Hi

I have decided to get the procedure done - just have to save up for it. I live in uk and want to go to Brussels as it seems cheapest and safest there. Anyone know of the above?

Thanks

Kaka, your daughter has done tremendously well, far better than me. Excellent!!!

In fact I'm going to start smoking again soon, cos I cant stop eating:angry:

Last night my daughters waters started to break, she's not due until end of August, they took her into hospital, where she is now waiting for the consultant to visit so she can go home.

Its a stressful time, she has 2 sons and only Tuesday found out this baby is a little girl, she was so happy. But I think she will be ok, she'll have to have weekly scans and blood tests until her due date.

I almost smoked last night whilst waiting for news. duh!!

her appointment was 10 am....long dark hair & i think she was wearing black trackies

k

hi freckles, i know she has done extremely well...i am so delighted for her. i hope your restriction kicks in soon as it must get frustrating but try not to fag-it, you're doing so well... i used to be a smoker so i know the pull...loved my fags but now not smoked for 3 years....you can do it!

hope all goes well for your daughter and your wee mum.

kx

her appointment was 10 am....long dark hair & i think she was wearing black trackies

k

yes i seen her i think i kept her waiting, tell her sorry but he struggled to find my port then i thought i had too much in and was going to go back in after her to have a little out as i struggled with my initial sip of water but seems to have settled now, how is she

Cheers KaKa..I know you're right and deep down I know that normally giving up the ole weed I would have put weight on, but I havent..

The truth is I have smoked since I was about 14, so its always been part of my life. The only time I didnt smoke was when pregnant, I should never have started again. Fool!!!

Well Rachel has to stay in hospital for 3 days on complete bed rest,baby seems to be fine, so fingers crossed.

Because she is only 20 weeks they cant give her steroids apparently, but they will be doing a weekly scan and taking bloods every week, until whenever.

I dont think anything else can go wrong i this family...can it???

Hi everyone I'm back from France, and just catching up on all your chatter, I have'nt been at all good during the last week, in fact I totally forgot about band, diet and all that I should have been avoiding, help, I'll weight tomorrow morning and probably cry. The good thing is is that I'm due for my second fill on Friday, before flying back out on Monday. I'll keep you informed. love mmm.

well the confusion of this god dam band continues, i went for my 3rd fill this morning and after he found port he gave me a fill i got another 3ml, he did say there was only 5ml in it and not the 7ml i thought. I drank the water and yeeehaaaa i had proper restriciton now i mean the water was not going down easy and i was getting the thick gloop in the mouth and could have brought it back up. At that point he thought he should remove a little, i went and sat in reception and let him see another patient. During this time i was able to drink 2.5 cups of water allbeit slowly and i felt every drop so when i went in he said that was fine and welcome to the band doing its job. As you can imagine i was happy and left. I had a bowl of soup at lunch and drank throughout the day although i never felt the same feeling, i have managed 2 hearty bowls of blended soup tonight and i can drink 2-3 mouthfulls of water in one go no probs now. I guess it seems to have settled, i did not realise it could go so quick. Can anyone concur or had a simillar situation.

Gx

oh poo, I've put on 4lb, taking me back to my original pre-banded weight, My only hope now is that the fill I'll get on Friday will help some.

Hi Gary when is your next fill due, its fab you've had 3 already, I've had one for 2.5ml but it did'nt make any difference whatsoever. Its got to be bad when I can put on 4lb in one week,, I go back to France week Monday and will no doubt put more weight on if nothing works for me this time.

I'm so pleased all the rest of you have been loosing weight, but why can't it be me too

Anybody going in May? I'm due to go on 25th with op on 26th and I'd be interested to hear from anyone else going. Does anyone have a bad experience? It all seems to be too good to be true!?! or am I being paranoid?

Hi Westbourne, and welcome to the gang, Its all good so no worries there, I've recently been banded, so I'm just starting on the fills, I dont know anyone who has been to Dr Chris and has had any major problems, feel free to ask any questions and read back thro this thread there's loads of info such as things to take with you on your trip, and what to expect ect., congrats on booking. mmm.

Hello All Belgium Bandsters, lol, I am looking for some info from you all, I booked my consultation for end of May with Chris, in Edinburgh, I am looking to get the band done early July, I can't wait!

I want to know where people have stayed, what airport I fly to, and how much people are paying for op just now in GBP£.

Also, taxi costs, is flying after the band ok, how long should I stay for, and anything else anyone wished they'd known before they went.

One last thing, is there any support groups in central scotland anyone knows about for people pre-and post banding?!

Thanks All in advance :tt1:

Penny

Hi mmm

Thanks for the reply. Does Dr Chris get back to you after you send off your medical questionairre? I'm having my consultation in Belgium the night before my op. I was wondering how soon I could book transport and hotel. I don't want to leave it till the last minute as I have to go away the fortnight before my op so time is precious, its only 5 weeks away! I don't want to book it too soon as he might say no. Does he ever say no I wonder?

Hello All Belgium Bandsters, lol, I am looking for some info from you all, I booked my consultation for end of May with Chris, in Edinburgh, I am looking to get the band done early July, I can't wait!

I want to know where people have stayed, what airport I fly to, and how much people are paying for op just now in GBP£.

Also, taxi costs, is flying after the band ok, how long should I stay for, and anything else anyone wished they'd known before they went.

One last thing, is there any support groups in central scotland anyone knows about for people pre-and post banding?!

Thanks All in advance :smile2:

Penny

Hi penny, I went with the standard package they offer, which includes Hotel..taxi to & from the hospital/airports etc the costs for that including the operation was 4040 euro's the only thing I had to book was the flights....

Some people choose to book the hotels/taxi etc themselves but I found with the package it took all the hassle out of it, and in my experiance everything went smoothly from the moment I arrived... so I could relax & just concentrate on the Op. I stayed for 3 nights in total and flew back home with no complications...

Im not sure of any support groups in your area has im a londoner........But rest assured you'll get loads of support on here...:tt1::smile2:

All the best

Cw.

Hi mmm

Thanks for the reply. Does Dr Chris get back to you after you send off your medical questionairre? I'm having my consultation in Belgium the night before my op. I was wondering how soon I could book transport and hotel. I don't want to leave it till the last minute as I have to go away the fortnight before my op so time is precious, its only 5 weeks away! I don't want to book it too soon as he might say no. Does he ever say no I wonder?

I had my consultation in belguim just like you will, you should reecieve a email from dr chris giving you the go ahead if the medical questionaire is ok he will also confirm the date you requested/or agreed with him if alls o.k....

Edited April 18, 200917 yr by Can't-Weight