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You are so lucky to be having it on the NHS, I'm really pleased for you, my op is on the 13th Feb in belgium, I cannot afford to fund it in UK, and my doctor does'nt even help with diets, pills, or anything else, she's overweight herself and just says to cut down what you eat, (as if that rocket science) so I'm flighing from heathrow on the 12th. I have'nt been given a pre op diet, but reading on this forum that everyone else is I have chosen to go on protien shakes and have 1 low fat meal a day - if I can stay on it - . Good luck with yours. Its so good to hear that someone at least is having the help without having to fight for it to much, good for you, I wish you all the best, and will stay it touch to hear you progress. What do I have to do to get one of those ticker things easy instructions please I'm useless on computer, and help would be appreciated. Thanks

oh, bless, you have had such a bad time, I cant give you any advice but I know the sickness is often caused by low oxygen in the blood, it also makes you feel very shakey, look very green and feel like s**t, so dont be put off taking pain killers, if they dont work then consider e.mailing Fredrick or Dr Chris or contact your GP. I hope someone can give you more advise and info, but no one these days need suffer unbearable pain. Sending you love and hugs. mmm

All the best TC, have a good trip and good luck, hope to hear from you soon.

have you seen the other thread for 09 feb bandsters come join

Welcome tammy, I notices your from the Uk, where are you having your band fitted

Hi sparky1, Glad you joined us, you should be so proud of yourself to lose 2 stone since Oct is FANTASTIC, its only January, and we have had christmas and all the excessess that brings, I have'nt been banded yet , I'm due in two weeks but I've gone up from 88KG to 91 since the beginning of Dec, so cant wait to get some of this spare tyre off. I know its no quick trick, but it must be doing something for you. I dont know anyone who has'nt got a band, that could loose that amount over christmas. So big pat on the back for you and well done. mmm

Hi Shoes, I booked the same as flirtylass, for the package, to include hotels and taxi's, you just need to book flights into Brussels international. Around 2 weeks before the op you need to send your deposit and take the rest of the money with the brussels to pay in cash (euros). My date is Feb 13th. There is a lot of information in past posts on this thread, happy reading. mmm

Welcome cherryhog (oohhh that could have been my name as I eat them by the kilo when I'm if france (April til Oct) Try and contact Dr Chris directly because he accepted me at BMI 35, I have no other health risk, but I dont know what his upper and lower BMI are, no doubt he will want to take into account your age and other medical history. There is no hard sell and as you are only making an e,mail enquiery there is no committment. Good luck let us know what he says. Love mmmm

What FAB news 1 stone gone already, I am soooo envious I cant wait to have mine fitted Woop Woop mmm :thumbup:

Welcome Tink, I'm being banded 3 days after you in Belgium, good luck with your liquid diet, I've just been reading through the thread, and have choosen to go on a shakes plus low fat meal, and have'nt been advised to do so but it seams a very sensible option. Give your hubby a big hug, and I hope he is feeling better, How long do you stay in hospital after the op?

Your pre op diet looks very sensible, and I'll also do the same type of thing I think, just because I have'nt been told to go one one does mean it wont do me good, are you having two shakes a day plus a low fat meal? or is it an unlimited amount as long as its low fat? I will start on the 1st Feb, which will give me nearly two weeks. Good luck with starting yours, if your like me the first three days will be the worst, but lets hope we can all stay motivated. What types of shakes are they are they high protien? mmm

wot a fab smilie ha ha

Thanks so much for your reply, WOW you go through such a lot, I am impressed that you are so committed, It must be so helpful to have a support group, is it compulsary to attend? I only started to think about a band in mid Dec, and had a date within two days of agreeing the fee, the delay was only caused because I had to forward by e.mail, my age height and weight. my bmi is 35 and I dont have any other problems, I'm 51 and fit and healthy, I just like to eat the wrong foods. The surgeon I choose is Dr Chris De Buyrne, and he is based in Brussels, Belgium, so its an hour flight for me. What do you do in the support groups you attend, and do they have both pre and post op members?

Hi I'm MMM from the UK, and we do things a bit different here, No pre op tests,(we meet and have the first consultancy the morning of the operation) No set pre op diet, (just been told to eat a lower fat diet just before the op). As long as the BMI is over 35 you just book, pay, and go, and the band is fitted, you leave hospital the next day, with a date for your first fill. You can take your own stiches, or have them taken out for you by a local nurse. It all seams a lot less fuss but most people have to fund the operation themselves, as the National Health Service (free health care) will only fund very high BMI patients. So my question is what do you have to do, I might be able to pick up some tips which could help. My banding date is February 13th, because there is a 6 weeks waiting list from the time of first enquiery. Feedback would be most welcome . Love and Hugs MMM

Welcome Sammy, I also booked as a result of reading this thread, its fab, and everyone is so friendly and supportive, I'm being banded on the 13th Feb, one month before you but also on the dreaded date FRI 13th, the closer its getting the less I'm worrying about the date, but I am also getting more excited each day, expecially after such great reports from the post op group. mmm

Hi freckles, Perhaps is was fate that stopped your xrays arriving in Brussels, and that you were meant to wait for a letter from your previous surgeon, so that you now can assess both options. Price and convience would be my motivators, but of course yours might be quite different. Can you have the op done quickly in Southampton. Looking forward to hearing your choice, even if you choose uk please stay in touch with us hear, your input is appreciated. Love mmm

So pleased for you TC and well done with keeping your blood pressure under control, no wonder its a bit high, you are after all going abroad for an operation, not a holiday. I hope that after its over your BP will come back to normal. Good luck and best wishes for your trip, I'll be thinking about you mmm.xxx :wink5:

Do you think that because it was in a tube it went parcel post instead of letter post, that would account for the delay, and it might still turn up sometime this week with Dr Chris. Fingers crossed for you that it will turn up by end of this week, if not will he still do the op if you arrange a consultation in the uk with him before you commit to going to Brussels, I can feel your frustration, and it was'nt even your fault that you needed a rebanding anyway aaahhhhhh. Thinking of you love mmm.

Thats interesting my daughters port is mid centre under here bra line, but I saw a band being filled on tv, and that was also on the left side. I wonder why the difference. Thanks for the info mmm xxxxx

Well done wishfull, I'm so please it all went well for you, I bet it was a great comfort having the the fun sisters with you

I bet your looking forward to your first fill on Thursday and to re-start your weight loss, where had the port been put, I assumed everyone's in the same place but I've just found out that some are on the side and some are under the bust centrallly placed Open question,-- please, all post banders -are you willing to tell me where the port has been placed. does it depend on the surgeon or on the patient. Thank you xxx

Good luck with you pre-op diet, what advise have you been given, or have you been given a set diet plan. I must start mine on the 1st Feb, but have'nt been given any advice. yet. so dont to know where to start any info will be usefull:thumbup:

Welcome Mand, glad this thread has been a help, it also helped me make my mind up about brussels, surgeon etc and the support is amazing. Happy birthday Freckles, hope you had a good one. Welcome back Gillian, Bigsister, and wishfull, I am so pleased all went well for you, I look forward to all your experiences. Good luck Tamisu, did'nt know you were going so soon, you must be very exited, hope all goes well for you, tell us all when you come back. Best wishes. mmm

Hi tropical lagoon, just wondered how things are going, and if youve recovered ok, you and miss flump have gone a bit quiet but it would be great to have an update from you both. Have you started on the mushies yet.

Hi heather and welcome, we have a great thread going on 'anyone heard of Dr Chris De Bruyne', follow the link and come and join us, we have 3 buddies out in belgium at the moment they were banded yesterday, your experience will be a great motivator to us new bandsters, if you find the time read the past posts and you will see what a great group we have, you will be made more than welcome, and I know all the gang will support you when you go back to belgium for you tummy tuck, keep in touch. Love mmm.xx