JaneC

I'm going to Cyprus tomorrow for my band fitted on Saturday,. It was half the price of the UK. I'm self funded as I knew my GP and consultant wouldn't even consider it. Plus I needed it doing now...not 2 years down the line at the end of a waiting list. When I told my GP and my consultant what I was considering they were horrified. They both offered me drugs! I politely declined and am looking forward to a healthier lifestyle...me & my band.

I'm a Dyslexia Assesor and tutor at my local college, Rochdale, Lancashire, UK. I also teach key skills IT and have in the past taught ESL. I get banded next week during half term. I have 1 week to get back on my feet and recover from my op before the new term starts. Jane x

Thanks Faith...I hope yours goes well. I think I will be moderate for the week before anyway. It can't hurt.

I ask this question because I have not been told to go on a pre-op diet. I am a little worried because it seems nearly all of you were on one before your op. Any input would help allay my worry. Thanks:nervous

I live in Rochdale, greater Manchester and am being banded in Cuprus 26th May 2007. Wish me luck!

Thank you for those links and the info...I have had a quick look but will read them at more length tomorrow....b ut I think from the little i did read that I have made the right choice...Thank you:)

Hi My name is Jane and I have booked with Dr Kyriakides in Cyprus, although I believe he also works at Birmingham & Harley Street in the UK. I am booked in for a band 26th May 2007. I have read and research and I think I am now confusing myself. Basically I am now not sure if the band is the right one for me. I keep nudging back towards a RNY. Although I don't want surgery to be this drastic... but on the other hand it comes off and stays off...doesn't it? Can you help?:help: In your opinions what are the pros and cons of a band vs RNY. Thanks in Advance Jane