Lijast 1 Posted November 2, 2014 Hi everyone I'm a newbie , I live in brisbane, Australia I have a few questions befor I have my first appointment . I'm booked for my first appointment on December 8th. Did you have to wait long between first appointment to surgery ? I know in USA they have to have , sleep study's , psychiatrist Appointments befor they have surgery , in Australia have to do the same ?? I rang up and found out I am covered by my medibank private, so that's great , one thing ticked . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joatsaint 2,814 Posted November 2, 2014 In the U.S., depending on the insurance company requirements, it can be months before surgery is approved. I was lucky in that my insurance is bariatric friendly. In less than 1 month, I had my 1st appointment, was sleeved and released from the hospital. But I went to great lengths to get all my pre-op testing done quickly. In 2 weeks, I'd had all the blood work, xrays, EDG, and psych eval completed. On top of that, I had a co-morbidity (sleep apnea) and I had done a doctor supervised diet years earlier that met my insurance pre-qualifications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pheonix 21 Posted November 10, 2014 I'm in Brisbane too! I had to wait two weeks for an appointment with my surgeon. Saw him on November 5th. He didn't need a psych eval at all but did want a gastroscopy. He scheduled my surgery for December 2nd. I had bloods done straight after the appointment and booked the gastroscopy. Went to see the dietitian the next day and got my shakes for the 10 day pre op diet. I have the gastrscopy on Thursday (13th of November) and start my pre op diet on the 22nd. Lastly I have the pre op clinic on the 26th of November at the hospital. As you can see, it can all happen pretty fast!!! Good Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lijast 1 Posted November 10, 2014 oh wow , yes I have to wait 2 months for my first appointment , it's the 8th dec , can't wAit . I'm not even sure I'm a candidate for surgery as my start weight is 101kg . What's the pre op clinic for ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pheonix 21 Posted November 10, 2014 oh wow , yes I have to wait 2 months for my first appointment , it's the 8th dec , can't wAit . I'm not even sure I'm a candidate for surgery as my start weight is 101kg . What's the pre op clinic for ?? You should qualify. I'm 85KG and 167cm tall. The pre op clinic is at the hospital (Allamanda on the Gold Coast) and is just a quick check up and they give you all the info you need for your hospital stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
