Hi guys, well went in for my 5th fill this morning after my last one 2 months ago. I wanted to ask if there any australian bandsters out there. my dr. went there i am assuming during the christmas holidays. He now wants me to come in every month for follow ups and possibly a fill if i need one. He said that the australian doctors want to make sure that everything is going well. Since the band promotes slower weight loss, I guess its been proven by the doctors to see that weight loss is no more than 1-2 lbs. Help me out australian bandsters!!!

Hi Goodtimes

I'm an aussie and got my band in on the 17 December. My doctor does a lot of follow up in the first year - I think a total of 12 appointments but a lot of these are dietician, physio and psychologist. I think my program includes 3 fill appointments in the first year and probably 3 appointment in the first year with the actual doctor for follow up.

After the first year they encourage you to come for a consultation with the doctor every 6 to 12 months.

ChrissyD

For the first year I went in monthly, second year I went in every 3 to 6 months, and now that I am going into my third year, I imagine I will only see him every six months or if there is a problem.

I think the idea is to offer support if needed, and just to keep an eye on how you are doing.

Thanks guys for the responses. My dr. was only going to see me every 2 months maybe even more since I have no problems at all with the fills, etc. but after the trip, he changed his mind. I love my doctor and if he can go and find out what other countries are doing for their patients, man my dr. will be the bomb here in the states.