Are there any Australian Sleevers out there, Would Love to hear from you.

Glad to hear you are all going so well.

Kelloff, I had fatigue up until about the 3rd week, it does get better as you eat better/more consistant food.

Sorry I havent heard of spariluan Protein...

My sweet tooth also went for a while, up until really a couple of weeks ago. Now I have a bit of a sweet tooth recurrence, but endulging it too much makes me ill...hopefully my body will learn soon enough.

Hi guy's.

I have just spoken to my clinic and they've said that the quote they gave me didn't include the anaestheologist (sorry can't spell) fee. For those who had to pay this, can you give me an indication of how much this costs? I hadn't anticipated this as an expense and am worried it will run into the thousands

Cheers,

Lila

Hi guy's.

I have just spoken to my clinic and they've said that the quote they gave me didn't include the anaestheologist (sorry can't spell) fee. For those who had to pay this' date=' can you give me an indication of how much this costs? I hadn't anticipated this as an expense and am worried it will run into the thousands

Cheers,

Lila[/quote']

Hi Lila. My out of pocket for anaesthetist was 285 (total cost just over 400), however, that was considerably cheap. I reckon on average you would be looking at between 450 - 1500. These type of accounts vary quite considerably. Refund from Medicare would usually be between 150-400. Ask the hospital or surgeon for the name of the attending anaethetist then give them a call for a quote. That's what I did Hope it all works out for you. There is usually an assistant surgeon too. Did they include them in the quote?

Hi guy's.

I have just spoken to my clinic and they've said that the quote they gave me didn't include the anaestheologist (sorry can't spell) fee. For those who had to pay this' date=' can you give me an indication of how much this costs? I hadn't anticipated this as an expense and am worried it will run into the thousands

Cheers,

Lila[/quote']

Hey Lila,

My bill was $1300 for about 90 minutes. Still haven't claimed my Medicare back. But was told its around $200.

Usually your surgeon goes through the same anaethetist. I rang him and they sent me a quote.

Hope it's not too much for you.

Hey Lila,

My bill was $1300 for about 90 minutes. Still haven't claimed my Medicare back. But was told its around $200.

Usually your surgeon goes through the same anaethetist. I rang him and they sent me a quote.

Hope it's not too much for you.

Thanks for letting me know I will try to find out that information tomorrow

Hey Lila,

My bill was $1300 for about 90 minutes. Still haven't claimed my Medicare back. But was told its around $200.

Usually your surgeon goes through the same anaethetist. I rang him and they sent me a quote.

Hope it's not too much for you.

Hi Lila. My out of pocket for anaesthetist was 285 (total cost just over 400), however, that was considerably cheap. I reckon on average you would be looking at between 450 - 1500. These type of accounts vary quite considerably. Refund from Medicare would usually be between 150-400. Ask the hospital or surgeon for the name of the attending anaethetist then give them a call for a quote. That's what I did Hope it all works out for you. There is usually an assistant surgeon too. Did they include them in the quote?

Thanks - I am a bit annoyed as the letter from the clinic says that amount included assistant surgeon and the anaesethiologist fee's but when I called today she said it didn't. So confusing! But thanks for letting me know and I will follow this up tomorrow and let you guy's know the outcome!

I got a call from DHS today and they said to call back in the morning for the outcome. I am so excited and anxious Can't wait to hear the outcome - the way he was talking was very positive though so fingers crossed for a good outcome!! Will let you all know how I go in the end

Hi Lila

I got a shock with my anaesthetist bill which I received 3 days prior to op for $2000. I was really annoyed as also thought for some reason it was included. Anyway cut a long story short, paid the account but got back $400 from Medicare and $150 from medibank private.

Good luck with your super

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Hi guys

Well returned back to work today 17 days post op. felt great and got through the day fine just getting used to the comments all day about how great I look already.

Shepherds pie sounds delish. I think that will be dinner tomorrow night.

Count down Kelliv - glad you are getting through the pre op diet. I agree that is the most difficult time of the whole experience.

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Hi everyone. I too returned back to work today. 12 days post op. I'm a bit tired now, so it will be an early night for me. I still have not lost any weight since day 4 post op Dietician said this is a normal plateau that can occur straight after surgery as body in shock. Still disappointed though...I've also changed my protein shake to ProteinFX which is 20g protein, 5g carbs and 3g fat per 250ml pre made shake.

Btw- found great app today myfitnesspal which calculates all your calories and keeps all your stats etc. recommend it to you all

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Hi everyone. I too returned back to work today. 12 days post op. I'm a bit tired now' date=' so it will be an early night for me. I still have not lost any weight since day 4 post op Dietician said this is a normal plateau that can occur straight after surgery as body in shock. Still disappointed though...I've also changed my Protein shake to ProteinFX which is 20g protein, 5g carbs and 3g fat per 250ml pre made shake.[/quote']

Michelle

What is the Protein Shake like and where did you buy from? I love the Musashi but quite a bit of sugar. I have not lost anything for about 5 days either but feel so much better already and can see a difference in my face. My doc also said the same as your dietician.

Has anyone got an idea of our calorie intake that we should be on daily. I have done 570 without dinner yet but burned 255 in walking

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I paid about $2000 for the analysiologist (so can't spell).

Looks like I am headed back to hospital on Thursday for a bit of exploratory gastrectomy to look if there is any reason for my ongoing reflux, not normal this far out.

Michelle

What is the Protein shake like and where did you buy from? I love the Musashi but quite a bit of sugar. I have not lost anything for about 5 days either but feel so much better already and can see a difference in my face. My doc also said the same as your dietician.

Has anyone got an idea of our calorie intake that we should be on daily. I have done 570 without dinner yet but burned 255 in walking

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Yeah thats why I changed. The musashi is high carbs and high sugar and I thought it might be impeding my weightloss. I like the new one. Have only found chocolate and vanilla. There website is www.aussiebodies.com.au

I've been purchasing it from a 7/11 convenience store in Adelaide but I think I saw the same drinks at Coles.

My 'allowed' calorie intake is between 600-700. However I'm doing less than 600 at the moment.

You guys pay so much more for medical services Why cant all doctors be consistent with their charges. Its not fair. I'm in SA and my entire out of pocket for my sleeve was 2900.