GL with your lap! I had both of mine in Brisbane (and privately), so can't help. From what I've heard 9 months isn't too bad a wait for the public system (still a heck of a long wait though!). I'm glad you finally have a date!

If you're interested, I have a list of recovery tips on my blog. There's a link to the blog in my signature and the link to the page is on the right-hand side of my blog. It's called "Laparoscopy Checklist". I used it to help prepare for both of my laps.