I have been thinking about having surgery in Belgium by Dr.Mignon, and would be so thankful to hear from some of his patients.

X Katie

Hi Katie,

I had my lap band fitted by Dr Mignon and team. I can happily recommend it as an option. It was more like a holiday than a trip to surgery. You have really great support - Deirdre is the co-oirdinator and translator if necessary, she really is fantastic. It is great the way you are with other women/men from UK/Ireland having it done at the same time.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me I am more than happy to help

Although I was banded by a different surgeon (Dr Focquet) I have nothing but praise for him, the belgian hospital and the belgian staff. The whole experience for me has been very positive.

Obviously it is a worry going abroad, and I had my fair share of pre-op jitters but if I had my time again I would do exactly the same.

Good luck with whatever you decide

Laura x

You are both doing soooooo well!!!

Thanks for your messages!

I have decided to try through the NHSbut I am saving for an op in belgium just incase. It will take me a while to raise the funds but I will get there!

X Katie

I shall keep my fingers crossed for you Katie. I think you are really sensible trying to get it through the NHS. I wasn't sure if I would qualify and I knew the wait would be a long one, so I went privately. I don't have much patience lol.

Thankfully, I was able to - or should I say, my dad took a loan out for me to pay for it, I pay him back. (my credit rating has major bullet holes in it lol).

I wasn't to hasty with deciding the best option but after doing a fair bit of research I plumped for Elyzea.

I know exactly how you felt Laura, it is quite a nerve wracking thing to do, but just like you I would definitely do it the same way again

If you do get it on the NHS Katie, think of all that money you have saved, you will be able to go for a serious clothes shop once you have lost some of the excess baggage! You can replace it with designer plastic bags

Keep in touch and let us know how it is going.

Kind regards

Suzannexxx