43 Yr Old - Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy - Melbourne Australia
Highest ever Weight (130kg or 286.6lbs) Current...
Current Weight(119kg or 262.35lbs)
I have been researching VSG for approximately four years. I nearly got it while living in Sydney but delayed it to move. Tried to get it two years ago but got knocked back as I didn't have Private Health insurance in a private hospital. All the planet have now aligned and I am seeing my surgeon one last time on the 31 Jan 2017. Surgery booked in for 13 Feb 2017 at Epworth Hospital in Box Hill, Melbourne. The procedure is costing $1,500 for anaesthetic and $4,500 out of pocket plus probably $400 excess on my health insurance.
Please note this is not the company doing my surgery but they don't have Australian doctors. Happy to answer questions
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It's common for people to think surgery is the "easy" option, but they couldn't be more wrong! Be proud of yourself, because you're doing what's best for you! You will get all the support you need in this amazing community :) Good luck!
I am two weeks out now. See the surgeon on…
I am two weeks out now. See the surgeon on Tuesday - 31 Jan 2017. Little scared and little excited. Start the liquid diet around the same time next week. Got all the bills for surgery comes to $A6,000 all up.
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Getting more excited
Not long to go now. Preop diet sucks but I've lost 5kg (11lbs) on the diet. Thought about it the other day and it's been well over 12 years since I've been under 100kg (220lbs). Still a little scared and a little excited about surgery.
Have told most people at work and they all have lots of questions. Going to post about the surgery on Facebook just prior to going into hospital so all my friends know.
Hey! Welcome, and thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll enjoy being a part of this amazing community. Please check out the forum too. It's a great place to connect with others who are going through the same experience. Have you told your friends and family about your upcoming surgery? How did they react? Please keep on updating us so we can support you :)