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Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone here has a MIDband that was fitted in Australia?

I have had mine for 3 years this month. It's been great, but I had it fitted in France (I'm from Europe). I've been getting my after care with a nice bariatric physician here, but the surgeon he's associated with doesn't use the MIDband.

I don't have any problems at the moment but if I do I would like to see a surgeon who uses and has experience with the MIDband.

I'm in SA but travel extensively throughout Australia for work so an interstate surgeon is a distinct possibility.

Thanks in advance for your replies!! :biggrin:

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Hello !!! sorry I can`t help you , I haven`t heard of a MID Band ...how does it differ from the lapband..??

I hope someone can help with your enquieries...

Best of Luck and you look like you have lost quite a bit of weight CONGRATULATIONS..

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I don't live in Australia or have the midband but I have heard of it. A couple of weeks ago I got my band removed in Korea and while I was in recovering my doctor brought in another doctor who was visiting different countries in Asia to talk to them about bariatrics and the midband.

This doctor is from Australia and gave me his business card. Maybe he can help you. Here is his info from his business card

Dr Vincent Braniff M: 61 405 141 328 T: 61 2 9550 7271

Email: vbraniff@gmail.com

I am not sure he is in Australia right now as I think he is back in Korea for a few days until next week I am not sure. Maybe you can email him? Hope this helps :thumbup:

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oh oh ! I have one!

I got it from Dr. Munro From the Central Coast.

Dr William Munro

Thats the website... but i think they are doing some repairs on it at the moment.

Very nice man, he doesnt personally do the fills, two other dr.s do.

Best of luck =)

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I just saw my doctor today and he has done 2 MID Bands .... But is going to France soon to learn more about them .....

But I am in NSW I am sure you will find a doctor near to where you are .....

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Hi all,

I am getting my midband put in on Tuesday...very excited. My surgeon is Dr Florica at the SAN in Sydney.

I chose the midband because there is no need for stitches and there is reduced complications from slippages, less chance of holes beaing created in the stomach from friction and the reduced complication rates.

In addition, post op liquid and mushie stage is reduced to one week each.

Midband seemed like a no-brainer to me over traditional lap-band. My surgeon has been doing them for 5 months now.

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