Sharon Parsell

Hi guys,so nice to be accepted into your fine group. I am just looking into Lap Banding,especially the prices. Seeing the prices for private patients has made me sadder, as i could never raise that sort of money like over $4-5,000 on a carers pension as i am not in a medical insurance,only medicare. I have been told i can be put on a waiting list as a public patient as i have type2 Diabetes(only tablets) But could be looking at many years in waiting..... at 49 years of age there is not many options left. I am so going to enjoy reading everyones journeys.. Thank you all xx

Hey line dancer, I live in Country Victoria and my doctor said he could put me on the waiting list for the surgery but i am looking at least 3 years waiting time and even then i may be turned down as my BMI is only 33..... aha... i just looked on your profile as you are in the US... sorry i am in Australia.... that is probably why the waiting is longer.

Hi Missy,thank you for the welcome I should of worded better lol, I do know Lap band is available on Medicare. That was why i wrote how the waiting list for public banding could lead into many years.(on medicare) I was more looking at in the next 6 months or so,which we can not have done on medicare only private medical insurance or full out of pocket expenses. Congrats on your achievement to...and Best wishes and many Blessings achieving the rest xx