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hi, im new and will gratefully accept all the help i can get. if anyone was kind enough to be a buddy/mentor that would be fab!

could anyone let me know of a good surgeon or clinic that they would recommend, i dont mind if its here or abroad aslong as its safe and you felt and were safe. also has anyone used the uk s whygoabroad for their op and did it go well. i cant even get them to return my phonecalls which seems strange. any info/advice would be gratefully recieved as i ve made the decision to go ahead and the sooner the better for me and now just want to get the knowledge to go to the best place and be safe. i could really use all the advice and the benefit of peoples experiences so i go to the best place.

thanks guys x

jacqui

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Hi, I can't offer too much advise on who to choose but all I can say is that I chose to stay close to home with local support and unlimited fills for 2 years with Gateway. I was banded on the 27th September 2010 by Dr Ackroyd in Sheffield, it all went really well, lovely hospital and helpful hospital staff who made me feel really comfortable. My Gateway consultant has contacted me every day since being home by telephone and talked me through the early stages. I think you have to look at all the options, I have read lots of threads where people have gone abroad and been really happy, for me I have a family and did not want to be too far away from them. I hope you find whats right for you, I am sure it will be a success whatever you choose.

Good luck...:drool:

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