Hi Leonie - yes, the surgery went well, thanks.It was actually worse than expected, so will take even longer to recuperate, but I was prepared for that.

Hi All

Chris.....I hope you are feeling well and the surgery went without a hitch.

Issi.....I am thrilled you have a date for the first op, so then you'll be on your way, fantastic.....keep in touch!

Lisa.....I can't believe it is only 5 more sleeps, I will phone you over the weekend, I hope you're not too nervous, everything will be fine, I just know it!

Wishing everyone......happy weight loss and please, all take care!!!

That's great news, Issi - good luck with the first op. How long do you have to wait for that one to heal before you can get the sleeve done?
And gooduck to you, too, lisa - hope it all goes well for you. You might miss food this christmas, but by next christmas you'll be very happy with the results.
Hugs
Chris

The first surgery will fix the damage causing my vomiting. The 2nd surgery will be the actual sleeve. Well on the way now can't wait :)

Congratulations Issi,
I am so happy for you!!!
Can I just ask why two surgeries?
I am being sleeved on the 30th (omg 6 sleeps) so will still be in hospital when you go in so
Good Luck Sweetie and we will meet up again when we are both recovered.
Now we can put our band nightmares behind us and get on with our lives.



Lisab

Surgeons visit went well. I go in Dec 4th for the first of 2 surgeries to get the sleeve. I can't wait :)

Thanks very much, Issi.
Let us know how you go with your surgeon's visit - I'm sorry you've put on weight, but hopefully that will swing things in favour of the sleeve, so it might not be all bad.
Hugs
Chris

Good Lisa & Chris with your surgeries this week i hope they go smoothly and recovery is speedy x

I see the surgeon on Tuesday - i'll let you know what he says. I have put on 12.8kg according to wii fit. It is so depressing especially the fact that i am exercising and still gaining weight. Normal people don't gain weight this fast.

Leonie i hope you are feeling better soon and adjusting to life with the sleeve :)

Speak Soon, Issi x

Thanks for the good wishes, Lisa and Leonie.
And good luck with your surgery too, Lisa - I'm, sure you'll be fine, though.
Hugs
Chris

Hi Leonie,
Hope your feeling better and yes we will talk soon.
Issi let us know how you are going especially after you've been to see Dr McHenry..

I cant make it next week either as I promised that I would spend my last weekend before my surgery doing fun things with the kids, I think they are more nervous about it than I am ...

Chris , Good Luck with your shoulder surgery I hope everything goes well and you recover quickly...

Donski, hope to meet you next time (probably after Xmas for me)

15 sleeps to go,
Lisab

Hi All

Apologies for not making it Saturday...was unwell for a couple of days with headaches...probably the heat and dehydration (don't get in nearly enough fluids...never have actually!)

Just noticed that the meet up was postponed after all, with Christmas only weeks away and a couple of our Melbourne girls having surgery over the next couple of weeks perhaps we will need to look toward the new year for our next get together, I know next week was mentioned, unfortunately I won't be able to make that either as my husband will be overseas and I have numerous commitments on the homefront whilst he's away....sorry!

In the meantime:

~ Chris...good luck with your shoulder surgery next week, I'll be thinking of you!
~ Lisab...good luck with your sleeve surgery next week, I can't believe how quickly your date has arrived...your journey finally begins...I'll be in contact!
~ Issi...let me know how you are going and if you have finally had a date arranged for your sleeve surgery and didn't you have another surgery planned as well?
~ Donski...I was looking forward to meeting you...oh well next time!

Ah well, you know what the say - the best laid plans.
Sorry, but I won't be able to make another meet-up for a while as I'm having my shoulder operation next week, but I hope you have a good one and I look forward to hearing all about it.
Hugs
Chris

It is a shame but how about we try and reschedule for next week? Is anybody available?

I hope you see this in time... Yeah I guess we should/could reschedule. Shame, I was looking forward to meeting everyone, but I can certainly have other stuff to do as well.

If only the two of us can make it shall we reschedule for another day? As we are both newbies and I don't have the sleeve yet.

Hi girls,

Heard from Leonie last nite and shes sick so cant make it. She said that she is very sorry and will meet up next time...
And unfortunately I cant make it either as the kids have been begging to go to the swimming and hubbys working so I have to take them (damn hot weather I hate going to the pool) I was hoping it wouldnt be so hot but it is so now I'm stuck.
Sorry girls,
See you all next time
LIsab

Thanks for that Issi, was just about to reply myself, but you'd beaten me to the punch. See you soon

Vic Harbour Kitchen & Bar
70 New Quay Promenade, Docklands, VIC
(03) 9670 5550

you can pull up a map or directions on google

the middle of the city is closed from 11am for myer parade so allow extra traffic time.

Most parking around docklands is $5 flat rate daily but be sure to check first.

http://www.waterfrontcity.com.au/Gettinghere/WaterfrontCityMap/tabid/220/Default.aspx

this map shows the carparks. The restaurant is in the new quay precient. Park accordingly or you'll be up for a big walk! If your catching the tram get off out the front if Chanel 7 it's a short walk from there maybe 5 mins.

See you all at 1pm and hope to see you too Chris if your up to it :)

Send me a pm if you need help with directions and I'll send u my mobile number.

Okay, so maybe I'm not coming - have only slept a couple of hours over the last 2 days, so will see how I fare.
But just in case - where are we meeting, exactly???
Chris

Sorry guys I have been so flat chat this week and just got back from a big night out. I'll be coming Today, see you all at 1pm x

I'm coming too, but have no suggestions as I don't know anywhere yet! LOL
So please give exact name and address, and landmarks are good too!
Thanks
Chris

Sounds good to me, I dont know the area though,
does anyone else have any suggestions?

I'll be there, looking forward to it.
In the absence of any other suggestions, how about Vic Harbour restaurant/bar? It is 'modern Australian cusine' and is about 2/3 of the way down right on the waterfront (from the city). I haven't been there myself, but looked ok on google? I also haven't booked, I wonder how many of us there will be or if anyone else has any suggestions?

Is the meetup still on?
If so when and where?
I will be coming with Leonie, so who else is coming?

Lisab

It's going to be really hot again on Saturday, so hopefully the place where we meet will have air con. Any news on that yet?
Chris

ROFL - no, don't want to meet there, but was there yesterday! But that's where I know how to get to...in my limited Melbourne knowledge!
Hugs
Chris

I love costco... but if we meet there you wont get me out for hours lol

Okay then, it's a done deal for 1.00pm on the 14th at Docklands. I know how to get to Costco, so no problem! LOL Of course you may have to direct me from there!
Chris

I know great places at New Quay Docklands & Harbour Town but can't think of their names... i'll walk over on the weekend and check out the actual names :-)

1.00pm on the 14th November ......is fine for me too!

Just whereabouts at Docklands is the next decision....anyone suggest a venue as I haven't got a clue?

The 14th is great for me, i will be there for sure. Say 1pm?

The 14th is fine for me too.......Lisab hope you are doing OK, give me a call!!!

Issi, are you right for the 14th?

Look forward to catching up with everyone.

14th at Docklands is great for me too

Lisab

I'm still keen. The 14th at Docklands sounds great as far as I'm concerned. Shall we lock it in?

Trying to organise myself before my op on the 19th, so would love to know if we're going ahead with this. Thanks!
Chris

Hi everyone
I can do the 14th too; might be able to swing the 15th, but not sure yet. And Docklands is great - no problem.
Sounds like a plan!!!
Chris

I hope you get through the expo OK Lisa......I will wait for your call next week!

That would be great Leonie, I will talk to you about it next week as from tomorrow I am working with hubby around the clock as his e-games expo is on at the Royal Exhibition Building this weekend so I wont be home again until Monday (God help me)...

See you all soon
Lisab

Yes 14th or 15th at Docklands would be fine for me too........Lisa perhaps we could meet up and go together?

Docklands is great for me too, and 14th or 15th is also good as I can have my last splurge before starting opti on the 16th...

Lisab

Docklands is great. I can do Sat 14/11, but not the 15th. Or any weekday.

Saturday 14th or Sunday 15 is best for me. Docklands sounds great if it is okay with other people too. There are so many nice places to go around there. Parking is $5 flat rate at New Quay / Victoria Harbour end of the docks so no worries about getting fines. I'm not sure if there is any free parking other than the first hour which is always free.

The Docklands Yhat club restaurant/cafe is really nice or there are cafes nearby it with comfy couches very relaxing. Anything you guys pick is fine by me :)

I'm seeing the surgeon on the 24th hopefully i get a date then. I have to have other surgery on the 18th first though.

What about Docklands area? There is lots of parking and its central to everyone.

I can't do the 13th, but otherwise any time within those dates suits me so far.
Let's go somewhere where we won't get booked this time! LOL Other than that, I'm open as to place.

Hi All


Firstly..... I hope all went well Donna and you are home recovering....Lisa, I'm counting down...not long to go now and Issi have you managed to get a date as yet?
Chris not long before your surgery....I hope you are not too nervous!

Re the meet-up....at this stage I would be available any day between the 9th-16th November; has anyone got a preference for dates or places?

Hi girls,
Are we going ahead with a November meet-up? So far its before the 19th and maybe on the week-end....

Lisab

The first two weeks of November are great for me as well as I have to start opti on the 16th. Any day except the 10th (final appoint with surgeon), would be fine and any place is fine too...

Lisab

Hi everyone
Firstly, good luck for tomorrow, Donna. I hope you have a nice easy surgery and recovery.
Next, just don't let the turkeys get you down, Issi - they have no idea of what you've been through. Hopefully the next couple of months will pass more quickly for you, and this time next year they'll all be jealous of you!
As for a November meet-up, I'm in - but I'm having my shoulder surgery on the 19th, so it'd have to be before then for me. Any day, any place, though!
Hugs
Chris

Is a weekend day better for people? Can't wait to get sleved the weight gain post band removal is out of control and I still eat far less than the skinny people around me I don't get it. Just want the scales to stop moving up I gotasked how far along I was on the weekend I wanted to cry. It wasn't said as an insult. I can't believe I look pregnant to other people now. Bring on December already!

Good Luck for tomorrow Donna,
I am sure you will do just great...
looking forward to meeting you soon,

Lisab