Just wondered if there were any other UK members on here

Having consultation on Satuday and surgery is booked for 11 March.

Am having the telemetric band - so no port - no fills - all adjusted by

computer. Can't wait. Had the gastric balloon for 6 months end 2005 but started putting the weight back and it is coming back superfast. So scared I'm going to end up heavier than before. So any other UK members.

You may want to check out this thread:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/many-uk-t28357.html

Your band sounds so cool! We don't have that one in the States...keep us updated. Good luck with your surgery!

Thank you for that link - I will keep everyone posted about the telemetric.

Im a uk member banded on 24 january .Had my op in sheffield. Where are you having your op.

Hello from another uk member xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi there!

I'm in the UK, saving to be banded in the summer in Belgium.

The telemetric band sounds very interesting, no port must = less scars!

Keep us updated!

x katie

Having surgery in Manchester.

I am a low BMI though - got bed booked for 11 March but seeing surgeon on Saturday for go ahead. Hoping he will approve it - from initial chat with his nurse it will be OK. I started at just over 13 stones [approx 82kilos] and went down to 68 kilos [about 10st 7lbs] when I had the gastric balloon. Just wished it had been permanent instead of just 6 months. That is why I want the band. I am regaining the weight rapidly -back up to 11st7lbs and so scared of ending up back at starting weight or heavier. I have high blood pressure and my cholesterol level is high. I have problems with joints, knees, hips, ankles. Am only small at 4ft11ins so keeping fingers crossed. If he doesn't approve I will go somewhere else as I am desperate.

Hi

I have just had a band fitted by the Hospital Group in Birmingham but I was not offered the band you have described. Who are you getting it through? Is it new in ENgland or are you having it done abroad?

It apparently is exclusive to the Healthier Weight Centres which are in London, Birmingham and Manchester. I'm having mine done in Manchester.