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

Hi Mandy

Wow all the posts from threads from the start? Thats impressive! I was banded in Oct 08 and it took me just over a year to reach goal but everyone is different and it all depends how much weight you have to lose etc. I probably could have done it quicker if i was really strict wth myself but i didnt want it to feel like i was on a diet because as we all know diets never work!

I now have my restriction back so i know that i will lose the 6 pounds i put on in a couple of weeks...my clothes are feeling a little on the tight side at the moment.

Its funny because i still wasnt happy with my weight, i wanted to get down to 8 1/2 stone but putting on 6 pounds has taught me that i was actually happy where i was before and didnt need to lose any more...guess theres a lesson in everything.

Congratulations on your decision, Oct will come quicker than you think x

:smile2: Getting worried now - less than a week to go till the big day and starting to get more anxious as each day closes.

Got terrible heartburn/indigestion - probably just worry but in pain all the time with it and panicking they won't operate.....

Pre-op diet has been a total disaster - not been able to stop eating all week - think its psychological - gonna have it now cos ain't gonna have it again - did anyone else experience this?

Just keep thinking this time next week it will all be over and I can start my new life:unsure:

Hello Bandsters

Pls can someone advise if you were able to pay the 500 euro deposit via internet bank transfer? I can't get it to register the account deatils that Fred has given??? What am I doing wrong?

Flights all booked now too, 20 days to go, yikes!

Thanks

C x

:smile2: Getting worried now - less than a week to go till the big day and starting to get more anxious as each day closes.

Got terrible heartburn/indigestion - probably just worry but in pain all the time with it and panicking they won't operate.....

Pre-op diet has been a total disaster - not been able to stop eating all week - think its psychological - gonna have it now cos ain't gonna have it again - did anyone else experience this?

Just keep thinking this time next week it will all be over and I can start my new life:unsure:

Good luck Scooby Doo, Hope the bandsters can re assure you, but I too want to know if everyone has wobbles and how stringently people stuck to the pre op diets?

I feel like I'm on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, so happy and excited one minute, but sh***ing myself the next. Also just found out my mum doesnt want me to put myself through this : ( Gotta go see her tomorrow and talk her thorugh eveything as I think someone has totally mis informed her, excatly why I didn't want it discussing outside!

Good luck for next week, look forward to hearing how it went.

x

Good luck Scooby Doo, Hope the bandsters can re assure you, but I too want to know if everyone has wobbles and how stringently people stuck to the pre op diets?

I feel like I'm on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, so happy and excited one minute, but sh***ing myself the next. Also just found out my mum doesnt want me to put myself through this : ( Gotta go see her tomorrow and talk her thorugh eveything as I think someone has totally mis informed her, excatly why I didn't want it discussing outside!

Good luck for next week, look forward to hearing how it went.

Hi FattyPatty , Think your right - everyone has probably had a bit of wobbles and nerves. I thinkyour right to talk it thru with your mum, explain to her the positives and how it will improve your life - the risks are also so much less than other surgery options

I also had problem with internet banking, so I phoned telephone banking and it went thru no problems.

Are you flying into Brussels International, we paid a lot more for direct flights cos couldnt bear the thought of travelling to Chaerleroi after the op

:w00t: Getting worried now - less than a week to go till the big day and starting to get more anxious as each day closes.

Got terrible heartburn/indigestion - probably just worry but in pain all the time with it and panicking they won't operate.....

Pre-op diet has been a total disaster - not been able to stop eating all week - think its psychological - gonna have it now cos ain't gonna have it again - did anyone else experience this?

Just keep thinking this time next week it will all be over and I can start my new life:unsure:

Hi Scooby Doo,

I am also on my pre op diet and was doing not bad up until today and all I want to do is eat. I am sure as you say its all psychological.

What food are you taking over with you? I wasn't sure if I would be allowed to take yoghurts over with me or not cause of food restriction on plane. Just takin cup-a-soups.

Only 9 days to go for me.Havent heard of anyone going over then. It would have been good to have someone to share our experience with. Guess I'll just need to continue pestering you all. HaHa

Good-luck to you an all others going before me,an I'll be checkin out these pages to here how your doin.:smile2:

Good luck Scooby Doo, Hope the bandsters can re assure you, but I too want to know if everyone has wobbles and how stringently people stuck to the pre op diets?

I feel like I'm on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, so happy and excited one minute, but sh***ing myself the next. Also just found out my mum doesnt want me to put myself through this : ( Gotta go see her tomorrow and talk her thorugh eveything as I think someone has totally mis informed her, excatly why I didn't want it discussing outside!

Good luck for next week, look forward to hearing how it went.

Hi FattyPatty , Think your right - everyone has probably had a bit of wobbles and nerves. I thinkyour right to talk it thru with your mum, explain to her the positives and how it will improve your life - the risks are also so much less than other surgery options

I also had problem with internet banking, so I phoned telephone banking and it went thru no problems.

Are you flying into Brussels International, we paid a lot more for direct flights cos couldnt bear the thought of travelling to Chaerleroi after the op

Hi Scooby, you got me thinking now as hubby booked the flights, but I am sure from Heathrow we go to Brussels international, better check.

Thanks for the tip re telephone banking, will do that.

C x

Hi Scooby Doo,

I am also on my pre op diet and was doing not bad up until today and all I want to do is eat. I am sure as you say its all psychological.

What food are you taking over with you? I wasn't sure if I would be allowed to take yoghurts over with me or not cause of food restriction on plane. Just takin cup-a-soups.

Only 9 days to go for me.Havent heard of anyone going over then. It would have been good to have someone to share our experience with. Guess I'll just need to continue pestering you all. HaHa

Good-luck to you an all others going before me,an I'll be checkin out these pages to here how your doin.:smile2:

Hi there.. was looking your msg and decide to ask you for some help. I am new in this site and i didnt make the operation yet just start look for all the steps now...All very new to me and i dont know anyone who made that before.. the only thing i know is i really need that and cant wait to know the next step for the go to the surgery..So could you please help in that way?? i just saw you will go to your surgery so soon i really all will be good for you over there.. So could you tell me what the steps i need to do?? how you contact the clinic or hospital??have you met the doctor ready? how did you pay for that?? well any kind of information you could give me will really help me a lot.. Take care and have a nice weekend..Juliana

Hi Jean,

I'm the same as you, no weight loss for just under a week now, but it's to be expected, it had to slow down some time!

I've started eating proper food now, so I've had the same as you, I wouldn't call it heartburn (I've suffered a lot from heartburn in the past and it doesn't feel the same) more like the food isn't shifting and i've got some in my throat that won't go down. I'm guessing it's because I'm eating a little too quickly or trying to eat food that is too solid too soon. I'm trying to slow it down again, last night was very uncomfortable for a few minutes after eating some fish, veggies and onion rings. The last little bit of food I had came back up (not vomit as such) and I was fine. I need to stop eating the high sugar slider foods though, too many choccies recently!!

Starting a new week with hopefully a new attitude! Not booked it yet, but I'm still considering going for the March fill.

Hi just reading your msg now and decide to ask you about the place you had the surgery..could you help me?? I am just start my search for the best place and hospital and doctor to do the surgery and price..sure!!Lol!!! Hope you are ok and have lost lot more wait... You made your surgery in belgium? Thanks and sorry for my english. Take care and have a nice weekend..Juliana

Hello Bandsters

Pls can someone advise if you were able to pay the 500 euro deposit via internet bank transfer? I can't get it to register the account deatils that Fred has given??? What am I doing wrong?

Flights all booked now too, 20 days to go, yikes!

Thanks

C x

Hi Patty !

I found it easier to go into the bank with all the details and the girl did it for me no problems, i took approx 5 days for it to reach them under normal circumstances, with some checking along the way as the banks do, and to ensure you are not funding terrorist irganisations either, which was a serious issue but a funny one to me at the time. If you can use the co-op bank they only charged me £8 fee!

Anyway good luck and think of me on Tuesday 09/03 when I am having my band fitted by Dr Chris, I cant wait.....:smile2: Paul

How on earth did I forget to say I have shaved my chest and tummy today ready for my band fitting on Tuesday 09/03, this was from a thread I read on here, thinking the guy was having a laugh, but I emailed Fredrick who said it was a good idea to my suprise. It was either that or a dry razor with a nurse when I got there, ooouuucchhh !

Feels darn cold though and looks weird too lol. Note this chaps for your time will come too! Paul

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hi all you experienced one if im looking done in oct when am i best booking wth dr chris by the way you are all doing so well xx:thumbup::smile2:

Hi just reading your msg now and decide to ask you about the place you had the surgery..could you help me?? I am just start my search for the best place and hospital and doctor to do the surgery and price..sure!!Lol!!! Hope you are ok and have lost lot more wait... You made your surgery in belgium? Thanks and sorry for my english. Take care and have a nice weekend..Juliana

hi july im from northern ireland im looking done in oct gotta save for it lol,most peeps on here go to belgium on a package deal with dr debruyne it cost 4050 euros i think that includes taxi and hotel you just have to get flights,train etc that is who i intend on going with:thumbup:

hi july im from northern ireland im looking done in oct gotta save for it lol,most peeps on here go to belgium on a package deal with dr debruyne it cost 4050 euros i think that includes taxi and hotel you just have to get flights,train etc that is who i intend on going with:thumbup:

Hi there.. Thanks for your reply.I just start look really about that last week. I am the kind of person used tobe scared of surgery and never did any before in my life..So be in that site really make me see i can do it too (i hope) So do you know something about how long i will need to wait for a surgery if i am able to do it now?? I mean is hard to get a day with the doctor??Cant wait for start lost weight and look like that is the best way and more save too.

I am brasilian but i am married with a Irish guy and i live in Co Kerry. Love this country and Irish food.. lol

take care!!!

Hi Patty !

I found it easier to go into the bank with all the details and the girl did it for me no problems, i took approx 5 days for it to reach them under normal circumstances, with some checking along the way as the banks do, and to ensure you are not funding terrorist irganisations either, which was a serious issue but a funny one to me at the time. If you can use the co-op bank they only charged me £8 fee!

Anyway good luck and think of me on Tuesday 09/03 when I am having my band fitted by Dr Chris, I cant wait.....:smile2: Paul

Hi Paul hope everything will be ok for you in that new stage of your life.. So do you know normaly how long the time a person will need to wait to have a surgery with Dr Chris?And you have done some blood tests or any other kind of tests to show the doctor in the day of your surgery/?

take care... Juliana:thumbup: