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  1. Is the Sleeve a MUCH better tool that the band?

    I was so hopeful having my band in 2001 but it has been nothing but problems with no sweet spot at all.

    I now wish to have the VSG but am worried that it will also be a dismal failure.
    I knew the...
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    Re: Anyone get more than one Consult?

    I have three consults booked.
    I think it is important to ask a few pertinent questions:

    1. what is your aftercare
    2. how many VSG's have you done (research says over 500 is less likely to have a...
  3. Re: Sleeve recommendation if only need to loose 50 lbs.

    I too am like you with only 30kg to loose max. Anything more and I will look emaciated. However, my history tells me that there is no way I will lose weight and keep it off. My BMI is 34.5. I...
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    Re: Any younger people Lower BMI who have got VSG?

    I am 45 and wish this operation was available to me at your age. I hate to think of the wasted years I had letting my weight stop me from doing things. I have a BMI of 34.5 was banded x2 and have...
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    Re: Surgeon, Gap and time

    My surgeon recommended Dr George Hopkins Chermside as the best in Australia for Band to Sleeve Procedures. He suggested other surgeons are great at the sleeve but Dr Hopkins is the most experienced...
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    Re: protein shakes and supplements in australia

    I have used a few....Optifast appears to be the most all round nutrition which you can live on without detriment for long periods. However if you are only looking for protein rather than a proper...
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    Re: BMI 32 - would I be eligible?

    Im on the left - the girl on the right is my partner who is amazing and awesome and slim and fit as a WHIPPET!!

    My BMI is actually 34.5. I had my lap band removed 3 weeks ago. I have apt with...
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    Re: BMI 32 - would I be eligible?

    thanks....gallbladder out in two days then contact surgeon (2 hours flight away) to request phone/skype consult....fingers crossed!
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    Re: BMI 32 - would I be eligible?

    Im not concerned with my insurance - In Australia our insurance companies are not as tricky as in the US - if a surgeon verifies it as necessary then the health insurance will also most likely. I...
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    Re: BMI 32 - would I be eligible?

    Thanks blessedahf.... I just feel I won't be taken seriously when I know how hard my struggle has been for so many years. BTW I live in Australia now but spent a year living in Decatur...loved it...
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    BMI 32 - would I be eligible?

    I have had a long 12 year history with bands x2. Vomiting, no sweet spot, weight loss and weight gain which is unstoppable. The only way I ever lost weight with the band was from vomiting. Have...
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