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Hello all you bandsters, i am new here and thinking about getting a band fitted in Belgium soon.I wanted to ask about fills in or around the West Midlands, iread somewhere that one Dr who did fills in this area is stopping the service.If anyone knows places for fills in the area and prices i would be gratfull

Mike

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Hi,

I have my fills done by a Dr whose name escapes me at the moment, but he is based in TELFORD Hospital, they have a website, offering the service for those who have had their band done abroad. When I am more awake I shall find the details for you, I think it may be bandster.co.uk, but don't quote me. It costs £150 per fill, that much I do remember.

regards

Suzanne

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The DR in Telford is Dr Diggory i think,i was aware of this but thought maybe there was a more economic alternative

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The DR in Telford is Dr Diggory i think,i was aware of this but thought maybe there was a more economic alternative

Ah yes! That's his name, thanks :eek:

It depends on how far you want to travel, Dr Mignon has a fill specialist in Manchester which is £100.

I don't think you will find it much cheaper than that. I know I am finding it difficult, I can't afford to have a fill at the moment and I do need one, going to have to be strong and start saving instead of spending on clothes!

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Hello all you bandsters, i am new here and thinking about getting a band fitted in Belgium soon.I wanted to ask about fills in or around the West Midlands, iread somewhere that one Dr who did fills in this area is stopping the service.If anyone knows places for fills in the area and prices i would be gratfull

Mike

Hi Mike,

I just had band fitted 2 weeks ago in Bruges with Dr Dillemans. Everything has been going great no problems and I have no complaints of procedure and treatment in Belgium. In fact I would recommend it. I live in the Midlands myself (Leamington Spa) and have just enquired with a Mr Diggory in Telford who does fills for anyone. Charges £100. I am going to try him and see how it goes. I sure don't understand why the cost is so high in this country, Dr. Dillemans said if we wanted to go back to Bruges for fills that he charges 50 euros. That is a huge difference. Bruges is a lovely city and if we ever go back on holiday I will try and coincide it with a fill. Who are you thinking of using for surgery? where do you live?

Lucy

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Hello Lucy

I am booked for sugery with Dr Dillemans on 26th September,i just got an email from Fiona Diggory Dr Diggory wife and assistent and the first consutation and fill is £150 and then £100 for futher fills.How are you coping with the band?

Mike

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Hi Mike, so far so good still on thick liquids and soon to go on mushy. I have not lost much but hopefully it will come. If your interested we stayed at the hotel acacia which is right in the middle of bruges, worth the extra money. someone else from scotland stayed in the other hotel and spent the difference in cost getting to town and back with taxis. It was nice being able to walk out the door and be right there, especially after surgery just to have little walks around. you will be in very good hands with dr dillemans. good luck and let me know how you get on. also if you have any questions dont hesitate to ask about travel, hotel, etc

lucy

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Hi Lucy<br /> Good to hear you are feeling well,i have booked the Acacia hotel already,just waiting for comfirmation from EOC.<br /> Mike

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Hi,

Do you (or anyone) have details of how to get in touch with The Manchester fill specialist ref Dr Mignon above. I also had my band fitted overseas in Prague any fills I require will be free, but it costs over £150 to fly there inc taxis to the clinic. I'm close to Manchester so it is more convenient.

Help anyone?????

Jeannie

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