mrsgaspo

Hi Striver. Congrats on the surgery. Hope you are well. I was in contact with you while you were deciding on having the surgery. I read that you did decide to go through SIOS, the guys that did my surgery. Who did you end up having as your surgeon? For me Dr Taylor was outstanding. Aren't the staff amazing? Hope all continues to go well for you. Mrs Gaspo

Striver, of the 3 people I know that have had it done at Circle of care- all three are having problems of some sort. When investigating, have a closer look at the bands and how big they are. It appears that different doctors use different bands and it might make the difference. I know of one person who has her band completely full and is unable to get another fill. She is nowhere near her goal weight. She may need re surgery.. Just from experience and watching my mother have her banding done 3 years ago at SOIS (and getting to goal and staying at it) for me it was 'better the devil you know.' Mrs Gaspo

Bass Hill- I'm originally from Georges Hall! Had surgery August 10th. Waited 3 weeks after consultation to have surgery. Hospital staff were amazing and very kind and helpful. My first follow up was 10 days after surgery. Had lost about 5.5 kg in first 10 days. Was originally 106 and would like to get to 75. Dr Taylor is great and so too are the support people you see. Maria and Anna at the front desk of the office are wonderful and so too is the nurse who is associated with the practice. I'm so pleased with the after support. Went for 1st fill last Tuesday and when weighed was down another 3.5 kg. Hopefully the 1st fill will allow for more weight loss but it appears to be slow. Second fill is in 3 weeks. I'm in no rush. Good luck with making decisions- I would never change my experiences at Ashfield- the best thing I have ever done for myself, except for having my 2 children. Keep in touch, Mrs Gaspo

Dr Taylor an SOIS are in Sydney Private hospital in ashfield close to the poilce station, just of the Hume Highway (Liverpool Rd) I have private health insurance- NSW Teachers Federation fund and paid 6500 up front. Received about 1000 back from Medicare and another 350 or so from the health fund. Out of pocket expenses was 5150. Worth every cent. Mrs Gaspo

Was banded by Dr Taylor at Sydney Private Hospital Ashfieldabout 1 month ago. Staff at SIOS were wonderful especially Anna and Maria- the office staff. Dr Taylor was amazing- surgery with no complications. Quick recovery and looking forward to my first fill on Tuesday. Minimal scaring and great excitement about the prospect of losing more weight. Good luck with your decision.

Hi, Dr Taylor at Ashfield did my sugery 1 month ago at the Sydney Private Hospital. Fantastic support and very kind and friendly. Go for my first fill on Tuesday, looking foward to more weight coming off.