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hi there, i know that sios in sydney dr taylor performs 2 lapband surgeries through concord hospital in Sydney per week. The cost is 8 thousand dollars this includes post surgery care fills, etc. You go into the hospital as an uninsured patient. there are conditions but i know a few people who have done it and have been really happy. You get around 1500 to 1800 dolloars back thru medicare and safety net etc. Many cant wait for 12 months on private insurance. regards M:rolleyes2:

Dear Lapband sister Greeneyes, Where r u and how are u getting on after your stroke. Has anyone heard from her.?? regards M:lol::biggrin2:

thats a great idea -

Hi all, Just wondering if andybody had the same problem after banding as me? I was banded Feb 18th, 2008. At first fill appointment (fill was very difficult and painful) 2 or 3 days after that I experienced a severe reddening around the port scar incision. It was extremely painful Went off to the doctor who performed my banding and was informed that I had an infection which was treated by 2 courses of anti-biotic It went away and now 3 months later has come back again. The doctor has ordered blood cultures to see if anything grows and I am now on 2 courses of anti biotic. I asked teh doctor when I finished the course of anti biotic would be sure that it would nto re occurr and he said he didnt know - it could come back again??? I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience of re-occurring Infection Under Port Scar at all? My doctor says it is not common at all? regards M:lol::teeth_smile:

i cant contemplate breaky till mid day just too tight. i have a large cup of tea followed by my multi Vitamin drink and wait then i have tried a few times but seems i am just way too tight-and i am not hungry at all. regards M:thumbup:

Hi all, Just wondering if andybody had the same problem after banding as me? I was banded Feb 18th, 2008. At first fill appointment (fill was very difficult and painful) 2 or 3 days after that I experienced a severe reddening around the port scar incision. It was extremely painful Went off to the doctor who performed my banding and was informed that I had an infection which was treated by 2 courses of anti-biotic It went away and now 3 months later has come back again. The doctor has ordered blood cultures to see if anything grows and I am now on 2 courses of anti biotic. I asked teh doctor when I finished the course of anti biotic would be sure that it would nto re occurr and he said he didnt know - it could come back again??? I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience of re-occurring Infection Under Port Scar at all? My doctor says it is not common at all? regards M:lol::thumbdown:

Dear Jen, I am so proud of u hope u haven't forgotten me.????? I dont see you on msn at all these days. all the best kind regards M:lol:

Dearr Jen, Good to see you are home now.. What a test you have been through - My mum had several strokes and the first one affected her left side - she worked very hard for 12 months and got the left arm moving again. Lots of prayer, lost of patience thats the key. Great weight loss ur have had - very inspiring. I was banded 18th feb 2008. Have also had infections around the port incision which was a bit of a challenge - but it is getting better now. Glad to have u back. kind regards M:rolleyes2:

ALl normal it happened to me too. The first 6 weeks should be about healing after the operation not losing weight - that is a bonus though. I am due for first fill next week and boy oh boy - do I feel i need it!!! its all good. regards M:lol:

woohoo congrats and hey -welcome on board

hi fatty soon to be fitti,:thumbup: Most welcome anytime - yes watch those mushies and normal food stage which I am up to is scary as well. I am sure I have put on weight this week.I hate those scales:lol: Off to Sios to see the dietitian for my 4 week dietary prep lecture on Wednesday. Thanks also for ur visits and pressies too helps the healing process - I am sure and so nice to have a bandit buddy.:thumbup: HJ is fine - chewed watermelon this morning 6 am and had the first bite pain (means first bite that u forget to chew -opps) - it is kinda like an elephant sitting on ur chest for a few moments u remember I warned u about that - a cup - o-tea chaser and it pushed it all down.:tt2: I have to keep singing the wee "ditti" chew chew chew followed by chew chew chew.........:thumbup: look forward to seeing u at this weeks meet. prayers and blessings to u my bandit sister....Bring on the vinegar and oil I say.:thumbup: luv u sister M:thumbup:

wow - that is wonderful great job - keep up the good work regards M:smile:

thanks for the info - its always good to get theses things verified. kind regards M:smile:

hmm, congrats on ur weight loss that is terrific. I suggest find someone with a sewing machine and start taking things in. I was advised not to buy clothes unless u have to whilst ur losing - otherwise it will cost u a fortune... Hang on to those dollars for later on.. All the best adn hope the wedding goes well. regards M:thumbup:

Yes it is very scary. If this is the case with most funds it is also so sad to think those that are waiting for the 12 month period to finish in order to get banded may be disappointed. regards M