Norskambandster

Hi! Are there any Bandster support groups in Dubai? I know that the Emirates Hospital performs weight loss operations including Gastric Band Surgery, so there must be Bandsters in the UAE. I am only aware of Desertmom who is now a former Bandster. I am in Dubai 2 - 4 X's / year, visiting from Norway, and would love to meet with fellow Bandsters. My next trip is scheduled for Sept 30 - Oct 6th. I often combine my trips with a couple of days in Qatar or Bahrain. Anyone located in either country? Best regards, Debbie in Norway

Hi Desertmom! A quick question for you. Is there a Curves for women gym in Dubai? Curves is located in 35 countries throughout the world, but perhaps not in the UAE. I hope so because I recently joined. I looked at the websites for various hospitals in Dubai and only found Gastric Band Surgery info for two: The Emirates Hospital and The American Hospital. There are 3 different surgeons listed in the Laparscopic section, but I gather that the German surgeon, Dr. Ludvig Feidler is probably the doctor who performs weight loss surgery.Gastric Band Surgery is offered on that list. I think I will give both hospitals a call today and see if it is possible to schedule a fill appt for next week. I'm up to 6cc in my Swedish Adjustable Band which holds 10cc. I haven't had a fill in months and have gone up and down 5 kg since Christmas. Still have a good 15 kg to lose. Debbie in Norway

Hi Desertmom! What a sad message! :cry I'm surprised to read that you are still a Bandster. I thought that you had decided to have your band removed? You sent me a private e-mail a few months ago suggesting that possibility. How strange that there are no support groups for Bandsters in Dubai! That's very unusual, isn't it? We are now 10 Bandsters in Norway, but I haven't met any of them yet because they live up north. We don't have a support group for us ourselves, but we are members of a bigger group for all weight loss patients in Norway. Approx. 300 members. The other Bandsters in the UAE are probably expats as well, don't you think? What are the other hospitals performing Gastric Band Surgery besides The Hospital of the Emirates? Does the Am. Hospital also perform weight loss surgery? I'd like to drop by and enquire about a fill because I need a new one. If you'd like to get together while I'm in Dubai, just send me a private e-mail to make the arrangements. Best regards, Debbie in Norway

Hello Florida Bandsters! My family and I will be on vacation in Florida Feb 17 - 24 and I was wondering if there are any Bandster dinners or meetings scheduled in Orlando or Miami during our stay. We will be in Miami :puke: until the 21st and then in Orlando from the 21st- 24th. There is a Bandster from Tampa named Deborah who would like to try to have dinner :hungry: in Orlando on the 21st. Are there any other Bandsters who would care to join us? I am also able to meet Bandsters in the Miami area from the 18th - 21st Feb. Best regards, Debbie