Hello

I have been to Leeds Nuffield Hospital for a consultation but can not seem to find anyone else who has a lap band done by them. I am practically interested to know if anyone had theirs done by Mr Simon Dexter and what they thought of the care provided.

Ta

Hi there! I'm getting banded with Nuffield on 22nd April, in Glasgow. I will post about it soon after (all being well!), so check for my posts a few days later.

I like the fact they offer 2 years aftercare and will cover any re-operation. It is a bit more expensive, but I think their package gives a high degree of peace of mind.

Hi again!

I had my band placed last Wednesday at the Nuffield Hospital in Glasgow. It was my first experience of a private hospital, so I can't compare it to any other. The room was lovely, everything really clean, great bed with electronic controls, TV, free Wi-fi etc. The nurses were a bit of a mixed bunch, but very friendly. A registrar doctor came round to take blood, and both the surgeon and anaethetist visited me in my room. The dietician came to see me there too, to go through the diet book for post-op.

It would maybe have been nice to meet some of the other band patients that were there. But I basically stayed in my room the whole time.

I can't criticise the hospital, and you will probably find the same surgeons working for a few others in your area. I guess you have to decide who the best surgeon is, find out where he works privately, and then weigh up what each group's package offers you in terms of aftercare and cost. The Nuffield offers up to 4 fills and 4 dietician appointments over 2 years, and they will do any revision surgery needed in that period.

One thing that was a bit 'off' was that the catering service brought me biscuits with my tea. I had the strength not to eat them!

I hope this helps! Good luck whatever you decide.

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