If So Could You Please Give Me Any Info Like Doctor, Extra Costs And Also How Long It Took To Get A Surgery Date, Any Info Would Be Greatly Appreciated.

Magii

Hi Maggii

I had my banding done on 19th December 2006 by Dr Paul Leong, (Adelaide - South Australia) he is such a nice Dr and very very experienced. Ahttp://www.obesitysurgeryadelaide.com.au/

He does somewhere between 6-8 surgerys a week at just 1 hospital that I know of. My surgery went without complications. Best decision I have ever made :eek: You can read more about my surgery in the introductions on this site. Feel free to send a message or mail if you want any further support. CHEERS PS I saw him for the first time on the 1st December and had surgery on the 19th (All smiles)

I used to work at a hospital where Dr P Leong worked, and agree that he is experienced and a lovely man.

My surgeon was Professor James Toouli, he's based at Adelaide Bariatric Centre www.adelaidebariatriccentre.com.au

He and Dr Lillian Kow (practice partner) are very experienced. Professor Toouli was one of the surgeons who introduced helped introduce the band to SA back in the 90's. he is based at FMC and flinders private

Can't help you much with costs as I had mine a quite a long time ago, but a phone call or email to the various practices should give you a rough idea. Sugery Date was quick, only a few weeks - bascally long enough to have what ever pre op tests you need but I know that the public hospital list was quite a long wait as they only had funding to do a small number each year.

Thanks for the responses, I am having my surgery on the 27th February with Dr Paul Leong. So I didn't have to wait that long, my first visit was on the 5th January so that wasn't bad, just can't wait to get it done now, but the time has gone quick :biggrin1:

magii