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

Thanks Gary and now I see youve finally got retriction I want to see that ticker moving I keep watching it. Youve already done so well so get back into training. forgot to ask did you go walking or jogging with bobo or did you just look at the car park:wub: Jx

Hi homecare glad everthing went well for you .That will be you on the loosing side now .I will answer the question for you we went walking today but gary did ask me to hold on to his dog for him so he could pop in to the bushes in the car park lol.I will say no more gary.lol:blushing:

aw thats a wee shame about your hubby> I am getting the hang of my restriction now, i have sussed to really take time, i can only eat mushy food but thats cool, and at the first gurggle at back of throat to stop and wait then continue as i found out that carrying on after gurggle leads to a little pain and the forming of that lovely gloop and if it does not shift at that then the little bit of food in pouch comes up> i got that far a couple of times yesterday and after that i could get nothing down even water for a good few hours. Today i have got the hang and not Pb at all and managed to get decent ammount of fluid, porridge for brekkie, a small plate of lentil curry then a small ammount (tiny) of rice with sauce tonight. I think i am very tight as meat is a no no but i am happy to put up with it as my weight has moved quite a bit even since thurs. I am so motivated again and just glad that the band is finally doing what its ment.:thumbup:

gx

It takes a bit of getting used to eh?!! This may sound weird but I find it easier to drink standing up! I guess gravity is giving me a helping hand!! Still being cautious with food, had a bit of curry sauce and poppadom last pm but no meat/rice or anything. I haven't exactly been healthy but I am eating so little it'll be OK. Tomorrow I'll try some new stuff, more veggies/fish etc as I think I should be OK as long as I just have a small amount. Are you finding it's looser as the day goes on? I really struggle in the morning! It'll ease though as I was v v tight 4-6 weeks ago and had to have more put in last weekend. Wendy said I should be good now for probably a couple of months which is good. I don't really want this uncomfortableness every time I have a fill now I am at/close to my sweet spot! But, would rather that than not get to it!:smile2:

Hubby gone now.........................:frown:

Hopefully he'll see a lot less of me in 8 weeks! :smile2:

Hi All - remember me? I'm the poor unfortunate who went to Belgium, had the surgery but did not get the band. Anyway, that was on June 12 and I'm not too happy with my incision healing. The incision above the belly button is quite red, and not really sealed and a bit pus-y. There are also red welts and red raised bumps - quite large - all over my belly where the dressings have been. I've been very good, I think, about keeping them clean and had the stitches removed a week ago. Anyone else experience this? thanks, kathy

Poor you Kathy. My stitches healed nicely and I didn't have any problems with puss etc. Maybe you have a slight infection. If I were you I'd pop to the doctors as you may need some anti-biotics.

I was on holiday when you were in Belgium, how come you didn't get your band you poor thing? Can you have it at a later date? x

Hi All,

Could anyone who's been tell me what happens if you haven't booked direct with CDB (I booked with Bidget) about the consultation the night before. Should I phone him to say I'm here or will they look me up? Just crossed my mind, think the pre- nerves are starting to kick in now.

Cheers

Hi Fatduck - sorry I can't help you as I booked directly with Frederik. I'd give him a ring if you have his number if you haven't heard anything, it can't hurt. Not sure if any of the others booked with Bridget).

Good luck, it'll be the best thing you ever did x

Homecare - Welcome back!! So glad to hear everything went OK x

Hi Lischa

Hope u got my last message as I can't find it myself now !!!

speak 2 u tommorow

m

Thanks Sammy - I had the surgery but the doc told me that my liver was too fragile, that it bled when they touched it and he was afraid to trigger internal bleeding that he couldn't stop. So, I had the joy of the surgery and none of the benefit! My docs here - who fully supported me going to Belgium - are not very impressed as they say my liver tests are all within the normal range. One of them (an endocrinologist, who I love) is trying to pull some strings to get my band done in Galway, but not for about 9 months as I will need to heal. In the meantime, will have the liver fully investigated. I must sound terribly bitter, but it was a huge disappointment because, as we all know, you really psyche yourself up for all the changes in your life. But I will take your advise and will see the doc or at least a nurse tomorrow because the welts and bumps are pretty strange!

Hi Homecare

Welcome back .......

Glad all went well for you. Was thinking of you last Friday and wondered when you'd be back

Well done. Big hug for ya

Siobhain

Hi All,

Could anyone who's been tell me what happens if you haven't booked direct with CDB (I booked with Bidget) about the consultation the night before. Should I phone him to say I'm here or will they look me up? Just crossed my mind, think the pre- nerves are starting to kick in now.

Cheers

Hi Fatduck

I was the same and booked with Bridget (The first and last time I heard from her was when I made enquiries !!!!) Anyway.. I emailed Frederik a couple of days before op and I told him my expected arrival time at the hotel. He replied and said that he visits all the night before at the hotel and would see me there. When I checked in and was settling down he knocked on my door and said that he would see me later at 9pm with 2 other ladies at which we got all the infor needed. I saw Chris the day of the op for a little chat (which I presume was my consultation!) and then went down for my op. I paid Frederik the night before at the hotel.

It was all very relaxed, no problems, all questions answered before and after the op. You come away with a lot of info about the band; size, capacity etc, also a booklet telling you what you can't eat, etc. and dates, telephone number and venues for fillings.

Hope all this is of some help?

Have a good day

Westie x

Thanks Sammy - I had the surgery but the doc told me that my liver was too fragile, that it bled when they touched it and he was afraid to trigger internal bleeding that he couldn't stop. So, I had the joy of the surgery and none of the benefit! My docs here - who fully supported me going to Belgium - are not very impressed as they say my liver tests are all within the normal range. One of them (an endocrinologist, who I love) is trying to pull some strings to get my band done in Galway, but not for about 9 months as I will need to heal. In the meantime, will have the liver fully investigated. I must sound terribly bitter, but it was a huge disappointment because, as we all know, you really psyche yourself up for all the changes in your life. But I will take your advise and will see the doc or at least a nurse tomorrow because the welts and bumps are pretty strange!

High Anxiety - poor you. What a disappointment. Like you say you have had the discomfort of surgery without the end result. Let's hope you get ur op done in Galway, u must let us know how u get on.

It sounds like you may have infected stitches, not a nice thing especially when u didn't get ur band. I hope u get sorted out x

Hi homecare glad everthing went well for you .That will be you on the loosing side now .I will answer the question for you we went walking today but gary did ask me to hold on to his dog for him so he could pop in to the bushes in the car park lol.I will say no more gary.lol:blushing:

Thanks bobo Im not surprised about gary lol. Im feeling not as sore today so hoping each day gets easier as my sons graduation is on Friday and I really want to enjoy it although I know I wont be eating or drinking. As long as Im able to be comfortable Ill be quite happy. Jx:redface:

Hi all. Please could you tell me:

1. How often you have had a fill in the first 6 months? (e.g. roughly every month, 6 weeks, 2 months etc.) or

2. The number of fills you had in the first 6 months?

I'm trying to decide whether to get fills with Dr Chris or WLS. WLS 6 month package looks much cheaper, but I need to travel to get to their clinics which bumps up the price. It all depends on the number of fills I'm likely to need in 6 months.

I know its different for everyone, but if a few people respond at least I can get a rough idea of what people need.

Thanks :thumbdown:

1. How often you have had a fill in the first 6 months? (e.g. roughly every month, 6 weeks, 2 months etc.) or

2. The number of fills you had in the first 6 months?

I had my first fill at 4 weeks, on a Friday, then the next fill the next day, Saturday (went to Belgium and stayed overnight)

Then I had third and fourth fills in Feb (about 10 weeks post op)

Defill in June then refill in July cos of Scarlet fever. . . that was all I had in the first yr.

Hope this helps

H x

Hi pixie as you can see from my details below i went once a month with wls group package apart from the first fill .If i was to have paid for the fills individualy it would have been double the price.

Hi pixie, i had my 1st fill 4 weeks post op in feb, 1 in march and april i missed may (i was away)i had 1 in june and i will be going next month and should be up to full restriction then. How much will the travel put on your bill for wls? with frederik the fills are £90 each x

Edited June 29, 200917 yr by wishfull

Hi everyone thats me checking back in safe and sound from being banded on friday 26th in Brussels, everything went very well and looking forward to seeing some weight loss in the near future.:thumbup:

Got to say from start to finish everything went pretty much like clockwork...taxi was waiting at airport for us dropped off at hotel 1030am approx room wasnt quite ready so sat outside at tables/chairs for an hour and had a cold drink as it was very warm.

in the room by 1130am was pretty basic,clean, tidy but had everything you will need just bring extra coffee,t bags and mugs to drink out of:laugh:

had a walk into vilvoorde to get some supplies milk,water,biscuits etc and some dinner(little cafe called "penos" does paninis,pizza,baguettes etc..nice and not too expensive) you have the choice of a Lidl or a CarreFour supermarket to get bits and bobs both pretty easy to find once in town centre.

back to hotel after a few hours then got ready to have last meal...i had a cold buffet starter a mix of different salads,salmon,vegetables,breads,stuffed fish etc then a cheesburger after that....be warned it was good but had a weird like pink relish on it that put me right off so if you like a cheeseburger on its own just ask no relish!!:cursing:i was going to have the mixed grill special 12euro but changed my mind when they siad it had garlic on it....i was informed later by homecare and her hubby it was rather tasty and the garlic was just a butter not a sauce as i had thought !!:thumbdown:

that night 2100hrs approx i met up with Homecare and another lady from edin when we had our pre op chat with frederik in the hotel,he then comes round to your rooms individually to answer any questions etc and sort out payment.

next morning picked up by taxi at 0745hrs approx and taken to the hospital where you are checked in(remember to take passport) you are then given a room,gown,lovely

surgical stockings etc mines were tartan:wink2:.....between that you are all asked to go to a meeting room where you meet dr chris who gives you the full consultation and info re surgery and post op.

i was second to have my surgery done after homecare i remember being in the op room and it was approx 1114hrs then next thing being woken up after 1200hrs and told everything was fine the op was over....i felt fine after it like i had had a couple of pints and was taken to post op for a bit before going back to my room.

once back in the room the nurses etc sort you out re pain relief make you comfortable etc i had my partner visit me about an hour later till 2030hrs...i was tired but in no pain so went well.

didnt sleep a wink all night however as nurses checking on your bloodpressure,ecg,pain relief,drip etc every couple of hours but before you know it its 0730hrs and they come in and say you can get up and have a wash etc if you want..which i did felt even better after wash and shave.

spent rest of morning having a walk about to get moving and getting bag ready to go....then mid morning you have a post op meeting with Dr Chris where you are given all the info re the band,contact numbers,diet advice etc.

After this we were takin individually to get our xrays done to check the positioning of the band was fine...that barium drink was weird reminded me of a sweet bacardi..yuch:thumbdown:

anyway all was ok you get back to your room then they give you some dinner...clear soup,dutch crispbreads and jam x 2,tea/coffee...managed to eat most of it apart from one crispbread.

i then got dressed finished packing my bags and waited for the taxi to pick us up at 1400hrs which he did to take us back to hotel.

once i got back i was straight out again for a walk into vilvoorde to look round shops etc as it was very hot and the rooms had no air conditioning.we were out for a couple of hours sat in the park in the centre then walked back to the hotel and i must admit felt tired but no real pain or nausea.

when got back to the room crashed out for about an hour or so then Frederik arrived to check on me to see everything was fine and i had no problems or questions.

we went down for our evening meal after 2000hrs i just had soup from the hotel and dutch crispbreads seemed to do me fine.

next morning Frederiks dad picked us up and took us to the airport no problems at all.........as i said everything went pretty much like clock work.

the hospital seemed spotless the nurses very professional and friendly and made you feel that you were in safe hands all the time i was there so cannot fault the experience at all.

i found most of the hotel staff very friendly and accomodating when asking for ice for our room for drinks,more pillows,slimfast in their fridge or using their pc to check in online and print boarding passes.

so all in all i would recommend this to anyone as everything so far it as it said on the tin....fingers crossed the next year or so will be the same.

homecare a big hello hope your port side aint so sore today??