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> Does anyone regret being sleeved?, WLS
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galba
post 16/09/2012, 05:59 PM
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Hi everyone

I have been so inspired by this thread and I bit the bullet and got some PHI. I'll have to wait out the 12 months waiting period but I feel like I've made the decision and I'm on my way.

I'm in Perth (inner west) and was wondering if anyone could suggest a good doctor with rough out-of-pocket costs. Hospital-wise I'm thinking of Hollywood or St John of God Subi.

Many thanks.
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PurpleWitch
post 22/09/2012, 02:19 PM
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May the cat eat you and the devil eat the cat.
bellygood, I'm very energetic! Though, that being said I have to be careful, if I get busy and too stressed - I forget to eat properly and I tire. It rarely happens these days though.

Diet is important. 5 - 6 small meals a day and vitamins. I also take protein shakes after a work out and have been upping them to 2 a day.

I feel great the better I eat, the more I exercise and the less booze I drink!
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**Renz**
post 23/09/2012, 12:57 PM
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Yesterday was my six month sleevarsy. I'm down 38 kilos. 11 kilos to go. Best thing I have ever done. Still finding I'm eating too much crap. I snack a lot of bad foods sad.gif

How's everyone else doing?
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post 23/09/2012, 08:44 PM
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Hope I am not butting in, feel free to tell me to go elsewhere, butHas anyone had a plication with a band. I am currently considering this but was after some first hand stories.
Thanks
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Orangedrops
post 24/09/2012, 02:52 PM
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To victory, it feels unfamiliar but it tastes like chicken
I haven't had a band but there are a lot of people who have the band out to get the sleeve. My one friend who has the band has very frequent vomiting years later and still can't eat a lot of things. I had the sleeve 2.5 months ago. I've lost 30kg and can eat whatever I like.
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galba
post 24/09/2012, 05:40 PM
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I would love some advice please!

I am overweight (BMI 37) but 'healthy', if that's possible - I haven't been to a doctor in the 5 years that I've been in Australia. I have taken out PHI and I need to get a referral in order to make an appointment with a surgeon for the sleeve.

Is it ok to just rock up to any doctor and ask for a referral? Is it likely that they'll give me one? Are there any hoops that I need to jump through in order to get the referral?

Thanks
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~*Erica*~
post 28/01/2013, 10:00 PM
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I just wanted to share - I am 26kg down and I am so stoked. I have bought my first pair of size 10 3/4 jeans in like forever. biggrin.gif

If anyone is thinking about this surgery - it is so worth it.
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PurpleWitch
post 29/01/2013, 05:33 PM
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May the cat eat you and the devil eat the cat.
Well done!
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Octonaught
post 19/02/2013, 07:39 PM
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Hi all,

Has anyone here had a gastric sleeve or band as a self funded private patient?

If so how much did it cost you in the end?

Thanks original.gif
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ollies-mum
post 20/02/2013, 08:42 PM
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Can anyone give me an indication of the amount of food you can eat in one go? Also if you eat to much does it make you vomit?
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