Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Soon to be sleeved - Australia, QLD



Recommended Posts

Hi everyone!

My name is Kaela, I am 21 years old, I am 165cm tall and I weigh in at 108kg. My heaviest weight was 115kg. I am booked in for gastric sleeve surgery on the 30th January. (NOT LONG!!! :)) I am so excited!!!

I have been overweight my whole life and have tried many diets and have failed and I am fed up! I feel like my weight keeps me down, I never want to do anything, I just want to stay at home and hide from the world.
Can't wait to live my life to the fullest!!!! SO MUCH EXCITEMENT :)

I have having my surgery done by Dr. Victor Liew on the Gold coast. I have heard he is fantastic and he ALSO does not charge!!!! All my fees are being covered by my private medical, my out of pocket expenses will be less than $1000.
He believes it is wrong to charge extra as he would rather the patient spend it on supplements, personal trainer, equipment etc. He is such a lovely surgeon! I only enquired about it yesterday after getting a referral from my gp and I am ALREADY booked in after a phone call with surgeon Victor Liew!

Can't wait to share my journey with you all and see your journey as well!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You're welcome!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That is amazing he doesn't charge?! I had mine done by Dr Bowden at the Wesley. I think it's around $7500 all up but that's including the nutritionist, psych etc. He is absolutely lovely and really glad I chose him. I hope your surgery goes well! Its good you're getting it while you're young as you can live the rest of your 20s without weight impacting your life! I'm turning 30 soon so the 30s will be my time to shine haha :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That is amazing he doesn't charge?! I had mine done by Dr Bowden at the Wesley. I think it's around $7500 all up but that's including the nutritionist, psych etc. He is absolutely lovely and really glad I chose him. I hope your surgery goes well! Its good you're getting it while you're young as you can live the rest of your 20s without weight impacting your life! I'm turning 30 soon so the 30s will be my time to shine haha :)

I KNOW! It is so amazing it is the first surgeon I have found that doesn't. Wow that's a lot, but I've heard a lot of people pay more! I feel so lucky to have found a great surgeon who does not charge mine will cost about $700 altogether. I am glad your surgery went well and that you found a great surgeon :) Thank you I hope it all goes well too...only 26 days :) Yes I am glad I am getting it done early so I can live my life sooner without feeling dragged down! Haha yes indeed live your life hun xoxo

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Kaela

How exciting for you, 30th Jan!

I'm feeling excited too, mines booked 5th Feb!

This year is looking pretty amazing :-D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good luck ladies!!! Im 3 weeks post op on Friday. I've had some challenging days but it's good to know that its not finite when you do have troubles along the way. You just need to feel what you feel and work through it and move on...that's what I'm learning anyway. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow, you're very lucky getting it so quickly, and at a good price. There are only two surgeons in my city and the one whose seminar I went to has a six month waiting list, and there's a considerable cost. I got my GP referral in October and couldn't get a consultation until mid-Feb. Maybe I should move to Qld, lol.

Edited by mrs kaje

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello fellow Queenslander. I had my op 10 weeks ago with dr Copp. He is amazing. I look forward to following your weight loss journey ????

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi I've just found this site. I live in country NSW and am getting sleeved Feb 4th on the Gold Coast. I'm interested to know what Vitamins people have used post op. I had a Nutrichew a friend gave me yesterday and it was horrid! I'm also very nervous about the 2wk shake diet but I'm telling myself it's just 2 weeks I can do this

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×