kristiner

Happy 48th Birthday kristiner!

Hi again

I forgot to add that yes you do have to pay upfront but only your out of pocket expenses, but I had my super money by then so I was ok, I just put it on my credit card and then used the super money to pay it off. I think that you will find Dr Daoud is way cheaper than some of the others as I shopped around and some had out of pocket expenses of $6000 - $10 000.

Kris

Hi There

My sister and I were banded on the 27th Jan. Dr Daoud is the best, he is really kind, funny and makes you feel like he is interested in people with obesity problems. I like the fact that you can call him anytime if you are in trouble, also all the visits and fills afterwards are bulk billed.

Anyway I was out of pocket $4275.55 to be exact and the price is still the same as my friend went to see Dr Daoud last Monday and is having the Op on the 16th. My super paid for most of my out of pocket but I also had private health insurance so that covered that part. There was also a gap of about $400 to $500 for the guy that puts you to sleep (don't know how to spell it ) Anyway if you need to know anymore just email me on kristine.rankin@bigpond.com.au and I would be happy to help. I would recommend Dr Daoud in a heartbeat.

Kris

Hi Kristiner, I have an appointment with Dr Daoud on Monday 9th March. I have not really heard much about this particular Doctor. Are you happy with him??? Also if you dont mind me asking how much were you out of pocket? Did you have to pay the full amount up front then claim back?? Im very scared so any tips, advice...anything that would help please help me.

Hi Tanya

I had my surgery with my sister and friend on the 27th January. Things have been going pretty well I have lost about 12kg so far (8.4 prior to surgery on the optipoo stuff). I live at Bracken Ridge on the northside of Brisbane. Do you ever get on the Brisbanebandsters website I thought that I read a post on there about someone having their port tube stuck with a needle.

I hope that you are recovering well now and that things will get back to normal for you quickly. I have been back at work for most of last week so it is not too bad luckly.

Anyway hear from you soon

Kris

Hello Kristiner, I have had my surgery now was done on the 2nd of Feb but having alot of problems now all my food is getting stuck and have reflux bad I just wish the doctor never put a hole in the tube to go to my port was doing so well before this - So when is your surgery and who is doing it for you - where abouts in brisbane are you I am in Ipswich. Cheers Tanya

Hi Bella

Just writing to see how you went with your op. Things should be settling down for you now, I am feeling pretty good and went back to work on Tuesday this past week. I am still have a fair bit of swelling near the port site (is is like having a little pregnant tummy on your normal tummy). The GP tells me this is fairly normal so that is good.

Anyway hope that you are going well.

Hear from you soon.

Kris

my email address is kristine.rankin @bigpond. com. au

Thanks Bella

Same to you for the 30th. I'm glad the green vegi diet is now over but the whole thing is new start for us all. Let me know how you go as I am not sure it you will be online with coming to Bris on the 27th.

All the best

Kris

Good luck for tomorrow Kristine!

I'll be thinking of you,

Bel

Hi Bella

Glad everything went well for you. I chose Optislim which the dietician said was just as good (and tasted better to me). The whole diet thing is really hard when you have been used to eating what you like when you like . I found this other website for Brisbane Banded people on the net on Sunday and they were having a lunch at Milton so my sister and I went along. There were people there having the band soon, a couple of weeks post op and some who have had the band for ages. It was really great to see and hear all their stories and it made my sister feel a bit better as she was worried about not being able to socialise after the op.

Anyway I probably won't be able to catch up unfortunately on the 27th as that is the day of my op but I will let you know how I go and by that time you will be able to let me know how you go too.

Keep in touch, talk soon

Kris

Hi Bandaidowunder - gee that is a bit of bad luck I hope that is not a normal thing that happens cause people won't want to have extra surgery all the time. I live in Brisbane.

Kristine

Hi Bandaidowunder - gee that is a bit of bad luck I hope that is not a normal thing that happens cause people won't want to have extra surgery all the time. I live in Brisbane.

Kristine

Hello Kristine, I am a aussie I am in Qld - thank you for your kinds words it is a long road that is forsure - at the moment things are not that great as I have gained 3kgs - I have to go back in for surgery on the 2nd Feb as my surgent put a hole in the line going to my port when I had my last fill he has to put in a new port so I had a GREAT chrissy lol - but hopeful things will get better after the port has been replaced - You will love your band there are really your best friend. Where abouts in Australia are you??

Hi Bella

Glad everything went well for you. I chose Optislim which the dietician said was just as good (and tasted better to me). The whole diet thing is really hard when you have been used to eating what you like when you like but I have made it through 8 days now so it is getting easier. I found this other website for Brisbane Banded people on the net on Sunday and they were having a lunch at Milton so my sister and I went along. There were people there having the band soon, a couple of weeks post op and some who have had the band for ages. It was really great to see and hear all their stories and it made my sister feel a bit better as she was worried about not being able to socialise after the op.

Anyway I probably won't be able to catch up unfortunately on the 27th as that is the day of my op but I will let you know how I go and by that time you will be able to let me know how you go too.

Keep in touch, talk soon

Kris