nat36

Hi Im new to this site (just found it today). I am from Geraldton (little bit from Perth) but it would be great to speak to others from close by and the same surgeon. I got an email from Dr Watson tonight saying he could do the initial consult in the same week so I dont have to travel to Perth too much. He has given me a surgery date of March 19th and I cant wait. I chose him from just researching on the net but it seems I have made the right choice as everyone seems to be going to him. The surgeon in Geraldton is a general surgeon and I didnt feel comfortable with someone that hasnt done thousands.

Forget that last question as soon as I hit post they all appeared and I must say they are very inspirational

I probably sound dumb but where are the pictures? Is there a link that Im missing somewhere

Can someone tell me why do you have to go on this horrible optifast stuff before surgery? I have an appointment in March and as I live about 400km's away from the Dr I want to make as few trips as possible would it be worth starting before I go or should I just waut and see. Is the optifast thing a general step for everyone?

Hi I also have an appiontment with Dr Watson in March. I am not aware of his exact charge but I went to another Dr a year ago and he told me it would be upwards of $10 000 without private health insurance. I have a friend that has been banded by Dr Watson and she says the approximate cost after health insurance is $2000. But dont take my word for it I think it would depend on the type of cover you have and the hospital you choose to stay in. I hav been impatiently waiting for the past year to get this done and I am very excited. Good luck Natasha P.S The consultations are covered by medicare all bar about $30 from what my friend told me.