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

This is his website and all contact details are up to date on there. I have mailed him and called as I had a fill done over there.

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hi alfie

i noticed on your signatuer that you got 6ml put in on your first fill, was this with Dr chris.

Cheers

Garry

Thanks for getting back to me Sammy and Freckles!!!!

just wondering if anyone has any problems with salad?????

Just think that if i haven't got my first fill for another month then going to have to start solids and keep it healthy!!!!

odge

i was surprised by the ammount of willpower the band actually gives you before your fills start to make a difference, look at flirty, i dont have restricition yet and due to being away i have missed 2 months of fills.

Youl be fine dont panic.

gx

HI ALL well this time next week i will be in Belgium my surgery is next Wednesday and i am feeling very positive at the moment .I have told every one that i am having it done the reason be i am thinking it might help me stay on the straight and narrow until i get my restriction .How much time did any of you have off work as my job involves some lifting .I still cant find anyone being banded on the 3 June but i suppose there will be others when i get out there xxx suefee :smile:

sue

good on you it wont be long and all over and done and you will be on the loosing side, initially was only going to take a few days, however although you feel fine you get tired very easy at strange times so i would reccomend at least a week hoever that depends on wither you can dodge the lifting as i really would not be lifting for a couple of weeks.

Gx

I know it can get confusing!!!!!!! I went with Bridget and she is really helpful!!!!

If she left a contact number just give her a ring! If not just e mail her back saying your unclear of the surgery date!!! Once you have that we can help you with the rest!!!

Thank you for that, I'm sure I'll be blubbing for any help I can get. I've fantasised about being banded for years now but never actually looked in to it until now. This thread has helped me immensely already, it's given more answers than anything I've read anywhere else and everyones frankness has been an eye- opener. I know its not gonna be like in my fantasies where I get banded, the weight drops off me with ease and I turn into a wee honey in no time at all. Reading this thread has made me think realistically and helped in my decision to go ahead with it, the good results seem to out-weigh the bad days (one blog I read somewhere scared the bejeezus out of me and nearly damn-well put me off for life).

I managed to get in touch with Bridget and shes going to call back with a date, probably July 1st or there abouts now.

Garry ur lookin hot as ever in ur ibiza pics x

Thank you for that, I'm sure I'll be blubbing for any help I can get. I've fantasised about being banded for years now but never actually looked in to it until now. This thread has helped me immensely already, it's given more answers than anything I've read anywhere else and everyones frankness has been an eye- opener. I know its not gonna be like in my fantasies where I get banded, the weight drops off me with ease and I turn into a wee honey in no time at all. Reading this thread has made me think realistically and helped in my decision to go ahead with it, the good results seem to out-weigh the bad days (one blog I read somewhere scared the bejeezus out of me and nearly damn-well put me off for life).

I managed to get in touch with Bridget and shes going to call back with a date, probably July 1st or there abouts now.

Well good luck and keep us posted!!!!!

yes!!.i asked everyone else and no one else had it except me..its not the soreness of the op still, its where its sewn in to he muscle. it got to the point where i was thinking id have to go and have another op to loosen it.it hurt when i bent down, got up etc or any exertion..it lasted for about a month to 6 weeks and wasnt nice. my fill nurse said it is sewn in like a button and will loosen off with time and weight loss, and it ends up like a loose button..so i know its tight now, and its miserable, but it will go, i couldnt wear anything except very loose elasticated trousers as anything pressing on it or bending really twinged it. it was fine when i was sat still though..so if this is same as you..it will go, but may be good few weeks..x

Hi Gillian & Freckles,thanks for your replys was starting to get a bit worried thought port had flipped over or had an infection i emailed Fred but still waiting for reply,you both are doing really well great you have restriction i am going for third fill 8Th June hoping to get a bit of restriction then have none at the mo the weight loss has come to a stand still even tho im only having 1000 cals a day:smile:

Hi to everyone especial the newbies this site has really got busy have to catch up with everyone hope your all doing ok:smile:

Thank you for that, I'm sure I'll be blubbing for any help I can get. I've fantasised about being banded for years now but never actually looked in to it until now. This thread has helped me immensely already, it's given more answers than anything I've read anywhere else and everyones frankness has been an eye- opener. I know its not gonna be like in my fantasies where I get banded, the weight drops off me with ease and I turn into a wee honey in no time at all. Reading this thread has made me think realistically and helped in my decision to go ahead with it, the good results seem to out-weigh the bad days (one blog I read somewhere scared the bejeezus out of me and nearly damn-well put me off for life).

I managed to get in touch with Bridget and shes going to call back with a date, probably July 1st or there abouts now.

a few of us have been with bridget.she organises it all with chris, she is nice and not pushy..you will have to organise your own reservation at the hotel (campanille vilvoorde is most convieneint and all here have used it) which is done in few mins online, also your flights which we all have to do, just remember that flights to brussels international are better than flights to charleroi(brusels south) we got really cheap flights to the latter but its a long way away and if you have a taxi it works out expensive. between the hosp and hotel you will need taxis and reception at the hotel will help you with this..the package that doc chris and frederik provide themselves include the taxis and transfers which does make it easier..i just found the communication a bit slow and went with bridget who arranged it all within an hour or so. cos when i had decided i wanted it yesterday! think most others on here have done the package though and are happy with their experience..one way or the other though..its surgery the same with dr chris whoever you book with. hes a top surgeon who has done 4000+ successfull ops. he does them day in day out. hosp is immaculate and staff brilliant..good luck!

Thank you Odgemodge for the clarification about Dr. Chris, however, i will be having my operation done in Dubai. He comes 2 days in every month to perform surgeries her, so lucky me )

Hi Gillian & Freckles,thanks for your replys was starting to get a bit worried thought port had flipped over or had an infection i emailed Fred but still waiting for reply,you both are doing really well great you have restriction i am going for third fill 8Th June hoping to get a bit of restriction then have none at the mo the weight loss has come to a stand still even tho im only having 1000 cals a day:smile:

Hi to everyone especial the newbies this site has really got busy have to catch up with everyone hope your all doing ok:smile:

its ok..it was only about two months ago i felt totally healed..i was fine except for that pain..it came and went but was there for 90% of time til then. i feel a twinge every now and then if summat tight, or i strain but feel good now, doesnt bother me x

Hey Gaz a quick question for you how soon will i be able to go to the gym its been 2 weeks today since band but think i'm going to need to go as weight loss stopped!!!!

Hey Gaz a quick question for you how soon will i be able to go to the gym its been 2 weeks today since band but think i'm going to need to go as weight loss stopped!!!!

Hi Hun

I made an appaearance after 2 weeks had passed allbeit i took it easy, walking, cross trainer, i could not go on bike due to my swelling and no weights as told to do by doc oh and no abs. After 4 weeks i started adding weights and was back rnning and doing spin/bike.

Just take it easy and dont push it, your body will tell you.

Gx

Hi Hun

I made an appaearance after 2 weeks had passed allbeit i took it easy, walking, cross trainer, i could not go on bike due to my swelling and no weights as told to do by doc oh and no abs. After 4 weeks i started adding weights and was back rnning and doing spin/bike.

Just take it easy and dont push it, your body will tell you.

Gx

Cheers babe x

Hi Gillian just wondered if you could give me wendy's number for WLS!!!! (think its wendy)!

My god ppls you can talk lol! ive not been on a while and its taken me about an hour to catch up.

penny i have those same feelings and today i have been sorting all my bills out to make sure there all up to date just incase (my other half would never have a clue where to find them :0) and it was awful having those feelings running round in my head and thinking of all those things i would miss out on if it did happen i.e my sons 1st day at school this september etc but i have just tried to put them to the back of my mind and reading all the posts on here really helps put my mind at rest. This time next week ill be thinking wot the hell was i worried about i know i will, now im just thinking wot if my my bloods have something wrong with them (lol thanks for that garry!!) my god i never realised i was such a worrier hehehe.

well only 2 more sleeps to go before i fly out, im really excited, worried, nervous happy, sad. just trying to get my house sorted as my mum is coming to stay here to look after the kids, then ill be on the losing side with you guys yippppeeeeee xxxx