leelee

well, i did some research and there are several spire hospitals that are a little over an hour away. with the coversion, i think it will cost about $12,000. a little bit steep, so it's time for me to definately start saving and making some money!

chilo, we are stationed at the RAF base in Lakenheath. I will definately check into the Spire hospitals that is very helpful!

the thing i just realized is that the surgery is not in england. i'm actually wanting to do it some place here. not that i have anything against other countries, but i'd like to be closer to home. it makes it frustrating that i don't know the area yet.

i have no advice, but i am also looking into cosmetic bliss. so please share when he gets back to you :thumbup:

when i google places that do it in the UK, this is the ad that keeps coming up. has anyone gone through them or heard anything? Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve) Bariatric Surgery

awesome; i'm checking out the link now. for those of you who paid yourselves, did you have a payment plan, or did you have to pay the full amount up front?

Hi all, Thanks! one thing i should have clarified. i am an italian citizen and get free health care through them, since we are part of the EU will that transfer over under the NHS system? i don't know if that's a stupid question, but the military (as of right now) does not cover the vsg. it's sort of frustrating because they do cover the gastric band. ugh. i'm hoping that once we get settled i will be able to find out more information. it's all sort of frustrating because i don't really know where to start, and i'm feeling sort of private about this all, you know? if you happen to know any of the answers, that would be cool. so far we are LOVING england! i just started driving, so that's taking some getting used to, but everything is soo pretty here and everyone is quite friendly so far! i'm looking forward to the next 3 or 4 years here :thumbup: where did you guys get sleeved and who was your doctor?

hi all! i am an american spouse married to a military member and i am new to the uk. i am wanting to get the vsg done here, and could use any and ALL information. i am thinking that i will go somewhere in london (since that seems to be the closest place to us) to get the surgery done, but i honestly, have no idea where to start! any and all help would be appreciated! :thumbup: lisa

thanks guys! all went well, i even got to talk to him when he got out, and he'll be coming home tomorrow night i can't wait to see them!!

well, our next tour is overseas; so honestly, if i choose to do the surgery, i don't want to wait another four years. plus, honestly, i think that at this point self pay might probably be the best option for me. the only thing that is holding me up at this point is the consult with the surgeon here. if i don't feel comfortable with his answers, i might just wait until we head to england. but, i'll keep you guys updated on whatever i decide.

i'm so nervous. i'm waiting for a phone call from my hubby who took my youngest son to get dental surgery... my little guy is 4 1/2. please send good thoughts and prayers his way!

things i want to do: 1. stop cropping my pictures. seriously, i am the master at hiding my fat in photographs. i love pictures, but man, for once i want to put all of me in the picture! 2. i want to wear a size 7 shoe. since i've gained weight i'm up to an 8 1/2. and it's not because my feet have grown so much. 3. i want to run. it looks so fun. and i just think that it would be amazing to do so without getting winded after 30 seconds of running. 4. i want to play with my kids. normally i'm so dang tired and it just feels like effort to do anything physical. this makes me feel sad and terrible. 5. i want things on me to stop hurting. 100 extra pounds makes for a lot of pain on joints... 6. i want to work out and feel like i accomplish something. it is so frustrating to work out and eat properly for 6 weeks and beyond and then wonder, "why am i doing this?" i need to see results. ugh. and lastly, i won't number this one, because it's not really a number kind of thing. but i want to be who i am. i love myself. WLS has nothing to do with self hate or pity. i accept who i am at 218 pounds and i will regardless of how much weight i lose. i just can't keep living like this, because if i do, i know that i will end up 400 pounds or dead. regardless of how "healthy" i'd like to think i am (no blood pressure problems, great cholesterol, etc) the truth of the matter is that it's just NOT healthy to carry around a hundred extra pounds. i want to see my kids grow up. i want to not think twice about buying clothes. i want other people to see me as i see myself. fat people get stereotyped. i am NOT a stereotype... i love life and just want to continue living it.

you're not horrible. sometimes we just need to remind people of how awesome we are... now that can't be your only reason

okay, TOO FUNNY!! i'm glad i'm not the only person talking about kicking people in the throat and using the C word *lmbo*

perfect!! i can't WAIT for my consult! :sneaky2: making a list and checking it twice... or a million times