Emma81

Hi, Just wondering if I do decide to go to Belgium for surgery do I have to go to London or Dublin to meed the surgeon for a consultation first?

Thanks a lot for that! I was sent some info from Dr Chris and he seems very good, when you say about flights did you book that yourself?

Hi! I have been reading the posts but one thing I am unsure of is, do you have to meet someone before getting a op date? I am in N.Ireland and just wondered where I would have to go or what way does it work.

Hi, I am currently in the process of researching to have a gastric band fitted. As I live in Northern Ireland and we don't have NHS funding it will have to be a private op. I just have some random questions and thought I would ask in one go. * If I choose to go somewhere like Belgium will I have to fly out there BEFORE I get the go-ahead for the Op then back again for the Op? Does it differ in the Uk....if I chose someone like Shaw Somers would I need to go a few times? * What sort of price is expected in the UK? I don't have money to burn but want to have a good surgeon. *Shaw Somers seems to get fabulous reports and I could go to Chichester for that...any opinions or experiences? Thats it for now!

Thanks for all the comments. For those of you who have the surgery in the UK, how much should I expect to pay? Just want a rough idea .

Thanks for the name, I emailed them and they are not doing bands at the moment which is a shame. Will have to keep looking I guess.

Hi, I have struggled and struggled with my weight from childhood and fed up....after years of research and thinking about it I feel a band is for me. Have not been able to find much info about this being available in Ireland and thought I would ask here. I am in the North but anywhere in Ireland is fine.