New from Perth

Subject: Re: New from Perth Sun 15 Aug 2010, 4:05 pm

No, I've been with them for like, 5 years or something, but I didn't have Hospital Cover, only Extra's. I thought the waiting periods were only for new customers, not existing ones. My bad :)

Subject: Re: New from Perth Sun 15 Aug 2010, 12:39 pm

Sunflowa_girlie welcome, welcome.. welcome...
I agree with Peazles... what cover are you on and who with... normally if you have kept the same level of hospital cover for 1 year you should be covered for the sleeve....
also you have picked a brilliant surgeon!

Subject: Re: New from Perth Sun 15 Aug 2010, 11:23 am

Hi Sunflowa_girlie

Welcome =) what do you mean by your PHI having waiting periods after you've been with them for over a year? If you've been with them for a year at a level of cover that will cover your sleeve, you should be right to go?

Subject: Re: New from Perth Sun 15 Aug 2010, 10:41 am

Thanks for the welcome :) My surgeon will be Jon Armstrong, but the surgery won't be for another year - I thought my PHI didn't have waiting periods once you've been with them for over a year, but apparently not :( Still going to try my hardest to kick start the weight loss and learn as much about the procedure as possible though!

Subject: Re: New from Perth Sun 15 Aug 2010, 7:07 am

Hi Jody and welcome to the site.

Good luck with your journey.

New from Perth 217555

Subject: Re: New from Perth Sat 14 Aug 2010, 1:26 pm

Hi Jody,
I am in a similar stage to you. Finally have decided to take the plunge and booked my first consult next month. Now that I have made my decision I just want to get started!
Which surgeon are you going with? I am booked in to see Dr Padovan at the Mount....

Subject: Re: New from Perth Sat 14 Aug 2010, 3:23 am

Hi Jody,

Welcome aboard, you will need a very large supply of coffee to get through the site but it is worth it.
Congratulations on the upcoming surgery and don't forget to ask questions if you need any help.

Hugs Gail

Subject: Re: New from Perth Sat 14 Aug 2010, 12:14 am

Hi Jody...lovely to meet you...as Mel suggests this is a great site with a very active, friendly and supportive community. Who is your surgeon and when are you having surgery....?

Look forward to hearing more of your story....

S

Subject: Re: New from Perth Fri 13 Aug 2010, 5:57 pm

hello

welcome this is a great site with heaps great people to talk to and ask questions if needed

mel

Subject: New from Perth Fri 13 Aug 2010, 2:38 pm

Hi all, my name's Jody and I was suggested this site by the receptionist for the surgeon who'll be doing my sleeve. Very excited to be here and learn!