Weight Loss Surgery

ooobedoo

did it cost loads?did the do you a deal as you had a few things done? how well did you recover?

tevangelynne

hi it cost 4,500 for it all .. the hospital was private and spotless .. i only stayed in hospital one nite then i returned to my hotel but returned to hosp daily for checks etc .. my tummy is like a pancake and i have lost 2 stone since my return .. i did used to go to gym etc but it was that baby bit thats just hung and no matter what i did it wiouldnt go i wasnt being lazy i tryed ..

Cazzywazzywoo

I had gastric banding last November and paid £8k -I took out a loan even though I did have the money in the bank -but that is my 'rainy day money'. I had had enough of being overweight and had tried every diet going. I was also beginning to have concerns about my health.

I stayed in hospital for one night -felt rough the next day but fine after that. When the band is put in it is empty so you don't lose that much until after the first band fill. I had my first fill recently and can really feel the difference now -can only eat a small amount before feeling full or getting indigestion. It is not a magic wand and you have to work with your band -not fight it. If you try to eat after you get that full feeling in your chest it makes you feel really bad. It is true that you feel full after a small amount -but you could cheat if you wanted to by drinking high cal drinks/alcohol or eating things like chocolate -grazing through out the day would beat the band too. You have to stick to 3 meals a day -but I am finding this easy.

It is too early to tell if it will be successful but I have lost one and a half stones even with Xmas and the fact that my band was empty for most of this time. I hope to lose at least 3-4 more stones. Apparently you can have at least 4 band fills and more if required. The first 2 are included in the price and then you pay £50-£100 per fill.

Hope this helps
Cazzy

Prudent

A friend of mine had a gastric bypass about four years ago. She had to go down to England (we live in Scotland) and paid £10,000. This amount was later refunded after a referral made by her gp. I collected her from the airport and was shocked at how ill she looked. She was unwell for several weeks. However she lost about four stone and became a normal weight again. About six months ago the weight started pilling back on and she often feels ill.

Zara33

ooobedoo wrote:

Can anybody tell me about any weight loss surgery they have had and how successful, ways I could cut costs if I was to go ahead, without compromising at all.

I don't want a debate on ethics or judgements, just info.

Many thanks

I do not think there is such a thing as cheap surgery, yes another poster has stated that they went to Turkey and got a few bits and bobs done but i would seriously consider this before leaving the UK for any medical treatment. I have read several horror stories :eek:

Please make sure you are 100% positive before you feel you need to go down the line of surgery.

Mizz_Pink

My sister went to Belgium last Sept and had a gastric band fitted. She has lost 3 stone i think. It cost £4,000 which is about half the cost of having it done here.

If you pm me I will give you her email and she can give you some more info. She uses forums and support groups. The surgeon is in London 1 wednesday a month so she sees him to get the band filled or emptied.

I think she would recommend it.

*zippy*

ooobedoo Anne diamonds dieting web site Martin gave a plug about a while back has a chat forum about surgery https://www.fathappens.com/

A friend of a friend had a band fitted before xmas, I am seeing her tomorow and can't wait to hear how she is getting on.

wifeforlife

Theres a clinic in belfast, which does some cosmetic surgery procedures. I intially enquired about abdominoplasty (tummy tuck to you and me) and it was £3500 - £4000 depending if it was a mini tuck or full one.

http://www.fitzwilliamclinic.com/index.htm

I know your probably mainland but dont be afraid to email places and get some info, it would be years before I could afford anything but no harm in knowing the facts

Best of luck with it
Cath

Cazzywazzywoo

I had my gastric banding done by the Hospital Group -all very good with good pre and post care follow ups. I get regular contact with a dietician and I am sure I could get more support if needed but I have not felt that I needed it.

I have to eat very slowly now -no rushing my food. No eating on the run either. I have to sit down and chew my food very well.

Apparently Anne Diamond had hers done in Belgium first time and it didn't work -it had been placed wrong. She had hers done again by the hospital group and this time lost lots of weight -she now does presentations with the hospital group.
Have a look at their website -sorry don't have a link

I thought it was well worth a loan if it meant I would be happier and healthier in the long term

Cazzy

13katrina

Hello tevangelynne,

I hope you don't mind me asking but how did you arrange surgery in Turkey - did you book this as a package deal with a company?

Do you have a link to the information?

Katrina