How Australia works

goodtimes · January 3, 2008

Hi guys, well went in for my 5th fill this morning after my last one 2 months ago. I wanted to ask if there any australian bandsters out there. my dr. went there i am assuming during the christmas holidays. He now wants me to come in every month for follow ups and possibly a fill if i need one. He said that the australian doctors want to make sure that everything is going well. Since the band promotes slower weight loss, I guess its been proven by the doctors to see that weight loss is no more than 1-2 lbs. Help me out australian bandsters!!!

ChrissyD · January 4, 2008

Hi Goodtimes

I'm an aussie and got my band in on the 17 December. My doctor does a lot of follow up in the first year - I think a total of 12 appointments but a lot of these are dietician, physio and psychologist. I think my program includes 3 fill appointments in the first year and probably 3 appointment in the first year with the actual doctor for follow up.

After the first year they encourage you to come for a consultation with the doctor every 6 to 12 months.

ChrissyD

Chickie · January 4, 2008

For the first year I went in monthly, second year I went in every 3 to 6 months, and now that I am going into my third year, I imagine I will only see him every six months or if there is a problem.

I think the idea is to offer support if needed, and just to keep an eye on how you are doing.

goodtimes · January 4, 2008

Thanks guys for the responses. My dr. was only going to see me every 2 months maybe even more since I have no problems at all with the fills, etc. but after the trip, he changed his mind. I love my doctor and if he can go and find out what other countries are doing for their patients, man my dr. will be the bomb here in the states.