Hello all

Im going to see dr nottle next month and im just wondering how long his waiting list is just to get a rough idea at what im looking at

thanks

Kaylene:help:

Thank you for the info. I think it will be an overnight stay for me.

Fee I just noticed you were banded on 15th Nov & had your 1st fill on 2nd Dec, barely two weeks later. Did you ask for this, or did Mr Nottle just do it.

I am back on 18th Jan for my 1st visit (5 weeks after surgery) and would like to get a fill but the receptionist at his surgery thought it was unlikely.

Seeming he is so hard to get into and so busy, I dont want to wait another month or so. What is the deal with these fills, are they self monitored? Do you say when you want one?

Fee I just noticed you were banded on 15th Nov & had your 1st fill on 2nd Dec, barely two weeks later. Did you ask for this, or did Mr Nottle just do it.

I am back on 18th Jan for my 1st visit (5 weeks after surgery) and would like to get a fill but the receptionist at his surgery thought it was unlikely.

Seeming he is so hard to get into and so busy, I dont want to wait another month or so. What is the deal with these fills, are they self monitored? Do you say when you want one?

Hi....no i didnt ask for it he just said he would do it as it was christmas and he said he was going away.

Everytime i have gone for my check ups i get a fill even if its only a tiniest bit.

I have had to never ask for a fill.....i bet you he will give you the fill when you see him on the 18th Jan:)

Goodluck

Does he just do them there in the Surgery (I went to Williamstown)?

yep just in his rooms at williamstown or now at his new rooms at werribee

hi... Just went and saw my neurologist as i have a pass history of Multiple Sclerosis diagnosed in 1997 but no problems since. I asked him to write a letter to Dr Nottle r/e having Lap Banding. He didnt hesitate as he's seen my weight keep on an incline. Now.... i just have to wait for 14/2/07 when i see Dr Nottle for the first time. I wish i could see him NOW...

Hey Fee are you kidding that they do banding as a day surgery? Surely not! I think everybody should be in at least overnight and possibly one to two days for observation and monitoring etc.:girl_hug:

Bronwyn, good news re your neuro. Unfortunately MS is something that we will both have for life. Its great that you haven't had any more attacks since 1997 though. Susannah

susannah... I think the betaferon has really slowed down the MS for me. Have had lots of symptoms but no real attacks. Fingers crossed as i want to consentrate solely on weight loss and looking forward to having the lap band.

Hey Fee are you kidding that they do banding as a day surgery? Surely not! I think everybody should be in at least overnight and possibly one to two days for observation and monitoring etc.:girl_hug:

Nah im not kidding....u can have the option as having it done as day surgery

I dont think many ppl take it up..i never would have.....

It is stated somwhere in this thread that he told someone here about the day surgery

I was done at 8pm and was discharged at 10am the following day, so if I was done first thing in the morning, I could have left that night.

And to be quite honest, I much preferred being at home than being in the hospital bed!

I wouldnt opt for day procedure. Am i correct that day procedure is not performed at a hospital but at a small endoscopy clinic or similar?

I know everyone is different but when i had a past laproscopic procedure ( gallbladder) I stayed for 3 days in hospital due to the shoulder tip pain etc caused by the gas.

Hopefully that was a one off and this time i'll just stay overnight.

I wouldnt opt for day procedure. Am i correct that day procedure is not performed at a hospital but at a small endoscopy clinic or similar?

I know everyone is different but when i had a past laproscopic procedure ( gallbladder) I stayed for 3 days in hospital due to the shoulder tip pain etc caused by the gas.

Hopefully that was a one off and this time i'll just stay overnight.

Yes your correct that day procedure is performed at a small endoscopy clinic....the new one in werribee.....i have seen ppl going in while waiting to see Peter.

I still wouldnt feel comfortable having it done anywhere other than a hospital. Im nervous enough and i havernt even had my first appointment with Dr Nottle.

no neither would i.....so whens your first appoint to see peter?

First appointment is 14th February. I was initially ment to see him in October but cancelled due to 1/ not having the support of my husband and relatives 2/ wanted one last attempt myself . That was a complete failure as ive put on 4kg since then.

After much descussion and telling my husband and close relatives that i am doing this with or without their support, they have accepted it. So.... im just waiting. I wonder if they have a standby list for any cancellations. Maybe i could be seen earlier that feb 14th. I hate the waiting game..