Dr Richard Harrison at Wagga.

Hi Outbackgal,

I was sleeved by Dr Harrison, I think the gap depends on who your PHI is with, mine was around $6600 that's not including the assisting surgeon or the anethesis. I did have a single room at the Calvary, the care given was fantastic. I had the surgery booked for 14 Nov 12 and saw Dr Harrison on the 2 Nov 12, so there wasn't a long waiting time in between. I have lost 45 kgs over the year and have another 15 to go, I am very happy with the care and support give by Dr Harrison's team. Good luck. Rae

Here is the link for Dr Richard Harrison started back in 2009.

http://www.gastricsleevesupport.com/t2238-dr-richard-harrison-wagga-nsw?highlight=Dr+Richard+Harrison#64942

I was sleeved by Richard Harrison in 2009, the first year he started doing sleeves.

Go along to one of his seminars, I think he runs them monthly. They are very imformative, and he always presents 2-3 sleevers on the night. I have spoken at two of these.

No good giving you want I paid as my gap, too long ago, as is the waiting time, he does more sleeves now, but also has a partner.

I did have a single room at Calvary.

I was very happy with his whole team.

Hi Outbackgal

I'm from Wagga too but I'm not using Dr Harrison, (or Dr Williams who now works with him) so unfortunately I can't answer your questions. I did however call his rooms to enquire about costs, etc. when I first started researching surgeons. Approx cost was $19 000, I didn't have PHI then either and was told they didn't take self-funding patients.

Hope this helps at least a little... and bumps your post too :))

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Hi All,

I have been combing through the threads the last few days looking for any information about Richard Harrison at Wagga.

He sounds pretty good from what I have read here, but was wondering from people who have gone through him:

1. How much was your gap?
2. Does he do payment plans?
3. Do you get a single room at Calvary or a shared?
4. How long did you have to wait from first appointment with him till surgery day?

Thanks in advance!

I am having sleeve surgery on March 5 2011! Nervous and a lot excited!!

I have met Dr Harrison when he operated on both my boys...so I am already confident he will do a good job!!

I would be interested in attending group meetings as I really want to be a success...for myself...to know I can do something that is wholly for myself...I have 4 kids (Mums out there hear what I'm saying!!).

I posted in 'My Diary' if anyone is interested....

Thanks for sharing :)

J xx

I was sleeved by Dr. Harrison on March 21st, 2010. I had minimal pain in the first 24 hrs and then had the drip and PCA removed the follow day. It was hard to believe that I had even had surgery. I have had a smooth recovery and would reccomend Dr. Harrison and his team to anyone.

The team involved are so wonderful and it was easy to not worry about anything and trust that all would be ok for my op.

I was sleeved by Dr Harrison on the 2nd June 2011. What a lovely man he is. His team are just wonderful. Tracey, Dr Graham, his assistant (whom i didn't meet), Katrina, the reception staff. Anyone getting the surgery done through Dr Harrison, you have nothing to worry about. You are in the best hands!!!!

I was sleeved by Dr. Harrison on March 14, 2011.

I did have a minor complication, my intestine was fused to my spleen. Dr. Harrison called it 'unusual anatomy'. My spleen was 'nicked' and I had a small bleed. However, four days later, and everything is fine. Dr. Harrison does not use drains, and one of the nurses said he was a 'tidy surgeon' in that he did not leave big scars, he uses tape to seal wounds, and I have five nice tidy little key hole marks.

He is a very sweet man, and is very caring of his patients.

I am completely happy with both him, and the care I recieved at Calvary Hospital.

The best damn team ever i say.

Nicole

Hi Bellshell

The first step is to go to an information session.

Recommend Dr Harrison, I am nearly 6 months out with no probs what-so-ever.

You are quite welcome to join us at our next meet up.

Hi Bellshell,

The information sessions are great... and are really well worth it... I went to one before I made my decision... and there were quite a few people there. Dr Harrison's team also is just fantastic.. they make you feel so comfortable and are very thorough in explaining everything.

We also have a group of us that get together in the Riverina area.. next one at this stage I think is 6th July in Wagga.. Nabiha's kitchen?... time TBA... at this stage.

Dr Harrison also runs a support group which is attended by his nurse and it is on every month.... Last saturday at 2pm in Dr Harrisons rooms.... there is one this saturday (tomorrow)..

Have a good look around here.. this site is great for information and is now one of the sites that they tell you to have a look at as there are many people with lots of different Drs and different methods etc.. also lots of experiences and there are also threads that can help you with funding the op from your super..

Hope you find what you are after.


LK

Hi Bellshell
I was sleeved by Dr Harrison and his team in January this year at Calvary in Wagga. Go to an information night. They're really worth it! So many people go. You will definitely not be alone! Read the postings on this site inside and out. The diaries are brilliant. The whole site helps. Ask questions in the appropriate sections too. Everyone is so very helpful.
All the best with your decision making processes.

RG

Hello, I am in Wagga. My doctor has told me she thinks I should have surgery. I am trying to find out as much as I can. I have not gone to the info seminar yet. My doc told me I can use my super as I do not have private cover. Could anyone tell me which hospital Dr Harrison does his sugery in?

I was also sleeved on 29th March 2010 by Dr Harrison.... his staff... and especially his Nurse Tracey are just wonderful... Extremely knowledgeable on the sleeve and have travelled to seminars overseas to research this operation...

I have just had my post op appointment... a little bit later than most.. at nearly 7weeks... but have had absolutely no dramas during or after the operation.. all went smoothly no major pain straight after the op... and no trouble eating anything since.

They are so supportive and just give you the greatest backup and confidence...

Also for those that want to know.. Dr Harrison uses a size 36 Bougie.. which appears to be a good size from what I have read... He said he doesn't go any smaller than that.. as it causes too much restriction and trouble...

If you are looking at having the op with Dr Harrison... it will be the best decision you make... I just love my sleeve....


Leanne

i had the sleeve by dr harrison in wagga on the 11th march,my surgery and recovery has been very smooth,no problems and he is a lovely man and so are his staff.
i recommend him to anyone thinking of having the sleeve

hi i was sleeved on the 30th November and i have to say this was the best thing i have ever done. I was 111.1kg at the start and i'm now 88k's (yeah!!!). He was fantastic and Tracey his nurse is so supportive as to is DR Graham . Could luck and all the best ( you are in very good hands!!)
I haven't changed my ticker yet as i'm trying to remember how to do it!!
all the best
Trish

Hi Leanne and welcome to the forum and congratulations on your decision to be sleeved.

I was sleeved by Dr Richard Harrison on 14 December 2009. I had a great recovery with no problems at all, no nausea since day 1, no vomiting at all, and I can now eat anything.

I was very impressed with the pre and post op care given by Dr Harrison and his team. Agree with everything Raingold and Happyone have said also.

Highly recommended.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

I am being done by Dr Harrison on 29th March...

Did you have any trouble post surgery.. and how is the recovery.

Leanne

I totally agree with happyone.
Dr Harrison and his team are totally professional, friendly and courteous. All you could ask for. Right through from the initial meeting stage through the decision making processes, the Opti stage, surgery stage and after surgery followup.
They're brilliant!

Went to an info session at Wagga on the band and heard of the sleeve. For me there was no turning back. Dr Harrison seems to really know his stuff and he seems a very nice man. His staff are attentive and even contacted me during the opti stage to see how I was going. I also thought Jocelyn the dietician was very helpful. I was sleeved by Dr Harrison a few days ago and am very happy with the result. I would not hesitate in recommending him and his team.

Feel free to contact me should you want any further info.