Hi, Im new at all this, I have a question for anyone,my Dr said that I was Borderline for the op because I am ONLY[ yea right]25kgs overweight and I may only experience a weight loss of 50%, I am 52 and done every diet under the sun and as I get older it gets harder, has anybody else had this same experience, thanks:confused:

Sorry, I was 65kgs overweight, doesn't mean I don't get your frustration. I does get harder as we get older. And I can understand you probably feel that you're weight will keep on creeping up and you wont be able to ever get it down. I think you should be a candidate. 25kgs is enough to increase health risks and at 52 years old, you are at an age where you can turn it around. Get a referral and talk to a surgeon. I think the outcome for you will be all that you could hope for and really give you some new energy for life. Even 50% would make you feel better, but what would your doctor know? Is he your GP or a specialist is gastric surgery? Good luck, and welcome to the forum. :-)

fairy steps

I'm also from Newcastle, Wangi Wangi to be exact.

I am going to the information night tonight at Belmont Library and will get a bit more information on the LAP-BAND®® surgery.

I am 165 cm and 104 kgs so my ideal weight is about 70 kgs and I'm 56 years old.

I've been trolling the internet for weeks getting info and am yet to speak to my GP but I'm sure she will give me the go ahead.

I would find another GP if I were you, someone a bit more sympathetic to what you want.

Found this site today in my trolling and finally found some Aussies.

The cost is a bit prohibitive because I don't have private health insurance so I am guessing it will cost about $10,000.00, I have some money in a fixed term investment and it matures early February so I will be using that. It may be worth joining a private health fund for 12 months, but the wait is going to kill me.

Feel free to email me is you want at: trip@hunterlink.net.au

Wendy

p.s. The Buellistic name is because I own a Buell motorcycle.