Hi there,

Is anyone going to Belgium to Dr Chris in Jan 2010? I am trying to get that booked now and was wondering if anyone else is going then and would like to chat?

Look forward to hearing from all.

JB

Hey chick, there is a thread you may like to join on here, mostly Dr Chris's patients..... see you there

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f11/anyone-know-dr-de-bruyne-chris-41669/

Thanks Freckles. x

Hi Jerseybean me and my friend are booked in for the 5th of January cant wait just have to get christmas out of the way.

HI Si,

Thanks for the response, where are you based in the UK? Would you like to chat?

How are you getting there etc?

JB

Sure i am in Manchester Uk. When are u having your band?

Hi Si,

I am booking in for 15 Jan. Unfortunately can't go before as away for the Christmas season....

Do you have any worries or questions? I am based in the West Midlands.

JB

My only worry at this point is going all that way and them not being able to do the band. Im just praying i dont get flu or anything over the festive period. How about you are u worried about anything? Having read all the positive stuff about dr chris seems like we are in good hands.

Hi

I am not worried about the flu as I have it right now, I just hope it goes in time!! Yeah it is a bit of a problem going all the way and not being sure it can be done as no consultation before. But I don't know how many get turned down. My worry is about the after care and how long it will be needed, I normally live overseas and so having this done in Belgium and then having to stay in UK for about 6 months is a lot for me. In someways I am really looking forward to it but am also apprehensive..... I am going on my own and so there is that also. How are you getting there, they have stopped the flights from Birmingham - what about Manchester?

JB

Hi Jerseybean

We are flying from manchester on flybe cause it worked out the cheapest. I wouldnt worry too much about aftercare there are loads of places to get fills nowadays. We are gonna go with Wendy for our fills with the wls group because they do an offer for £275 for unlimited fills for 6 months. Hope u recover from the flu. take care.

Hi Si,

Yeah am looking at flybe too...

The flu has finally gone so that's ok but Dr Chris has been in touch and they have changed my date to Feb. I hope it is not delayed again!

Do all your family know?

JB

Hi Jersey

I havent told any of my family just a few friends. My mother would go mad as she thinks its too drastic so ill wait till after the op. How come they have delayed u i hope they dont move our op as we have already booked our flights.

JerseyBean,

My wife is now booked in for the 15th.....(she cant wait)

We are also from the West Midlands. She is going via Eurostar to Brussels, then there is a quick train ride to Vilvoorde. The Campanile hotel is near the station.

jon

ps sorry, read through the thread now...see you are not going till Feb

I used to work in that area (actually Zaventum, near the airport) so know that part of the world a bit, so might be able to help with questions (about the logistics, not the lapband)

Edited December 29, 200916 yr by JonS
Read the thread properly......(RTFM ;)

Hi JonS

Unfortunately I had pick a couple of dates but Dr Chris was unable to do, one I did pick was confirmed then had to be changed by him. That's life I guess. So now Feb.....

Thanks for the info re Eurostar, I have been looking at flight from Birmingham or Eurostar but not come to a conclusion just yet.

Are you going with?

JB

JerseyBean,

My wife is now booked in for the 15th.....(she cant wait)

We are also from the West Midlands. She is going via Eurostar to Brussels, then there is a quick train ride to Vilvoorde. The Campanile hotel is near the station.

jon

ps sorry, read through the thread now...see you are not going till Feb

I used to work in that area (actually Zaventum, near the airport) so know that part of the world a bit, so might be able to help with questions (about the logistics, not the lapband)

Hi...I'm new to this site...I'm getting my surgery with Dr. Chris on 15th January...there's another person going on the 15th too (she's on the main forum).

I'm flying from Edinburgh into Brussels main airport and then staying at the Campanile (still to book).

JerseyBean,

We decided on Eurostar as it was quite a bit cheaper (partly I suppose 'cos we were only booking a few weeks ahead). Eurostar was £99 return, with the birmingham to London train £18 (one way - I am going to pick her up in London on the way back).

I am not going - Jane would prefer me to mind the dog rather than get under her feet.

SharonT,

Jane is booked into the Campanile Thursday (14) and Saturday (16).

BTW the only sensible way to get to the hotel from the airport is by taxi - even though the Brussels taxis are not cheap. I dont think that the Campanile has an airport shuttle.

Sounds like Chris is busy on the 15th then....

Best wishes...jon

ps I cant find the lady on the main thread....

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