Scooby Doo

Evening All Well Paul will have arrived by now and be tucked up safe and sound at the hotel awaiting his big day - if you are online paul I wish you all the best and look forward to catching up with you next week. Its now only 4 more sleeps until the big day and I can't believe how nervous I feel...... imagine everyone felt the same as I do before their big day. Still got the chronic indigestion but think that is more the nerves than anything else, gaviscon is my new best friend but not making much of a difference. Pre-op diet has been up and down - been on salads for days now but worried that I have not been strict enough and it will impact on the surgery I am one of they people who worry when they have nothing to worry about......

Hi J The price I paid was 4150 euros - you have to send 500 euros deposit and then pay the rest on arrival at hotel the night before the operation. I finish work tomorrow yeeha and then fly out on Thursday ready for the operation on Friday - feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement at the moment but really want to get it over and done with and start my journey to the new me Hope you get it all sorted out K xx

Hi Juliana You can email the doc direct but probably best to contact his sidekick frederik - frederik.serneels@ecfs.be he will be able to tell you about available dates etc. Also offers a package which includes surgery, hotel and taxis from airport and to and from hospital-hotel - much cheaper than going through a booking agent Frederik is really helpful and will answer all the questions you have - if you need anything else let me know Thanks Kerry

Hi Paul Just wanted to wish you all the best for your operation, you will be an official bandit this week, me too cos I fly out on Thursday....... cant wait now Looking forward to catching up with you when I get back - we can compare war wounds lol Best wishes and have a safe journey Kerry

:smile2: Getting worried now - less than a week to go till the big day and starting to get more anxious as each day closes. Got terrible heartburn/indigestion - probably just worry but in pain all the time with it and panicking they won't operate..... Pre-op diet has been a total disaster - not been able to stop eating all week - think its psychological - gonna have it now cos ain't gonna have it again - did anyone else experience this? Just keep thinking this time next week it will all be over and I can start my new life:unsure:

Hi Paul I can tell that your getting excited now about getting your op - I suppose I am too - mixed with nerves of course. Started pre-op diet today but not gone too well - wondering if I should be honest with folk at work and tell them why I need to stick to the diet instead of giving in and eating sweeties and stuff with them - worried what they will say about it How are things going with you?

Hi Splatt Did you not book with Dr Chris - taxis are covered in the fee's. How has day one gone on the pre-op diet, I started off well but ended in disaster. Have got terrible indigestion and heart burn too - feel like something is lodged in the back of my throat - drinking Gaviscon like its going out of fashion - worried that if i dont get rid they won't operate...... How you feeling about getting op? I shift between worried sick and can't wait - just want to get started but worried something will go wrong - suppose everyone feels like that. Talk soon Kerry

Hi Splatt See the quote from Singing Parrot on Page 447 I think - some great information there on the after-op diet foods and also suggestions on what to take with you on the trip. Have you started the pre-op diet yet?

Hey Guys Pre-op diet has been a disaster - was my birthday and everyone at work bought me chocs, champagne and a huge birthday cake - would have been rude not to help them eat it. I have started with chronic indigestion this week - been taking zantac and swallowing gaviscon like water but nothing helping - anyone got any ideas. Have always been bothered with it but want to get rid before I go for op in 2 weeks time Thanks Kerry

Have started on the pre op diet - oh my god what a nightmare!!! Think because I can't have something I am now desperate for it - hope once the op takes place all these cravings will go away

Hi Splatt Flights are all booked and started the pre op diet today - not long now till we are on the road to thindom! I am travelling with my partner Brian and he is more worried than me - think he's more concerned about what he is gonna do while I am in hospital - I told him that there would be other people there also getting ops and would be travelling with people so bound to have someone to talk too - you know men they worry about everything. How are you feeling about it? For me its a mixture of nervousness, excitement and on/off bouts of WHAT IF?!?!? but have to be honest and say thay I have found everyones comments on here really helpful, informative and supportive. Will be nice to go through it with someone - buddies from start to finish Have you started your pre-op diet yet? Only on day one and already getting withdrawals from bread lol:rolleyes2:

Hi Puddlejumper When are you getting yours done? I am booked in for 12th March - fly over on the 11th - feeling excited about it now Like you I am starting the pre-op diet next week - AARGGHH - however got to start somewhere We'll go through the torture together lol

I'm not scared - slightly apprehensive more than anything - but more than anything looking forward to getting it started and getting myself on the road to the new me I have taken a week off work after the op so I will be fighting fit when I go back and nobody will know - dont want to tell anyone until I am used to it and managing it well Starting the pre op diet on Monday hopefully however already worried about giving up bread, Pasta etc - main bulk of my diet - but gotta start sometime Hope you are well and will look forward to hearing from you soon K xx

Jojo Just wanted to say well done on your weight loss so far - you must be delighted - you are well on your way to a fitter, healthier you Will be joining you in a few more short weeks - cant wait Kerry

Hi Splatt HOw are things - just read the article and she looks fantastic - thats gonna be me in 12 months time lol Not long till the 12th March now - getting more and more excited by the minute. Desperate to get it over with and start the journey to health and happiness Think i'm gonna keep a photo diary like her too - would motivate you to keep on track seeing the difference:thumbup: Kerry

Really pleased to hear that everything has gone well and you are now on the road to recovery. Keep us up to date with your progress as I find it so helpful to read all the reviews etc - I am booked for 12th March and can't wait to get started. Have started my pre-op diet this week to try and get me in the right frame of mind for starting properly. Partner is joining in with the pre-op diet to provide a bit of moral support. Look forward to hearing more about yours and Jeanie's progress Regards Kerry

Hope all goes well for you. Really looking forward to hearing from you next week about your experiences.. Confirmed my date today for 12th March so not long until I join you on the journey Best wishes and hope you have a speedy recovery Regards Kerry

Hi Cankster Glad to hear everything went well and you are now on the road to recovery. Looking forward to hearing from you over the next few weeks on how you cope with it all I am booked in for 12th March and looking forward to the start of my journey Have a safe journey home and look forward to hearing from you soon Scooby Doo

Hi think this must be a common worry amongst the partners. I know my other half is having the same worries although not been vocal about them yet. Think re-assuring them should help - your not with them because your overweight and can't get anyone else - your with them because they are the love of your life

Hi think this must be a common worry amongst the partners. I know my other half is having the same worries although not been vocal about them yet. Think re-assuring them should help - your not with them because your overweight and can't get anyone else - your with them because they are the love of your life

Hi Splatt I have just emailed to confirm my surgery for the 12th March also. Sending deposit tomorrow and will then book flights etc Think I am staying at same hotel too - will be able to give each other some moral support I'm quite excited but nervous too - gonna take forever between now and then !! Did you book direct through the Doctor? Scooby Doo (Kerry)

I know the feeling - I think I am going for 5th March - just waiting on confirmation - feel excited, worried, nervous, sick all at the same time

Thanks for getting back to me. I know I have made the right decision but my stomach is in knots worrying about it. Having read all the positive notes on here it has boosted my confidence. Doesn't stop that underlying worry of "What If" K

I have been to my own GP today to talk it through with him, he has put my mind at rest I think. Had email from Dr Chris too saying available for 2nd march -oh my god - now that it all seems to be going ahead my stomach is in knots. Your notes have been great and I am sure I will be absolutely fine - born worrier - just cant help.it. How long will I be off work for - need to book holidays. Does anyone know if direct flights to BRU from Edinburgh I can feel my hands shake as I type this - mixture of excitement and sheer terror I think Thanks Kerry (Scooby Doo)