jay jay

As before, Shaw is brilliant, a straight talking brilliant surgeon, the best I had my op last month with him every thing going well, after care brilliant, i had a concern telephoned Bupa and they gave me an appointment that evening with Shaw, service or what? turned out my concern was nothing. I did consider Belgium due to the cost but am so glad I did,nt as the overall cost of op then of traveling to London for costly fills would work out the same and I have piece of mind that my surgeon is just 10 mins up the road.

Hi Dapper Mr Somers the surgeon is very experienced in lap band surgery and is based local to where I live and also does the surgery locally I decided not to go to Belgium as the costs would probably work out the same when paying for flights, hotel, trips to london and payments for fills. I have got an all inclusive price to include fills and aftercare for £6500.00 at the Bupa hospital in Portsmouth a couple of miles from where I live, so no traveling or hassle, so for me this was the best choice. Also only a short wait for op. JJ

I have been given a date for my procedure, Lap band, with Mr Shaw Somers, very local to where I live, only 22 days away, WOW how thrilled am I even the thought of all that money has not put a dampner on it (Self funded) thank you to all for all the info I have been able to get. JJ

Good luck for 16th may and you will lose 50lbs I would like to lose about 75lbs and if I have surgery I WILL lose it bye for now J

Hi I am in uk Portsmouth south coast I have found a site www.wlsinfo.co.uk I think, I have found it really useful, as a guest you can view the forum titles but you need to sign in to have a good look round, then (sorry there is more) to be a full member there is a fee of £15.00 .I have not joined as a full member yet, but probably will in the next few days. I must say it certainly seems to be worth the fee as there is so much info, you will be amazed how many people in the are uk online and willing to share all the experiences that they have had. Don't be put off by the mention of the fee ,go and have a good look round first Im sure you will think it is good value for money. I to am considering surgery and have an appointment with Dr Mignon to be assessed then the op would be done at the Elyzea clinic in Belgium. If you have any info please share with me. best wishes J

Hi I only know of 1 wlsinfo sorry forgotten full address one can browse the site but to post one needs to be a full member which requires you to pay a fee £15.00 I think. I am not having surgery in May only initial consultation to see if I am suitable etc.. If I am suitable will probably have to wait until July for surgery due to work commitments, would really appreciate any info you about your surgery and the clinic etc.. good luck & be happy

sorry new to this what I mean is I have an appointment with Dr Mignon from the Elyzea clinic in Belgium and would also like any info or shared experiences

I have not had surgery but have an appointment with Dr in May and would also like any info.