New&Improved 1,780 Posted October 24, 2019 https://www.9news.com.au/national/a-current-affair-access-program-is-cutting-the-cost-of-surgery-for-australians-in-need/0a83a461-bcfc-43b6-9253-7c1cd7ed4bca?ref=BP_RSS_ninenews_0_the-program-that-s-cutting-the-cost-of-surgery-for-aussies-in-ne_241019 1 Lynda486 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panda333 276 Posted October 24, 2019 That's great it's affordable. I actually thought healthcare is free though in your country. Maybe that's only Canada and the UK.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New&Improved 1,780 Posted October 24, 2019 ONLY general medical issues not elective surgery. WLS is still considered elective unfortunately and our public health system requires a ton of tests and waiting up to 3+ years for any kind of WLS and only for the most extreme cases. I've had to get insurance and pay some out of pocket for my surgery but only a few tests to go through. Whereas Europe/UK they have figured it's best to give people surgery and save millions on obesity related illnesses... 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serengirl 176 Posted November 21, 2019 On 10/24/2019 at 5:26 AM, Superman84 said: ONLY general medical issues not elective surgery. WLS is still considered elective unfortunately and our public health system requires a ton of tests and waiting up to 3+ years for any kind of WLS and only for the most extreme cases. I've had to get insurance and pay some out of pocket for my surgery but only a few tests to go through. Whereas Europe/UK they have figured it's best to give people surgery and save millions on obesity related illnesses... OMGosh that's insane. WLS is necessary and being overweight is considered a disease.... it shoudl be easier to get in all countries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New&Improved 1,780 Posted November 21, 2019 I completely agree.. Unfortunately obesity as a disease is not taken seriously in some places.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lvidacovich 372 Posted November 21, 2019 8 hours ago, Serengirl said: OMGosh that's insane. WLS is necessary and being overweight is considered a disease.... it shoudl be easier to get in all countries. I tend to agree but it's a fine line. If we made it easily accessible and free or cheap to everyone then lots of people who shouldn't get it would. I say shouldn't meaning those who aren't big enough or haven't done the head work or expect the surgery to do everything for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
