My name is Amy - and I was banded on the 13th November '07 by Dr Kierath at Bethesda Hospital.

I was wondering if there are many of Dr Tony Kieraths patients that hang around this message board... I've seen heaps of others from Perth here but with different surgeons.

I look forward to hearing from any of you.

Amy

HI all I have two days to go, and I can't wait. However when I read the bad sotories it makes me wonder.

But I know this will be the right thing for me in the end.

So hopefully I will be back on here after next Monday to let you know how it all went.

Hi Everyone ,well i am back home and feeling great !!

I was banded on the 10th of March by Dr Tony K .

Everything went well and I think back now how worried I was before the op and I now wonder why !!

I have had my first fill by my local Dr this week he put in 4 mils and I felt

the difference but am coping well .I have lost 5 kilos since the 10th.

So mojo try not to worry as it will all be ok and you are in good hands.:teeth_smile:

cheza.

Hi All,

My first post, I know this is a pretty old thread but I am hoping some of you are still floating around (floating because your all so much lighter maybe?) I just got my referal to Dr Kierath today and jagged a cancellation appt for two weeks time. I've heard you all spek very positiely of him but I am worried this will be very expensive. Do you know if Medicare/Medibank cover any of the surgery? I know it is for my own health (thats why I am persuing this option) but I was hoping to know an estimate so I don't have a heart attack in my first consult.

Also how have you found the post op diet/food ristriction, is it easy to follow or do you still crave sugar? (or whatever your vice is)

Would love to hear your thoughts

SOTI:blush:

HI there, I have not been on here since my op was done back on 30th March. Back then the cost of the surger ywas about $1900 for Tony Kierath, after medicare and Medibank. He is really quiet but very nice. Once you see him it usually takes two weeks to get booked in for surgery. He does his ops on a Monday and Tuesday at Bethasda Hospital. Your fills will cost you around $60 after medicare have paid there part. Try to see him every month to get a fill, this way you will know how much you need.I have lost 27 kgs since march and have only really got another 3 - 5kgs to go if I want to, I do nt find it hard as I find it easier now as I cant eat all the junk food I used to eat, only sometimes I miss have a good burger, bt if i didnt have this done then I would stillbe eating all the wrong stuff.

all the best with it:thumbup:

Hi All,

My first post, I know this is a pretty old thread but I am hoping some of you are still floating around (floating because your all so much lighter maybe?) I just got my referal to Dr Kierath today and jagged a cancellation appt for two weeks time. I've heard you all spek very positiely of him but I am worried this will be very expensive. Do you know if Medicare/Medibank cover any of the surgery? I know it is for my own health (thats why I am persuing this option) but I was hoping to know an estimate so I don't have a heart attack in my first consult.

Also how have you found the post op diet/food ristriction, is it easy to follow or do you still crave sugar? (or whatever your vice is)

Would love to hear your thoughts

SOTI:blush:

i am new to site and will be banded by Tony in May/june this year (09), I also would like to keep in touch with any of Tony's other bandies..

To everyone who has had the band well done on your weight loss and for those who are waiting good luck with it all

Cheers

Danielle

Hi everyone

I have never gone onto any threads before but I felt the need. I have been considering this operation for some time now and have decided to go ahead with it. I am feeling very nervous and would really like to be able to talk to people about my concerns. I came across this site when I was trying to find out about the doctors that do lapband surgery and I began reading everyone's thoughts and experiences towards this operation and felt it would also help me.

I really believe that a support group like this is exactly what I need.

Looking forward to speaking to some of you guys!

Cheers

Irene

i am new to site and will be banded by Tony in May/june this year (09), I also would like to keep in touch with any of Tony's other bandies..

To everyone who has had the band well done on your weight loss and for those who are waiting good luck with it all

Cheers

Danielle

Hi there

Danielle

Well we are in August now, does that mean you have done your op?. How are you?.

My op is schedueled for the 18th August 09,and I am really nervous!. Let us know your experiences.

cheers

Irene

Edited August 7, 200916 yr by hocusspoccus
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Hi this is my first time here ,I saww DR Tony Kierath on 7th Augustand hope to have my banding done on 15th September.I would appreciate any feed back from anyone who has had banding done