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[dizzi 1]

Hi I'm absolutely having a band!!!!! Have done loads and loads of research and have decided on going to Belgium and being banded by Dr Philip Vanden Borre (he is the same surgeon that does the band surgery for wls) and after care with WLS. It costs £3100 for band and £500 for 2 years aftercare (unlimited fills). Anyone been banded by Dr Philip and had aftercare fromWLS ????? Love to hear any feedback.

I am going for a consultation on 16th august and then hopefully it will be all systems go.........I'm really excited :-).

[missdietcoke 18]

Good luck to you and keep us updated! (Is the hospital stay included in the price?)

[dizzi 1]

Hi yes the price included everything, however I have a son who has autism and leaving him for 3 nights is not an option at present, so I have decided to have surgery in uk with WLS. September 11th is the date and if I'm honest I'm a little bit nervous :-/ I was so excited and could hardly wait for the day to come but now I keep thinking of all the things that could go wrong..........I suppose it's normal to have these thoughts. Anyway will defo keep you updated. X

[missdietcoke 18]

Yeah, that is understandable, but ouuch, how about the cost? I believe it is much more expensive here in UK. I will get my lapband in Hungary in January, much cheaper there.

Try to relax and think of the the benefits and your new life after banding, don't worry now...

Yep, keep us updated!

[dizzi 1]

Thanks for positive reply, I know your right and I am having it done but do keep freaking out a bit lol. To be banded in Belgium and 2 years aftercare would have cost £3700, here in the uk it is costing £4995 and 3 years aftercare. Think that's a pretty good price and it's with WLS who seem to have fab reviews and are so nice and helpful when I was enquiring about band. 20 day count down yikes ........

[missdietcoke 18]

I hope everything will go well for you, well, actually I am sure everything will be just fine!)

Yes, £5000 is about the lowest price I found here in the UK too, well, not cheap but it is all going to worth it at the end!!!!!!!!)

[lalaj 108]

Congrats and best wishes on your journey