I am considering going to the clinic called Haven in Dublin, Ireland to get a gastric band and would like to know other people's experiences who have had this procedure in this clinic and more importantly what they felt about the aftercare service.

I am considering going to the clinic called Haven in Dublin, Ireland to get a gastric band and would like to know other people's experiences who have had this procedure in this clinic and more importantly what they felt about the aftercare service.

Hiya Geri who is the surgeon? Have never heard of it. I was banded in Dublin by a company called ACS in January 2007, it was a complete nightmare the surgeon was banned in Ireland then the company went into liquidation so we were left with no aftercare it was a complete nightmare.

I'm just back from Belgium having had to have my port removed. I would highly recommend the surgeon Chris De Bruyne he was fantastic he only charges something like 4300 euro which includes 3 nights in a hotel for you and your partner and you stay 1 night in the clinic - which is a proper hospital with excellent facilities. I was too nervous to go abroad when I had my op and paid 10,000 to have the op in Dublin and it was the biggest mistake I ever made. Chris has a management company called ECFS run by Frederik Serneels whos fantastic, they come over the first Thursday(I think) of the month and provide aftercare(fills) for patients.

Hopefully some other girls will have heard of the company but I would research it fully there are alot of cowboys operating in Ireland who havent a clue what they're doing and are providing very bad aftercare.

Take a look at thishttp://www.lapbandtalk.com/f11/anyone-know-dr-de-bruyne-chris-41669/

Anymore questions just shout

I am considering going to the clinic called Haven in Dublin, Ireland to get a gastric band and would like to know other people's experiences who have had this procedure in this clinic and more importantly what they felt about the aftercare service.

Hi Geri11,

I find your post really interesting as I am also considering going to The haven to have the band done in Budapest.

I have been trying to research this for the past month and have already had a consultation with them.

I have just joined this forum today and this is my very first post!

I hope I will be able to post this and find my way back to this thread!

I would love to keep in touch.

Bookleen

Hiya Geri who is the surgeon? Have never heard of it. I was banded in Dublin by a company called ACS in January 2007, it was a complete nightmare the surgeon was banned in Ireland then the company went into liquidation so we were left with no aftercare it was a complete nightmare.

I'm just back from Belgium having had to have my port removed. I would highly recommend the surgeon Chris De Bruyne he was fantastic he only charges something like 4300 euro which includes 3 nights in a hotel for you and your partner and you stay 1 night in the clinic - which is a proper hospital with excellent facilities. I was too nervous to go abroad when I had my op and paid 10,000 to have the op in Dublin and it was the biggest mistake I ever made. Chris has a management company called ECFS run by Frederik Serneels whos fantastic, they come over the first Thursday(I think) of the month and provide aftercare(fills) for patients.

Hopefully some other girls will have heard of the company but I would research it fully there are alot of cowboys operating in Ireland who havent a clue what they're doing and are providing very bad aftercare.

Take a look at thishttp://www.lapbandtalk.com/f11/anyone-know-dr-de-bruyne-chris-41669/

Anymore questions just shout

hi lil,

i really appreciate you answering my post. i have read some of the horror stories of acs and my heart goes out to all of you who had so much problems. the company i am thinking of is www.gastricbanding.ie maybe you could have a look at it and tell me what you think. i just like the fact that the aftercare is available in dublin as and when you need it. i have heard of dr chris and i know he does a wonderful job. well done on your weight loss and your strenght of charachter in keeping going after all you have been through. i look forward to hearing from you soon

thanks

geri 11

hi bookleen,

nice to hear from you. so how did your consulation go?were you happy with everything you asked and the questions answered? its great to see someone at the same stage as me. hopefully more people will come on this forum with their experience of this clinic which will help us to make an informed decision. i like the idea that the aftercare service is available in ireland even though from the research i have done i know dr chris has a great reputation. i look forward to hearing more from you and other like minded people.

geri

hi lil,

i really appreciate you answering my post. i have read some of the horror stories of acs and my heart goes out to all of you who had so much problems. the company i am thinking of is www.gastricbanding.ie maybe you could have a look at it and tell me what you think. i just like the fact that the aftercare is available in dublin as and when you need it. i have heard of dr chris and i know he does a wonderful job. well done on your weight loss and your strenght of charachter in keeping going after all you have been through. i look forward to hearing from you soon

thanks

geri 11

Hi Geri

No probs at all, glad to help. If it were me and its just my opinion I would go to Chris De Bruyne. I had first hand expericence last week of Frederik (who organises it) and Chris De Bruyne himself, they were both fantastic. Its a proper hospital which is spotless. There are so many people on here that have been over to Chris and can't recommend him enough. He also has aftercare in Dublin, they come over once a month to do fills and they have an Irish nurse living here who is available 24/7 if you have problems like overfills etc.

Frederik organises everything from taxis from the airport to hotel and to hospital, hotel, op the whole lot. I've seen the other end with ACS which wasn't pleasant and I'm just so sorry I didn't go to Belgium in 2007 when I had my op. I was terrified of going abroad as I worried about aftercare so paid 10,000 to have it here and ended up with no aftercare at all. Not sure if I told you this already but theres another thread all about Chris De Bruyne which has fantastic people willing to help you. This is the link

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f11/anyone-know-dr-de-bruyne-chris-41669/

Like I said its upto yourself what you decide to do I can only tell you if I was in your shoes what I'd do. I would be more comfortable going to a surgeon I've heard great reviews about than someone you don't know. If you've any more questions just shout

hi lil,

thanks for the information. if you have that number of fredirck handy i would give them a ring. if there is a nurse available in ireland full time that would make a big difference.can i ask did you travel by yourself and if so were you ok with everything?i may have to go by myself which freaks me out a bit.also is there an average of fills that most people get in the first year and does that lessen in year two?do you let your doctor know before or after surgery or not all?again many thanks for replying to my questions.

geri

hi lil,

thanks for the information. if you have that number of fredirck handy i would give them a ring. if there is a nurse available in ireland full time that would make a big difference.can i ask did you travel by yourself and if so were you ok with everything?i may have to go by myself which freaks me out a bit.also is there an average of fills that most people get in the first year and does that lessen in year two?do you let your doctor know before or after surgery or not all?again many thanks for replying to my questions.

geri

Hi Geri I think you're probably better off emailing Frederik he usually replies on the same day. My hubby came with me. If I were you I would try to arrange the op for a time when you can have someone travel with you. You'll be very sore after the op and it would be better for you if you had someone to look after you in the hotel when you went back. Also it would be hard trying to manage your luggage on your own. Lots of girls have done it alone and managed grand though but I personally would prefer to have someone with me.

As regards fills everyone is different I had to have alot of fills the first year and some people only have to have 3 or 4. I didn't tell my GP as I thought he might give out to me and try to talk me out of it. I only told him recently and I had my op 3 years ago!! He was fine about it though. Some people found it easier to tell their GP beforehand

Do you know a place that does fills in Hungary?

Hi Geri11,

I find your post really interesting as I am also considering going to The haven to have the band done in Budapest.

I have been trying to research this for the past month and have already had a consultation with them.

I have just joined this forum today and this is my very first post!

I hope I will be able to post this and find my way back to this thread!

I would love to keep in touch.

Bookleen