DR Nottle

[susannah 2]

Fee, none of my $3,500 is claimable at all. I can't get anything back. Plus I have to pay my health insurance, Costs of tests etc etc. Susannah

[susannah 2]

Also, fills are free after that. That is the all inclusive price. Susannah

[fee 0]

GEE.....my surgeons fee was $2,500 i then went to claim $700 back ...$500 came from medicare and the other $200 from my health insurance. I dont see why you shouldnt be able to do the same.

I think theres a thread here in australia that states what others have paid, have a look through:)

[bronnie70 0]

i didnt realize just how many people have had or consider Lap Banding... yesterday, i went to work and i decided to tell a few work collegues that i was going to have the procedure. Then one girl said... really, me too. She is going to see Dr Nottle too but at this stage hasnt made the appointment for her first consult. Does anyone know the approx. waiting time for the op when you compare those going private to those going public?? Im going private but i believe she's going public

[aquasky13 0]

Hey guys congrats to all who have lost so much weight.

I have my second appointment booked with Dr nottle early in march. going to dietitian next week on w-day i know they will kick my ass into gear well I'm hoping anyway lol. I'm dieting and trying to get fitter before i see the physician in w-bee and that is in Feb.. my Dr said the fitter i can get the less problems for Dr nottle the quicker i may get done... not sure if he is right but ill give it a go and its a goal for me to do.. he has placed me on duromine for a month to kick start me.. yeah i know alot out there will tell me how bad they are but truth is i have been on them before and lost 25kgs but like every time i stop the diet and tabs after about 5 months and kg creep back on plus more... but if i loose some weight then get banded I'm thinking that they will stay off..hmmmm my way of thinking lets just see what happens... also was told Dr nottle's waiting list is getting a little longer as he is getting well known and word of mouth is sending more and more there.. good luck to anyone else on his public waiting list.

also are you on waiting list from the first time you see him or after you get all your test done.. cant remember if he said i was on from then or after i see him next.

back to the duromine has anyone else been on these before banding?

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any how bye bye got to go do house work.kids have made havoc since school holidays started.

Aqua (Kaylene)

[bronnie70 0]

Hi Kaylene... yep, my kids are driving me nuts too. If a political party banned school holidays id vote for them!!!

Can i ask why you are seeing Dr Nottle for a second time?? I thought it was only a one off visit. I have my initial consultation on 12th February in williamstown and then have already booked myself in on 14 feb to see a physician (Dr Tran) in spotswood ( the one in werribee had a waiting list of quite a few months). I am also seeing the dietician on 14 feb.

Duromine... cant say ive heard of anyone else having to go on it prior to Lap Banding. Did Dr Nottle suggest you go on it??

I think your on the waiting list from your inital visit with dr Nottle but it maybe wise to ask him or his receptionist. Also... i dont believe one gets in first if fitter. If you have problems such as sleep apnea there maybe a delay. We are all in the same boat... overweight ( I hate that word obese)and unhappy.

[aquasky13 0]

yeah the reason my dr said to loose weight and git fitter as i have asthma and its only associated with weight and that can put me in as a high risk and that it is a longer waiting list also he wants me to be healthyer for the op. any how maybe he is just trying to get me off my ass and give me a good reason to start now, than to wait untill i get the band ..i have not been on a diet for about 4 years hence the big weight gain i have a BMI of 52. dr nottle asked me to come back after i have been to see the other doctor and diatisian... and to make it a few weeks after i see physician so all the test results will be back... i dont care when i get in to have band, as i think that taking the first step to a better health is more than doing nothing at all and if i have to wait 12 months or more that is fine. as id never be able to afford to go private. and as for duromine my dr put me on it. as a kick start and nothing else. he made that clear to me when he said to me about going back on it.. dr nottle knew i had been on it and never said anything about it. i guess he has seen alot of people that would try anything at all to loose weight. i guess i can ask him his thoughts on duromine on my next appointment.. i have msn if you want to add me for a chat bronnie if you would like to add me. i first saw dr nottle in december

thanks

kayene

[bronnie70 0]

i just sent you a private message

[susannah 2]

Hi Bronnie, your getting fired up about it all!:biggrin1: I had to see my Surgeon twice before he scheduled the surgery. Don't know about your guy though. Susannah

[bronnie70 0]

well im hopeful he doesnt have to see me twice. im sure organized and one step ahead of him ie already booked in to see dietician and physician two days after seeing him and had blood tests today so will take results with me when available and hopefully he doesnt ask for me to repeat them.

[bronnie70 0]

wow suzannah.... your on the liquid diet. Not long now and you'll be giving me post-op talks.

[bronnie70 0]

Hi all...

does/did everyone have to go on Optifast pre-op?? What weight loss have people had whilst taking it??

[fee 0]

no pre-op for me which means no Optifast

[bronnie70 0]

Hi... i hope i dont have Optifast but ive been told that dr nottle requests it these days. i maybe lucky and he says dont worry doing it... i live in hope!!!

[TaNgLe 0]

hi bronnie

i replied to your msg.. sorry for the delay.I have just got back from holidays. I am on Dr Nottle's public waiting list and he told me it would probably be around a six to seven month wait. I had to go back and see him once all my tests were completed. I was also a step ahead like you but he went and sent me for a sleep test which i hadn't anticipated I asked about optifats but i dont have to do it.. yay, i think, from what i have read from others :clap2: . Think it depends on your BMI. Good luck and keep in touch

Good luck to you as well Kaylene. I also have asthma but he didnt say anything about trying to get weight off prior to banding .Keep us posted on how those duromine are going and good luck

Loretta