DaisyChainOz

Yeah, I hear you, the multiple quoting with images does get a bit much, but I figure it is worth wading through as this site is amazing, not so great on phone as computer though.

No thanks, I don't do Facebook personally for good reasons, and for me at least the beauty of the forum is that it is anon and everyone doesn't need to know everyone else's beeswax 24/7 This site has been brilliant for me to research and get masses of "real life" information and experience and to get to terms with where I am going without any judgement or comment from anyone else. I already am very much admiring of some of the people here and their amazing journeys.. some choose to say/show who they are, some don't and I totally respect that. Just MHO of course

Smokin HOT !

Good for you,, and good luck Mikeyy! I can't really affford it either, but have found a work around, so hopefully if I can work out the logistics it will be Oct or Nov.

Quite amazing what you guys have to go through, none of that for me if I go down the self paying road, I just need one more appointment with my surgeon and dietician before the surgery, that's it... if I was getting the surgery with insurance might be more requirements I don't know but probably not as much as you guys in the USA have to do that's for sure, but I don't want to wait the minimum 12 months with insurance, so will pay for it myself. Just a very hard logistical exercise to work out when to do it... due to being away from home for work, and away from where the surgery will be also, and between moving soon to another location lol... very tricky logistically.

Cute outfit, you might get the job just based on how great you look hahaha

Both lovely!

Wow, you look wonderful!

Blimey! you just keep looking amazing! Love watching your journey, I am starting about where you were almost exactly, and love seeing what I *might* look like... wow, hard to imagine! Keep posting the inspiration!!!

Sheez you are shriking fast! Love those jeans and top on you, looks awesome!!

You look great, can't beat the classics of jeans and a great T!!

Hi @FluffySaysForkIt! Thank you!!! it is very exciting for sure, glad I have options too, just hope I can swing the self funded road and get it done this year as I have a fair bit going on next year and would like to be over the worst of it and on my way to healthier happier me. ?

Hi Mikeyy, Nice to see a few Aussies around. The PHI premium is based on a quote I got a while ago... but might be family rate or be cheaper options dunno, not too concerned as it is the least likely of my 3 options. I have decided if I can swing it to go self funded. Found out if anything deteriorates and I need emergency treatment I will be transferred to a public hospital as a public patient so that's reassuring. When is your surgery?

Yes, it is fortunately a lot easier were we are both located. I am thinking going the self pay road - want it done soon. It is just a matter of logistics now... so waiting to hear about the money and where I can recover as The surgery is a diff city to where I live and I can't fly for 2 weeks after apparently. Exciting!!!

Hello and welcome

So I had my first consultation this week, the system is very different in Australia to what I have read about the surgery elsewhere. Things went very well, loved the team I spoke to, the Dr I saw was not the surgeon, but a very good bariatric physician, and after our consultation it would appear that I have the choice of; Signing up for top Health insurance, paying premiums for a year and then getting the surgery. Approx $5-7k AUD out of pocket and $5-8k in premiums for the 12 months Going through a semi subsidised model which would be in about 6 months Approx $10k AUD Paying for the surgery myself which would be in a matter of weeks. Appox $22k AUD Good news is I can do any of the above, am healthy and a good candidate, there is little requirements to do a lot of the pre-surgery requirements that other country/systems have, so I guess I now just have to decide.

OK.. sorry for the post-fest, been away for work for 3 days so lots to catch up on. Good to see a gentleman posting as well

OMG.. toe sox! ... plus you look great!

Love that look for you, shows off your petite figure really well!

Love that top, you look incredible! Well done for gathering all your courage and posting, I can't wait for the day I have that level of bravery!!!

Pretty dress.. and holy schmoly look at your arms #armgoals

Top is Ok if you want/need loose casual on the weekend or similar, the dress is oddly shaped, doesn't suit your smoking bod imho.

Wowsers, that dress is amazing on you!!!

Definately TUCK..... or buy one that fits ? ... FluffyChix.. you're very small now, time to cull that closet, you look amazing, show it off girl!

Wishing you a smooth surgery and easy recovery... you will be a new you before you know it.