I tried some salad at about 9 weeks postop, in the form of lettuce, tomato and cucumber. It got stuck and I was in a bit of pain for quite a few minutes....
Helen you're a champion, that's JUST what I wanted to hear! I reckon people who have difficulties with medical procedures are very vocal, people who don't...
Hi everyone and thanks for the warm welcome Kath. My name is Krissy, I'm 32 and I live in Perth. I'm wanting to have some form of wls as I'm in the morbidly...
Hi Krisssy :) Fresh here...welcome to the most supportive group of people you could ever meet! I'm suppose to be having bypass surgery...date to be decided...
Hi everyone, Hope you all are well. Welcome to all the new people, wow its becoming a party here!! [:))] Well Pete has been in hospital now for 10 days....
Hi all you Perth people, Carol, Hope you are feeling better, my thoughts & prayers are with you. I live in the Belmont area so it would be easy for me to get...
Hi Krissy I had gastric bypass on 7 July this year. I haven't had any problems and have lost 30 kilos so far. I remember being a bit down when I reached the...
I am not exactly sure, I think optifast may have more vitamins etc. but you will not be living on it as a complete diet so it should be OK. Do you regularly...
Hi Fresh, I am glad that things are starting to roll for you. You might need to have a CPAP machine, (I did) I don't need it now though. That will help you...
Krissy, just click on the "links" in the the left hand column and you will find some interesting links to different surgeries. Have a browse, may give you...
Hi Alison, Glad Pete's leg is doing well. You will be glad to be back together in your own bed i bet, wink, wink. Wasn't "Boy from Oz" fantastic? I went to...
... is ... yes i do take a vitamin every day.AT the moment i can only handle one meal a day.My head wants more but my stomach say no way. On tuesday i am going...
HI Krissy and welcome I had wls 19 days ago and all is going well, still learning to listen to my stomach I had the sleeve. I'm was and still morbidly obese...
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has had a Laparoscopic Roux-en -Y Gastric Bypass in Perth? - what specialist did you see? - how are you finding it? -...
Hey Fresh, Carol & Krissy What do you think about getting a WLS support group together here in Perth?? I know that the WL surgeon I work with would be more...
I am half-way through my prep for tomorrows routine colonoscopy (blaaacch!!!!!) going between bedroom and toilet and when I ring the hospital to confirm what...
Gwad I would feel sorry for meself too! I haven't had a colonoscopy, but I know people who have, and I know the prep is awful. One step closer to goal weight...
... the ... not on ... there, ... back ... constipation ... Kath, how awful for you, going through all that , then they say your'e not on the list. Good luck...
Thanks Carole. I won't be a happy camper if they don't do me tomorrow. But as I said, on the bright side, I might get to goal weight sooner after the...
ty fresh...sorry for delay in reply,,i ended up having big complications to my hand and wrist op,,,just got home from hosp after getting rushed in for 4 days....
Oh Carol, I hope your wrist & hand are not giving you anymore problems. I will be thinking & praying for both you & you're husband Frank. Please keep us...
hi all,, i too am craving a salad,,,,but know its a bit silly to risk any painnnnnnnnn,,, enjoyed 1/2 a wholemeal vegemite sandwich yesterday,,,just out of re...
hi alison, just out of hosp today ,,non related surgery,,all went real wrong so was rushed back in at weekend,,hubby still in same icu in states,,would love to...
yes yes yes ,, count me in,,would like to help others and not leave them floundering as i was before i found this group....plz note tho,,my writing. typing is...
Hi Carole how do you feel after your 1st fill? Can you notice any difference in how much you can eat? I have an appointment for 18 Oct for a 2nd fill - I can't...
Oh Carol, my little problems are nothing. I will be praying for Frank today. I hope everything improves for you soon. Be strong. Best wishes kath ... ...
hi carol, I am nearly 3 week post op.You said that you had a wholemeal sandwhich with vegmite, how did you go with that. What op did you have and how many...