel fantastic and over the moon.
I have now returned after being overseas for two months travelling throughout Europe. I had a fabulous...
Hi everyone,
I am so excited today and needed to post an update.
I have hit the 40kg (88lbs) loss today.
I am so happy with what I have achieved so far. :):):)
I have also just finished...
Welcome Ros,
Time will go so quick and you won't know yourself. I am just under six months since surgery and feel fantastic.
Goodluck with your journey. Take care.
Thank you UK Tim. Happy to send pics if you like via email. What about you - at what stage of your journey are you at?
Thanks Gaye,
I was lucky as I only did Optifast for 1 week as my surgery was brought forward by one week.
I am sure you will do well. I was so surprised as there was minimal pain after surgery and...
Hi everyone,
It has been a little while since I posted an update.
I have reached my next goal of 85kg (187lbs). I have achieved 84.5kg(186lbs) this morning and happy with where I am. My weight...
believe me - you will achieve it. You go girl.
One thing I learnt is at the beginning of your weight loss - don't buy expensive clothing as your weight loss changes quickly and you need to buy another pair!!! But I am sure you will look great.
Great news Deb. I hope this journey will be a good as mine has been. You won't have any regrets.
Good luck with your appointment.
It has now been 4 months since surgery and after being on a plateau for nearly 3 weeks, I finally lost 2kg this week to achieve my next goal - UNDER 90kg's and into the 80's - 89.5kgs.
It's such a...
Hi,
I had my 3 months - surgeon & dietician visit this week and all is on track. I have lost 50% of my excess weight since I first met my surgeon to discuss my surgery options which included my...
Thank you Dana. It is very much appreciated.
You also are doing well - 53kgs - wow.
Keep up the good work.
Hi all,
Well - today is also my 3 month anniversary since my surgery.
Happy to report that I have lost another 1kg since last week. I am happy with my progress but it is not as much as I think...
Congratulations on achieving great results at your 3 months stage.
Your photos are amazing. I haven't been comfortable in taking regular photos. Luckily I have some photos that were taken on a...
Welcome Fay & Brad,
I wish you all the very best with your journeys. It's the best decision I have every made.
Remember to take it easy in the beginning and to sip, sip, sip on water and eat...
Hi Cherbert,
You are in good hands with Dr Loi. He works out of the same office as my surgeon Dr Jorgensen. The staff at St George Private are also fantastic. I am sure that if Dr Loi wasn't...
Hi,
I was sleeved on the 30 March 2011 and I have lost 19kgs (44lbs) since surgery. It won't be coming back on!!!
Hi all,
I am in Sydney and was sleeved on 30 Mar 2011 by the wonderful Dr John Jorgensen at St George Private Hospital. All has gone well to date and pleased with my progress. No regrets what so...
Hi everyone,
It has been a little while since my first / last update on my journey.
Well I have achieved my first main goal since surgery and that is getting under 100kgs and into double...
I too was a little dehydrated today and woke up with a headache - the first time in 3 years as previously I was a migraine sufferer.
I saw my GP who said that it is important to ensure that I get...
Hi everyone,
I had my surgery on 30 March 2011 and doing really well. My weight loss has been slow but steady.
I am so happy that I made this decision and I have notice the change in my...
From day 1 post-op in hospital they offered us both a tea bag and an instant coffee pouch of coffee.
Pre-op I use to always have a strong black coffee made in an expresso machine both at home and...
Glad to hear you are doing well. I am at 7 days post op today. I have had a great recovery as well with no major issues.
The only concern I have is the same - am I having enough Protein??