There are some surgeons that are pro sleeve. I think that they also have GPs with attached to their practice
Why dont you give them a call ,worth a shot. I went to a seminar with Dr onforio who IMHO was pro sleeve and one of the things he did say was that for country patients the sleeve is a better option because it is better managed fewer visits,fewer complicantions. Really who are you going to get to do your fills.He had a patient from Pt lincoln who was sleeved and this was one of the factors in gettingthe sleeve. As longa as you are a candidate weight wise they might be ablr to help.
Micahael france also does a lot of sleeves .
I dont know anything about APRA. It might be a fact finding mission,call and ask as may questions as you can .