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New to this forum and just thought id introduce myself
Im from Canberra and had the Gastric Sleeve on 19th Sept.
I was on the Optifast liquid for 6 weeks prior to surgery and lost 20kg.
So far since surgery ive lost another 10kg and currently weigh 160kg.
For those requiring information or questions, feel free to ask, i'll try my best to help out as much as possible.
This is a life changing experience for me. Having always been an active person my weight was becomming a problem, too big a problem.
I am looking forward to getting back into the sport i luv.
cheers, and thanks
Hi Belinda
My name is Cathy. I had a sleeve in Oct ’07 revised to a RNY in May ’08.
My surgeon is Phil Lockie in Brisbane. He also consults in Ipswich if that’s near you.
PM me if you’d like his details.
He’s a great surgeon!
~Cathy
VSG Oct 13, 2007 revised to RNY May 3, 2008
Dr Daoud was my surgeon too, he is great. I am not sure what the out of pokets for you would be, but Marlene from his office will tell you.
Anne
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I don't know how much he charges but Dr Daoud http://www.queenslandobesitycentre.com.au/ is a good surgeon - he firstly repaired my band, then removed it when it was still slipping and he's just done an RNY for me. His rooms are at Greenslopes but he operates at Sunnybank now.
Margie
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on 9/5/08 10:58 am - Australia
Hi all,
My names Belinda, i have been banded 7 years and due to several complications i have decided to get the sleeve. I am currently looking for a surgeon and because i dont have health insurance i will be paying the full cost of the surgery.
I am looking for any surgeons in qld who do the surgery and if you know how much they charge that would be a huge help!
I have found a great surgeon who charges $12,000 which i thought was perty good, what do you think? I have dealt with him for my band and he is very good.
Any help appreciated
Thanks
Belinda
I had a hell journey with my band which is detailed on my profile. My band was the pits from the start - slow weight loss, leaky port within three months, more slow weight loss and over the next 2 years I gained and lost the same 3 - 5 kigs. Had complications when it was discovered I had a severe band erosion and out it came. It was then confirmed that the band was unlocked the whole time I had it. I revised to a sleeve exactly 4 weeks ago and it has been a fantastic journey so far. I was so lucky not to suffer the post op discomfort that many others go through, and so far I have lost nearly 12kgs (nearly 16 if I include my highest weight before banding.) I feel great, have no worries with taking extra supplements, I can eat most things including fruit and veg, and I don't have any regrets, I just wish this surgery had been available here at the time I had my band surgery.
Good luck with your research. Marion
PS
My profile outlines my story in detail.
Day of surgery ................ 286
Current weight............... 228 Loss to date................75lbs
First Goal...................220
LOVING MY SLEEVE AND LOVING MY LIFE
