A question for those who have self-funded...

the procedure number for the sleeve is 30518, and no not till next tax time, i know it sucks, but it should be around $1500 back :)

Do you know the procedure numbers? I think ill call them too.

Wow margd, great photo.
So i cant get a rebate for surgeon fee $8000 till tax time next year?

Thats exactly right christinajg87,thats it,thats what i got.

im self funded and can only claim $250 back from medicare for the anaethetist, and the rest you just claim on the net medical expenses on your tax return, you get back 20c to every dollar over $2060 or something.

Hi, I know I have read the answe here somewhere....
Anyhoo can any body tell me what I can claim and get back from Medicare? As I am self funding.

Wow almost worth flying to Sydney for!!!!!!!!!!

I can also reveal that I was quoted $9,003 (inclusive) by Oclinic, hence my attendance this evening at the info session. I also took the liberty of making an appointment for Thursday to meet Dr Taylor and suss it out. I understand that his diary is currently open in April if anyone is interested.

Very competitive pricing indeed.

Whats included:

• Surgeon's fee
  
• Assistant surgeon's fee
  
• Anaesthetist's fee
  
• all medical reviews for check-ups (every month for gastric band, every 3 months for sleeve gastrectomy) until you reach your goal weight, then annually for life
  
• Free access for additional medical consultations at any time if problems arise.
  
• 2 x psychologist consultations (before surgery and again at 6 months)
  
• 8 x dietitian and nutritionist consultations
  
• fortnightly psychologist-moderated support group access
  
• full colour dietary handouts and brochures explaining everything you need to know including recipe tips
  
• No out-of pocket costs if you ever need any corrective surgery for your gastric band (provided you maintain your health insurance)
  

It dose not say Hospital, but i paid $7094 to Dr and i have to pay $909 for hospital and $1000 to Anaesthetist

Hope that helps

Hi Bellamarina,

The $9.000.00 did that include the hospital as well?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Andrea

Hi

Mine cost just under $9000 and went with Dr David Martin at Strathfield Private

Cheers

WOW!!! Thanks folks. Will certainly be investigating that one a bit more. Cheers for the info. It is VERY much appreciated :)

Hi all,

Im booked in for 11th Feb and used my hubbys super to pay the total amount which was $8615 with Dr. David Martin at Concord

Hope this helps!

BMI for concord was over 39 :) FYI

HI,

I am also self funded through Oclinic. $9003 all up. sounds like we did get out of it cheapest! The main reason being we were self funded private patients in a public hospital. My husband is being done next week also self funded through the oclinic. Dont be fooled by the cheaper price, the service is 100% professional.

I do believe there is a minimum bmi to have surgery at concord, though i cant recall what it was as i was well above it lol

Sam

Holly Crap! (Sorry)

I did good than $9003 www.oclinic.com.au Dr Taylor great guy very nice can do it in two hospitals!

I have paid but hoping to get it out of my super!

Good luck!

I self funded and had my op here in Hawkes Bay - cost about $17,000 all up.

kmsbj wrote:

if anyone out there had it done heaps cheaper let me know will you, thanks.

On the off chance that you have friends/family in the Cairns area I know that my surgeon quoted about $16,000 - $17,000 when I originally enquired as to self-funded costings. I know he is significantly less expensive than many. Perhaps combining a holiday for you, and surgery for hubby ... just a thought :)

kmsbj wrote:

hey antsinpants,
we have considered that option but are unsure as to if they would cover him... he tried once many years ago to get private cover but because of pre-existing health issues they wouldnt cover him for everything and wanted alot for the small amount they would cover him for iykwim... will make some more enquiries but am pretty sure it wont be an option.
cheers

ahh.. that sucks kmsbj!
Good luck - I hope you can find something that will work for you!!!

hey kmsbj

just a thought i joined medibank private and i had alot of health issues but i dnt remember them asking any health problems that i had and i actually asked them do they cover the wls and they said yes ,so they knew i was planning on using it for that reason.

mel

hey antsinpants,
we have considered that option but are unsure as to if they would cover him... he tried once many years ago to get private cover but because of pre-existing health issues they wouldnt cover him for everything and wanted alot for the small amount they would cover him for iykwim... will make some more enquiries but am pretty sure it wont be an option.
cheers

kmsbj - would it not be cheaper to take out PHI for hubby??
I realise he would have to wait another 12months - but I think it would work out cheaper???

~$100/month = $1200 - plus the gap (say $5000) = ~$6200

Worth a thought?

Wow, go Auckland! Waay cheaper up there... I should have done my research! I don't regret spending the money though, it's a good investment in my future.


Hi Keridwyn! If you're still in Chch and would like to catch up pm me :) It would be lovely to meet someone else who had the same surgery here.

Mine was self funded here in Auckland, New Zealand, and cost $17, 500 all up. Best money I have ever spent.