Oh another new one!

Hi My name is Amanda and I am due to have the sleeve done in just under two weeks. I am a bit worried - only natural I guess - and really my biggest worry is the stomach leaking! Has anyone had this experience? I would love to hear all stories - good or bad - I believe its better to be over prepared than under. Amanda

Hi Amanda. I am new here as well. I am getting the sleeve done in June and I think the thought of the stomach leaking is also my biggest worry. I am still determined to have this done though. Good luck with your upcomming op! :-)

Welcome to the both of you. I must admit I spend most of my time on the main board and only come here very occasionally. I have found the information there really helpful. I had my surgery done in November 2008 and despite a few minor complications wish I could have had it years ago. Pam I Just had a look at your profile and realised we had about the same start weight- not quite sure how tall you are- so thought I would write and let you know good times are ahead. Since I started my pre-op diet on 12th November I am down 42.5 kg and still dropping. I have so much more energy and flew about 2 weeks ago for the first time since surgery and didn't need a seat belt extension. I will be updating my blog on Monday or Tuesday after I weigh in again so if you wanted to have a look feel free. Cheers Leisa

Yay! To fly without a seatbelt extension. That would be so wonderful and I find it hard to imagine myself able to do that again. I will check out your blog and profile for sure - thanks Leisa :-) Pam

Hi Amanda, my name is Ros, and I underwent a Bilio Pancreatic Diversion 2 lose weight.My weight ballooned to 163 kg. I had my op in 1998, I must admit, that I had a very rough ride.I dont want to scare you but,at one stage I nearly lost my life, 3yrs ago. I got a really bad infection in the stomach, and had fluid pouring out of my legs. I finally got the courage to go back to hospital,as it took me 8months to get to this state. My weight had been at its lowest, it had ever been....38kg! I was so scared of dying.At this stage, I couldnt walk, unaided, without my walking stick. I honestly didnt realise, how sick I really was,till I went code blue, in the hospital,and I was sleeping for 18hrs a day for the first few weeks,and my legs up to thighs were heavierly incased in fluid, that was pouring out. But, dont let this little story bother you, as I am one of the very few that had major problems, with the post -op side of things. So my stay in hospital...was an extended 3months! I had to learn to walk again as all my muscles, were so weak...it was a very slow process....but I managed to gain 20kg, while I was getting better. My Albumun or protein level was only .8, and should of been about 45, when I got sick. Now, 3yrs to the day, I have kept out of hospital.My weight now...is a beautiful 60kg! I am so happy to say, that it has been a long road...10yrs in total,and now my weight is stable. Amanda,this will be the best life change, u could ever ask for. I know, the road hasnt starting yet,but you will be so very happy with the results in long term. Ifeel, like a completely new woman now,even with all my post -op problems, I can happily say....that I am so glad that I had it done. Its funny now, I can walk down the street, and no-one will call out and make fun of my weight now! but generally, I get a wolf whistle, which makes me feel good inside.Even though I have lost over 100kg, there are still guidelines that I must follow, to keep this weight off for good. These days,I am so very pleased with the outcome, and so will you! Be strong, Amanda, and you will be fine. This life, is definitely, a more quality life. I can do almost anything now,and even ride a bike these days. It took me 18months, to lose all my weight, but I was a biggy, and I was at wits ends, and I knew not only was my health suffering, but my mental state was through the roof...so something had to be done. I feel now, like I am having a second chance of life again...and I wouldnt swap this for the world. Unfortunately, my earlier follow-ups were a disappointment, to me as I have always felt like...I had been thrown to the wolfs, as there was not much post-op support from my surgeon...I was a little hurt mentally, as I was told that I will have no foreign bodies in me! but after an x-ray,I could see the staples inside me...I was mad! Dont let my story, put you off,as go for it girl! you will be very surprised with the ending results. I wish you all the very best for your op! Thinking positive, is a bonus! At least now, I actually feel healthy...after all my complications. I hope to hear a reply from you soon...goodluck! take good care of yourself. regards Ros!

Hi Pam I am so excited for you....GO GIRL!!!!!!! I am new here as well and hopefully am going in on the 10th of june....so keep in touch. Where abouts in aus are you? Good luck, will be thinking of you...aagh as i'll be there 4 days after you. Debbie

Hi Debbie, Thanks! I will take all the luck I can get! And good luck for your op too! I should be coming out of hospital around the time you go in if it all goes well. Your right its very exciting. A scary kind of exciting but still exciting I'm over in WA and am going to SCGH in Perth for the op. Pam