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

So Im off to see my surgeon (1st appointment with him as have only seen his nurse so far) early next week. Will I get my super letter and quote for apra at that appointment does anyone know? Just wondering if I should book in my gp next week to get her to fill out forms as well.

Good luck with your appointment. Hope all goes well and you get booked in for surgery.

Hi novo,

I just went thru getting my super released thru APRA. So you can download the early release of super form , from the APRA web site.There's a few sections for you to fill out & you will need to take that form to your GP & he/she will fill out their section. The form also needs to go to your surgeons office to be filled in as well. My surgeons office didn't fill in the form they had a letter for me to attach to the form.

You will also need photo copies of your I'd signed by a JP or a Police officer.

you need to send two copies of the form into to APRA, they take about 10 days to asses your application. Once they have approved the release of super they will send you a approval letter , then send that letter to your super company and they will deposit your funds to you.

There is one thing you need to know, you will need to have an extra 21% in your super account than what you want to take out, because they tax you 21% to take the funds out.it's a rip off but what can you do!!

Another thing make sure your forms are perfect before sending them in, cause if there's anything wrong with your form , they will put you back to the bottom of the pile. If you are unsure of anything ring them and ask better to get the form right the first time.I think I called them 3 times... Lol

If you have any questions I'm happy to help , just send me a message.

Hi novo' date='

I just went thru getting my super released thru APRA. So you can download the early release of super form , from the APRA web site.There's a few sections for you to fill out & you will need to take that form to your GP & he/she will fill out their section. The form also needs to go to your surgeons office to be filled in as well. My surgeons office didn't fill in the form they had a letter for me to attach to the form.

You will also need photo copies of your I'd signed by a JP or a Police officer.

you need to send two copies of the form into to APRA, they take about 10 days to asses your application. Once they have approved the release of super they will send you a approval letter , then send that letter to your super company and they will deposit your funds to you.

There is one thing you need to know, you will need to have an extra 21% in your super account than what you want to take out, because they tax you 21% to take the funds out.it's a rip off but what can you do!!

Another thing make sure your forms are perfect before sending them in, cause if there's anything wrong with your form , they will put you back to the bottom of the pile. If you are unsure of anything ring them and ask better to get the form right the first time.I think I called them 3 times... Lol

If you have any questions I'm happy to help , just send me a message.[/quote']

Thanks for all the advice. I will have the forms ready when I go next week.. Never been so excited to go under the knife lol

Thanks for all the advice. I will have the forms ready when I go next week.. Never been so excited to go under the knife lol

Can i also just ask did you have to provide proof of income, loans, credit cards etc to send as well...

I knew they taxed quite a bit but was shocked when my superfund actually told me the amount, it was around $7-$8k on top of the cost of the operation. Yikes. Lucky my dad made me contribute to super when i was younger so have a healthy amount.

Just be aware that I self-funded my op too and when I got a leak, I also got a bill for another $15000. I don't want to put you off cause honestly, even with the leak, the sleeve is the best thing ever but just know that going it on your own is fraught with risks. and if you can, have a little stashed for contingencies... Cheers, Liss

Just be aware that I self-funded my op too and when I got a leak' date=' I also got a bill for another 15000. I don't want to put you off cause honestly, even with the leak, the sleeve is the best thing ever but just know that going it on your own is fraught with risks. and if you can, have a little stashed for contingencies... Cheers, Liss[/quote']

I had worried about that. I checked with my super fund and they said in the event of further costs I can dip back in for more money... I hope you were able to do that...

I think the only thing that scares me is additional costs in the event of an emergency, not the surgery haha

My surgeon said he adds the cost of a night in intensive care into the quote just in case.

That's good. I am just trying to find out about accessing my super to pay for the emergency stuff Fingers crossed it'll get sorted out!

Hi novo,

No proof required for debts.

That's good. I am just trying to find out about accessing my super to pay for the emergency stuff Fingers crossed it'll get sorted out!

Hi Lila,

When I enquired about super release after survey I was told they could only release if I could prove I took out a loan or if it was paid by credit, or had outstanding receipts but because I paid cash they could not release any funds, hope that helps.

Lilly

Hi all

I have been off the site for a while and had a lot to catch up on, seems every one is doing so well, I am just over 6 months out now and only 8 kilos to my "healthy weight range" although I aim for an extra 4 kilos below it, had my 6 month check up this week and my surgeon is really happy with my results, I have lost 36.1 kilos and feel amazing, life changes were surprisingly easy and happy to say my new life just seems normal.

Lilly

Hi all, had my my 3 month ( actually closer to 4) checkup and all was good. Lost 58 percent of excess weight, expect me to lose same again in the next 6-9 months. 30 kgs is awesome I'm expecting another 20kgs all up. Loose skin is going to be a big issue, already looking into surgery for that but will wait till 2 years is up. Feeling awesome buying new clothes ( even though they don't last long lol) Food is all good, can't eat eggs or lamb. Still eat beef pork chicken. Only getting in about 600 cal 300 of that is iced tea which NUT wants me to cut out but have trouble drinking water so rather that than nothing. Back into training and loving it, taken up surfing ( wife calls it mid life crisis lol) did RAW challenge, doing colour run in May, then a mountain man triathlon in sept. loving life. Love sleeve

Hi all' date=' had my my 3 month ( actually closer to 4) checkup and all was good. Lost 58 percent of excess weight, expect me to lose same again in the next 6-9 months. 30 kgs is awesome I'm expecting another 20kgs all up. Loose skin is going to be a big issue, already looking into surgery for that but will wait till 2 years is up. Feeling awesome buying new clothes ( even though they don't last long lol) food is all good, can't eat eggs or lamb. Still eat beef pork chicken. Only getting in about 600 cal 300 of that is iced tea which NUT wants me to cut out but have trouble drinking Water so rather that than nothing. Back into training and loving it, taken up surfing ( wife calls it mid life crisis lol) did RAW challenge, doing colour run in May, then a mountain man triathlon in sept. loving life. Love sleeve[/quote']

Wow Scotty, sounds like you're on track and doing well.

I recently discovered the Lipton LITE iced tea at the supermarket. It's very nice and really really really low in calories.

There us a peach flavour as well as a lemon green tea, give it a go and save yourself on those unwanted calories!

Wow Scotty & lily ,

You guys have fone so well, what sn inspiration you both are!!

Wow Scotty & lily ' date='

You guys have fone so well, what sn inspiration you both are!!

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Thanks heaps, best decision I have ever made

Scotty, your doing so well, what an awesome achievement

Lilly

Hi everyone! I'm now 3 weeks post op and about to start my soft food diet tomorrow. I've been feeling really tired for the past 3 days. I felt really great and energetic in weeks 1 and 2, but now I'm just lethargic and tired. Any advice??