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Hi Saggij,

No problem, maybe we can meet you up another time. I too am flat out now, just got back from a 2 day IT course....and in 2.5 weeks I have to take an exam for work, so I feel like a human robot at the mo with full time work and study!!

Ive lost 17lbs in total now (it was 3 weeks ago I had the op) still on the mushie stage, but next Monday I can start having proper food again, I think I must be pretty much healed inside now? But am still eating small amounts....

Anyway, take care for now,

Sara xx

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Saggij,

No problem, as Sara said maybe we can meet up with you another time! My weight has been all over the place. Despite sticking to 1000 calories I went up 4.5lbs last week. It was just Fluid retention as it disappeared in days. I've now lost 29lbs and have started losing again.

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I am just so pleased to of found this Uk Forum.. I have so many questions for now -

I am going to the doctors to ask to be put on the waiting list for Lapband surgery - I live in Bournemouth Dorset and wondered where the closest specialist would be from here and HAVE THEY HAD TONS AND TONS OF experience....LOL.

I am 22 stone 6 lbs <315lbs> .

Has anyone here had to wait on a waiting list for the NHS and if so how long was it ?

Thanks for reading and I look forward to making friends here :car: xxx

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Hi Honey,

welcome to the forum, I went private so I can't help you much. I'm sure there are others out there who will know though.

I have to say it was the best decision I ever made.

Kind regards

Suzanne

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I am just so pleased to of found this Uk Forum.. I have so many questions for now -

I am going to the doctors to ask to be put on the waiting list for Lapband surgery - I live in Bournemouth Dorset and wondered where the closest specialist would be from here and HAVE THEY HAD TONS AND TONS OF experience....LOL

I am 22 stone 6 lbs <315lbs> .

Has anyone here had to wait on a waiting list for the NHS and if so how long was it ?

Thanks for reading and I look forward to making friends here :car: xxx

I think you will find a lot went private and over seas. I had mine done in Brussels by a Dr Dillimens who has had loads of experience. All the fills are done in London Barnes

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Hi,

I was surprised to see that there's not a UK specific group, anyone know how to get it started?

I know that a the WLS site has a lot of members but you have to pay :omg: and I'm saving all my money for the op! Anyway, this site is more fun - I find the tickers fascinating!!

Any ideas?? :help:

Tazza

Not sure what you mean by that - there is a UK specific group - that is where you are posting now - UK Local Lap-Band Support

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I am just so pleased to of found this Uk Forum.. I have so many questions for now -

I am going to the doctors to ask to be put on the waiting list for Lapband surgery - I live in Bournemouth Dorset and wondered where the closest specialist would be from here and HAVE THEY HAD TONS AND TONS OF experience....LOL.

I am 22 stone 6 lbs <315lbs> .

Has anyone here had to wait on a waiting list for the NHS and if so how long was it ?

Thanks for reading and I look forward to making friends here :) xxx

Hi Honeyduen,

Im from Dorset too, I had my surgery in Winchester with the BMI group, I know they do lap band surgery at Southampton too, Im not sure about Bournemouth/Poole though? I was self pay. Im near Corfe Castle.

Good Luck with the waiting list,

Sara x

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Not sure what you mean by that - there is a UK specific group - that is where you are posting now - UK Local Lap-Band Support

Hi GC53,

Thanks for your observation!! :car: My post that you quoted was made on 21 January 2007 and at the time there was no UK specific area or threads. They created all this in response to my original post.

Hope that clears things up for you :car:

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Hey Hey there

i have been banded by him but

i did have my band @ Princess Grace really brillant hospital

just stay there over night v good stay

All the best

R

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Hi Honeydew,

There is a very good surgeon in Southampton area called Shaw Summers. One of the best.

I am in somerset. Not to far from you.

Fay

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Hello All,

I live in Brighton and am hoping to get my band fitted in May! :crying:

I am really lucky to be getting mine on the NHS, I am having it done @ St Richards in Chichester. They have a specialist unit, I had my consultation in Dec the waiting list is 5 months. The facilities were excellent and I don't think even had I paid to go privately the hospital or staff could be any better! I am just waiting for my appointment letter to come through.

I have told all my friends and family what I am planning to do. My friends have been excellent and a great support but I don't ever think they will ever really understand as none of them have ever really had a weight problem but bless them they are trying really hard! My parents are a bit apprehensive but on the whole not giving me a hard time. I feel really lucky to have been given this opportunity and that I have my friends and family to support me! And also now I have found this forum I can chat to other people who have been there and done that! WICKED!

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I don't want to burst anyone's bubble of enthusiasm - but being banded is bloomin hard work, it certainly isn't a magic tool :-(

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Well I am pretty sure its a "post code lottery" I went to my doctor and asked him to refer me, originally I was due to have the surgery at Royal Sussex in Brighton and was offered a rather invasive surgery called a "Vertical Gastric Band" which involves stomach staples and a band that is actually part of your stomach and not adjustable. But because I had no other options I agreed. Then turns out the stopped offering this type of surgery at Brighton (just when I was due to have it done!). I was gutted about this at the time but turned out in my favour as I was then given a choice of 3 hospitals and picked St Richards, Its been a long slog mind about 3 years all in.

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