My name is Melissa, and I am hoping to get my band in Jan 2010, not to far away find out the date in December. Wanted to meet with people in Canberra who has had lap band and maybe keep in touch. If you want to write me my email is melpumpkin.sharrock@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you soon.

Hi Melissa, Good luck with your surgery in Jan 10, I had mine in Jul 06 and I am insured by Defence Health, my out of pocket expensese were about $ 3000. A price that is well worth it. I have lost about 40 kg, I have had my ups and downs but having the Lap Band operation was the best decision I have ever made. I live in Melbourne but if you want to have a chat I can be contacted at melissa.rosie@gmail.com.

Hi!

I was banded on 20th Oct 09.

By Defense Health I am assuming you mean Navy Health!!

I am insured with them, My total costs were just over $3000, plus I had to pay $500 hospital extra.

I am in Atherton, Far Northern Queensland.

Good luck on your journey to a better life

Linda