Anyone know of Dr De Bruyne Chris

[mooster 0]

In reply to the above posting,I guess I must come under the heading of one of the "Older bandsters", as I got my band last August.......I lost just over 2st up to having my second fill in November, then nothing at all since! The only thing that I have restriction with is bread ( unless it is thin & crispy toast) & any form of potato's. I am due to have my 3rd fill next week on the 15th, so I really hope that it's right that you get good restriction after the 3rd fill, as I really need to get my weight moving again! It doesn't help when the house seems to be over-flowing with selection box's, as my band has absolutely no effect on chocolate!!!!!!!!! It goes down far too easy!!!!! Unfortunately the band can't stop that "head-hunger"! Kath x.:tongue2::crying:

[gillian 4]

In reply to the above posting,I guess I must come under the heading of one of the "Older bandsters", as I got my band last August.......I lost just over 2st up to having my second fill in November, then nothing at all since! The only thing that I have restriction with is bread ( unless it is thin & crispy toast) & any form of potato's. I am due to have my 3rd fill next week on the 15th, so I really hope that it's right that you get good restriction after the 3rd fill, as I really need to get my weight moving again! It doesn't help when the house seems to be over-flowing with selection box's, as my band has absolutely no effect on chocolate!!!!!!!!! It goes down far too easy!!!!! Unfortunately the band can't stop that "head-hunger"! Kath x.:tongue2::crying:

LOL! yes, sorry old bandster!..i mean more experienced, not age!! (Dont suppose you can teach us how to suck eggs, or could you?!)Im older than you anyway i think, and big sister even older! (sorry bigsister!) let us know how you get on with your third fill anyway wont you?! and lets hope you get some more weight shifted...I have finished all the selection boxes in our house..cos im on pre op diet now..boring, but suppose it will get me used to the liquid phase?!..im having Soups and smoothies and the like in preparation!..mind you a chocolate orange looked at me in a kind of "eat me" way last night from the pantry..I didnt like to hurt its feelings so had about 4 segments...thats naughty! gillian x

[gillian 4]

Hi gillian. have you sorted your airport parking yet? i have just done mine.. at the multi storey next 2 terminal 1.. wher were flying from. its cost £29. I had a price 4 a taxi and that was £90 return.. what a rip off. even with £10 diesel its still cheaper 2 drive myself x

thats good wishfull..can you send me more details of parking so i can book it too please?..it is 90quid from our house to manchester airport in taxi too!..gillian x

[wishfull 1]

thats good wishfull..can you send me more details of parking so i can book it too please?..it is 90quid from our house to manchester airport in taxi too!..gillian x

Hi gillian, 4 the parking you just need 2 put in "manchester airport parking" it will then bring all the different parking they have.. there was cheaper but you had 2 get a shuttle bus and being honest i dont really want 2 hang around waiting, have a look at the short stay multi story parking which is next 2 terminal 1.. if you book that 1 you dont even have 2 go outside 2 get 2 the terminal.. its just through a corrider and not far 4 the men 2 pull the cases lol x :wub:

[Freckles 0]

This must be the longest running thread on earth :thumbup: and I am so glad.

I too am probably going with Dr Chris hopefully some time in February, so will be able to look back at all the excellent information provided by you girls here.

A big thank you to you all :thumbup:

[wishfull 1]

This must be the longest running thread on earth :thumbup: and I am so glad.

I too am probably going with Dr Chris hopefully some time in February, so will be able to look back at all the excellent information provided by you girls here.

A big thank you to you all :thumbup:

Hi freckles Welcome to the forum, hope you find all the msgs on here help you.. i have found them all a massive help and everyone very friendly.. its after reading this forum that i decided to go with dr chris.. iv read nothing but good reports about dr chris and his team. I get done next friday along with gillian and bigsister and i cant wait, its all rather exciting. Hope you get your surgery date soon.. keep us all informed with what you decide to do x

[Freckles 0]

Thank you Wishful, I did post earlier this year with my story, but I didnt get many replies, so sort of lost heart.

Good luck to all of you, I'm sure everything will go great.:thumbup:

[Freckles 0]

I should have said that I already have a band, since december 2005.

Was banded in the Spire Southampton...but in Feb 2008 it developed a hole.:thumbup:

So am going to get done again....I loved my band so much, and have put on weight so am now heavier than when I started in 2005.:thumbup:

I think maybe I am the oldest bandster here, cos I have to pay an extra 500 euros because I am an old trout:blink:

[gillian 4]

I should have said that I already have a band, since december 2005.

Was banded in the Spire Southampton...but in Feb 2008 it developed a hole.:thumbup:

So am going to get done again....I loved my band so much, and have put on weight so am now heavier than when I started in 2005.

I think maybe I am the oldest bandster here, cos I have to pay an extra 500 euros because I am an old trout:blink:

Hi Freckles! welcome, your not an old trout!..your experienced!..and sorry your old band got a hole, have you still got it in,or did they take it out? thats bad luck..hope you find your new one is even better!..you did so well before too,and you will do again. at least it hasnt put you off, and it just shows how they do work.. hope you get the date you want and that it all goes well for you...Doctor Chris does these bands all day, i read that he was the second busiest band surgeon in the world, and one of the most experienced..Im happy to be being banded by him..Gillian x

[wishfull 1]

I should have said that I already have a band, since december 2005.

Was banded in the Spire Southampton...but in Feb 2008 it developed a hole.:thumbup:

So am going to get done again....I loved my band so much, and have put on weight so am now heavier than when I started in 2005.

I think maybe I am the oldest bandster here, cos I have to pay an extra 500 euros because I am an old trout:blink:

OMG how bad is that.. getting a hole in your band.. did you tell them at the spire and what did they say if you did? Did you lose a lot of weight b4 it went wrong for you x

[Freckles 0]

OMG how bad is that.. getting a hole in your band.. did you tell them at the spire and what did they say if you did? Did you lose a lot of weight b4 it went wrong for you x

Yes i told them and they offered me a discount on my next op, didnt say how much though:frown:

My surgeon told the manufacturer and they have offered a new band (but I dont have any faith in theirs now, so will decline) they simply refuse to pay for surgery as they want to examine it first!!!!!!

How????? :thumbup:

CDB knows that I have still got the faulty band implanted and will remove it for me, when he puts the new one in.

The only time my band worked as it should have (only recently found this out from reading on all the weight loss sites) was after long-haul flights, hence I only lost 2 stone.

It would appear that the band had a sort of 'slow puncture' and then sort of blew, if you get my drift, thats my theory anyway, I may be wrong on that.

Thanx Gillian and Wishful for your replies:teeth_smile:

[wishfull 1]

Hi freckles do you think that might be why you have to pay a bit more, because dr chris has to remove your old one 1st, not because of your age lol x

[mmm 0]

Thank you Wishful, I did post earlier this year with my story, but I didnt get many replies, so sort of lost heart.

Good luck to all of you, I'm sure everything will go great.:thumbup:

Hi freckles and welcome, this is a great thread, very supportive and entertaining, I'm going to Dr Chris on 13th Feb so might see you there, good luck with sorting out your re-banding.

[gillian 4]

Hi freckles and welcome, this is a great thread, very supportive and entertaining, I'm going to Dr Chris on 13th Feb so might see you there, good luck with sorting out your re-banding. :thumbup:

Hi mmm!..not heard from you for a while, hope your ok and looking forward to your day!..its friday the 13th isnt it?!..well its lucky for some people..no, im sure you wont need any extra luck, your in the hands of a very experienced surgeon!..just hope he didnt walk under a ladder that morning though!!..sorry mmm, but you know what im like!..you will be fine..and belgium prob dont do that unlucky fri 13th thing, watch it be friday 16th their unlucky day!!..just my luck! Gillian x

[Freckles 0]

Hi freckles and welcome, this is a great thread, very supportive and entertaining, I'm going to Dr Chris on 13th Feb so might see you there, good luck with sorting out your re-banding.

I wish, I doubt if i will get an appointment that fast...do you? I see you going for your band !!!!! Great news!! btw I dont know if the price includes any fills, does anyone else know?

I have sent my x-rays off to Belgium today...would be great if I got one that fast though...I have actually asked for any date after 9th FEB as we're on holiday, so fingers crossed.

Wishful, no :thumbup: its deffo cos of my age, cos he said UK ladies over 55 he does not usually operate on so he would charge an extra forfeit of 500euros....damn!!!

The price quoted ...

This means the price would be 3950 euro plus 500 euro.

Normally we do not operate English patients with a age >55y because they have to stay a extra day in the hospital and postoperative complications are more frequent. This will raise the forfeit by 500Euro.

But sweet of you to say that, forgot to say that to Gillian too:laugh:

I dont know if thats the normal price or if its more because of the removal of the old band cos surgery will obviously take longer.

Edited January 7, 2009 by Freckles