Hi,

I am currently in the process of researching to have a gastric band fitted. As I live in Northern Ireland and we don't have NHS funding it will have to be a private op.

I just have some random questions and thought I would ask in one go.

* If I choose to go somewhere like Belgium will I have to fly out there BEFORE I get the go-ahead for the Op then back again for the Op? Does it differ in the Uk....if I chose someone like Shaw Somers would I need to go a few times?

* What sort of price is expected in the UK? I don't have money to burn but want to have a good surgeon.

*Shaw Somers seems to get fabulous reports and I could go to Chichester for that...any opinions or experiences?

Thats it for now!

I personally went to Belgium for mine. I had no pre medical and received lots of information. I arrived the day before surgery had test done in the hospital. Was operated on the next day, 1 day to recover then went home again. Total stay 3 days. Since then I have had fills done in the UK, they also do them in Ireland. I cannot speak highly enough for Dr Chris and would recommend him to anyone.

The price including hotel, hospital and flights is 4000 Euros.

His website is here: Welcome to Obesity Assists's site

I went alone aswell :laugh:

Hi, I went to the Czech Republic via CosmeticBliss and had the Sleeve. It was really good and I can heartily recommend it. I originally wanted the band but then after research on the internet I decided that the gastric sleeve would be better for me. It cost just over £5,000 and was worth every penny.

Cheers,

Jane

I personally went to Belgium for mine. I had no pre medical and received lots of information. I arrived the day before surgery had test done in the hospital. Was operated on the next day, 1 day to recover then went home again. Total stay 3 days. Since then I have had fills done in the UK, they also do them in Ireland. I cannot speak highly enough for Dr Chris and would recommend him to anyone.

The price including hotel, hospital and flights is 4000 Euros.

His website is here: Welcome to Obesity Assists's site

I went alone aswell :thumbdown:

Thanks a lot for that!

I was sent some info from Dr Chris and he seems very good, when you say about flights did you book that yourself?