Anyone know of Dr De Bruyne Chris

[wannabe slinky 4]

i think you should just go and see fredrick or chris, they are the people who fit the band and they have loads of experince. when i talked to europe surgery they said that the band last about 15 years but there is no guantee because they are new bands and no one knows they may even last for life. so i am thinking that even if it only last 15 years thats long enough to get yourself thinner and learn not to eat too much (not the case from this end just a complete lack of inactivity due to a knee injury)

I don't think I would need 15 years not based on how everything has gone so far in 23 weeks, I have been very lucky to have lost so much weight and inches. But I know that things can change and I am not about to count my chickens. I bought a couple of pairs of size 16 trousers for work today so can officially recycle my 18's.

I would always refer to Dr Chris or Frederik as they were the ones who did the procedure. I was posting for those that may not have started thinking about this and perhaps wanted the information I had been given by Frederik or to know of alternatives.

I for one would rather not have to travel back to Belgium just yet and would like to know my options. Dr Chris did say during the meeting the evening before that he was happy to have a copy of the film and use this. So I am sure that he would be happy to accept a CD of the film.

Anyway, just a heads up for anyone starting to think about their annual check up.

Have fun and enjoy.

aww thanks mmm and freckles im just doing for others what you lot done for me lol,it's the only way to learn lol,claire what x ray is it we need as i will need to find one here in ni as i dont like flying and dont fancy driving again lol

[MummiesBB 5]

aww thanks mmm and freckles im just doing for others what you lot done for me lol,it's the only way to learn lol,claire what x ray is it we need as i will need to find one here in ni as i dont like flying and dont fancy driving again lol

I'll find out and post on here asap. HTH

Good to see some more people coming back onto the forum. When do you go for your next fill?

I'm not sure what to do as I have one booked for the end of January in London. But may cancel depends on how much I lose this week. Not sure if a small fill is going to help me though as I have good restriction and stil only managing liquids with some occassional solids and I mean occassional!

Anyway will post back when I have some info.

Take care

Clare

[honeybelle 0]

_{in belgium surgery tomorrow will update on how got on after. its funny... arrived in airport along with a heap of other people going for the band tomorrow too}

_{we all had dinner together..the last supper so to speak.}

_{was great to meet others in the same boat and they are all so nice.}

_{so up early for me tomorrow to be picked up in a taxi at 6.45.}

_{excited and nervous and praying all goes well}

_{talk after :)}

[wannabe slinky 4]

I'll find out and post on here asap. HTH

Good to see some more people coming back onto the forum. When do you go for your next fill?

I'm not sure what to do as I have one booked for the end of January in London. But may cancel depends on how much I lose this week. Not sure if a small fill is going to help me though as I have good restriction and stil only managing liquids with some occassional solids and I mean occassional!

Anyway will post back when I have some info.

Take care

Clare

thanks claire that would be great hun,my next fill is on 20th cant wait as i can still eat a fair bit,you might be better leaving this month claire and c how you get on as your doing so well and without the acid reflux,well done hun x

[wannabe slinky 4]

_{in belgium surgery tomorrow will update on how got on after. its funny... arrived in airport along with a heap of other people going for the band tomorrow too}

_{we all had dinner together..the last supper so to speak.}

_{was great to meet others in the same boat and they are all so nice.}

_{so up early for me tomorrow to be picked up in a taxi at 6.45.}

_{excited and nervous and praying all goes well}

_{talk after :)}

you will be fine hun you can ask reception for a alarm call at 6 if you like so you can take a shower that's what i done let us know how you get on keep us posted xx

[targethungry 0]

you will be fine hun you can ask reception for a alarm call at 6 if you like so you can take a shower that's what i done let us know how you get on keep us posted xx

[targethungry 0]

Hi there,

I live in Dublin and hope to get banded with Chris de Buyne in Brussels. I have a BMI of over 40 and Frederik has agreed to give me a letter confirming this for Quinn Insurance. Just wondering if anybody has been successful in getting insurance cover for the gastric band from Quinn??

Many thanks in advance x

[juliesquirral 0]

_{in belgium surgery tomorrow will update on how got on after. its funny... arrived in airport along with a heap of other people going for the band tomorrow too}

_{we all had dinner together..the last supper so to speak.}

_{was great to meet others in the same boat and they are all so nice.}

_{so up early for me tomorrow to be picked up in a taxi at 6.45.}

_{excited and nervous and praying all goes well}

_{talk after :)}

hey thats nice i remember when i went there where a load of us altogether it was great fun, very exciting. We where all put in a ward together the next night as well, we had a choose of our own room or being together and we choose to be together in the hospital just for someone to chat to really.

good luck you guys its the best thing i have ever done. I feel like i am starting to get more enjoy then i have had in years and the weight is falling off.

[wannabe slinky 4]

Hi there,

I live in Dublin and hope to get banded with Chris de Buyne in Brussels. I have a BMI of over 40 and Frederik has agreed to give me a letter confirming this for Quinn Insurance. Just wondering if anybody has been successful in getting insurance cover for the gastric band from Quinn??

Many thanks in advance x

thats great target what kind of insurance is it and how much im in north of ireland and we also have quinn dont know if they do that insurance lol good luck for ya surgery xx

[wannabe slinky 4]

hey thats nice i remember when i went there where a load of us altogether it was great fun, very exciting. We where all put in a ward together the next night as well, we had a choose of our own room or being together and we choose to be together in the hospital just for someone to chat to really.

good luck you guys its the best thing i have ever done. I feel like i am starting to get more enjoy then i have had in years and the weight is falling off.

hi julie was you banded in june,how have you got on how many fill's and what weight loss xx

[fatpants 0]

Hi everyone, Happy New Year 2011! I haven't been on for ages, last time I spoke about putting on my photos, I think this is why I haven't been back on......the tread of putting my naked body on the net!!!! Thanks freckels for your offer to frost out discriminating bits! I am not against this I just can't track down all the stages of progress and I really wanted to share every little detail: from the size of my tummy when I was in labour with my twins, then me at my fattest, pretummy tuck then post Tummy Tuck op, and now after from 235 lbs to 160lbs, size 22 to 12 M&S skinny jeans without stretch!!! What a journey...but it's not over, I seem to have really bad reflux. I had a fill in July and have been happy with this, enough restriction without too many restraints, no reflux and only occassional discomfort due to be stupid or distracted when eating and gulping. Recently I have been extremely stressed in my marriage and the dilemas of what to do etc...My Doctor suspects an ulcer and has referred me to the hospital for an endoscopy -a camera down my throat to see what's going on. I had oesophagitis (inflamation of the oesophagus due to acid reflux) before and had to have a defill, this too was due to stress tightening my band.

Freckles , you are doing really well, I noticed your ticker is getting closer to the end!! Well done and good for you. I too put on several pounds over Christmes 6 to be excact, but I've them again due to the acid or ulcer, what ever it is! Very soon after eating I am in extreme pain, so it's better not eating!

Hope all yuo guys are well and doing well!

Fatpants

[wannabe slinky 4]

Hi everyone, Happy New Year 2011! I haven't been on for ages, last time I spoke about putting on my photos, I think this is why I haven't been back on......the tread of putting my naked body on the net!!!! Thanks freckels for your offer to frost out discriminating bits! I am not against this I just can't track down all the stages of progress and I really wanted to share every little detail: from the size of my tummy when I was in labour with my twins, then me at my fattest, pretummy tuck then post Tummy Tuck op, and now after from 235 lbs to 160lbs, size 22 to 12 M&S skinny jeans without stretch!!! What a journey...but it's not over, I seem to have really bad reflux. I had a fill in July and have been happy with this, enough restriction without too many restraints, no reflux and only occassional discomfort due to be stupid or distracted when eating and gulping. Recently I have been extremely stressed in my marriage and the dilemas of what to do etc...My Doctor suspects an ulcer and has referred me to the hospital for an endoscopy -a camera down my throat to see what's going on. I had oesophagitis (inflamation of the oesophagus due to acid reflux) before and had to have a defill, this too was due to stress tightening my band.

Freckles , you are doing really well, I noticed your ticker is getting closer to the end!! Well done and good for you. I too put on several pounds over Christmes 6 to be excact, but I've them again due to the acid or ulcer, what ever it is! Very soon after eating I am in extreme pain, so it's better not eating!

Hope all yuo guys are well and doing well!

Fatpants

well done fatpants omg that is brill,where did you get your tt done hun and was it a good job xx

[fatpants 0]

It was Chris in Belgium and I am delighted with it, it's just on scar from hip to hip, my friend had one done here in UK and she also has a vertical scar from the horizontal one to level with her rib cage, this does benefit getting rid of excess skin on the upper belly and pulling in the waist. Chris doesn't do this Tummy Tuck and I couldn't afford to have it done here it cost twice the price.

Fatpants

[wannabe slinky 4]

It was Chris in Belgium and I am delighted with it, it's just on scar from hip to hip, my friend had one done here in UK and she also has a vertical scar from the horizontal one to level with her rib cage, this does benefit getting rid of excess skin on the upper belly and pulling in the waist. Chris doesn't do this Tummy Tuck and I couldn't afford to have it done here it cost twice the price.

Fatpants

does he do a package for it like he done for band and is it expensive,what was pain like compared to band and recovery time soz for questions just curious xx

[xcharlenex 1]

Hiiii how is everyone? Happy New Year....Dont think ive said it yet lol

I cant believe I have lost 22lbs already I couldnt do that in a decade lol! I have went down a dress size and im starting to feel more confident especially with people commenting! I am going to start introducing my solids this weekend but im still pretty satisfied with my mushies although I am looking forward to real grub! Bit nervous aswell, scared incase it hurts...any advice on what to start on?

Hope everyone that got banded this month is feeling ok and good luck to everyone else xxx