gillian

Hi has anyone got the email or details for booking direct with Dr chris please??..I have just tried frederick.serneels@ecfs.be but they are not being delivered so think I have the wrong email address?..thanks Gillian x

Hi TC..Im so pleased to have found somone else who is due to be banded! this is a brilliant forum, but there doesnt seem to be anyone else pre-band out there at the mo?!. I need to lose 6 stone by looking at the height/weight/BMI charts..but I would be over the moon with 5..and I feel this would suit my stature more..Im only 5 feet tall and this would make me a 10 to 12 size. Have you got a date for your banding yet? Have you told your GP yet? Im going to see mine next week..Im really scared that shell try and talk me out of it or tell me Im stupid ir something! she has given me all the prescription weight loss drugs possible now so hopefully shell be ok.. Im going to ask her if she can refer me to a dietician maybe afterwards though..just for a bit of back up. Im excited though and apprehensive just like you maybe..have you booked with Dr Chris direct, or with Bridget at proffessional beauty, or someone else? Gillian x

Hi I booked with Bridget for jan 9th..Not got much communication either though!..still its booked and im going..bit nervous though! Im going to text or email her to make sure eveything is still set up...cos I was just given the date and that was about it! hope you have sorted something out? gillian x

Hi TC! you sound just like me!..Im booked in for 9th Jan, Im 43 and have about 6 stone to lose, my husband didnt want me to have it at first but is supportive now..I dont shut up about it either!..my mum (who has always been slim too!)and a close few friends know..I am expecting some negative comments from other family members when i tell them. I too am feeling a bit selfish, especially as its credit crunch at our house with 3 hungry sons to feed and all wanting xmas gifts..but i have never done anything for myself and have been depressed about my size for years..I keep thinking...shall I still do it or cancel??..but i am going to..even though im nervous...The girls on this forum have all inspired me..havent they done great!!..and I havent heard anything but praise for doctor Chris...gillian x:smile2:

Hi..anyone out there also having a band fitted in January 09 by Dr Chris?! Id love to hear from anyone who is about to be banded. Gillian

HI!. is anyone out there going to have a band fitted by Dr Chris in January?? Im having mine done on Jan 9th.. Its great reading all your posts and you have all done so well and I cant wait to join you as a post bandster,I know youll give me some great advice..but I have not noticed anyone recently who is waiting to be banded..Im feeling alone a bit! (especially as only a few people know,and some dont aprove of me having it!) Anyway, it would be nice to hear from some Pre bandsters...if theres any out there!? Gillian

Hi Valerie, wondering if you got in contact with Dr Chris ?.. I got in touch with him via Bridget at Professional beauty. www.europesurgery.com and after loads of research and reading this forum from front to back and hearing such positive things. I am booked in for January 9th 2009. although I could have had it done as soon as mid november, I wanted to get Christmas out of the way first with 3 boys at home. I too have at least 6 stone to lose. Gillian x

Thank you Chrissy..Im only telling a few people too as I dont want the negative people, especially the playground mafia at my kids school to know!..When I get my weight down, they might want me in their skinny jeans/ugg boot gossip club! lol! I dont think so! I do have a few trusted friends big and small who will support me and will keep it to themselves,,but I have a feeling Ill get a lot of support from people like you on this brilliant forum..Its so good reading all the way through from before you were banded...to post banding..I wish you all every success, and will follow your messages over the weeks..I have 6 stone to lose, but will be very happy with 4 or 5 depending on how my skin fits,its been stretched for so long,it wont just spring back! thanks for your replies. I hope you wont mind me asking for info along the way..I keep thinking of all kinds of things! Im off to work now, gotta make as much money as poss before Jan 9th! Gillian x

I have arranged to have a band fitted by Dr.Chris on the 9th of January.. Its what Ive wanted for a long time and saved up for for years...but now I have a date, it all seems real, not a dream anymore!! Im nervous and wondering if Im doing the right thing?! Did others feel like this? Ive not told many people but those I have are trying to talk me out of it and saying Im stupid for going to another country, and making out its dangerous..They have not researched it like I have though (and they are all thin!) I have just read 28 pages of this brilliant forum and..it has really put my mind at ease.you all sound great. A friend has just had it done over here (sheffield) and its cost her £8k..! she has had fantastic results though, and I want some of that!!..she said the surgery only lasts 20 minutes,is that right?. Im sure you will help me get over my "have I done the right thing" thoughts!. Gillian x :tongue2:

Thankyou for your reply.,I feel better about it already! nervous and excited now! Gillian x

Hi. Im new on here..Its great!! read all 28 pages last night up til 1am!..booked with doctor Chris for 9th jan 2009..darent tell anyone yet cos theyll try and put me off, but I have saved for years for it..sure it will be worth it!!..wont it?! bit nervous! :Dancing_biggrin: Gillian x

Thank you!..I hope I will be able to say that myself too!..x

Thank you so much!..Im feeling better about it already. want to get it over and done with now and like you..look forward to a new life x