Any UK members?

[GC53 0]

Just wondered if there were any other UK members on here

Having consultation on Satuday and surgery is booked for 11 March.

Am having the telemetric band - so no port - no fills - all adjusted by

computer. Can't wait. Had the gastric balloon for 6 months end 2005 but started putting the weight back and it is coming back superfast. So scared I'm going to end up heavier than before. So any other UK members.

[JDru 0]

You may want to check out this thread:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/many-uk-t28357.html

Your band sounds so cool! We don't have that one in the States...keep us updated. Good luck with your surgery!

[GC53 0]

Thank you for that link - I will keep everyone posted about the telemetric.

[lynne leck 0]

Im a uk member banded on 24 january .Had my op in sheffield. Where are you having your op.

[sugarplum 0]

Hello from another uk member xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[katieo 0]

Hi there!

I'm in the UK, saving to be banded in the summer in Belgium.

The telemetric band sounds very interesting, no port must = less scars!

Keep us updated!

x katie

[GC53 0]

Having surgery in Manchester.

I am a low BMI though - got bed booked for 11 March but seeing surgeon on Saturday for go ahead. Hoping he will approve it - from initial chat with his nurse it will be OK. I started at just over 13 stones [approx 82kilos] and went down to 68 kilos [about 10st 7lbs] when I had the gastric balloon. Just wished it had been permanent instead of just 6 months. That is why I want the band. I am regaining the weight rapidly -back up to 11st7lbs and so scared of ending up back at starting weight or heavier. I have high blood pressure and my cholesterol level is high. I have problems with joints, knees, hips, ankles. Am only small at 4ft11ins so keeping fingers crossed. If he doesn't approve I will go somewhere else as I am desperate.

[ukangel 0]

Hi

I have just had a band fitted by the Hospital Group in Birmingham but I was not offered the band you have described. Who are you getting it through? Is it new in ENgland or are you having it done abroad?

[GC53 0]

It apparently is exclusive to the Healthier Weight Centres which are in London, Birmingham and Manchester. I'm having mine done in Manchester.