Hi everyone I'm a newbie , I live in brisbane, Australia

I have a few questions befor I have my first appointment .

I'm booked for my first appointment on December 8th.

Did you have to wait long between first appointment to surgery ?

I know in USA they have to have , sleep study's , psychiatrist Appointments befor they have surgery , in Australia have to do the same ??

I rang up and found out I am covered by my medibank private, so that's great , one thing ticked .

In the U.S., depending on the insurance company requirements, it can be months before surgery is approved. I was lucky in that my insurance is bariatric friendly. In less than 1 month, I had my 1st appointment, was sleeved and released from the hospital.

But I went to great lengths to get all my pre-op testing done quickly. In 2 weeks, I'd had all the blood work, xrays, EDG, and psych eval completed. On top of that, I had a co-morbidity (sleep apnea) and I had done a doctor supervised diet years earlier that met my insurance pre-qualifications.

I'm in Brisbane too! I had to wait two weeks for an appointment with my surgeon. Saw him on November 5th. He didn't need a psych eval at all but did want a gastroscopy. He scheduled my surgery for December 2nd. I had bloods done straight after the appointment and booked the gastroscopy. Went to see the dietitian the next day and got my shakes for the 10 day pre op diet. I have the gastrscopy on Thursday (13th of November) and start my pre op diet on the 22nd. Lastly I have the pre op clinic on the 26th of November at the hospital. As you can see, it can all happen pretty fast!!! Good Luck

oh wow , yes I have to wait 2 months for my first appointment , it's the 8th dec , can't wAit .

I'm not even sure I'm a candidate for surgery as my start weight is 101kg .

What's the pre op clinic for ??

oh wow , yes I have to wait 2 months for my first appointment , it's the 8th dec , can't wAit .

I'm not even sure I'm a candidate for surgery as my start weight is 101kg .

What's the pre op clinic for ??

You should qualify. I'm 85KG and 167cm tall. The pre op clinic is at the hospital (Allamanda on the Gold Coast) and is just a quick check up and they give you all the info you need for your hospital stay.