Anyone know of Dr De Bruyne Chris

[TC27 0]

Hi all,

For those of you still contemplating surgery just to say go for it. I was banded by Dr Chris back in September and have lost just short of 5 stone! I feel fabulous although I would ideally like to lose another 2-3 stone. I lost a stone of that weight prior to the surgery and it has been coming off steadily since.

There are downsides....The pain the day after surgery is quite bad, but mangeable, and it does involve lots of will power. I only just (after 3rd fill) have good restriction so have had to really be strict with myself about what I have eaten in order to get slim. I am actually waiting to have some fill removed as have too much restriction abd have been on liquids for about 5 days. This is horrid and should be avoided!

All in all though, I have absoultely no regrets about having the surgery itself or having it done in Belgium. I love my band!

Good Luck x

Thank you for sharing your story, you are an inspiration! I hope you get your fill sorted soon and reach your 'sweet spot' at the same time. T x

[gillian 4]

Hi TC!..Im still here!...Im still counting the days down...my sister Gail is going on the same day as me now too...(come on Gail get joining this forum,not just reading it!).she only made her mind up for definate the other day and Bridget got her in too,which is good as shed be travelling alone otherwise..Wishfull is being done on the same day also. you are not far after us,and some others inbetween. at least we can have a blow out at xmas and then start pre op diet on 1st Jan!.Gillian x

[gillian 4]

Hi all,

For those of you still contemplating surgery just to say go for it. I was banded by Dr Chris back in September and have lost just short of 5 stone! I feel fabulous although I would ideally like to lose another 2-3 stone. I lost a stone of that weight prior to the surgery and it has been coming off steadily since.

There are downsides....The pain the day after surgery is quite bad, but mangeable, and it does involve lots of will power. I only just (after 3rd fill) have good restriction so have had to really be strict with myself about what I have eaten in order to get slim. I am actually waiting to have some fill removed as have too much restriction abd have been on liquids for about 5 days. This is horrid and should be avoided!

All in all though, I have absoultely no regrets about having the surgery itself or having it done in Belgium. I love my band!

Good Luck x

HI everhopefull! you have done FANTASTIC!!.hope I do as well as you!. Its reading posts like yours that make me feel Im doing the right thing..good luck with your remaining weight loss. I cant wait now!..Gillian x

[gillian 4]

i'm being banded on friday so wish me luck!!!! my pre op diet hasn't gone very well oops!

Oh wow, friday! thats come round fast! bet you have got butterflies now?..I wish you all the best of luck and cant wait to hear how you go on! will look forward to your posts!!..Gillian x

[TC27 0]

Hi TC!..Im still here!...Im still counting the days down...my sister Gail is going on the same day as me now too...(come on Gail get joining this forum,not just reading it!).she only made her mind up for definate the other day and Bridget got her in too,which is good as shed be travelling alone otherwise..Wishfull is being done on the same day also. you are not far after us,and some others inbetween. at least we can have a blow out at xmas and then start pre op diet on 1st Jan!.Gillian x

Hi Gillian. It will be lovely for you to have your sister on the journey with you and going through the whole process at the same time - Hello Gail!! There does seem to be quite a few of us about to be banded shortly, which is nice as we can support each other along the way, through good and bad. I have started my Christmas blow out early, and I've gained half a stone since having everything confirmed with Frederik - why do I do it:cursing:!!. The pre-op diet is going to be soooo hard, but worthwhile. TTYL Teresa x

[gillian 4]

Hi Gillian. It will be lovely for you to have your sister on the journey with you and going through the whole process at the same time - Hello Gail!! There does seem to be quite a few of us about to be banded shortly, which is nice as we can support each other along the way, through good and bad. I have started my Christmas blow out early, and I've gained half a stone since having everything confirmed with Frederik - why do I do it:cursing:!!. The pre-op diet is going to be soooo hard, but worthwhile. TTYL Teresa x

I have gained about a stone since booking to have this band..It seems to take a weight off your mind! (but put it on your hips!) I will prob put more on as my blow out to xmas seems to be going too well..oops! I will be pre op dieting from the 1st Jan...or maybe the 2nd! I do that every single year though..a new year diet! it lasts for two weeks and then i give up and put even more on!...not this year though..I will have my little band friend to help me..I WILL DO IT!!.. New year..New me!...dont forget to take the before and after pics too..Im gonna do them every month in same clothes!

[TropicalLagoon 0]

Hey gang

I have taken the plunge, gulp. Flights booked now, following an email back from Frederik saying I was booked in for 23 Dec. Still a bit worried, I will turn up and find no taxi and no hotel booked..... Just checked the Campanile online and they are fully booked for the dates I want..... so....

Starting pre-op diet on 9 Dec so munching my way through all the Christmas goodies I had already bought in, lol - already put on about half a stone. Thing is my BMI was only just over 35 so with the pre-op diet I thought I would be under by the time I got there so didn't want to risk them not doing it.

Good luck to those of you having it done early December - guess you are already on your pre-op diet eh! Can't wait to hear how you get on....

Sally

[gillian 4]

Hey gang

I have taken the plunge, gulp. Flights booked now, following an email back from Frederik saying I was booked in for 23 Dec. Still a bit worried, I will turn up and find no taxi and no hotel booked..... Just checked the Campanile online and they are fully booked for the dates I want..... so....

Starting pre-op diet on 9 Dec so munching my way through all the Christmas goodies I had already bought in, lol - already put on about half a stone. Thing is my BMI was only just over 35 so with the pre-op diet I thought I would be under by the time I got there so didn't want to risk them not doing it.

Good luck to those of you having it done early December - guess you are already on your pre-op diet eh! Can't wait to hear how you get on....

Sally

Hi tropical..well done you are getting very close now!!. dont worry about the campinille being booked up..I think what happens is that operators such as europebookings, and expedia etc buy the rooms in advance and then sell them on..I went on one website and it said no rooms available for this date..I went on another and it said only one room left (i need 2 for me and my sister and husband) when i went on the europebookings.com they had several rooms available..and that was only yesterday..so I reckon that the rooms have already been bought in advance.. I have heard a lot of people saying that they are worried as they have not had confirmation about taxi and hotel etc..but they have all said afterwards that it was set up fine when they got to the airport ect.(I havent booked with Frederick,I have done it all myself seperatly) Im sure it will be ok! let us know how you get on wont you,well all be thinking about you and waiting for your first post..post op! Gillian x

[THE FOX 0]

Hey you guys,

Anyone there,its the Fox here,ive got 11 days till i go to brussels and ive got millions of questions, is there anyone out there who has already been banded that can give us a blow by blow account of events from pick up at the airport,im feeling very nervous as the time gets closer,my friends are starting to freak me out a wee bit ,they are getting very weepy and one of them asked me if i had written letters for my 2 young sons incase i dont come out of the anaesthetic !!!!!!!!!!!! HELP !!!i need all the info i can get to shut them up, its not that they dont think its a good idea, but they are worried,so im told,and now im worried too, not worried enough to cancel though !!

[THE FOX 0]

JUST WAITING AND WAITING FOR THE 8TH OF DECEMBER.............................:crying::wink2::smile2::laugh:

[sanflan 1]

I'm seeing Dr de Bruyne in January!! I'm so excited

[sanflan 1]

Oh also is anyone going a couple days early? We booked early..then realized I will be sitting with 4grand for 2 days? I'm really nervous about carrying all that money. Anyone have any idea about what to do?

[alfie858 0]

Oh also is anyone going a couple days early? We booked early..then realized I will be sitting with 4grand for 2 days? I'm really nervous about carrying all that money. Anyone have any idea about what to do?

Why cash, i paid by IBAN ?

[sanflan 1]

@Alfi- I wasn't given the option? Bridget who I've been dealing with said I had to pay by cash to the doctor at his house. I tried offering to pay other ways and she kept saying I could only do it that way. Confused now.

[sanflan 1]

Hope you guys are still checking this thread. I'm a bit confused I had already booked through Bridget at professional Beauty when I saw this thread. Then I saw what Jojo said. So I wrote to Bridget asking for a reduction since I was paying 3950 and paying for my own taxi and hotels. She has just told me that she thought the below package was for 4000 POUNDS not Euros, and that she can't get give me a reduced price as the doctor makes the prices. I also told her that I've read the doctor DOES take bank transfers so at least she has said I can do that now.

Does anyone know if the below is corrct and can I cancel through Bridget and do it through him directly. Or not cause she was the first to make contact with me?:thumbup:

Hi,

I,ve just returned from brussels last weekend, Dr chris gave us a pack with all types of info and in there was an offer for 4000 euros which includes

gastricband

6 taxi trips between airport, hotel,consultation and hospital

3 nights in a hotel (3star) for 2 people (you 2 nights your companion 3 nights)

visit to your hotel from your personal coach

1 night in hospital

also they are offering similar package only 5 star hotel for4500 euros

this is all direct to DR Chris

if you are interested e-mail frederick.serneels@ecfs.be