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

Hey morning freckles - the way it was explained was that ti turns to gel and contuinues to expand... hence the band doesn't likei.

HOWEVER I did have a day where I got my fibrogel ready and got side tracked and came back and that sh*t had clean set i the glass!? turn it upside down and no movement - must have taken a bit of time though - so wuold guess it gets through your band in liquid form first right? Guess the risk it DOESN'T go through band first is what the problem could be... hence stretching your pouch... HEY HO glad it's working for ya lovely - know the feeling and it sucks the big fat kumara!

PS How do you change your ticker - new one every time we lose weight? hmmm

n x

Oh Gawd, now you got me concerned.....will have to get some advice from my surgeon I spose, thanx for the info chick.

To change your weight loss, click your ticker and it will take you to the site, then you log in and just change your weight ...then refresh the page here and your new weight loss is updated.

Good luck hunny xx

Gen-i-os freckles! Thanks!

re: fibrogel - I also was told about bread red meat etc... I tried everything and what i can I can and what i can't I cant - every day is different - so fibrogel if it works for you and sirgheon says fine - You're right - eveyrone is different... :thumbup:

I don't mind your questions at all Gillian. The surgery here is costing around $12,000-$21,000 (8410-14,700 Euros) for self pay. I do have private insurance but it is not friendly at all for this procedure. A year long wait with supervised dieting and if your BMI ever goes below 35, the wait starts anew.

So, the cost was a factor. But, I had also planned a holiday in Paris. Something clicked and I started researching surgeons in Europe and found this forum and others commenting on Dr. De Bruyne. I even used the info. here to contact Frederik and once I had made my mind, I extended my flight and holiday plans.

I'll be spending a couple of days in England after the procedure, staying with friends. And then I will fly back home. The Surgical center here, which is a Center of Excellence, will provide aftercare. I had verified with them and all they want are the surgical notes and any test results from the procedure. They will offer fills for $150 per visit.

I'm absolutely ecstatic and have now confirmed all my trip details with Frederik. Yes!

it is exciting though chapamar!..we have all felt that way!..nervous too but excited yes!..your date will be here before you know it. you are travelling a long way too..so must be even more surreal for you. is there any reason you are having the surgery done in belgium rather than the states?..Chris de Bruyne is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon..and apparantly the second busiest in the world..just wondered how you heard about him as i know the states has a lot of experienced surgeons also. sorry i sound like im being nosey now!?! you dont have to answer. good luck anyway, and im sure youll get great aftercare once back home x

Edited August 28, 200916 yr by Chapamar

Heya ppl ,

hope all wieght loss is going well. I want to book my first fill. Just dont know with who is the best to do the fill?

I think i prefer someone with a scanner than blindely looking for the port is that wise?

Hey Rose.

How are you?

I have no idea who does fills in Denmark or will you have to travel? I have just had my 2nd fill and went with WLS. The lass who does them doesn't have an x-ray but she is highly experienced and has found the port without any hassle. I don't think an x- ray is really neccessary when the "filler" knows what she's doing and I reckon Wendy certainly does. I am really pleased that I chose to go with WLS and not you know who :w00t:

Good luck with it.

Take Care

:w00t:

hi everyone my port given lot pain today. think ive set with driving, drove my car for 1st time today, very sore wen move about, so probley not resting enough, stiches not fully gone yet, but bout bio oil to put on the scars, im hoping my weight start moving hasnt moved for few days, so probley just impatient lol, cathy xxx

Hi Everyone

I am planning on having surgery, soon I hope. I joined the group to research surgeons but have found lots of useful info.Can anyone tell me how long you need to take off work. I was planning to go straight back to work. I've been reading that some of you are getting pain from the port, are you able to work with this pain (I have an office job, so not too much lifting etc.) also, are you able to drive straight after? .I've been given dates for the surgery for October but might leave it until January 2010. Undecided at the moment. Is anyone planning to have surgery soon or who has just had surgery that could give me a bit more info.

I was thinking of having surgery in Brussel wih Der Chris De Bruyne. Has anyone had surgery with this Dr recently that can give me some advice or more info

ThanksDebs

Hello everyone!

I feel like I know everyone already as i've been doing so much research on having this lap-band installed. ha!

i've decided to go with Dr. Chris and am patiently awaiting Frederik's reply about my date. eeeekk!! i'm so flippin' excited!

I just wanted to say i've read about everyone's up and downs and can't wait until i have stories of my own.:frown:

Hi Everyone

I am planning on having surgery, soon I hope. I joined the group to research surgeons but have found lots of useful info.Can anyone tell me how long you need to take off work. I was planning to go straight back to work. I've been reading that some of you are getting pain from the port, are you able to work with this pain (I have an office job, so not too much lifting etc.) also, are you able to drive straight after? .I've been given dates for the surgery for October but might leave it until January 2010. Undecided at the moment. Is anyone planning to have surgery soon or who has just had surgery that could give me a bit more info.

I was thinking of having surgery in Brussel wih Der Chris De Bruyne. Has anyone had surgery with this Dr recently that can give me some advice or more info

ThanksDebs

Hi! I am having my surgery with Dr. Chris in Brussels..hopefully Oct 9th.

Hello everyone!

I feel like I know everyone already as i've been doing so much research on having this lap-band installed. ha!

i've decided to go with Dr. Chris and am patiently awaiting Frederik's reply about my date. eeeekk!! i'm so flippin' excited!

I just wanted to say i've read about everyone's up and downs and can't wait until i have stories of my own.:frown:

Welcome Noodles, Chapamar and DizzyDebs, you will soon feel like part of the forum family, ask any questions at all, no matter how trivial you think they are. DD - most people have at least 1 week off work but everyone does vary, I wouldn't have wanted to go back until 2 weeks afterwards personally but no-one knows how their recovery is going to go so you have to be prepared to be a bit flexible really and give yourself a bit of extra time if you need it. Take care, Bigsis xx

ps Love the profile photo Noodles!

Welcome Dizzydebs and Noodle, feel free to ask away, glad you decided to join us

Hi Everyone

Hi Noodles

I've decided not to wait 'til January so I'm trying to get a date in October now. So you never know, might see you there

I've been looking at flights and eurostar and hotels. Where will you be going from. I'll prob get Eurostar - simply cos I never been on it lol

I believe the hotel is quite near the airport/station and it is easy to get cabs. I've never been to Brussels (not very well travelled). I'll be going on my own, do you all think this will be ok? do they speak english in Brussels. I'm just worried about not being able to communicate.

I'll keep you posted with my date.

Debs

Hi All

I have spoken to a few of you on here a couple of weeks ago and from your replies decided to go ahead and contacted Fred. He kindly sent me some dates in October and as I have work/holiday committments I have decided to go with his package of hotel, taxis and treatment, which I thought was a good price!. I have sent off my deposit and booked my fights, will be arriving in Zaventem by the airport about 4.00 pm on Thursday October 15th for a consultation and surgery on the 16th October. Does anyone know if 4.00pm the day before is ok as I couldnt get there any earlier? Also I am coming on my own, will that be ok? Is there anything I need to bring with me, and do they give advice on what to eat afterwards and for how long etc. as I am worried I dont know. Last but not least how long does it take for Fred to get back and confirm receipt of deposit so I know they have definately received it?

Sorry for all the questions, I am worried and excited and wonder if any of you will be there on 15th/16th/17th/18th October?

Thanks:thumbup:

DizzyDebs and Noodles, keep us posted girlies.

Thanx so much Cant Weight and Garry for your congrats.

I took this piccy today, maybe the smile was a fluke, but I think its cos she likes nanny Freckles lol. 3 days old!!!

Btw, yesterday my Impaction shifted I felt so much better I cant believe how good i felt after.