julie101

I was banded on the 28th April 10 by Dr Chris De Bruyne at Jan Portals Hospital in Belgium.  My starting weight was 18st 6lbs my height is 5'7". I travelled alone to Belgium as I did not want to tell anyone about the surgery, luckily I met a lovely mother and daughter from Ireland at the consultation which really made my time in Belgium much better.  The surgery went without any problems, I was looked after well whilst there.  I was very impressed with Dr Chris and Frederick, both were extremely thorough in giving information pre and post op.I am now on my 5th day post op and have lost 9lbs so far which I am extremely pleased with.  I am still sore on the left side but am sure that will subside in a few days.  I am having home made soup and plenty of water and a multivitimin each day.  I dont feel hungry at all, I have not had any problems with being sick, reflux etc.  I am looking forward to my first fill in a few weeks. 

I feel that having this surgery was the first day of the rest of my life.  I have been trapped in an overweight body for too many years, making myself very unhappy.  Being the butt of many fat jokes and condesending comments from slimmer people over the years has eroded my self confindence.  With the help of Dr Chris this will never happen again, I will emerge a healthier and happier slim woman that I have always wanted to be.  I would recommend anyone to go to Belgium and get this surgery, dont live another month in an overweight body when you dont need to.

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