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Hi There, Just wanted to let everyone know that I am now in Qld, living with my daughter. So many problems back in NSW with my partner, re- having lapband surgery done. I think he is really scared because I am 50 years old and 127kilos. I know he loves me the way I am, and often tells me 'it is the person inside that counts' but I dislike myself so much. To get around with swollen ankles and sore knees is no fun. Perhaps also he is scared that all our meals will change as well as my personality. I have much more of a choice up here, and made some enquiries today about lapband surgeons, and am pleased to say I now have an appointment to see a surgeon. Not sure if my partner will read this entry, so will keep the details a secret untill after I am banded. I just pray this surgery will not break our relationship up, as I love my partner dearly. Please wish me luck. Am I being selfish putting myself first? as I now feel guilty. Love, Amanda :think

Hi from Country N.S.W. I just joined this forum and need some re-assurance please. I have just been diagnosed as a diabetic, I am 50 years old and was wondering if there were other members my age who have been lap banded. My weight is 127kilos and I also have problems with swelling of my ankles, which makes it very difficult to walk or excercise. My GP has suggested a Lap Band, but I am very scared of having the op done. I would appreciate any advice from other members. I would need to travel for 2 hours each way to have this op done, as there are no doctors in my country town that do this op. I have been told that I may need to pay up to $6,000.00 extra even though I have top health cover. Thank you for reading my post. :help:

Thank you Clara for answering my post. A member from this group sent me the information to also join another bandsters group that is only a couple hours drive from me. I live in New South Wales, Australia. The support from this group has been wonderful. Thank you once again for your support. Hugs, Amanda xx

Hello, I also have a date set to be banded on the 17th of October this year. My partner is only half my weight and he is also trying to talk me out of having the banding done. At 127kilos and aged 50 it is scary, but I feel I must do this for myself. I know exactly how you feel, and send you big hugs, it is not fair that loved ones and friends try to talk us out of having the Op. Hugs from Australia, Amanda xx

Thank you for your help. I will make enquiries tomorrow...I was asked... why not 'mortgage my home' by the secretary...I guess many people do, but I would prefer not to. Once again thanks for the information, I appreciate it.

Hi there from New South Wales. I think you are very brave...I am yet to be banded and am quite scared. Congratulations on having the surgery done. I wish only the best for you.

Hello Everyone, I joined this forum yesterday. I live in a country town on the north coast of New South Wales. I am currently weighing 127kilos, have just been diagnosed Diabetic and put on medication. I am 50 years [young] and my GP has suggested I have a lapband op. I can have the surgery on the 17th of October if I can find an extra 6-$10,000.00 to have the surgery done at 'Toronto' a private hospital near Newcastle. There are no surgeons here in my country town that do Lap Band Surgery. I have top health care cover but feel this is a lot of extra money to pay. I am also afraid of having the op as I am not as young as many of the members I have read posts from. May I ask if there are any NSW members on this forum that live in the Newcastle Area please? If so, is this amount that I am being asked to pay too much, seeing I also have private health insurance? I went into 'chat' this morning but it was not an aussie chat room...is there one for Australia also? Thank you for reading my post.