hi,

chel im 26 and hoping to be banded before xmas. the only thing holding me back is finance my bmi is 46 and has to be 50 for wls on nhs in this area and then only bypass. iv been ringing around and i could puss to the hospital groups basic package and pay for my fills as and when. iv read through some old posts and seen quiet a strong mixed reaction about the hospital group. i wasnt expecting much aftercare which was one of the let downs some have felt she did explain clearly that its just op, meds and xray and there so much on net im sure i could easily find out diet advice and support here so basically what im asking if it was the basic package with the hospital group or nothing at all would you take the basic package??

also wondering about fills. am i right in thinking the band doesnt work until its had its first fill about a month later, how many fills do you think someone with bmi of around 45 would need??

this is a big step for me cos involves taking a loan out and the 1 month aftercare does worry me id hate to have band it slips after 2 months and nhs just wip it out. another question lol if that was to happen would the nhs perserve my band if it was doing the job i was loosing and ultimatley acheiving something thats saved them the cost of bypass surgery???

thanks in advance im trying to get as clear picture as i can before i sign on the dotted line, oh another one does anyone else know of any reputable companies that can band for around 5k, going abroad is not option as im a student nurse can only have xmas and easter off and i want to be banded for xmas. it is reasonable to say i could be back in classroom for few hrs within the first week??:bolt:

Hi Chel :tt1:

Sorry but there is a lot in your post I am unable to answer but are you aure going abroad is not an option? I have my band booked in Belguim for the 19th of December which involves flying out there on the 18th (depending where in the country you are eurostar may be a cheaper and more convenient choice).

Depending on your term/holiday time this may involve minimal time away from class, certainly no more than 1 day more than in the uk.

It will also mean christmas dinner will amount to a spoonful of mash pots and gravy and a spoonful of custard if u are really lucky lol :thumbup: as you can see I'm having an exciting christmas dinner heehee.

Best of luck in your research, I'm sure there will be plenty of people here can help you with your queries.

Vicki xx

hi,

chel im 26 and hoping to be banded before xmas. the only thing holding me back is finance my bmi is 46 and has to be 50 for wls on nhs in this area and then only bypass. iv been ringing around and i could puss to the hospital groups basic package and pay for my fills as and when. iv read through some old posts and seen quiet a strong mixed reaction about the hospital group. i wasnt expecting much aftercare which was one of the let downs some have felt she did explain clearly that its just op, meds and xray and there so much on net im sure i could easily find out diet advice and support here so basically what im asking if it was the basic package with the hospital group or nothing at all would you take the basic package??

also wondering about fills. am i right in thinking the band doesnt work until its had its first fill about a month later, how many fills do you think someone with bmi of around 45 would need??

this is a big step for me cos involves taking a loan out and the 1 month aftercare does worry me id hate to have band it slips after 2 months and nhs just wip it out. another question lol if that was to happen would the nhs perserve my band if it was doing the job i was loosing and ultimatley acheiving something thats saved them the cost of bypass surgery???

thanks in advance im trying to get as clear picture as i can before i sign on the dotted line, oh another one does anyone else know of any reputable companies that can band for around 5k, going abroad is not option as im a student nurse can only have xmas and easter off and i want to be banded for xmas. it is reasonable to say i could be back in classroom for few hrs within the first week??:bolt:

hi vicki,

i think whats put me off going abroad was the extras the might occur i wouldnt want to go alone so id have to spend on accomodation for dh or mum and then i would be limited on times as would have to fit around other peoples working patterns for childcare more than in the uk, overall i thought i wouldnt save much more as the all inclusive packages iv seen have been around the 5k mark not including taking a partner. i dont have much time off and xmas is in between placement i want to be reasonably healed before i start placement on the 8th dec i know ill still be sore and have to go steady but im hoping for a few weeks post op.

can i ask what your paying for belguim and whats included?

just seems so much involved i wish id won the euro millions last night and booked the top nothc clinic stress finished lol

hi,

Hi Chel,

I'm 10 weeks post op, and had a little lower than you for my BMI, I had the first fill after 3 weeks, and made quite a diference, lost aboou 4 kilo's, and the 2nd fill another 3 weeks later and stayed the same. But, after the 3rd fill (6cc's), I am down to eating hardly anything, maybe 2 spoonfuls of food at a time. And, it's now falling off at last. It's a bit trial and error at the begnning, but I doubt I'll have anymore fills now. I survive on 2 Protein drinks a day, and part of my husbands evening meal( 2 spoonfuls!). I've lost about 8/9 kilos's now. (18lbs), and in 10 weeks I'm happy with that. I have kept exercising everyday for half an hour, on the WII Fit, which has definately helped. I had mine done here in Cyprus where I live, and it cost €7000, but my fills and all the aftercare are included, and the aftercare has been amazing. I know this is not an option for you. I had mine done on a Thurs afternoon, was home Fri morning, and back to work for my 4 hrs a day in an office on the Monday. The scars were still a little sore, but work was not a problem. I really hope you get sorted with this, by no means has it been easy, what with the baby blues like-tears after surgery, which apparently is totally normal, and the hugryness, but not physically being able to eat, etc, but I no longer wake up and go to bed feeling depressed about weights, diets, blah blah blah, the biggest weight I have lost is that big burden you carry around with you allday!! Any advice, just shout xx

Hey Chel,

My flights are rather expensive as it is returning the week before christmas and I am still doing everything including my husband being there for £3,500 all in.

For me this was the best option as even going for one of the 5k options here in the UK would involve a long drive (prob about 4 hours each way) and overnight accomodation for my husband. All I can suggest is reseach (yes lol you are on the forum to do just that) as much as possible to find the place and package to suit you.

must say that is good, who is that with and have you booked things independantly or do they do it all, i might have a look into that if you could send me some more info would be gratelfully recieved:thumbup:

I have read of lots of people going to Dr Dillemans in Belguim. I have looked at his website and there are lots of packages to choose from with accomodation etc. I have not heard anyone say anything bad about him.

I went to Belguim and I live in London. I went on my own and had no problems - you just have to plan well. I took the Eurostar, stayed 3 nights (1 night before the op,, 1 night in hospital and 1 night after at the hotel) because I wasn't sure how I would feel - at a push I could have gone straight from the hospital back home.

The hospital and hotel staff were amazing and I didn't feel alone because there were other people going for the op too.

Here is the company I used Cost Of The Procedure - Surgical Obesity Solutions

You just have to do your research. Also not having christmas dinner is a pretty hard thing to do are you sure you don't want to wait until after?

Good luck.

Hi Chel

i like you looked into going private but there is no way i would of been able to keep up the repayments on the loan, so i am now going down the long nhs route and have got my consultation 2moro but if for any reason i dont get approved i will deffo be trying to get £3,500 together to get my butt over to belgium, it's so much cheaper than over here and ive spoke to loads of ppl who have been to Dr Buryne and they have nothing but good reports about him, and he comes to the uk to do fills and check ups etc, if you have a look for some posts by GG 2007 she has a link to her youtube page and she has been keeping a video diary on there, you could have a look as she went to belgium too

Good luck in your choice

Natalie

i hope you get your referal natalie i couldnt cos my pct only does bypass with bmi of 50+ which is considerably annoying when mine is 46 averaging over last 6 months and i do refuse to gain to get it

im now actually happy in a way although its gonna cost me monthly for the next 4 yrs im more happy with the band and its on my terms i feel like im in control if that makes sence

well moneys ready i went today to sign up and got my euros cos rates gone down slightly today so im scared will start dropping with all this financial upheaval in the news atm. so iv got 4200 euro for op and spends which should be plenty shouldnt it (thats 3500 pound) just need to get date and book flights im feeling bit nervous now but still excited i think its that no going back thats it now the euros are there and im off lol, just hope hes got app sooner rather than later

fredrick hasnt emailed me back yet to confirm this 4000 euro package is he normally quick with his replies i think im so excited my idea of quick is instant lol:thumbup: