I started this blog back in 2009
as a way to share my motivation to loose weight.
There is documented evidence of each and every
try and fail in this endevour!
In 2012 I noticed alot of success with Weight Loss Surgery!
So diligently signed up to a Private Heath Fund - HCF
So diligently signed up to a Private Heath Fund - HCF
and spent the next 12 months saving the out of pocket costs
for this operation!
Unfortunately at the time I decided to give it one last shot with
weight Loss the old fashioned way!
Through Diet & Exercise.
I joined Michelle Bridges.
Very limited success and lots of long term body damage!
I still carry the injury to my knee!
This woman really has no clue about bodies of the obese!
In December 2014
I had a job to do with my work.
Because of my weight it was very difficult
and so decided its time to bite that bullet and get this weight off
for good!!!
I rang around a few Doctors and found one I really liked
that could fit into my limited schedule
and the staff were wonderful!
I rang my health fund - HCF only to be told
No Sorry, we dont cover WLS under the top cover anymore
you need extra cover!
We sent you a letter!
OMG after 3 years I was so cranky!!!
Then the receptionist from the Doctors Surgery rang
and said another woman had the same problem
but she swapped over to Medibank Private for instant cover.
So I did that and that was as easy as a phone call.
HCF did their level best to slow things down,
but I stayed ontop on them and got the paper work finalised!
My Doctors Appointment was January 25th
and I was scheduled for surgery on February 17th!
These are some before photos and measurements.
This was me Late December
Weight: 116.8
Bust: 120
Waist: 103
Hips: 137
Right Thigh: 60
Neck: 35
Right Bicep: 42
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On 1st February I started my Pre-Op Diet.
Optifast, plus limited veges.
February 2nd
Weight: 114
Bust: 118
Wasit: 102
Hips: 132
Right Thigh: 64
Right Bicep: 40
Neck: 33
February 6th
I also have to have a throat thing done before my op in Tamworth
I did a weight measurement beforehand
Weight: 112.6
Bust: 114
Wasit: 99
Hips: 130
Right Thigh: 60
Right Bicep: 40
Neck: 33
During this period I lost 8 kilos!
The first 3 days were very difficult, but after that it was no biggy!
And the weight just fell off!
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This was me the Friday before my op.
Weight: 108.4
My Operation was 17th February 2015
By Doctor Gregory Nolan
in Southport
I needed a fast recovery as I had to get back to work in 10 days!!!
I went in to have the operation
and I was so scared!
I was wheeled into the waiting area and met my anesthetist, who was quiet lovely!
Very reassuring!
Doctor Nolan was running a little late, so we were all just hanging around waiting for him.
When he arrived, we chatted some.
Dr Nolan asked how big a stomach I wanted.
My reply was one that works!
He said Good Answer!
He said Good Answer!
I went in after a little after 8.ooam
I was actually wheeled into the Operating Room
with the massive lights overhead
I was told the "Shimmy" onto the operating table!
I said to the Doctor, "Have you not seen me, I haven't shimmied anywhere in a very long time!"
I said to the Doctor, "Have you not seen me, I haven't shimmied anywhere in a very long time!"
He laughed!
But I managed to get on the table!
The massive lights were quiet scary! I remember commenting on them!
The anesthetist gave me an injection in my hand
he said let me know when you are feeling sleepy.
I said to him that the walls were moving!
I think he took that as I am feeling sleepy!!
The assistant put the scanner thing on my head to make sure I stayed asleep!
The next thing I remember is waking up in my room and I was so sore!
My chest hurt so bad!
I cried and cried!
The nurse told me that I was so naughty!
She tried to inject me with morphine and I made such a fuss that I had a massive bruise on my thigh!
She tried to inject me with morphine and I made such a fuss that I had a massive bruise on my thigh!
The next time I woke up I was still so sore!
Stu was there and I waved to him and tried to behave myself!
I was so so thirsty!
I asked for water but they couldn't give me any!
I begged for ice but couldn't have that either!
I slept on and off for a few hours.
Later that day they removed the vibrating things so I could go to the loo.
I was mindful that I had to have a fast recovery
so I asked them that while Im up can I go for a walk!
This surprised the nurses after this mornings performance
so did a lap of the hall.
And that was my hospital experience
Sleep, wee and walk!
I did this for 3 days and then I went home to recooperate on the gorgeous
Gold Coast!
I slept and slept!
It was so refreshing!
In my jarmies, sitting on the balcony drinking my shakes
Liquid diet for a week!
Then I decided to get dressed,
This was the second last day!
I didn't really record much weight loss during this time!
Mega bloating still
and letting my stomach heal.
I was back in Gunnedah and at work to do a function by 27th February.
Life has mostly had its ups.
Im still on a combination of liquids and puree diet.I was supposed to move onto soft food
but I am still having pain swallowing.
I think its due to the hernia repair,
March 13th I was 102.8
Bust: 110
Waist: 96
Hips: 127
Thigh: (Wrong reading)
Bicep: 39
Neck: 33
Here are some photos from that week.
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Right now I am under the "jump" weight!
My first goal was to get under 100 kgs.
I have to be under 100 to be able to parachute!
I am 99.8 Yay!!
Ive not been 99.8 in a very long time!
Its been 4 weeks since the operation, and 6 weeks since the prediet!
Im really really happy with my progress!
