sarah0607

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I dont feel like i've made it out of the blocks yet....maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel:blush:

Hey Chickie I thought your face looked familiar...that's so funny. I live up near the big golf ball on the hill (you'll know what I mean). Your story is such an inspiration. Good on ya girl!!! Feeling bit dishearted at the moment. I'm hungry and picking at food and my other half telling I'm going to stretch my stomach and ruin the band and its all just s***. Any words of encouragement. I could do with something right now. Eating normally, just no where near a much. These dietician's just dont seem to have a clue so I just stop when I feel full, surely listening to what my body is telling me is the best indication. Fill not till the 20th. I need tighting up. Allowing too much crap through, I know I am, but sometimes I just can't stop myself :biggrin:

Linny, I was told liquid for 2 weeks. Why do you get food while I'm sucking tomato Soup through a straw. No fair!!!:cursing:

I was banded by Dr Greenslade in Brisbane on the 21/10/09. Had the usual side effect , shoulder pain, wind etc, but my god its already worth it. Totally weird think is my husband said my snoring has just completely stopped and I was BAD!!! Not sure why that has happened...any ideas, anyone That morhine is some GRRREATT stuff too. My kids think mummmy was very funny. Good luck everyone!! :thumbup:

Cool and email the receptionist at the surgery and ask about the item numbers.

Hi everyone, Does anyone understand how this item number 30511 works. I am scheduled to have my surgery on the 21st of this month and I am having it done privately in a public hospital to keep the cost down as I do not have private health cover. So I am paying for the surgeon, the band, the anethetist and the night in hospital. What is this item number for. Can I claim on it and are there any other item numbers that may be useful. You guys are an endless well of info on most things so please can you help with this. Sarah

OMG I'M SO EXCITED I THINK I DID A LAP OF HONOR AROUND THE OFFICE WHEN I FOUND OUT. THERE HAS BEEN A CANCELLATION WITH MY SURGERY AND NOW IT IS BEING DONE ON THE 21ST OCTOBER AND NOT THE 16TH DECEMBER. I AM SO EXCITED. I MAY GO DO ANOTHER VICTORY LAP NOW...... 16 DAYS TO GO TILL MY NEW LIFE BEGINS!!!!!!!! :wink2::lol::smile::tt2::wink2::sad::tt2::w00t::thumbup:

Only time will tell I guess. If they do go funny I'll pas them off as some modern art, through acid eyes looking tattoo. I dont know, I care but it is not the most important thing the most important thing is this surgery, I am so excited about it got a call this morning to say that it has been brought forward to the 21st of this month was orginally scheduled for mid december. I tried to update my ticker but I think it has all gone wrong but I dont care.....16 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smile::thumbup:

I am interested to hear from anyone with tattoos how their weight loss has effected the tattoos. I am due to be banded around Xmas and I have quite a few tattoos..a full arm sleeve, all across shoulders and chalves. I am worried they are going to becuase misshapped and look after the weight loss....any feedback from anyone would be greatly appreciated

Do you wanna know what I think 'em. This is our battle. I am doing this for me...for my family....for my kids. For my health and our future. I don't give a rats's :thumbdown: what anyone else thinks. They can think what they like and i'll do exactly as I please. I'm paying for the surgery, it is my body. Why do these people care? Do they not have lives of there own to be concerned with instead of worrying about me??? Strange people, and they call us!?!?!? I have this tatto on my chest it is for people like this it says. Illegitimi Non Carabundum

If anyone is interested my 7 year old and 3 year old daughters are collecting for the RSPCA this year. I have an aspiring vet in the family. If you would like to make a donation please go to: Everyday Hero: RSPCA Qld Don't Knock Appeal Thanks!!! :thumbup:

Hey Bel, So how is the band worked for you. Hey all, I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. All these posts about needing tummy tucks and stuff is a bit concerning and I have lots of tattoos too worried they are all going go warp and sag and look horrible when losing weight. Any tip, ideas or personal experiences about this the tattoo are a full sleeve on my arm and across my shoulders and lower legs (yeah there's a few of them)

Hi I'm Sarah due to be banded on the 16th december. So no Xmas turkey for me!! I live in Redbank Plains. Chickie you are a bloody legend and inspiration to all us pre-bandits that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep it up guys and we can all give them skinny b***hes a run for their money!!!!

I have my surgery booked in with Dr Greenslade in Brisbane. By going intermediate (private in public hospital) I am paying only $7200 for the surgery. Waiting list about 5-6 months....what a Xmas present eh! I'm super excited about the surgery. The start of a whole new me. :thumbup::thumbup: And its great to check out other people success stories. You guys are keeping me going. Only 3 mths to go!!

Hi guys my name is Sarah, I am wanting to hear from anyone who has had their surgery funded by their super and it has been approved for release by APRA. I sent my forms in and they have written to me to say that they want more information from my doctor and for me to explain why I cannot get a loan to pay for my surgery. I am 155cm and 160kg. Surely they can see this is not right. This is my last hope. I am so scared they are gonna turn me down. My surgery is booked in for the 16th December. Please any assurance, tips or help would be greatly appreciated.:smile2:

It funny Pink Princess that you mentioned about the lapbanding and people's comments on it. The Brisbane newspaper, the Courier Mail did a story on me a few months ago when this debate was on about whether it should be covered by Medicare. My GP would not write a letter to get the surgery until he has monitored me on a weight loss program for a year. I have had so many tests and they cannot figure out what is going on. I go to the gym 5 days a week. I am a healthy 160kg person....apparently!?%& Fingers crossed that APRA come thru :smile2:

Thanks for the advise Pink Princess I guess we all have our fears. It is just great to hear from people who understand what you are going through. You are right I have myself so hyped up for this surgery, it so very important to me, to my life, my kids future. I'm just panicking. Back at the doctors this week to get the extra info will keep you posted about how I get on...thanks:thumbup:

Hi just wanted to get in touch with an Brisbane people who have or are planning the surgery. I have an appointment with Dr Greenslade next Friday and looking at surgery sometime in December.

I live in brisbane and have no private health cover. The best way i have found to try and keep my costs down is by finding a doctor who does it 'Intermediately' meaning it is done as a private patient in a public hospital I have my appt with the surgeon next Friday and have been told the waiting list is back to December but by doing it through him my surgery will only cost $7200. He is also assisting me with paying for the op with help either withdrawing money from my super or their is a company called mediplan which is like a finance company that loans for surgery like lapband. Hope this helps...keep up the fight!!!

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a beginner. I have done all the research and hopefully spoke to all the right people and now I am in the process of looking for a surgeon. As I live in Australia and do not have provate health insuance the operation is not covered by Medicare and I will trying to withdrawl from by superannuation funds early to pay for my surgery. I would be especially interested to hear from anyone who lives in Australia and can recommend someone or who has paid for the operation from thie super. Look forward to getting to know you all Sarah :thumbup: