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

yip mee too sick of it and its coldness.

gx

Its not at all snowy here, just cold.

Went to BUPA today to sort out this acid reflux, and spoke to bariaric surgeon, he is concerned that my band is starting to slip, so I've had a total unfill which will be followed by a barium xray of the band in about 1 month. I've got fingers crossed that the unfill will solve the problem and correct whatever is going wrong.

hi gary

Thanks for that i have emailed him tonight, trouble is my bmi is 32 so not sure if they will let me have it done, hopin the fact im a nurse and my knee joints are gettin worse that it might help, but i'll wait and see

well done on everyones weight loss u ve all done amazingly well

Julie x

Hi Julie, the lowest BMI that Dr Chris will usually operate on is 35, however a few of us have been slightly below that, I was'nt weighed at any stage in Belgium so I slightly adjusted my weight up, and height down to get a closer bmi figure, Dr Chris and Fred only ever saw me lying down so did'nt really have an acurate view of my height. I had to sign a disclaimer before the op which stated that the op was for aethetic reasons only, so they obviously knew I was close or under their criteria, but I'm old enough and experienced enough to know what is safe and Dr Chris accepted this. Good luck, if you tell white lies like I did be prepared to sign the disclaimer.

Dr Chris also told me that weight loss would considerably slower and it would still take close to 1 year to lose most of the weight, I've lost 3 stone in 10 months but others who have more to lose can drop 7 or more stone in the same time scale. Hope this info helps.

Its not at all snowy here, just cold.

Went to BUPA today to sort out this acid reflux, and spoke to bariaric surgeon, he is concerned that my band is starting to slip, so I've had a total unfill which will be followed by a barium xray of the band in about 1 month. I've got fingers crossed that the unfill will solve the problem and correct whatever is going wrong.

och thats rubbish darling, i feel for you, heres hoping its not a slip.

keep me posted

gx

Hi

thanks everyone for ur tips i had an email from frederick today he said i was able to have it done no mention of low bmi so really chuffed, problem now is finding the money lol, need to start saving quickly exchange rate is so bad and he gave me a price of 3800 euros, but am hoping to get it done around april may time

julie xx

Hi

thanks everyone for ur tips i had an email from frederick today he said i was able to have it done no mention of low bmi so really chuffed, problem now is finding the money lol, need to start saving quickly exchange rate is so bad and he gave me a price of 3800 euros, but am hoping to get it done around april may time

julie xx

julie

thats fab well done, that price is cheap if it includes taxis and accomodation its normally 4070.

gx

julie

thats fab well done, that price is cheap if it includes taxis and accomodation its normally 4070.

gx

Hi Garry no that price was just for op the package is 4150 not sure which will work out cheaper need to do a bit more research, as i read on here taxi from the airport can be 80 euros so wondering if it is such a gret deal, suppose it depends of time of year i go, oh well i'll start saving and just hope that the exchange rate goes up a bit, i think some extra bank shifts will have to be done to earn some extra.

julie x

Hi

thanks everyone for ur tips i had an email from frederick today he said i was able to have it done no mention of low bmi so really chuffed, problem now is finding the money lol, need to start saving quickly exchange rate is so bad and he gave me a price of 3800 euros, but am hoping to get it done around april may time

julie xx

Hi Juliefoddy, Thats a good price, I went through a place called Professional Beauty obviously an agency and my cost is E 4150 so it's better to go direct and Travelex on line give the best rate followed by Thomas Cook. Wish I had found this forum first.

Hi Juliefoddy, Thats a good price, I went through a place called Professional Beauty obviously an agency and my cost is E 4150 so it's better to go direct and Travelex on line give the best rate followed by Thomas Cook. Wish I had found this forum first.

Hi barbs

thanks for that, im aiming to go april or may funds willing, i've battle my weight so long and now im gettin older its getting harder and harder to shift, i must admit when i first saw the ad i was sceptical, u hear of so many horror stories, this forum has really helped ease my mind hearing of so many success stories hopefully i'll be joining u all in them soon

julie x

Hi Garry no that price was just for op the package is 4150 not sure which will work out cheaper need to do a bit more research, as i read on here taxi from the airport can be 80 euros so wondering if it is such a gret deal, suppose it depends of time of year i go, oh well i'll start saving and just hope that the exchange rate goes up a bit, i think some extra bank shifts will have to be done to earn some extra.

julie x

julie

the 4150 does inc taxis but only from brussells international not charleroi, from there they add on 150-200 euro, i would just check, the complete package is good price and worht taking, less things to worry about ie lifts to and from hospital when you cant be bothered thinking, i think i speak for everyone, take the package.

gx

Hi Gary

i think i will take the package, saves me doing everything just rather book it and know its all done but im sure it said it flies into the other airport and no taxi from there i'll double check the email again, ooh its all so confusin lol but have got my heart set on it now just praying i can make it become a reality, i m due compo from a car crash but takin time cause other driver was uninsured so cant rely on tht.

juliex

julie

the 4150 does inc taxis but only from brussells international not charleroi, from there they add on 150-200 euro, i would just check, the complete package is good price and worht taking, less things to worry about ie lifts to and from hospital when you cant be bothered thinking, i think i speak for everyone, take the package.

gx

Hey Garry, New photo, looking goooood.

Hi SharonT I was given the same info as you 8pm so we shall see. I have just asked Garry a few questions he's the the man with all the answers. We'll look out for each other. I also hope the weather doesn't play up and cause havock with the Trains. We have had a whole 2 inchs of snow here and everything ground to a halt!!! I have just spoken to friends tonight who live in Mansfield and they had 14 inches. She has only just dug her car out.

How is your pre op diet going? I have been really struggling, I'm finding it really hard to get on track since Christmas.

Hi Baarbs,

I've been trying to eat "low fat" foods...with some success...but it is very hard to limit the good foods when you know that for a good many weeks after the surgery you are going to be without proper food. I am trying though...

Our snow has now melted away so I have my fingers (and toes) crossed that we won't get any more snow between now and when I come back.

Not long to go now....

Hi Gary

i think i will take the package, saves me doing everything just rather book it and know its all done but im sure it said it flies into the other airport and no taxi from there i'll double check the email again, ooh its all so confusin lol but have got my heart set on it now just praying i can make it become a reality, i m due compo from a car crash but takin time cause other driver was uninsured so cant rely on tht.

juliex

julie

if you can its more expensive to fly to belgium interntionl however its only 10 mins from hotel, wheres chrleroi (ryanair) is over an hour i think. the std package at 4150 will not include txis from chrleroi but will from interntional however they will collect you from there but chrge extra on top which worked out the same as paying the more expensive flight to international, well it did for me. One big benefit of interntional is how close it is as on the morning of going home you wont be bothered going a long distnce you will just want to get to airport and get home.

Its up to you weigh up the costs but for a small difference i know what i would choose.

gx

Hey Garry, New photo, looking goooood.

thanks Barb youl have me blushing, hahahaha

gx

Hi Baarbs,

I've been trying to eat "low fat" foods...with some success...but it is very hard to limit the good foods when you know that for a good many weeks after the surgery you are going to be without proper food. I am trying though...

Our snow has now melted away so I have my fingers (and toes) crossed that we won't get any more snow between now and when I come back.

Not long to go now....

Hi Sharon, We have had very little snow here but enought to disrupt the trains and euro star were running reduced services again today. I had an email from them today to say it should be back to normal after tomorrow but to go on line wed to check. If all goes acording to plan we should arrive around 4pm ish. Not long now only 3 days to op. I'm feeling very jittery. See you soon Barbara