steph56

Hi, I am sooo new because I haven't even been to my seminar yet. It is scheduled for Feb. 1, 2017. I have been reading some of your posts on here and they are so encouraging. You all really lift each other up. I know I am going to need all of the support I can get. I called our insurance and surgery for the gastric sleeve is covered!!!
My name is Chris, female, I am 62 years old, I weigh 300 lbs and am 5'2" tall. I live in Indiana. We have 3 grown children, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Our kids have been busy. LOL
Initially I was going to get the Lap Band Surgery. I had an appointment with my family doctor Monday. She questioned me about getting the Gastric Sleeve instead of the Lap Band. I asked her why. She told me all about patients of hers that had the Lap Band done and was NOT happy with it at all. They didn't lose the weight they thought they were going to lose, some had problems with it, some were getting the band removed and going for the Gastric Sleeve. So, I did some research on the Gastric Sleeve vs the Lap Band. I am pretty sure the Sleeve is the way to go for me.
I am already nervous and ready to get the ball rolling. How long does it take from the seminar to getting surgery? I am anxious and scared. Probably just like a lot of you all were.
I will keep checking in with you all. Thank you in advance for any and all of your advice and support.
God Bless!

You could be telling my story, Di. I too have used some of my super as my fund only covered for 'minimum benefit'. I have so many health issues that waiting another 12 months would only make them worse. The biggest problem is my knee and ankle joints. My weight made it painful to walk far and I'm so unfit due to not being able to exercise. So the out of pocket costs is a little problem compared to how my health and fitness currently is. Only living half a life and I want a wonderful full life.
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Hi ladies sorry forgot to mention my age im 32. I was in hospital 2 nights. Was supposed to have in June once my waiting period finishes but my GP said to me how much will you weigh then you wait another 10 months and you could put on another 5-10kgs and that extra weight might be what kicks off all the health problems so he recommended I use my super. To be honest I was reluctant worried incase I have complications in a private hospital how will I find extra cash but everything was fine and now that my journey has already begun I think wow had I not had this in September I would still be feeling so miserable and depressed just counting down the months.

I am so glad I found this site. I feel I have a new set of best friends. Thanks everyone.
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Love to hear good outcomes. It really helps preop because time seems to move so slowly.Well done. 2.5 weeks before my op. Can't wait.
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@steph56 what date is your operation? I'm happy to keep you company on this journey.

I am so glad I found this site. I feel I have a new set of best friends. Thanks everyone.
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I don't intend to tell the staff I'm a nurse. That way I'm just another patient with all the same fears and expectations.
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Love to hear good outcomes. It really helps preop because time seems to move so slowly.Well done. 2.5 weeks before my op. Can't wait.
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Hi everyone I'm in Sydney was sleeved 28/09/16. Lost 9kgs on the pre op diet and total loss nearly 4 months out is 32kgs. Few more kilos and I will be half way to my goal weight. My surgeons goal is 90kgs but my goal is 75kgs. SW 146kgs CW 114kgs my height is 177cm. Best decision I ever made wish I had done it earlier.

Thank you Steph56 I'm feeling better today, but let's wait for arvo - when the "fun" begins and I can sell my soul to a devil for a plate of fried chicken!
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Any 50+ girls out there?
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Hi fellow aussies. I'm booked in for the 4th Feb in Brissy. I'm starting Optifast on Friday for 2 weeks and have also been told to get Protein perfection Protein Water and BN multi (chewable then capsules) for post op. The nutrionist recommended costpricesupplements.com.au
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Hi everyone I'm from Melbourne and having surgery on February 1st. So excited!
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Hi everyone, I'm an Aussie! Going to be sleeved 31st January. Just started my pre op diet today, so far so good.
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Omg omg!!!!!!! I'm getting sleeved on Jan 25th!!!!!!!!!! At Holroyd private hospital!!!!!!!!!! Can't believe it!!!
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Feb 9 in Perth, Australia.
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Feb 9 in Perth, Australia.
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Welcome ellieck1971. Looking forward to sharing our journey.
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Feb 9 in Perth, Australia.
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Feb 9 in Perth, Australia.
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I hope to have date in February. Have just had gastroscope showing all OK. Seeing surgeon on Monday. I'm getting impatient too.
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