New and wanting a sleeve

[MrsOC 1]

Hi.

I've made th decision a sleeve is right for me.

Now I just need to find the right surgeon!

I live in Manchester and wanted Mr Amorri but he isn't practicing private anymore. He recommends Dr Li who I plan to meet.

I need help with cost to? What can I expect to pay? I'm aware Dr Li charges differently at Spire or the Alex - would the aftercare still be the same?

Thanks for any help.

[Barryindiana 9]

If I were paying, I'd check out Mexico's rate...

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[lizmo8175 56]

Research Mexico very carefully!!!

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[RosieCheeks 105]

@@MrsOC

Hi

I live near M/cr. I flew to Prague to have mine done as it was ridiculously expensive over here. Saved myself £4k and bought a sports car; now that I can get in and out of one

[MrsOC 1]

Nope won't be going to Mexico.

I'all be staying in the UK.

As I said I wanted Mr Ammori but he isn't working at present so looking for other options.

[MrsOC 1]

@@MrsOC

Hi

I live near M/cr. I flew to Prague to have mine done as it was ridiculously expensive over here. Saved myself £4k and bought a sports car; now that I can get in and out of one

Thank you. Have to be honest and say I feel very nervous about going abroad. Where did you have yours done?

[RosieCheeks 105]

I went through a company called Beautiful Beings. The clinic itself was lovely, everyone was so friendly and professional. I was nervous but it all went smoothly and felt I had better care over there than I've had over here in the past. I've had no problems and feel it's the best thing I've done in a long time, wish I'd done it years ago.

[MrsOC 1]

I went through a company called Beautiful Beings. The clinic itself was lovely, everyone was so friendly and professional. I was nervous but it all went smoothly and felt I had better care over there than I've had over here in the past. I've had no problems and feel it's the best thing I've done in a long time, wish I'd done it years ago.

Would you mind telling me more? I presume you didn't meet the surgeon beforehand? What about after care??

[RosieCheeks 105]

I went to see my GP before I started the process. She was great and had no qualms in supporting me and agreed to remove stitches and offer aftercare if needed. She arranged for the District Nurse to come out and give me DVT injections for a week as I'm a wuss and couldn't do it myself. She said surgeons in Czech Republic were more regulated over there than here and adhered to more stringent supervision BB did all the co-ordination, I just had to book my flight and inform them, they did the rest.

Monday

Flew out, collected at airport and driven to clinic. Beautiful clinic, lovely staff.

Tuesday AM

Battery of tests i.e. chest xray, bloods, medical questionnaire and examination, gastroscopy

Given all clear

Interview with psychologist

Meeting with Surgeon and Anaesthetist who fully explain everything

Tuesday PM

Op

Spent night in ICU with a very attentive nurse who offered massages and care

No pain just tired

Wednesday

Slept most of day

No pain just very tired

Thursday

Again still tired and slept a lot but up and about a bit more, chatting with girl from M/cr who had same op

Still no pain - sometimes an 'uncomfortableness' due to wind but certainly not pain

Friday

Flew home and straight to bed as still tired but again no pain.

All in all I couldn't believe how painless it was. The only thing I wasn't thrilled about was the two hour journey from the airport to the clinic but I guess in the grand scheme of things, it wasn't that bad. All in all, I don't have any complaints.

Hope this helps, feel fee to ask more but going out shortly so may not reply until tomorrow.

[MrsOC 1]

So you didn't go to a hotel?? Some I've read about seem to boot patients out to a hotel after a day or so - I wouldn't want that!

[Lulu_lulu 32]

I didn't have at in the uk as it was expensive so abroad in Poland and honestly even if I had that money I still wouldn't. I mean it's true that it's a major surgery but it's an easy one + you don't get pain. Don't worry about after care because you will be fine. Take someone along with you. Do your research on the surgery and believe me you'll be fine.

I stayed in the clinic first two nights then a hotel because really you don't need to stay more at the clinic! Because you'll be totally fine and able to walk and move and talk.

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[ikkledawn 7]

I had mine done at the Alex by mr acktar , but nhs 27/09 so 4 weeks out tomorrow

For me I wouldn't even contemplate going abroad I live an hour away and that the journey home was bad enough for me anyway I have fibromyalgia pain is a big issue but there were people there who were up and about within hours

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[ikkledawn 7]

I had by pass not sleeve x

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[Meeb 8]

Hi, I've decided to stick with the U.K. too, expensive but I would prefer to have surgery near to where I live incase of complications. I chose a surgeon who also worked doing the same surgery for the nhs locally, mainly as I know he'll be the nhs consultant should there be a problem! I don't know who does the nhs work local to you but that might be one avenue to explore, at least you know he or she will be experienced and undertaking the procedures regularly. Also, maybe look for a surgeon who also teaches bariatric surgery to others? I do wish I had the confidence to go abroad as it would save a lot of money, but I'm a worry wort.

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