Getting sleeved in Melbourne on 2nd May 2012. Nervous and excited

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Hi, I am new here. I have met many people who have had the band or a stapling, but yet to speak to anyone who has had the sleeve done. I have never even had a stitch so am a little nervous, yet so excited about the opportunity I am getting to have a healthier life!
Name: Rachel
Where your from: Melbourne
How you found your way here: Searched for a forum/chat so I coud finally speak to others who have had the sleeve.
Interests: Reading, travelling, socialising, languages, culture, learning,
ANYTHING ELSE YOUD LOVE TO TELL US: I am from New Zealand and have been in Melbourne for 15 years. I am so excited about this, but terrified as I am about to change the way I have been eating for the last 35 years of life! Scary, but BRING IT ON!!! Please say Hi and chat to me about your experiences.

Hi RachelMary,

Welcome!! I'm getting sleeved in Melb on the 9th!! How exciting, u can let me kn ow how it all goes! Which hosp will u be in?

Come say hi to everyone in the May sleevers too! :)

Good luck & well done on the walking!

Claire x

Hey Rach

Who's doing your surgery in Melbourne ?

Good luck with everything, there's some idiots on here (like me :P) but the majority of us are pretty sane and helpful.

Welcome to the forum RachelMary!

There is loads of information on here and great people whom are more than willing to share tips and tricks. Not long to wait now. Good luck.

Thank you, it is so good to be on here and able to chat to you experienced 'sleevees'.
I am trying to get a bit fitter before the op in the hopes that it will help with recovery and weight loss. Walking 6-7km a night 4/5 times a week. Not a bad start. Feeling so motivated already at the tiny bit of weight I can see coming off and can only imagine how exciting it will be when it is falling off me. Can't wait to hear all your stories - thanks again, Rachel

Welcome RachelMary

Like Angelmystique and Kate said, you have definitely come to the right place.. So many wonderful people on here to offer you encouragement and support, and willing to share their experience.

Best of luck for your upcoming surgery! I had mine last week so am pretty fresh out and doing fine, but my advice is follow the doctor's instructions and you will do great. Everyone has had their own unique experience with the surgery; personally I came through it pretty easily without too much drama.

Of course it's a big deal, but my way of coping with the impending surgery was to keep myself really busy so that I didn't think too much about it beforehand, because I didn't want to stress about it or become scared. Of course it's a personal thing, but I focussed on all the reasons why I was having the surgery ie to lower my chances of an early death, to move more freely, and basically to feel more comfortable in my own skin.

We'll be here for you whenever you need to vent, or ask questions, and we will look forward to seeing you back on board after surgery. I love this forum and I'm pretty sure you will too!

Take care

yep u come to the right place

i was sleeved just over 4 weeks ago - and now almost 18kg

it does work and here this site is just awesome

Hi Rachel and welcome to the forum. You will find heaps of info here and loads of people to chat with about their sleeve. If you can't find something you want to know the answer to just ask and someone will help you.

Kate

Hi, I am new here. I have met many people who have had the band or a stapling, but yet to speak to anyone who has had the sleeve done. I have never even had a stitch so am a little nervous, yet so excited about the opportunity I am getting to have a healthier life!
Name: Rachel
Where your from: Melbourne
How you found your way here: Searched for a forum/chat so I coud finally speak to others who have had the sleeve.
Interests: Reading, travelling, socialising, languages, culture, learning,
ANYTHING ELSE YOUD LOVE TO TELL US: I am from New Zealand and have been in Melbourne for 15 years. I am so excited about this, but terrified as I am about to change the way I have been eating for the last 35 years of life! Scary, but BRING IT ON!!! Please say Hi and chat to me about your experiences.