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I have been in touch with the above group and find them very helpful if a bit pushy. Has anyone any experience of them please?they seem to be only using bariatric surgeons(rather than general surgeons)which can be only good. However they are a lot more expensive that my other choice Chris de Bruyne in Belgium.Either way as I am in Ireland I am going to have to get on a plane and travel so distance isn't really an issue. All experiences welcome!!thanks

well I think you are fantastic 'luvrocks'!and i love your positive note at the end! Heres something for you to think about....I am DYING to be banded(hopefully March) but there isnt anyone in Ireland doing it.There WAS an outfit in Dublin doing it but no evaluations,support groups etc-just in for the night,banded,sent home(180 miles) and fills done by inexperienced people.However they have everything on hold at the moment as the Dr there is being investigated by the medical council.AND it costs 10,000EURO!!! so honey,go with the flow,thanks your lucky stars they are so organised,to hell with the office,Christmas will be there next year and so will you in your gorgeous new body! Do it for yourself sister!!!!

Thanks Lisa and Jacole too-good luck to both of you.I have myself driven mad with all the research and "what ifs" am going to give it a rest now!!

thx Kaycee-you are doing really well.congratulations!

Nice to have another Irish voice!this is a brilliant forum to find out about the whole process of gastric banding. I have done all my research and will go with ACS in Dublin if they can manage to get their act together as its def preferable to have the fills in this country.Where are you living??Have you seen the thread "Hi........ I'm Nikki from Ireland" or something like that?(search it anyway-its where all the Irish hang out and has some interesting stuff on it(only the last few pages are relevant to whats happening in ACS at the moment tho)

I am hoping to be banded early in the New Year-I have seen the surgeon here in Dublin and he showed me the band he will use.It is silicone and has little"wings"which he can suture in position on the stomach.He was very reasssuring in every way and has never had a slippage with this band which he designed himself and has made in Switzerland.Hes new to Ireland so I can't find anyone who has had the op a year ago as hes from Poland.Just wondering if any other surgeon out there SUTURES the band-it seems like an obvious way to stop it slipping but does it have other side effects??comments appreciatedx

thanks,Suzy thats a great help-onwards with the research!!

Hi Suzanne, Just wondering how the e111 benefits you if travelling to Belgium.Also did you find the Belgium experience a good one as i am currently trying to decide where to get banded as its only done in Dublin by one Polish Doctor and there is a bit of uncertainty about him.(and costs 10.000 euro)How did it work out for aftercare?you certainly have done well-congratulationsx I thought this site might be useful for us folks who are travelling inot another EU country for our band fitting. The E111 is no longer available or valid and you have to apply for European Health Insurance Card the link is as follows https://www.ehic.org.uk/InternetPROD/home.do It is a quick and simple process to apply, costs nothing and you should recieve it in 7 days. Hope this info helps Suzanne

I am currently considering being banded.As there is only one surgeon in Ireland(not v.reliable either)and it costs 10,000 euro,I am considering prague as there is a direct flight from my city. Has any one any experience of BODY BEAUTIFUL UK who SEEM to be the most comprehensive doing it there. Also can anyone tell me if it is feasible to have your fills at a distance like this or would i be better to go to the UK which is only an hour away?Any suggestions will be gratefully received as i want to get on with this.Thx:)

Hi everyone! Am currently doing all my research and thx to anyone who has already helped me. My only concern now is that Dr Manuceau only does the op in Dublin(160 miles away) and most of the Irish people here seem to be in Dublin. IS THERE ANY Corkonians amongst you as I am interested to know if the ACS down here is as good as reported in Dublin Apparently they do fills here which is convenient.

Thanks so much Debb,thats a great help and reassuring to hear he operates in James' too. glad to hear he was approachable. No,the actual op has to be done in Dublin but the fills can be done here in Cork apparently. Lucky you off to the US-only thing is you can't buy any clothes!!have to save for next year and make another spree out of it!! I wonder if Loritha and Nikki are still contributing to this website?love to hear how things are at this stage with them.I wonder if its possible to talk to any of his patients who are a year or so on?? My back is bad too and I am starting arthritis agravated by the weight so its more that vanity with me too(tho I do love clothes) I would love to keep in touch and see how it all goes with you-the start of a new chapter in our lives.have a ball in the USx

Hi Debb GOOD LUCK on Sat! am dying to hear how you get on as I am only at the stage of researching it all having read somewhere that they are doing it in Cork.I thought about it also in Belgium but my Dr was against it in case i had a problem afterwards. I dont understand what these "fills" are-it only mentions a "ring" on the website and in Manuceau's blurb? can you explain pl? I am currently 19st and am desperate,having tried everything for YEARS(For ever actually)the only thing that I am afraid of is that I will fail,having spent the 10k-my husband would never forgive me.I have built myself up with hopes so many times before and not succeeded. Would love to hear how the consult goes-g'luck! Penny

Hi Dini! As you can see I am a fellow Irish woman(Cork) and am considering having the op with Jerome Manuceau in Adv Cosmetic Surgery.Its really new here and am wondering how you found it?any complications?was it professional?also the others are talking about"fills"but I dont see any reference to that in the blurb on his site.Do you have to go back for that-it only quotes "tightening"the ring. I would be delighted if you would reply as its fantastic to have contact with someone who has had the experience. Pennyx:help: