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hi everyone

thought i might introduce myself

my name is alyce, 20yo and live in melbourne

i've been overweight my whole life and have tried EVERYTHING to get healthy. i'm a constant yo-yo dieter and it's putting alot of stress on my life

i finally decided to see my GP today about getting the surgery and he was all for it

i immediately signed up for health insurance and now have to wait the 12mnths before i can get the surgery

i'm insured with AHM. is anyone else with them? they assured me it covered the surgery so they better be right!!

anyways i'll be floating around on this site over the next year following everyone's progress!

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hi everyone

thought i might introduce myself

my name is alyce, 20yo and live in melbourne

i've been overweight my whole life and have tried EVERYTHING to get healthy. i'm a constant yo-yo dieter and it's putting alot of stress on my life

i finally decided to see my GP today about getting the surgery and he was all for it

i immediately signed up for health insurance and now have to wait the 12mnths before i can get the surgery

i'm insured with AHM. is anyone else with them? they assured me it covered the surgery so they better be right!!

anyways i'll be floating around on this site over the next year following everyone's progress!

Hi!

Good on you for making the final desision...I am waiting like you for the last 6 weeks of my private health cover to kick in...it has gone fast and I am sure yours will too.

My waiting time is up on 8th october so I get my op very soon after that.

You will still be up for $3000/$4000 though. I have been saving like mad.

anyway we are sure to see you floating around

Linny:thumbup:

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Yes I am with AHM and didn't have any problems. As the previous poster said you will still have out of pocket expenses which will add upto approx $4000.

Which Dr are you with? I got banded in June by Dr Nottle.

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hey guys

thanks for your support

yep i know about all the costs, $4000 is alot less than $1000+ !

i actually work at a medical clinic and my doctor has worked alot with Dr Nottle so i'm also planning on seeing him

this 12month wait will definately be a drag, i'm so impatient!

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