EnglishRose

Hi Jiggy Yes I got the same E-mail as you from Frederick. I have E-mailed him back telling him I will be making my own arrangements due to the price being incorrect. Im glad I didnt cancel my hotel reservation before I E-mailed Dr Chris otherwise I may have ended up not having anywhere nearby to stay. I too thought it was too good to be true!! EnglishRose x

Hi Jiggy, Everhopeful I have E-mailed Dr Chris about the package and he told me that it should be 4550 Euros. 400 deposit sent in Euros at least 2 weeks before the op so they can arrange everything, 3950 Euros to Dr Chris at the Consultation and 200 Euros to the Manager when he visits you at the hotel. Im not sure it works out any cheaper than arranging it yourself, Im a bit confused now as the information Frederik sent me states 4000 Euros. Dr Chris copied Frederik in on the E-mail so he might E-mail me again. It did seem a bit too good to be true as the hotel and taxis only worked out about £39.00. EnglishRose X

Hi everhopful You might be interested to know that Dr Chris is offering a package for 4000 euro ( includes op, taxis, hotel etc) the contact is his manager frederick serneels email is frederik.serneels@ecfs.be I e-mailed him for details and he told me the hotel you stay at is Campanile hotel in Vilvoorde (which we have both already booked). I am going to cancel my hotel reservation and go with the 4000 Euros package it will work out a lot cheaper. Apparently they arrange a taxi to pick you up from either the Airport or the Eurostar and take you straight to the hotel. Take care EnglishRose x

Hi Julia I have just read on your posting that Dr Chris offers a packing for Surgery, Hotel, Taxis etc for 4000 Euros. Just out of interest do you know which hotel this is for? Thanks

Hi everhopeful Im not sure what diet I will follow 2 weeks prior to surgery. I have already bought some slim fast at the weekend as it was buy one get one free for the tins. My weight has been like a yo yo. I was big at school (about 12-13 stone), went down to 11 stone at college. Lost loads of weight when I met my first husband (went down to 9 1/2 stone) when we split I went back up to 13 stone. Now Im an 18 stone beach whale who is desperate to be a size 12 again. I just hope this band works. I have read so many good and comments about it but I think its really down to the individual to how successful it is. But after spending all this money for the surgery I will give it my best shot. Good luck to you too X

Hi Jiggy My consultation in on the 12th and the surgery is booked for the 13th August. I guess if he doesnt except me for surgery I have wasted the travel expenses and a hotel for one night. I will keep my fingers crossed that doesnt happen as I will be gutted!!! I am really relying on this band to help me get my figure back again.

Hi everhopeful. I live in Kent so will get the Euro from St Panras in London. Have you had your consultation with Dr CDB yet? My consultation is on the 12th August and being banded on the 13th. How long will you be staying in Brussels for? I arrive on the 12th and leave on the 15th. Good luck and hope we can bump into each other. EnglishRose x ps I would love you keep in touch so we can give each other support and encouragement.

Hi Jiggy Good luck in finding your surgeon. Its all rather daunting isnt it. Keep in touch, it would be great to hear how you are getting on. English Rose x

Hi Jiggy Hope you dont mind me asking but are you male or female? You can go to Dr CDB website on europe surgery@yahoo.co.uk I decided to go with him for 2 reasons, he has a good reputation, I have read a lot of good comments about him on this site. And secondly the price issue, he is a lot cheaper than other surgeons. I havent heard of Dr Mark Fouqet. Where is he based? I have a lot to lose. Id like to lose about 7 stone. Im not sure how realistic that is. English Rose x

Hi Jiggy I am staying at the Campanile Hotel in Vilvoorde. It will cost 207 Euros which is about £164.00 (twin room). The Eurostar is going to cost £138.00. Thats for 2 people though as I am taking a friend with me. The only extras I will have to pay is taxi and train fares. At least I will be saving on restaurant bills lol. I think it will be Slim fast for me! I will be having my consultation with Dr Chris on the 12th August and being baded the next day. Where are you from? I will let you know how I got on if you like? Bonita

Hi Jiggy I am being banded by Dr Chris on the 13th August. He is currently chaging 3950 Euros which works out about £3,134.00. He charges £100 for fills. B

Hi I am being banded by CDB on the 13th August. I cant wait. I am staying at the Campanile Hotel Brussel - Vilvoorde. Do you know if this Hotel is walking distance from the Hospital. Do you still have your 'how to get there' guide for travelling to Vilvoorde? Bonita

Thanks for your reply, its much appreciated. I guess I am worried that the people who know about the band will say, blimey your not losing that much are you! Ive been reading on here about people that have lost their hair, my god I hope I dont go bald otherwise I still wont want to leave the house.

A colleague at work once asked if I was going to the Christmas party, because if I was he would have to book an extra 2 seats. Arsehole!

Hi I am being banded on the 13th August 08. Perhaps we could keep in touch and give each other encouragement. B

Hi I am being banded by Dr Chris on the 13th August. CANT WAIT!!! Will definately sign your guest book once I have had the surgery. Bx

Hi I am having my gastic band done on the 13th August. Havent been sleeping very well ever since I have booked it. I just wish it was sooner. I am going to Belgium as its a lot cheaper than the UK. The surgeon is Dr Chris de Bruyne. Any good or bad comments about the sergeon would be very much appreciated please. Id also be interested to know a breakdown of how much you have lost during each month and how many fills are needed. Sorry for all the questions, but I am new to all this and could do with some advice. Thanks B

Hi I was walking back to work eating a sandwich during my lunch break and I heard a guy say to another bloke, "and these girls wonder why they are fat". I was eating a sandwich for god sake, not a 10" bar of chocolate. I was actually 6 stone slimmer than I am now so god knows what he would say if he saw me eating a sandwich now. I was bullemic at the time and went back to work and threw up....