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51 and in Need of New Life - Joondalup, Western Australia
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My letter
Lindar63September 6, 2014
$7,000
I finally got a letter from the hospital saying that my round of doctors appointments start soon and that there is a one year waiting list. I am soo excited
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Tell all
Lindar63August 25, 2014
We'll yesterday I finally plucked up the courage to tell my partner my real weight. For a while now I have been fibbing and telling him that my weight was steady under 100kg. I thought that he would be angry or disappointed in me but to mu surprise he wasn't, as a matter of fact he couldn't have been more supportive. I was so relieved it was like a weight had been taken from my shoulders. I'm so glad that he took that approach because if I am to get through this I will need his love and support. In a lot of ways I think that I am lucky. Still waiting to hear from my GP for a referral to a bariatric surgeon. I don't have private medical insurance but my doctor thought that one surgeon could do it with a part payment of 1500$. I do so hope that is the case otherwise I may never get it done and I think my whole future is riding on this. Wish me luck and keep your fingers crossed for me
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August 25, 2014
Lindar63, gosh I think they must know of a really great and generous surgeon as even with private cover my contribution is $5500! Maybe it would be cheaper for me to fly to WA if that's the case. Just joking! I know one friend who joined private for 12 months and just waited to qualify. I sure wish you the best of luck to get it done for that price, you sound happier with your openness and it's lovely you are getting that support.
August 26, 2014
The pain was substantial, but the pain medicine takes care of it. The nausea was the worst. Before insurance, I am up to $100k+ now. I had the gastrectomy, a hernia repair that I never knew I had, and a liver biopsy. Then, I was re-admitted 4x for dehydration. My initial one night stay in the hospital turned into 5 nights.
At first I regretted it all. Not anymore. This was the best decision of my life.
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Me now
Lindar63August 24, 2014
I can't stand to see myself in any photos so it is a leap for me to share a phot of me. When I see myself in a picture I always say what a fat slob i am
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August 24, 2014
Hi Linda! I'm 53 and plan on having this surgery in October. I'm a big woos and the worst patient in the world and I am NOT excited about the prospect of pain and people "doing things" to me. LOL! But like everyone else here, I believe I need this for my health, as diet and exercise hasn't worked with any lasting effects. And, I have to say, I've done a lot of research on this and have a friend who's had this done, and post-op pain-wise, I think it will be totally bearable. They give you good pain meds. Some people return to work within 3 days (according to my doctor, anyhow). If you've had children, as I have, that kinda puts the pain issue into perspective!
August 24, 2014
Herringbones, your findings re pain are about the same as mine, and more than manageable! I'm late October and I can't wait!
August 26, 2014
3 days! !!! That's amazing! Pretty gutsy if you ask me! I would be afraid of getting a hernia! I was off 6 weeks and still don't believe that to be enough! I wasn't even out of the hospital at day 3. Effects of some anesthesia last 3 days. Wow. Please be careful and expect longer. It really does take a good month to get used to the diet, pain, nausea, etc. I must be a huge woos. 3 days....I'm dumbfounded...
August 24, 2014
Linda, me again, my gap in Australia will be about $5500 in total (with HBF) and hopefully the next holiday photos you are I you will show with pride!
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