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hi ellen, thank you so much for your reply. God 2 years wait! I should have known! When I get my appointment for Loughlinstown I will enquire further and let ye know what the outcome is. Yes, Belgium does seem like a cheap yet reliable option judging from many posts on here. I'd say I may go with that option if the wait for the op here is gona take forever. I would probably have another couple of stone up by then! I'm already 17stone so to go much higher really is not an option me thinks. Well, thanks a mill for the info, will post again soon. xxx

hello all, im from Waterford! Im hoping to get a referral to Loughlinstown soon. Does anyone have any idea as to how long I would have to wait to be Banded here in Ireland (via Medical Card)? I dont mind where or when I get it done, but if its going to take absolutely ages, I might think about travelling to Belgium???? Can I just say that I think you are all wonderful support to each other on here and the best of luck to everyone on the rest of their journey(s)! Many Thanks xxx

Many Thanks! Thanks Coco, will be sure to do plenty of research! I note from many comments that Dr. Dillemans and Dr. Chris De Bruyne seem to be highly rated, and from following the links have found their own web-site. Prices seem reasonable, although I know I would have to include travel and accommodation etc... Anyone recently gone down that route and if so would you recommend it. I would also have to travel on my own. P.S. I dont suppose by any chance can it be done on the HSE here, (prob. not)!

A BIG HELLO to everyone from a very tired and fed up mum who is seriously considering having LapBand surgery. Im 36 living in Co Waterford and i've been lurking on his site for the last month or so. Okay guys I really don't know where to start, i've about 6stone to lose (im 16stone/5ft 4in) tried absolutely everything over the years, no success - well lose a stone, gain two stone - know what I mean? So here I am, seriously thinking about surgery, so any advise on where to start? Financially I will probably have to go abroad, as i'm fairly sure I couldn't afford surgery here in Ireland. Any advise that anyone has to offer would be very much appreciated!! Thanks Again, Ger