DR Nottle

[Parvathi 2]

Parvathi - do you mind me asking why you changed surgeons? What is revision surgery?

Simple answer - I'm picky. I "interviewed" 3 surgeons before deciding on one. I had scheduled four consults, but after the third one I knew I had found my man lol. The first two surgeons I saw, were very easy to talk to, didn't require me to "jump through hoops" and didn't require a pre-op diet. They made it sound easy as pie, which of course, in a way you want it to be.

Then I saw Mr. Crosthwaite. Whilst he wasn't the most personable man in the world, he seemed more than competant. He explained the pros and cons in detail. He told me why he went into this line of work. He told me that he'd prefer if I saw a therapist, that I MUST exercise and that I'd be required to do a pre op diet. And he explained why all of that had to be done. While it made it a bit harder to do, in the long run, I felt there was a reason behind it and it was for my own benefit.

I'm not saying Mr. Nottle isn't a good surgeon. I'm sure he is and I've heard nothing but good things about his work. I guess I just needed something different.

A revision surgery, in my case, is where they go in and replace the band with a new one. Mine slipped a few months back. I paid nothing out of pocket to have it replaced.

[tarajane 0]

Thanks for your honest reply, this forum is just wonderful, I am loving it more every day.

[fee 0]

hey all went to see dr nottle today i am now on the waiting list.... he said waiting list is about 6-12 months and quicker of i have day surgery but i have to have all the other test done too see if its safe for me to have day..

well now the ball is rolling

YAY

hey i told u so if you have day surgery its alot quicker:)

Goodluck and i hope all your tests go well

[aquasky13 0]

Yeah You Did Fee Thanks For That

[bronnie70 0]

Hi All...

Ive got an appointment with Dr Nottle on 14/02/07. Hopefully i'll get it done fairly soon after that. Im a little nervous about the whole procedure but im determines that this is the correct decision for me.

[susannah 2]

Hi, like Jess my surgeon is Mr Crosthwaite. I have found him to be very thorough and professional. He explains everything clearly and everything he requires is always in the best interests of his patients. I have found him to be both ethical and personable.

Everyone has to make a decision regarding their surgeon, based on the criteria that is important to them. Good luck with it. Susannah

[fee 0]

Hi All...

Ive got an appointment with Dr Nottle on 14/02/07. Hopefully i'll get it done fairly soon after that. Im a little nervous about the whole procedure but im determines that this is the correct decision for me.

Hi and Welcome:)

Dr Nottle is great...there are a few of us on here that see him

Keep me posted on your journey

Any questions just PM me i will be more than happy to help

[susannah 2]

Hi, Mr Nottle's CV is very very impressive! Just google his name and his website comes up. Susannah

[bronnie70 0]

Dr Nottle appears to have had a great deal of experience. Hopefully when i see him on 14/2/07 he will give me a date for the procedure.

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Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis 23/12/97

age: 36 ( 1970)

2 children

reside western suburbs Melbourne

[susannah 2]

Hi Bronnie, Well looks like we are both born in 1970 and both have MS! I had quite a severe attack last Feb, but it has gone back into its box again. Yay! I am hoping to have a long period of remission with it. I can only handle one thing at a time, namely the banding. Although those of us with MS know that the disease goes on in the body, even when you are in remission.

Susannah

[susannah 2]

Hey Bronnie I forgot to ask you if this is your first consult with Mr Nottle. Have you had all the other tests that you have to have, namely blood tests, respiratory tests etc etc?

I first considered having this surgery in 2003, after my neurologist referred me to the specialist for it. I left it until july 2006. Had talk with my GP about it again who referred me to my surgeon. Had first consult on October, and lots of tests. Second consult with surgeon in December, and surgery in Feb.

You also will need clearance from your neurologist, which should not really be a problem as MS eventually effects mobility. I am not ready for that yet!

Good luck. Susannah

[bronnie70 0]

Hi...

seeing my neurologist tomorrow afternoon so will get a clearance from him. I doubt that will be a problem. This will be my first visit to Dr Nottle on 14/2/07 so i havernt had any tests at all. Im going through my private health insurance so hopefully i wont have too long a wait. Im a bit nervous as i had my gallbladder out in 2000 and was quite sick afterwards. I felt like i was full of gas for days and couldnt get rid of it... not nice... hopefully that was a one off experience with a laproscopic procedure.

so... when is your operation?? Im hopeing Dr Nottle says he can do it by the end of March. Since diagnosed with MS ive put on heaps of weight. Im relatively mobile with only a bit of numbness in hands and feet but i do get tired.

take care

Bronwyn

[susannah 2]

Hi Bronnie, Good on ya! I am being banded on Feb 2nd. I had my gallbladder out in an open procedure as a 15 year old. Yowzer! I was a month recovering from that.

Where are you being banded? I am being done @ The Avenue hospital.

Susannah

[getonsamsom 0]

Hi Bronnie - I was banded by Mr Nottle on 12th Dec. More than happy with him, he is very efficient. I originally was seeing another surgeon, but couldnt get a surgery date, it took ages to get my first appt, then 7 weeks to go back, then it was going to be nearly 3 months for surgery. I was self funded and didnt want to have to wait.

So I rang Mr Nottles rooms and they fit me in for the initial appt with him and pencilled me in for surgery at the same time 2 weeks after that. This of course was depending on everything being okay!

You normally have to see a physician & dietitian after seeing him, but as I had already done that I got through a bit quicker.

I asked him about the procedures, about the failures, and why. he was great, and said in my case I can expect great results.

[bronnie70 0]

Im not sure which hospital i'll have the procedure. Maybe Werribee Mercy or Western Private.

Originally i was suppose to see Dr Nottle on 2/10/06 for a first visit. Silly me cancelled the appointment as i wanted one last attempt to lose weight myself....mmmm.... ive put on 4kg since then.

I just cant wait...... i can picture myself as a much thinner me and it will be great not to break out in a sweat when cutting my toenails. Definately a task i have difficulty doing.