New and Scared, So I thought I'd break the Ice.

Hi Katrina and welcome!

It's really normal to be a bit scared, after all, it's major surgery we're talking here! But do your research and pepper your surgeon with questions (and on here too!) and then you'll be in a position to decide if this is for you.

My surgeon was Assoc Prof Peter Nottle and I've had a fabulous experience with him. It hasn't always been easy but it is simple - I've followed his directions to the letter. This has been a truly life changing experience for me and I'm thrilled with the results.

Best of luck 😀

thanks for the welcome everyone, :-D I am feeling so much better as i have scanned my way through the forum, I know this journey is one I am excited for.. and still a little scared.. 

can't wait to get wheels in motion... so then it's just moving forward 

and Thanks Katherine, I am going to look into having Dr Draper also. :-) 

Cheers  K.

Star bear, you've answered my question from the other post. Let me know how the psych goes. I cancelled mine hoping to get one closer but haven't gone through with it for many reasons.

Hi Guys

Katherine, I too am being sleeved by Mr Draper in August at Pennisula.  My op date is the 17th.  I can't wait but am dreading the 2 week pre op diet, I love bread.  Katrina I can recommend Dr Draper, he has a great chair side manner and the practice is a one stop shop and surprisingly I am looking  forward to my psychologist appointment next week, it may explain some things!

Good luck to all of us and I look forward to meeting more of us in the August diary when it comes up.

Welcom to the forum!

If you have just joined your PHF you will have a lot of time to research and learn about the Sleeve and what to expect, which is a good thing. I was Sleeved 2 years ago and have been very happy with the results. Is it a magic cure, No, but it does make the struggle to control your weight so much more manageable. I has my surgery with Mr Ian Michell, who is an excellent surgeon with a nice bed side manner and very reasonably priced. I have lost 50 kg and luckily have had no complications. At the moment I am learning how to control weight regain and maintain. 

Good luck with your journey, 

cheers Nini

Welcome to you all,

You certainly will find all you need to know here and when you have a date set make sure to join the monthly Sleevers.

I'm one of the June sleevers and we have such a great group of friends there.  You will find all of the posts on the forum very helpful.

I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones in not having much pain after the initial surgery and gas pain and was able to leave hospital 1-1/2 days later.  4 days post op I'm finding it easy to swallow also.  You will find everyone is different though, so read through the June posts to see how everyone faired for the latest Sleevers.  It will give you an idea of what you may expect.  

Good luck to all of you.

I was originally booked to have a band in Traralgon but researched and realised the sleeve is more 'me'. I came up with Dr Draper with melbourne bariatrics as I have some friends in the peninsula and as I'm many hours away would be able to stay there for appointments. He has excellent reviews although is more pricey than some. My initial consult in January was great. I've been waiting nearly a year and now have 5 weeks to go! Good luck with the process.

Welcome, I am new myself, getting sleeved on the 17th July. Already found this site a great help. Look around, ask questions, scary times ahead, but so looking forward to the start... Am half way through the fasting period and just want it done....

Hi Katrina, I'm Katherine and I'm being sleeved in August at Peninsula Private. I've found this forum fantastic and I know that this is the right thing for me! I too want to be healthier, live as long as I can and be there for my kids! Do you have a surgeon and date yet?