It seems like we have not a lot of action in our Aussie forum. My date is 8/3/16 in Brisbane. Would love to meet other Australians having surgery around this time

Well Done! A great attitude to have and I am sure you will do fabulously. Glad to hear you are feeling well after the procedure.

It feels so good to be moving forward[emoji1] I'm being cautious with what I eat/drink but I'm doing well so far

Great to hear ChunkyMonkey that you are going well

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That good news, sounds like your right on track!

Hi I am from Sydney I had lap band in 3 yrs ago initially I lost 18kg from 101 kg but started having problems eating even after getting band loosen a few times I have regained 10kg. I have seen surgeon and will have band removed 6/6/16. I have a lot of health probs Diabetes 2, hypertension and cholestrol etc I take stacks of meds. Surgeon suggested me to have a gastric bypass in which I was happy to go ahead but my GP is against it saying Gastric Sleeve would be the better option because gastric bypass makes it harder to absorb Vitamins. I don't know which way to go?

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Hi There,

I am having lap band to rny surgery revision with Dr Liew on the Gold Coast. If you have top private health insurance he accesses gap cover, so the only out of pockets I have is the anaesthetist (around $500) and his consultations which are $100 each. He is also happy to email and answer any questions you have so you get to have a fair bit of contact. He doesn't have a dietician or psychologist attached to his practice so he will tell you what to do before and after however you'll need to access a dietician yourself. He was very highly recommended and he has great personal skills. I was quoted $4k to $8k with everyone else too. Mines on 4th March, when's your?

Hello Chunkmonkey,

How are you doing with your profess so far ? I've got my surgery booked for July 29. So nervous and excited at the same time

i had my gastric bypass 2015 in Brisbane by George hopkins was 110kg and now 58kg .

Need to sort out your eating habits before surgery you may be an emotional eater , get to see a psychologist who specialises in biatric patients

Paula

I had my surgery in October last year completed by George Hopkins also. Best decision I made in my entire life. Started at 106.5kgs (size 20) now 61.8kgs (size12). BMI is now "normal". Life is good...health is now impressive too. Good luck to everyone in this thread on their individual journey. Always available for support

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