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I'd be keen to exchange/buddy email with any Aussie or Kiwi post sleeve people. I had my op 4 July and am in Wellington, NZ

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Oh yay! Finally another sydney sleever! All the other aussies are in other states... welcome to the board

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Would be great to hear from you. Email me at:

Timels14@paradise.net.nz

Elspeth

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Kara, I shopped around within NZ and went to Auckland as cheaper there. I did look briefly at Thailand and Australia which weren't any cheaper. To be honest didn't look at Mexico, how much is it there?

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Hi Kara, $19750 total including pre surgery appointment, 2 nights private hospital, after care, nutritionist appointments, psychologist etc. If it's $10knz in Mexico, add on airfare, pre and post op accommodation, travel insurance. Still cheaper I guess but what if something goes wrong and what about follow up?

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I'm also from Adelaide. Had my sleeve Thursday 21st July. I'm lovin that I made this decision, my only regret is not doing it sooner. I guess everything in perfect timing.

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