Brisbane hopeful via APRA

[dange25 57]

Hello everyone

I have an appointment next week in Greenslopes. The doc at the seminar had some girls that had been banded or sleeved who said there was a combine support group in Brisbane. I would really love to hear from any brissy people or even Aussies that have accessed there super to pay for there treatment. I have the APRA forms and will be seeing my doc on the 19th where he will be giving me the extra paperwork for lodgement with APRA.

Does anyone know how long it takes for the lodged application to go through? If I had my way I would of had the surgury yesterday. Sooooo many hours researching the ins and outs of band vs sleeve, finding out pros and cons either way (sleeve being far superiour from what I can see) but really wish I could spend some time with a sleever/group of sleevers to get the inside story or even just feel closer to getting somewhere.

I have only told my hubby, my mum and my step mum about this and they really cant give me the insite i need. (well......my mum had chrones and pretty much got some of this surgury by accident)

I feel like I'm going out of my head waiting. I'm not good at waiting once I have made a decision. LOL it took me about a year to actually MAKE the decision.

Anywho....thanks to anyone with some answeres (and thanks to the admin of sleeve talk :confused1:)

[Malaika 50]

Hello everyone

I feel like I'm going out of my head waiting. I'm not good at waiting once I have made a decision. LOL it took me about a year to actually MAKE the decision.

Anywho....thanks to anyone with some answeres (and thanks to the admin of sleeve talk :biggrin2:)

Welcome. Although you may not have the in-person support you may be looking for on this site; you will have all the support you could possibly need otherwise. Everyone here thus far is great and the information you can get is unbelievable. The "veteran" sleevers are a wealth of information, knowledge and great suggestions.:confused1:

So pull up a chair and join the group - Welcome to VST ... you're gonna love us.:001_wub:

(PS Can relate to the having made a decision and wanting it NOW -- I am the same way. Luckily, my surgery is this Friday!) :biggrin0:

[*Lib* 5]

I am 7 weeks post op from Brisbane. My surgeon is based at greenslopes and I was done at Sunnybank. I paid for my own op so not sure about the APRA wait, sorry. But best of luck to you for a quick journey!

[dange25 57]

I already love this site, watching it grow and getting to know the peope that make many threads. ok...most dont know me....but over time, I hope I can become a strong part of this community. I have already learnt sooooo much. so... *smiles* thankyou soooo much for the welcome...its kind of nice to know the welcome's are there, also the support and friendship, not to mention the wealth of info that you guys carry with experience.

[dange25 57]

thanks lib. how are you finding it??

do they look after you at greenslopes?? *smiles* they seemed really nice! and cant wait to see them on the 19th

[Brisbanealex 3]

Hello everyone

I have an appointment next week in Greenslopes. The doc at the seminar had some girls that had been banded or sleeved who said there was a combine support group in Brisbane. I would really love to hear from any brissy people or even Aussies that have accessed there super to pay for there treatment. I have the APRA forms and will be seeing my doc on the 19th where he will be giving me the extra paperwork for lodgement with APRA.

Does anyone know how long it takes for the lodged application to go through? If I had my way I would of had the surgury yesterday. Sooooo many hours researching the ins and outs of band vs sleeve' date=' finding out pros and cons either way (sleeve being far superiour from what I can see) but really wish I could spend some time with a sleever/group of sleevers to get the inside story or even just feel closer to getting somewhere.

I have only told my hubby, my mum and my step mum about this and they really cant give me the insite i need. (well......my mum had chrones and pretty much got some of this surgury by accident)

I feel like I'm going out of my head waiting. I'm not good at waiting once I have made a decision. LOL it took me about a year to actually MAKE the decision.

Anywho....thanks to anyone with some answeres (and thanks to the admin of sleeve talk <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':confused1:' />)[/quote']

I am in Annerley. Went to Greenslopes for a sleeve 2 weeks ago. No side effects or negative issues. 9 Kg down today and loving it.....re the money side I. Am not sure but drawing down on Superannuation is simple and easy depending on your age. Happy to discuss further f it will help.

[*Shell* 162]

Hello everyone

I have an appointment next week in Greenslopes. The doc at the seminar had some girls that had been banded or sleeved who said there was a combine support group in Brisbane. I would really love to hear from any brissy people or even Aussies that have accessed there super to pay for there treatment. I have the APRA forms and will be seeing my doc on the 19th where he will be giving me the extra paperwork for lodgement with APRA.

Does anyone know how long it takes for the lodged application to go through? If I had my way I would of had the surgury yesterday. Sooooo many hours researching the ins and outs of band vs sleeve' date=' finding out pros and cons either way (sleeve being far superiour from what I can see) but really wish I could spend some time with a sleever/group of sleevers to get the inside story or even just feel closer to getting somewhere.

I have only told my hubby, my mum and my step mum about this and they really cant give me the insite i need. (well......my mum had chrones and pretty much got some of this surgury by accident)

I feel like I'm going out of my head waiting. I'm not good at waiting once I have made a decision. LOL it took me about a year to actually MAKE the decision.

Anywho....thanks to anyone with some answeres (and thanks to the admin of sleeve talk :confused1:)[/quote']

Hi, just found your post and interested in hearing how you went.

There are a few of us from Brisbane now and planning to meet quite regularly to catch up and support each other. Really looking forward to hearing from you

Shelley

[Brisbanealex 3]

Hi' date=' just found your post and interested in hearing how you went.

There are a few of us from Brisbane now and planning to meet quite regularly to catch up and support each other. Really looking forward to hearing from you

Shelley[/quote']

I went through Greenslopes. Love the result.

Happy for you to call me if you want some support 0411460060