I've just had my first appointment and already have a band date of 4 November 2008 being done by Dr Copp in Ipswich at the St Andrews Hospital. Would love to hear from anyone else who had/is having Dr Copp do their surgery. I have been reading everything on this site to try and prepare myself for what's to come. I'm 170 cms tall and weigh 131.5kgs (about 10kgs more than I thought I did). COMPLETE SHOCKER.:thumbup: Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself.

Thanks

Hey I'm in brisbane as well, although I'm not going with your surgeon - Going with one available at the pa. Congrats on choosing the band and everything - at least you have a date, for me going with the public system is for a better term of words - stupid lol. But it was offered to me free and everything is being paid all I have to do is wait on a surgery date. Good luck with yours!

Thanks. I am trying to fund this through my Super Fund but if that fails will pay for myself as I am not in a Health Fund. Bit expensive $16,500, but I figure its worth it.

Hi all Aussie:

Just love your country. I was there three years ago. Not long enough. Everyone was so friendly and warm. Will definitely go back. Good luck to u all in your endeavor. I am having my band this Friday. Alittle apprehensive, but excited.:thumbup:

Hi, I am from Brisbane, and am booked in for the 25th , under two weeks, with Dr Bowden. Have started my OPTIFAST diet, 4 days in!

Hi , I am from Brisbane as well, I am booked in at the Wesley for the 25th, Started the Optifast diet , 4 days in. I need a good dietician, as the one I saw was not helpful. any suggestions?

Welcome fellow Aussies. There's a lot of us chatting in: Australia Local Lap-Band Support - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Hi rjmjo, Hope its still going well for you. I'm actually from Ipswich and am using a local dietician there, Margaret Riedy.