angie324

hi Julesni i am trying to get an appointment with chris de bruyne in dublin on the 4th dec. i wonder if the fill isn't enough would i be allowed another on the 9th?? i really want to get this band working for me!!

hi julesni i got another message back from Joss. she has given me her telephone number and email address. she says that the clinic is at their home. i will pm you the number and email address if you like. i not sure what to do though! another girl i talk to on here from dundalk said that she heard dr. chris coming to dublin on the 4th dec. so i might book that and wait to see him first and ask him if it's ok and safe to get fills from this othe guy!.

hi julesni i have already pm'd irishanna but no reply as yet. it will be interesting to hear from her. i am shocked that dr chris hasn't got back to me about this. on the other hand that may mean that he did train him but isn't happy about him taking his business!! do you know when wendy is next here for fills? angie x

sounds like you are getting some restriction! thats great. and also means that she was probably wise to put in 1ml¬ i just got an email back re the fills in Lisburn! it reads. HI Angie, its my husband who does the fills, Dr Chris trained him to do his emergency unfills when he used to come to our Clinic, the cost is £100 with appointments evenings and saturdays. irishanna from this site came here a few weeks ago if you want a reference but I can personnally say he is very good. i am so tempted to go there this weekend!! just so nervous about it! must try and find out a bit more! angie xx

HI Wriggle!! how are you doing now? i went to Belgium for my first fill a couple of weeks ago but no restriction!! i had 3.5mls put in and nothing!!! feelling frustrated and annoyed at myself!! i really hope this band works. angie xx

HI Julesni glad to hear that your fill went well! i don't mean to be rude, but did she say why she only put 1ml in? it seems a bit measly? i would expect to get at least 2mls if i was to go to her cos it so expensive for us bandsters! i can't seem to forward his email, but if you go on the wlsinfo site look at the members list. His name is Joss (he the only Joss on the list) he is the one that sent the message so it would be worth emailing him. i mailed him today re information, so if i hear anything i will let you know! How are you feeling after the fill? any more restriction? if i don't get a fill soon i think i will scream!! i need to feel some kind of restriction to justify the thousands i have spent on this band!! :tongue2: Ange xx

hi julesni! thanks for getting back to me! what time are you going to see Wendy tonight? i would be tempted to go myself tonight!! and where abouts do you have to go to get it done? i am so nervous about letting anyone else near my port incase they cause a leak!! but if wls are using her then she must be very experienced. Did you get a private message the other day from some man saying that fills are now available in Lisburn? apparantly this man (Robbie) was trained by dr chris de bruyne (my surgeon) and lives in Lisburn so is available 24 - 7 !! i have emailed dr chris though just to make sure cause i don't want to let some amature near my band!! it costs too much to fix it if something goes wrong!! not heard back from him yet though! good luck tonight!! i really wish i had booked her tonight too!! i will have to wait til beginning of December instead now! Angie x

hi Julesni i haven't been on here for ages either!! i went ahead and got banded in Brussels by dr Chris de bruyne on 25/sept/08 have to say that it all went smoothly and i returned to brussels 2 weeks ago to get my first fill. i feel abolutely no restriction and have 3.5mls in my 10ml band. i have booked to get my next fill on the 4th dec in Dublin (dr chris flies over once a month). i am really struggling to maintain weightloss and have lost only 2lb since my fill. i have lost a total of about 1 stone and 8lb but the 8lb was on the pre-op diet, so really only a stone since the operation 6weeks ago. not great! How much did you get put into your band on your first fill? and do you know when Wendys next visit will be after this week? Is she expensive? Dr Chris comes to Dublin on the 4th December and charges 120 euro per fill so about £100 sterling. good luck with you next fill on Tuesday! i would love to hear from you as to how you are getting on. Angie324

Well everyone its finally here!! i am heading to the airport in 5mins!!!! operation is on Tuesday morning! if anyone wants to pray for me then it would be much appreciated!!. i wont be back until Next Saturday! i will contact you all then and let you know how i got on! GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE ELSE WHO IS GETTING BANDED THIS WEEK TOO!!!!! Wish me luck! ANGIE XXX

HI!! put me on the list!! ha ha!! Getting banded on 23rd September!! can't wait! Surgeon Dr Chris De Bruyne Belgium Good luck everyone!! ANGIE X FROM IRELAND

Hi Becky! i haven't forgotton!! you get banded tomorrow!! I'm sure you are so excited! are you feeling well prepared and how did your pre-op go?? I'm glad your mum will be with you to help you recover:thumbup: I still have 12 days to operation although i fly out to Belgium in 10 days! I will be thinking of you tomorrow and will say a prayer that everything goes smoothly- as i'm sure it will! take care and godbless! ~ angie xx:tongue:

hi, is there anyone from Ireland on this forum? i am getting banded on the 23rd of September! pre-op diet going ok. good luck to all of you!

Welldone CilBoogie!!! I think you are the first of us September Banders!! we will all be following your progress and bambarding you with questions now!!!!!!!! You must be so relieved to have it over and excited about starting your new journey! CONGRATULATIONS!! Angie x

well i went ahead and tried the slimfast shake for my lunch! used soya milk and have to say that it tasted ok!! And really filling! could only manage 3/4 of it - really filling!! and thats before the band!!! HA HA! angiex

Wow Coco!! thats great info!! I have printed it off! THANKS Angiex