Hi guys,

I'm just sussing things out for a friend. I'm just wondering if there's any clinics in Sydney who do the lapband on the public system?

Thanks heaps,

Shell

Hello Shell the chances of being done through the public system in sydney are a bit on the slim side i think

from what i read and hear the waiting lists are years

much better option is to join a health fund and wait the 12 months

the public system seems much better in the west of aus

it does make it hard for any who can not afford health insurance

Leeanne

Thanks Leeanne.

Unfortunately my friend can't afford private health insurance let alone the surgery costs.

Shell

its hard isnt it

health insurance is expensive

but get her to go to an information night

and tell her to do as much as she can to start the process

with the new health initiatives they are going to start with obesity

she may be able to qualify for it through that

from what i have read it is about a 12 mths qualifying process

following their procedures etc but its certainly worth looking into

maybe also worth finding out the cheapest health cover and see if you

can help her to juggle her finances she only needs hospital cover not the extra's

anything is worth trying as it changes your life

Leeanne

I think she's planning on doing some ringing around to suss Sydney clinic's out today. I really, really want to help her find a way to do this.

I'm almost a month post op myself, was banded here in Melbourne on August 1st. It's been THE best thing I could've done.

I did what you suggested, took out health insurance, waited the 12 months but got the ball rolling whilst waiting.

Thanks again for your help Leeanne.

well done to you hun

i was banded 11mths ago best thing i ever did

and i wish your friend lots of luck

Leeanne

The cost of health insurance is equal to approximately 5-6 take away meals a month (I used to have that and more). The amount of money I spent on crap food that kept me fat in a year exceeds the costs of the surgery which I had done privately. If your friend can start her lifestyle change early, by getting insurance and saving money in other areas - the long term benefits will be enormous.

There is also the option to tap into superannuation to cover the cost of the surgery - that might be another option to explore.

Good luck.

Edited August 28, 200818 yr by Luscious

hi there, i know that sios in sydney dr taylor performs 2 lapband surgeries through concord hospital in Sydney per week.

The cost is 8 thousand dollars this includes post surgery care fills, etc.

You go into the hospital as an uninsured patient.

there are conditions but i know a few people who have done it and have been really happy.

You get around 1500 to 1800 dolloars back thru medicare and safety net etc.

Many cant wait for 12 months on private insurance.

regards

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