thanks Connie, my hubby doesnt want me to go to mexico he says its to far if something goes wrong, i appreciate you letting me know Deb

are there any Aussies who have travelled to Mexico for suergery with Dr Mario Almanza, would really like to know how you went

1. with the big trip there & back

2. post op who did you see -...

i am seeing assoc. prof george kiroff in geelong, all sounds good just hoping apra come to the party, otherwise im looking at a trip to mexico, would really like to know if any other Aussies have...

hi Crystal
im yet another newbie, its a big decision & if you arent sure maybe you are ready yet - this is all about you no -one else, im not unsure, just impatient, eager, excited & yes nervous the...

hi Lisa
i work fulltime (but its very quiet here) thus im on the forums lol, holiday before & after all planned, i have 2 options i am exploring, so can get my head straight once i know what is...

im getting a tad bit excited is this normal - i mean i feel a bit silly about being excited about surgery BUT im excited about how my life is going to change after surgery

i have a terrible sweet tooth - im hoping they pull it with my gastric sleeve lol - seriously have people found they have lost the desire for sweet foods - i hope so

lol i just read your profile - Nick was your surgeon sorry lol Mike ? Mikabike :)

hi Jackie
im in mt gambier, have a specialist to see in Hamilton vic (1hr away) & if they cant do me for a while have a back up in Geelong 4.5 hrs away they can do me Nov

Ms Tina
if i go to...

hi Nick
thankyou for that info, if i go with my option b & wait 3 weeks for weight to start going then i will still have 12 weeks to lose a reasonable amount of weight & i cant wait - once...

i need to get mine lodged but need info from specialist & not sure who im going with, if the Dr in hamilton can do me before the end of the yr i will go with him otherwise i have got a spot booked in...

im self funding but finally afte hours on the phone today feel im getting some answers - cant get many in mt gambier

how much weight did people lose while in hospital or how long did it take to see some weight loss, hoping to go in end of november - i have a cruise booked for middle of march be nice to wear bathers

here it is Monday 15th August & i havent had an appointment with a specialist yet - BUT i just found out that i could have my operation done November 22nd - 14 weeks, some would say thats a long wait...

how long did you have to wait for surgery from when you 1st saw your specialist

im going into hospital - Public in rural vic, have been told anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 mths:confused:

omg i would be to impatient to wait 3 yrs now i have decided i want to get it done - i want it done now, my weight has been creeping up for years BUT the last few mths it has invited alot of friends

Jackie
how long have you had to wait from initially seeing your specialist, i have been reading 6 weeks average BUT the hospital where i will be going (HOPEFULLY) told me 6mths - im paying myself no...

s;eeve is 100% non reversible & you only have a very small tummy as the excess is removed leaving a sleeve - also the part of the stomach that creates the hunger hormone is removed with a sleeve

hi Mary
Hamilton Vic & Dr Cliffords office assured me there is 4 costs
1. Dr Clifford $3300.00
2. Sleeve $2850.00
3. Hospital $1100.00 - $1200.00 (3 days)
4. Anthestic $1000.00

i cant tell...

thankyou i finally worked it out, now im trying to delete the post

im sure everyone will be happy with their own achievements - i cant wait

i have just finished going through all my saved ebay searches - goodbye fat clothes searches im replacing you

thankyou thats so sweet of you

well i know how much its going to cost me & i was pleasantly surprised -im not waiting 12mths for private & then have to pay a further $6000 ontop of the private insurance - in my case $1500 + $500 ...

i love the sound of a food funeral, i want to have a massive pig out on all the things i love BEFORE my pre op diet, then i will reinforce in my head why i want to do it so bad - good luck