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I can tell you that in Denmark sleep Apnea is considered a comorbidity (if it obstructive because of weight). Therefore our government would pay for the operation, if your BMI is over 35 + sleep apnea. So I am quite sure, that Sleep apnea is wellknown to be linked to overweight (insurance wise, I think). I have it too - and the Darth Vader machine.

INSPIRATION I am looking for inspiration - looking at before and after pictures. Found these videos BMI 34.4 and after 8 months of surgery It is wonderful to see - cant believe my eyes Can this really be me in a year. Pre op - BMI 34.4 After 8 months - a size 4 If you have any inspirational videos please post them YAY

Oh, thanks! - That make sense.

Yes, you are right - her voice sounded different. Maybe our voices will be a little different too! I am glad to hear, that they are doing great. It is wonderful! I have been thinking about making my own videos. I would so much like to tell my story to others, that consider this operation. But it is not that interesting, if I will not show my face :-) But I am sure, it would be interesting for my self and my journey to make a video log. Even if I am the only one who see it

I am new to this site - but one of the other users asked me to write some info on European batriatic centers - that I knew of. About me - I am from Denmark, and in Denmark, the Slevee is not performed very often. Almost never... Gastric Bypasss is the main operation. I want a sleeve, havent had one yet - but is almost certain wich doctor, I will choose. I will tell you another time :-) A lot of danes had an operation in Germany, Belgium, Sweden and Greece. I will give you the info, websites and prices I can find. I do not have any relations with any of the clinics - but I have been in contact with all of them! (Not the german yet) SWEDEN Centrum för Titthålskirurgi - CFTK Drottninggatan 99 113 60 Stockholm Sweden The surgeon: Dag Arvidsson Tfn: 08-32 62 20 Fax: 08-32 62 15 E-post: info@cftk.se PRICE Somewhat expensive, but they have a full program with psychologist, dieticians, online services - and a 3 year follow up program!!! All is included in the price. Approx 11,900 Euros /10,400 GBP ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- GREECE http://www.bariatric...y.dk/index.html A greek-danish doctor, had a danish education, worked in Sweden for many years. Now working in Athens He speaks fluently greek, english, swedish, danish, norwegian, and understand german and dutch. The danes are beginning to know him more and more. He aswers questions for us at our danish forum Nikos Valsamidis Bariatric surgeon info@valsamidis-surgery.com[/email] 30, Abdominal Surgeon Medical Director Department of Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Meditarraneo Hospital Glyfada, Athens PRICE Approx 5.000 GBP / 5800 Euros This include surgery, hospital stay. You need a gastroscopy 150 euros (Can be made at home) If you have a "high" BMI, you need to see a dietician and psychologist - it cost 100 Euros ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- GERMANY - Dr. Krause In Denmark we get the contact through a agency who handle all papers and contact. http://www.ihcare.co.uk/ Dr. Krause His secretary Frau Jansky: christel.jansky@klinikum-nf.de http://www.klinikum-...0DK/10DK_fr.php Price 9600 Euros Including operation, consultation with surgeon, psychologist, dietician ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- BELGIUM - Dr. Lemmens "The sleeve gastrectomy is also performed in well selected cases " He mostly do bypass http://www.dr-lemmen...emid=75〈=en You can write to him on the website, and he will respond to your mail. I only received a mail the first time, and didnt get an answert on my 3 others. But perhaps her was very busy, ill or out of town. Price aprox: 7000 Euros / 6100 GBP (for a Bypass!) I think that sleeve will be the same or less. ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- BELGIUM - Dillemans http://www.azbrugge....r_dillemans.pdf Dr Bruno Dillemans T +32 (0)50 39 29 80 bruno@dillemans.com In Denmark we get the contact through a agency who handle all papers and contact. I do not think he makes many Sleeves. http://www.ihcare.co.uk/ Price 8200 GBP / 9400 Euros ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------

AND - if someone wonders I will be operated by the danish/greek doctor in Athens November 2010. By the way, some one posted something about a great doctor in czech republic.

Yes, I know they are a little old - but I hope some newbies like me would enjoy seeing them. You know, new in this area and find all kinds of things. How are they doing today - if anyone know, please comment?

Day 4 post op - 246 over a year after - 158

I am 36 now, turning 37 in a month - also having the sleeve in a month! Most of my late twenties and my thirties, I have been overweight. With some great weightloss - gained it all back. But I got a taste of all the flirt, I have missed. I hope it is not too late to have a little flirt. I think I have waisted so many years on being overweight - hoping to have some time to flirt and taste some good life next year, when I have lost some weight. Me and my boyfriend is moving apart in a week. It has nothing to do with my sleeve getting done. But inside it helps me to cope - I will find someone else. I would find someone, even if I do not have the operation. But statistically, I will have more men to choose from, I think, when I reach the normal weight-area. I hope I will not go crazy in men. That I will take it easy - I will really be carefull. Everytime I lost the weight, I got so much attention, that it was almost too much. I need to handle this. Still hope that there will be some dating and fun. Inside I feel like 25

I know this was wrote somee month ago. Anyhow - if some one else comes by Havent vbeen operated yet, but building up my body I have purchased B12 Iron Calcium with D-vitamins Normal Multivitamins. Omega 3 oil My surgeon hasnt told me anything - but I will ask him. Just my own idea to buy these. I will not overdoo it, every other day, I forget to take them. Maybe it is not nessesary - but it is my choise And do not take Calcium and Iron at the same time. The uptake will not be as good.

Just wanted to share: I am 168 cm / 5 feet 6 inches Weight 93 kg / 204 pounds Would like to loose at least 60 pounds - would love to weigh 64 kilos (140 pounds). But everything under 70 kg would be paradise! I will get sleeved late November 2010. Living in Denmark - going for Athens to have my operation