Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Newbie looking at where to have surgery



Recommended Posts

Hi I'm new to this site, and have decided that a gastric sleeve is the way for me to go.

I will be paying for this and don't know where to go. I'm based in Scotland and have been wondering about going to Europe as the cost seems to be up to 50% cheaper.

Has anyone had their surgery done in Europe and if so what were your experiences and where would you recommend?

Thanks

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I live in Scotland and had mine done in Belgium....can highly recommend Begum Surgery Services....I had the sleeve too. Price included procedure, hotel for 5 nights for me and a guest...taxi to and from hotel. Was top notch the entire time. There is support every month in edinburgh or glasgow. They take turns.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have had no complications. It cost €6500 which I think was £4600. Very happy. Lots of UK people use them. Met four from Ireland and two from England while there.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you Sam42. I had thought of Belgium, but had looked at Prague. Will have a look at flight information.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello,I'm having done my sleeve in Prague in January 8th next month.£4300 with the flights!i can let u know when I come back to UK 13.1.2016 K

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello,I'm having done my sleeve in Prague in January 8th next month.£4300 with the flights!i can let u know when I come back to UK 13.1.2016 K

I will be watching how you get on. I phoned a clinic in Prague and all the tests are done there its 5 days stay all inclusive and Hubby can stay in the same room as me. Will hopefully be booking early in the new year

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I went to Belgium in October through ECFS and am thrilled with the service and attention that I received. I looked into going to Prague but decided on somewhere a little closer to home. I met the guy from Belgian Surgery Services and the clinical representative from ECFS and ECFS won hands down. The whole thing was organised down to the last detail and I couldn't have been happier with my treatment and follow ups. I am a very happy sleever who wishes she'd had it done years ago. By the way, have you noticed that it was on the news just before Christmas how much Bariatric surgery could be saving our hard up NHS? As I am wasn't high enough in the BMI stakes I obviously couldn't get my surgery done on the NHS. When I told my GP what I had organised he was not approving and suggested that I might like to try 'portion control' first!!!!!!!!!! Hmmmmmm.........that half baked solution hasn't worked for the majority of my dieting career (roughly 45 years) so why would it work now!!!!!!!!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Guys,

Looking at Prague for surgery. Have been recommended New Leaf weight loss. Selkie, can I ask which one you looked into?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Beautiful Beings. But going to do a bit more research over the next couple of weeks before deciding which one to go with

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi,

I had my sleeve in Czech through beautiful beings in Sept. Absolutely wonderful. Highky recommend them

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BabySpoons

      Sometimes reading the posts here make me wonder if some people just weren't mentally ready for WLS and needed more time with the bariatric team psychiatrist. Complaining about the limited drink/food choices early on... blah..blah...blah. The living to eat mentality really needs to go and be replaced with eating to live. JS
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Theweightisover2024🙌💪

      Question for anyone, how did you get your mind right before surgery? Like as far as eating better foods and just doing better in general? I'm having a really hard time with this. Any help is appreciated 🙏❤️
      · 2 replies
      1. NickelChip

        I had about 6 months between deciding to do surgery and getting scheduled. I came across the book The Pound of Cure by Dr. Matthew Weiner, a bariatric surgeon in Arizona, and started to implement some of the changes he recommended (and lost 13 lbs in the process without ever feeling deprived). The book is very simple, and the focus is on whole, plant based foods, but within reason. It's not an all or nothing approach, or going vegan or something, but focuses on improvement and aiming for getting it right 80-90% of the time. His suggestions are divided into 12 sections that you can tackle over time, perhaps one per month for a year if a person is just trying to improve nutrition and build good habits. They range from things like cutting out artificial sweetener or eating more beans to eating a pound of vegetables per day. I found it really effective pre-surgery and it's an eating style I will be working to get back to as I am further out from surgery and have more capacity. Small changes you can sustain will do the most for building good habits for life.

      2. Theweightisover2024🙌💪

        That sounds awesome. I'll have to check that out thanks!

    • BeanitoDiego

      I've hit a stall 9 months out. I'm not worried, though. My fitness levels continue to improve and I have nearly accomplished my pre-surgery goal of learning to scuba dive! One dive left to complete to get my PADI card 🐠
      I was able to go for a 10K/6mile hike in the mountains two days ago just for the fun of it. In the before days, I might have attempted this, but it would have taken me 7 or 8 hours to complete and I would have been exhausted and in pain for the next two days. Taking my time with breaks for snacks and water, I was finished with my wee jaunt in only 4 hours 😎 and really got to enjoy photographing some insects, fungi, and turtles.
      Just for fun last week, I ran two 5Ks in two days, something I would have never done in the past! Next goal is a 10K before the end of this month.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Teriesa

      Hi everyone, I wrote back in May about having no strength. I still get totally exhausted just walking from room to room, it’s so bad I’m using a walker with wheels of all things. I had the gastric sleeve Jan. 24th. I’m doing exactly what the programs says, except protein shakes. I have different meats and protein bars daily, including vitamins daily. I do drink my fluids as well.  I go in for IV hydration 4 days a week and feel ok just til evening.  So far as of Jan 1st I’ve dropped 76 lbs. I just want to enjoy the weight lose. Any suggestions or has anyone else gone thru this??  Doctor says just increase calorie intake, still the same. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Stone Art By SKL

      Decorative Wall Cladding & Panels | Stone Art By SKL
      Elevate your space with Stone Art By SKL's decorative wall claddings & panels. Explore premium designs for timeless elegance.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×