Hi from tha Central Coast

I'm exactly the same - incredibly short tempered with almost zero patience AND I've been stuck on the same weight (2.2ks down) for 3 days too which just sh*ts me cause I've been following this dam diet pretty much to the letter aaaarrrggghhhh!!! Whinge Whinge Whinge ahhhh that feels better!!! ONLY 1 wk to go woo hooooooo

Hey BextaRoxta we will def keep in touch!! I've just been checking out the sept sleevers and wow ours is coming up!!

I've pretty much got all the same feelings as you. I'm trying to be compliant on the opti but i feel dizzy etc it is much harder at work and I'm really crabby!! - not sure the crabby bit is new though!!!

Just over a week now.......

Hey Tubstar how cool that we're the same date & almost same weight It'll be great to stay in touch throughout this crazy journey have a ton of emotions going on reading about the recent surgeries I.e thinking what if ... But trying to keep it in check & trying to focus on the +ves & benefits and how my new life is going to look instead I'm sure yr prob the same - I really just want it all over & I'll cross each bridge as I come to it... I have a good surgeon, am having it done at a great hospital, will have prepared via pretty good compliance on the Opt fast intensive diet... I can't do much more & I'm sure yr the same - its just luck of the draw I guess, fingers crossed we'll be part of the September Sleeve Sailors - sailing right thru the whole procedure & recovery like a breeze!!!

Shan, feeling a little better this end of the day, still a little light headed but no more nausea Thank goodness ;-)

Nothing worse than being sick when your on the opti. You have no energy as it is without throwing sickness into the mix. Hope you feel better soon xx

Hi bexta

We're same date sleevers!! I'm on opti too but really struggling!! Must just suck it up though!!

We're pretty much same weight too. I'm looking forward to hearing about your journey!! (sorry sounds really corny lol...)

Yr absolutely right Shan - never going to put those kgs back on! It's amazing to think of the weightloss like that ;-) feeling quite unwell today - my partner has a virus at the moment with similar symptoms (dizzy, light headed, nauseous, hard to focus, coordination out etc) so I think I may have the same virus that she has - she felt like this over the weekend...

Congratulations and that's 2.2kgs your never going to see again.



Not long to go now..

thanks heaps gals - yeah day 5 on Opti, so far so good, 2.2kgs down which is great! Have joined the September thread so can keep up with the sleevings ;-)

Yay bextaroxta. How exciting!! Totaly normal to be nervous. Good luck with the optifast and as lizziec said such a short time in the whole scheme of things. Hope the time flys and look forward to hearing how you go.

Shannon xx

That's great bextaRoxta. All the very best on your journey and make sure you check out the monthly thread for September sleevers. It is really great to keep up with others who are going through the same thing as yourself.
Stay positive once you start on the Optifast and realize it is only a very short space of time in your overall journey.

Good luck.

Liz xx

Yipppeeee! I have my surgery date - I go under the knife 20 September @ Gosford Private - woo HOO... Super excited but nervous at the same time but I'm sure that's pretty normal! Officially need to start Opti 6th September not looking fwd to that 2 wks lead up but will suck it up just like everyone has too! Can't wait to commence my new life of health & happiness ;-)))

Hi bexta

Lovely to meet you and only one sleep left until your initial appointment. I hope it all goes well. Sounds Luke you're making some good decisions so that you're in the best possible health for the surgery.

Good luck

S

Hi BextaRoxta,

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your decision to get sleeved. You won't regret it. This forum is amazing.

I'm another Coastie from Blue Haven. If you ever want to chat just let me know.

Good luck with your appointments and hopefully you get a date soon xxx

gday BextaRoxta

just wanted to wish you a warm welcome to the forum and welcome to the ride of your lifetime.

wishing you wellness

this is an awesome site lots of great advice and support.

so enjoy the ride and journey

Erin

Hi BextaRoxta,

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on making the decision to become a healthier you. I was a serial stalker on the forum for ages before I joined and like you found lots of inspiration.

You will meet some awesome people on our journey, both through the forum and in person, and each and everyone will be supportive and open with you. The forum is a great place for advice, support and even just a place to vent if required.

All the best for your appointment, and for your journey.

Cheers, Janet

[justify]Hi Y'all - I'm Beck from Lisarow on the NSW central coast - I've been glued to this site since making my decision to have a gastric sleeve which is now about a month and a bit ago... I found out a couple of friends from
Work either had the sleeve or were booked in for their surgery & so started my quest for more info & the decision that I too wanted to have the surgery... So here I am, preparing for the ride of a lifetime to health & happiness!! I have my initial appointment with Dr Ken Wong on Wed 29th & am hoping for a surgery date ASAP (Sept would be ideal!!! fingers crossed) tomorrow I'm quitting smoking & starting the OptiFast albeit early... This is such an awesome forum & you are all just so fabulous - I look fwd to posting throughout my journey & thank each of you for all of the wonderful info & advice that you have shared here ;-)