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Anyone know of Dr De Bruyne Chris

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

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8 week check in...would love to hear from Karen or Deb-my surgery mates. I've just hit 32 lbs. lost. YEAH!

wow, well done you, that's fantastic....you must be cheezin!! i only weigh myself at fill time so first time round i was down 10 pounds, my next one is on 26th so fingers crossed. it's just been the best thing as even with one fill i do feel some difference and it's stopped me bingeing!!

at work at the mo so need to get back, will speak soon.

kxx

Hi Every1,

I am now 11 wks post op I haven't been on since i was banded on th 1st Sep 09. I have been for my 2nd fill today which is now 3.5cc. I am 2 stone lighter and can totally tell the difference in myself and so have others. I am really happy with my band and everythin went like clockwork as u all told me it would in Belguim. I am so glad I have done it and I am now looking forward to a slimmer and happier me...

I just want to thank every1 for all their support and answerin all my questions I had in the build up to the op..

SJS x

Karen, how in the world do you resist weighing in between visits? I would be bonkers. I'm still checking ever day or every other day......compuslive, I know.

Hi everyone,

just got back from Belgium yesterday (op was on Tuesday 17th) and could not wait to get on here and thank everyone for their support pre-op. I am obviously in a little pain which is much less than I was expecting at this stage. I feel on a real high that the op is behind me and the new slimmer me in front of me. Just wanted to say thanks again to you all, just hearing your experiences will continue to guide me in the future on this journey. I will continue to come on here, that reminds me that I must get a ticker. best wishes MiaBlue

Thanks Carriejess for the reply and Im looking forward to the weightloss, by the way your looking great in new piccy.

To all others thinking about fills and who have asked me about WLS. They are a company called weight loss surgery who have an aftercare package ie. fills and dietry requirements and are usually in your area once a month. Wendy is the nurse who does the fills and she has worked for numerous surgeons before starting on her own a few years ago. She has a wealth of experience and is a fab person. The fill packages are on special in December and January ie. 6months £275 1year £549. There are quite a few of us on here who have our fills done by WLS and have found them terrific. Gee I sound like an advertisement but a few people have pmd me so easier to write once. Hope this helps Jx:smile2:

Hi Homecare wonder if you could advise me on how to get one of these special offers? Looked on WLS Group aftercare page and cant see it offered? How is your sis and her OH doing?

Give them my love x:thumbup:

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spelling mistakes!

Hello to everyone old & new, especially those who have recently been banded well done to you. The journeys a long and hard one, but well rewarding..

I feel Great that finally my weight loss has really started moving, restriction is a wonderfull thing. Takes a bit of getting use too after years of scoffing what I like.

the only thing I hate about it is the Acid reflux I get some nights. I have a bin at the side of the bed just incase I need to spit out (sorry lol) but its getting much better now usually I can get a good nights rest.

It's really Good&weird at the sametime everyday I look in the mirror Im beginning to see the old me or should I say the new me. People at work have really noticed the weight loss, on average I get 2 people everyday say "Wow whats happened to you"

"Whats the secret" "Are you on the atkins" Etc I find it really strange lol but secretly loving it I feel my confidence growing stronger everyday....

Wish I had done the Op ages ago, Ive still got a way to go yet but it feels great being able to fit in some of my old clothes im glad I kept them lol..

18stone 6lbs Today it feels GRRRRRRREAT finally being in the teens :lol:

Thankyou Band.

Keep up the fight guys it can take a while to get restriction it took me 3 months (Thankgod for the Wls Group aftercare Package) But when you finally get it then things start moving :thumbup:

(Cw)

Edited by Can't-Weight

Hi Homecare wonder if you could advise me on how to get one of these special offers? Looked on WLS Group aftercare page and cant see it offered? How is your sis and her OH doing?

Give them my love x:thumbup:

Hi Oliverdog

Once i read about the offer from wls i rang the number on the website and they were brilliant and sent me all the info and booked an appointment for january.im looking forward to joining their aftercare.

Hi Oliverdog

Once i read about the offer from wls i rang the number on the website and they were brilliant and sent me all the info and booked an appointment for january.im looking forward to joining their aftercare.

Thanks Skye will get on the phone then!! lol....:thumbup:

Thanks Skye will get on the phone then!! lol....:thumbup:

Hi Oliver dog just do as said previously and say hi to Wendy from me in Glasgow. It is fairly easy and Coleen will help you out with your dates. Sis is doing ok, she was a bit dissappointed at first and thought her weight wasnt going down but it has started now and shes lost around a stone, Her other half is doing really well and I think hes lost 1/2stone. How are you doing. Any probs pm me. Jx

Hi everyone,

just got back from Belgium yesterday (op was on Tuesday 17th) and could not wait to get on here and thank everyone for their support pre-op. I am obviously in a little pain which is much less than I was expecting at this stage. I feel on a real high that the op is behind me and the new slimmer me in front of me. Just wanted to say thanks again to you all, just hearing your experiences will continue to guide me in the future on this journey. I will continue to come on here, that reminds me that I must get a ticker. best wishes MiaBlue

Hi Mia

Glad your feeling ok and everything went well. Welcome to bandster world!

x

Hello to everyone old & new, especially those who have recently been banded well done to you. The journeys a long and hard one, but well rewarding..

I feel Great that finally my weight loss has really started moving, restriction is a wonderfull thing. Takes a bit of getting use too after years of scoffing what I like.

the only thing I hate about it is the Acid reflux I get some nights. I have a bin at the side of the bed just incase I need to spit out (sorry lol) but its getting much better now usually I can get a good nights rest.

It's really Good&weird at the sametime everyday I look in the mirror Im beginning to see the old me or should I say the new me. People at work have really noticed the weight loss, on average I get 2 people everyday say "Wow whats happened to you"

"Whats the secret" "Are you on the atkins" Etc I find it really strange lol but secretly loving it I feel my confidence growing stronger everyday....

Wish I had done the Op ages ago, Ive still got a way to go yet but it feels great being able to fit in some of my old clothes im glad I kept them lol..

18stone 6lbs Today it feels GRRRRRRREAT finally being in the teens :unsure:

Thankyou Band.

Keep up the fight guys it can take a while to get restriction it took me 3 months (Thankgod for the Wls Group aftercare Package) But when you finally get it then things start moving :thumbup:

(Cw)

Awesome isnt it, and your already half way there!

Hi thanks :thumbup:

Yes that what we were hoping to do. I did suggest this to Fred in my email but although he answered me, he didnt answer that particular question. I will mail him again though.

:unsure:

Hiya

Just to let you know that I paid in full a couple of weeks before my op by bank transfer. Fred was happy to do this and supplied all the details I needed. Just let him know exactly what you want to do as long as they receive a deposit and the full amount before the op they are happy. Good luck.

Debs

Awesome isnt it, and your already half way there!

Sure is carriejess, Btw your looking Great are you @ goal weight yet?

Edit: Sorry just seen your ticker.....well done Hun 8lbs left wohoo

Edited by Can't-Weight

back.gif missed you all.

Will post asap, think I have put on about 7lbs, but was eating and drinking all I wanted, will check it again once the water retention from the flights has gone (hopefully lol)

Maggs, you've done tremendously well, well done you xxxx

back.gif missed you all.

Will post asap, think I have put on about 7lbs, but was eating and drinking all I wanted, will check it again once the water retention from the flights has gone (hopefully lol)

Maggs, you've done tremendously well, well done you xxxx

Welcome back honey. 7lbs will soon come off. Hope you had an awesome time. Jx:smile:

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