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:

I didnt see Mr Nottles dietician, I believe they are in the same rooms in Willy (so if you could see them on the same day it will save you a trip:) )

I originally was going through another surgeon, and I had to see a physiotherapist as well, dont think Mr Nottle asks for this, but the physician is the one with the biggest wait.

thanks for the info... i'll contact Dr Nottle's surgery tomorrow and see if i can grab the name of the physician so i can at least book in for later in the week that i see nottle and also book in to see dietician. did you have to go on a pre-op diet??

Nope - but I had a bmi of 39-40, so it wasnt necessary. I have heard of other Mr Nottle patients that have had to do the Optifast thing.

The previous surgeon I was with wanted you to lose 10kg, regardless of your starting weight, before your surgery. I must say this threw me into a flap!

that last surgeon sounds like a drongo!!! I really dont want to do the optifast thing. About 12 months ago i decided to go on it myself.....bad move.... my hair fell out after 3 weeks on it.. seriously i now have really thin hair. I did read that hair loss can happen on any fast trick diet.

there is never anyone in the chat room on this site.

so.... i basically need to know the contact details of the physician, ring and book now for a day or two after Dr Nottle. Do i need to see a dietician through him also?? Okay... blood tests can wait. Is there anyone else i need to see??

Yes you do need to see a Dietician....when you phone also book in to see the dietician his name is Michael if its still him doing it and then that way you get it all done on the same day when you see peter.

The physician is in williamstown around the corner from Peters rooms and i waited 2 weeks to get in to see him. The physician may send you for a sleep test which i had to do but im not sure if everyone has to do it.

I didnt have to do the optifast either...so i was wrapped:)

Thanks for all that Fee. I'll get onto it all today.

No Probs....let us know how you go

Hey fee.... did my homework!!! Will see Dr Nottle on 12th Feb and then a dietician and the physician on february 14th. The Physician in williamstown is fully booked until the end of March so Dr Nottle's receptionist gave me the name of one in spotswood and i got in much earlier.

Im aware Dr Nottle will send me for blood tests which i will make sure i have that week. have i missed anything?? Is there anyone else i will need to see?? I hope i dont have to have sleep studies... do you know why some people are sent and some arnt?

i think the sleep study depends on if you feel like you could have sleep apnea...which i tho i had as sometimes i wake through the night all jittery and out of breath....he asks questions and i think if he feels you need one he will make you get one done.

are sleep study tests usually done on those with higher BMI's??

im not quite sure about that

Gday Fee and Bronnie, does Dr Nottle require you to pay a fee out of pocket at all after your health insurance? I had to pay $3500.

Fee ,it must feel tops to have lost 40 kg!:clap2: Susannah

Hi......yes i had to pay $2,500 out of pocket and then $550 to the anesthesist

I went to medicare and got $700 back out of that 2500 so after everything i was out of pocket around $2,200....fills are free

Fee, none of my $3,500 is claimable at all. I can't get anything back. Plus I have to pay my health insurance, Costs of tests etc etc. Susannah