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Thanks MSS - I to am a strong believer in positive affirmation! Things are starting to settle down and I am feeling a lot more positive that my body will accept the band. In the beginning I was thinking "this is just my luck", but I am now thinking that this band IS going to work for me, and I can continue my journey to a healthier life!!!!

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Hey girls...I am also in perth, I was put on the list to have the band put in at Sir Charles Gardner in November however after still not hearing from them I have now been given a referral to see Dr Kevin Dolan in Joondalup on April 9. My concern is that I have already waited this long and still haven't had my appointment yet - it honestly can't come fast enough - and then I have been told that I most likely wont be getting the band in until April NEXT YEAR....first question is: has anyone been to Dr Dolan before and if so, what did you think of him??? Second question: Where does Dr Watson practice??? It seems that jsut about all of you had yours done by him and he sounds like he does it a lot sooner!!!!

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Me again haha, people who had their band done by Dr Watson (is this the Dr Watson in Murdoch??), how long did it take to get the band in once you had your first appointment with him and were you a public patient??? Thanks!!!

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Hey TeganRheana, I had my appointment with Dr Watson (SJOG - Murdoch) in August of last year and was banded in October. A friend of mine was banded on the same day as me and it only took two weeks from her initial appointment to her operation. I was a private patient and it only cost me $1750, but my girlfriend who was also banded by Dr Watson did not have private health care and it cost her $12,000.

Dr Watson is awesome, his after care for me has been brilliant.

Goodluck on your journey!!!!

Rastis

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Rastis100 wow...$12000!!!! I was told by both my GP and by Dr Dolan that it would be covered by Medicare and all I would have to pay was the intial appointment fee of $150 (which I would also get some back from medicare)...the timing sounds great but youch...am hoping my doc was right re: pricing!!! Thanks for the infO!!!! Have made an appointment to see him on April 11.

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Hi Tegan,

AFAIK Doc Watson only sees private patients. I think that might be why your SCGH waitlist is so long because you would be a public patient on Medicare. If you take out HBF or whatever now, check the waiting period for pre-existing and you might still be able to get it done privately.

That being seeing, yup, Doc Watson is great. I was lucky enough to have a trouble free surgery and post op period.

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Me again haha, people who had their band done by Dr Watson (is this the Dr Watson in Murdoch??), how long did it take to get the band in once you had your first appointment with him and were you a public patient??? Thanks!!!

I called Doc Watson in mid January and was given the initial consult on Feb 19. About a week after I called I sent him an email to find out how long it would take for a surgery date and he offered to book right away. Because my partner is getting banded with me we couldn't get the both of us in together until March 19. Very exciting! Were private patients and its costing us $1950 each in gap.

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I called Doc Watson in mid January and was given the initial consult on Feb 19. About a week after I called I sent him an email to find out how long it would take for a surgery date and he offered to book right away. Because my partner is getting banded with me we couldn't get the both of us in together until March 19. Very exciting! Were private patients and its costing us $1950 each in gap.

See you on the 19th Emma I am also being banded by Watson then. Have a consultation with him next Tuesday the 4th.

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I have a question??? how long before you can drive? I live about 5 hours from Perth so am trying to decide how I will make the journey to and from.

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I am having my second fill on thursday with Dr Watson and I can't wait! We decided that I wouldn't have a fill last month as I was losing quite a bit of weight at that stage....big mistake!!! In the last month it feels like I have been able to eat not only a house but all of the furniture inside it as well. I have put on probably a couple of kilos which disappoints me however I have still lost about 11-12 kg so far and my clothes continue to fit me better. Hurry up thursday!!!!

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hi ya people from perth!!!

i have been banded 5 weeks tomorrow and im doing really well. so far so good! i did at first have some restriction but after the 2 week i started getting bit hungry. i am exercising every day from walking riding or aerobics at home. FINALLY i can say im feeling pretty good about myself as i have weighed myself and so far for the 5 week weigh in i have lost 7.7kgs!!! bloody uneal. i cant wait for my first fill as hopefully it will help me loose even more weight!

one thing we must all remember its up to us to choose the healthy options or we are just tricking our selves and i know the band cannot loose the weight for us , we have to work with it,.

well good luck to you all.

does anyone wanna meet up for a chat/lunch etc this sunday 2nd march at the high road hotel in the lovely beer garden??? it is in willetton on high road... let me know if your planning on being there sms me to let me know how many banders are coming. lets say we meet at 12 noon for lots of talks and light lunch? ? sms me Christine on 0427182920

cheers good luck peoples

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hi ya people from perth!!!

i have been banded 5 weeks tomorrow and im doing really well. so far so good! i did at first have some restriction but after the 2 week i started getting bit hungry. i am exercising every day from walking riding or aerobics at home. FINALLY i can say im feeling pretty good about myself as i have weighed myself and so far for the 5 week weigh in i have lost 7.7kgs!!!

does anyone wanna meet up for a chat/lunch etc this sunday 2nd march at the high road hotel in the lovely beer garden??? it is in willetton on high road... let me know if your planning on being there sms me to let me know how many banders are coming. lets say we meet at 12 noon for lots of talks and light lunch?? sms me Christine on 0427182920

cheers good luck peoples

Hi Min

Wow congratulations on your weight loss so far and more importantly on the regular exercise you are doing and the healthy food choices you are making.

I would definitely be up for meeting you at the High road pub on sunday. I live nearby and tend to get lost if I try to go outside of my comfort zone. :)

Melanie

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