I looking at being banded in The Spire Hospital in Bristol and wanted to know if anyone has any experience of the op there????:tt2:

It is a bit far for me but I had some email contact with Sharon Bates, the nurse their and she was very helpful and the aftercare seems very good. She has also been on TV talking about the band. If I lived nearer I would def consider the Spire. Have you been to see them yet?

Katie

Making my first appointment for a consultation at the beginning of August. Hopefully banded towards the end of Sept or beginning of Oct. Have you been banded yet or are you still looking into it?

I am still looking into it. I have seen someone at Healthier Weight in London, but ideally want somewhere more local so I don't have to travel too far for aftercare. I am seeing the surgeon at Chichester next week as it's much closer to me. I have heard good things about both, but I figured I can make an informed decision once I have been to both places.

I'm looking at having the surgery at the beginning of August as I want it in the school holidays for childcare reasons.

Good luck with your appointments - hope you can find someone with first hand experience of the spire to help reassure you,

take care

Katie

Cheers Katie i hope you find the info you need too. I think i will be on this site for a long time yet as the support it offers seems realy informed and helpful. Take care Julie

I'm being banded on Aug 11th 2008 at Spire Hospital in cardiff. My consultant is Mr Chris Wong who also operates at Bristol. Cardiffs hospital is almost hotel like and Mr Wong is very confident and friendly, answers any questions honestly and really puts you at ease. I first enquired over the internet and he rang me personally to discuss my case! First class service. After my first consultantion he gave me my date within 4 weeks!!!

I can't wait!