im being banded in august in chichester west sussex and wondered if anyone else was banded here and anyone else with an up and coming banding who wants to buddy up?

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Hello there

I am seeing Guy Slater in Chichester next week about getting a band and may well also end up getting it in August. There are a couple of people on here who have been to chichester, but more on another site WLS information and Support - Home

I am a self funded patient and am trying to find the right place for me. Chichester sounds good though, and they seem to be supportive with aftercare which I think is very important. I am really new to all this but would be happy to share experiences and problems along the way? I'm 34 from Sussex with about 70 pounds to lose.

Take care

katie

hi katie let me know how it goes with your appointment they are lovely there

Hey!

Im not being banded in august but on sept 1st,(only one day out hehe) im happy to be buddys, you can drop me a msg anytime . (i will be going to belgium, as i cant afford to get it done in teh uk as much as i would like to)

Thats good to hear - I will let you know how I get on !

Katie

hi, im waiting on a date for my banding op at chichester.

im paying myself and have asked for a nhs bed. (not private bed)

hope you dont mind me asking, but im trying to get an idea on how long ive got to wait for my op, comparing notes with everyone.

are you privately funding ?

are you staying in a private bed or nhs ?

how long from when u telephoned for an apointment to your actual operation date

hi tony im an nhs patient i was refered thru gp in oct, consultation was in march, and will be banded in august. i dont think if your paying you will have to wait that long! lol good luck x

would you like to keep in touch, as we both are due our bandings ?

im 39 and live in the south east

Yes - it would be great to have someone to compare notes with along the way - especially as we are going to the same hospital. I am hoping to get a clear idea of time scale and exact prices for nhs & private beds etc when I see Guy Slater next week. Are you now waiting for them to confirm a date for you? You could call the office to ask about the wait for private beds, they may be able to let you know when & how much extra it is and give you a chance to weigh up the pros & cons.

take care & keep me posted

Katie

Hi Serenity,

I am being banded at Chichester next Wednesday. By Mr Somers as Mr Slater is on holiday apparently. The NHS bay is great according to a lovely nurse I met, who said all the staff are so nice that she wishes she could work there all the time. She said its nice to be in a ward with others who are all going through the same thing.

I'll let you all know how it goes.

Am beginning to struggle on the milk as I have been on it for over 2 weeks, due to two cancellations so far. Have added vegetables, the most fibrous ones I can get, like mange touts and swede, as I really need them I can tell you.

Hi Katie

I have already had my band fitted, but i just wanted to wish you good luck...

Debbie xx

Hi Katie

I have already had my band fitted, but i just wanted to wish you good luck...

Debbie xx

Thank you Debbie, thats really kind.

Hope all is going well with you.