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Hi Bubble,

Personally, I wouldnt like to go back to work just 6 days after the surgery,but then again everyone is different. Yes you do have to inject yourself,but luckily my husband isn't as queasy with needles as I am, and he has been doing it for me since I left the hospital!

Kath.:mellow::wink2:

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:mellow: Oh Gould i wont tell my husband about the injections just spring that one i think. i dont think i will be able to do them myself. Thanks for talking to me i am nervous i think more so because i am going on my own, still reading all these posts does put you at ease :wink2:

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Hi Bubble,

Don't worry too much about the injections as it's a case of grabbing a roll of fat (very easy in my case!!!) and injecting into the fat (which I also have plenty of!!!). As for going on your own I'm sure you will meet at least 1 other person at the hotel, as I did!

Kath. :wink2:

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:mellow: Lol, i know exactly what you mean, If they didnt give you enough of the injections where did you get the rest from your GP ? :wink2:

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Hi Bubble, yes I did get the other injections from my Dr. They cant give you the exact ones as they dont do them in Britain, and the pharmacy may have to order them for you, as mine had to do. Hope that helps?

Kath.:whatchutalkingabout

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Hi Bubble

I have also just returned from Belgium having being banded by Dr Chris on the 13th August. He is a lovely man and he certainly put me at ease. I havent taken any painkillers since leaving the hospital but I must admit my incisions are really sore today.

Feel free to ask any questions.

EnglishRose

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Hi Mrs J.J

Thanks for your message.

As for this package that Dr Chris and Frederick offer. They DO offer a package for 4000 Euros which includes hotel and taxis if you go through them direct and not through one of their UK agents. Unfortunately I had contacted Bridget (their agent in the UK) so she needed to be paid her commission for booking me up, so I was unable to book the 4000 Euros package.

I am now 4 days post op and feel really good. I have lost 14lb so far, 7lb on my pre op diet and 7lb since being banded. I feel really good, just a bit sore. Its amazing I havent felt hungry since having the op and have to force myself to have a slim fast. I never thought I would hear myself say that after being a compulsive eater for years.

Take care

EnglishRose

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Hi Jackruss

I too was worried that I would be refused surgery I think its natural to think the worse. I shared a room in Belgium with 2 ladies who were in their 50's and had more weight to lose than you so try not to worry too much. I got myself in a right state before I left, im a bit of a worrier, but it was all for nothing as everything went really well.

Try and stay positive, I know its easier said than done but Im sure you will be fine.

Take care

EnglishRose

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Hi English Rose and Jackruss,

Just to say hope all is well with you both. I am fine. No pain killers since retuning home and cuts healing well. Not feeling hungry at all and just managing to consume around 750-1000 cals a day but this is with some effort! Have strangley found that I am quite happy to watch my piggy husband eat whatever he likes which I would not normally be able to do!

Have lost 18lb now but 12 of these were pre-surgery. I feel really happy to have had this opportunity and would definately recommend the Belgium experience to others. When are you both going for a fill? Do you know if we have to book far in advance cos I don't want togo before necessary as I feel that I need to learn self control as well as relying on the ban. My plan is that I never go above 1000 cals a day in whatever source this takes and regardless of restriction. Anyway best go,

Glad to hear you both seem okay,

everhopeful xxx

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Well done to everhopeful and EnglishRose for getting it over with. I have emailed Frederik about the 4000 eu package, as I have not yet booked my date due to still not having enough money.

14lb loss already is really good and should spur you on a bit.

Thanks for all the encouragement, as I am still at the point of wondering wether I should try ww again for the 400th time, and then when I read your posts it really inspires me.

Thanks

Jiggy:thumbup:

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Hi everyone

I have my surgery date for the 5th of september so in 19days (yes im counting) il be heading to belgium i had no nerves at all until i booked my flights on thursday and its starting to feel very real im so nervous now im going with the €4000 package i rang frederik to make sure there were no hidden costs and i lodged €400 to their bank account on friday i just thought it saved a lot of hassle and messing and its a great price my mum is coming with me and her friend so for a extra bed in the room its €100 so €4100 in total my mum has never flown so im nervous about that... Just wondering what i need to take with me i havnt a clue and also what i should do as a pre op diet any info would be great i hope to lose about 115lbs im 6ft and i would like to be around 14-15stone size 16 as with my height i could carry it...

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Hi Flirtylass, do you have contact details please for Frederik, oh and Good Luck!!!!

Jiggy

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Hi Flirtyass

I have just returned from Belgium having being banded on the 13th August. For my pre-op diet I stuck to everthing low fat. I had lots of fresh fish and vegetables for dinner and slim fast for Breakfast or lunch. I took a night dress to the hospital but I didnt wear it and stayed in the hospital gown. It would have been too much like hard work to change. Just take enough tops or trousers etc to wear during the day.

Good luck for the 19th!

English Rose

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Hi everyhopeful

It was great meeting you in Belgium. Thanks for the tip about getting to the train station quicker it saved a lot of time.

I feel really positive at the moment and for once I am walking around with a smile on my face.

Will send you an E-mail soon with an update on how the weight loss is going. Keep in touch.

EnglishRose

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Hi jiggy yes i was in contact with frederik by phone and email and there are no hidden costs... I also met him in dublin a few wks ago and thats defo the cost... Ah thanks english rose for ur info i hope the gowns are big haha ah well its booked now and near €900 spent so far between flights and the deposit so no backing out now just wish it was tomorro... This mite be a weird question but when i get to hospital at 7.15am do they do tests straight do u wait long for the surgery i hate waiting haha

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