sisterchip 3 Posted March 9, 2016 Great to hear you are doing well ChunkyMonkey! Enjoy your new beginning! Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElizabethA 5 Posted March 10, 2016 Well Done! A great attitude to have and I am sure you will do fabulously. Glad to hear you are feeling well after the procedure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChunkyMonkey76 5 Posted March 10, 2016 It feels so good to be moving forward[emoji1] I'm being cautious with what I eat/drink but I'm doing well so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sisterchip 3 Posted March 10, 2016 Great to hear ChunkyMonkey that you are going well Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justright66 19 Posted March 11, 2016 That good news, sounds like your right on track! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marnazz 0 Posted May 22, 2016 Hi I am from Sydney I had lap band in 3 yrs ago initially I lost 18kg from 101 kg but started having problems eating even after getting band loosen a few times I have regained 10kg. I have seen surgeon and will have band removed 6/6/16. I have a lot of health probs Diabetes 2, hypertension and cholestrol etc I take stacks of meds. Surgeon suggested me to have a gastric bypass in which I was happy to go ahead but my GP is against it saying Gastric Sleeve would be the better option because gastric bypass makes it harder to absorb Vitamins. I don't know which way to go? Sent from my SM-N910G using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharon16 3 Posted May 22, 2016 Hi There, I am having lap band to rny surgery revision with Dr Liew on the Gold Coast. If you have top private health insurance he accesses gap cover, so the only out of pockets I have is the anaesthetist (around $500) and his consultations which are $100 each. He is also happy to email and answer any questions you have so you get to have a fair bit of contact. He doesn't have a dietician or psychologist attached to his practice so he will tell you what to do before and after however you'll need to access a dietician yourself. He was very highly recommended and he has great personal skills. I was quoted $4k to $8k with everyone else too. Mines on 4th March, when's your? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharon16 3 Posted May 22, 2016 Hello Chunkmonkey, How are you doing with your profess so far ? I've got my surgery booked for July 29. So nervous and excited at the same time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paula127 0 Posted September 11, 2016 i had my gastric bypass 2015 in Brisbane by George hopkins was 110kg and now 58kg . Need to sort out your eating habits before surgery you may be an emotional eater , get to see a psychologist who specialises in biatric patients Paula Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luckygemnz 12 Posted October 30, 2016 I had my surgery in October last year completed by George Hopkins also. Best decision I made in my entire life. Started at 106.5kgs (size 20) now 61.8kgs (size12). BMI is now "normal". Life is good...health is now impressive too. Good luck to everyone in this thread on their individual journey. Always available for support Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites