lisa browne 0 Posted February 11, 2009 first time on iternet find it a bit confusing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa browne 0 Posted February 11, 2009 is there anyone online who has had this procedure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa browne 0 Posted February 11, 2009 hi i am form dublin have you any information on this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa browne 0 Posted February 11, 2009 hi flitlass im trying to get appt for this were you ok havin it dne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatpants 0 Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) Hi I am very interested in having gastric banding done can i organise to meet with you to discuss this procedure Dear Lisa, This is a patient chat forum, if you want to chat to Dr Chris De Bruyne you should go on their web site where there is a lot of information and a direct email address to the dr. here is the link for the website: Obesity Consultations - Obesity Assist - Obesity Surgery I got so much information from this website and the doctors website, I also spoke to someone who has been to Belgium for the surgery that I didn't feel a pre op meeting was necessary, I emailed all my medical details to the Dr and he was satisfied to go ahead, my surgery is on the 17 of March. There is also a better 'thread' on this chat site, it's more recent and up to date, you just need to keep reading the chates to find out more info. It is very informative and supportive, you get to recognise the people writting on it! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f11/anyone-know-dr-de-bruyne-chris-41669-new/ All the best with your quest! Fatpants Edited February 11, 2009 by fatpants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishfull 1 Posted February 11, 2009 is there anyone online who has had this procedure Hi lisa welcome to the forum but to get the best out of it you need to scroll right down to the bottom of the page and click on to "anyone know of dr de bruyne chris" this will take you to the more up to date forum.. there is lots of us bansters who are all willing to answers any questions you may have. x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigjoy 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Hi Everyone I am considering have lap band fitted by Dr De Bruyne, but I have been told (by people who have not had it done) that it means I would be on medication for as long as the band is inside. Is this true please? If yes, do you know any side effects that the may drugs have. Please help me. Thank you Bigjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steffik 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Hi Big joy I had surgery on 7th Jan 09 by Dr Bruno Dillemans in Brugge. He is a top Bariatric surgeon and is the leading consultant in the AZ st Jan hospital. My surgery went very well, I booked directly with him and organised my own flight/hotel etc. so far I have lost 2st 9 lbs & have just had my 1st fill last week. I am not on medication and do not know of anyone else who is on it either. If you want anymore details please let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishfull 1 Posted March 10, 2009 Hi Everyone I am considering have lap band fitted by Dr De Bruyne, but I have been told (by people who have not had it done) that it means I would be on medication for as long as the band is inside. Is this true please? If yes, do you know any side effects that the may drugs have. Please help me. Thank you Bigjoy Hi and welcome bigjoy, i had my band fitted by dr chris on the 16th jan 09, you dont need medication so maybe your friends are trying to put u off surgery, you will need painkillers for a couple of days and you need to take Multivitamins for a few months just to make sure your body is getting everything it needs as your diet wont be the same for a while after surgery. Dr chris and his team are fantastic and really look after you, i havnt looked back since my surgery and so far i have lost 2 stone :laugh:. Hope this helps x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishfull 1 Posted March 10, 2009 Hi again bigjoy, scroll right down to the bottom of the page and click on 'anyone know of dr de bruyne chris', this will take you to the more up to date forum that we all use, all very friendly and all happy to help with any questions, most on there have all been done by dr chris x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatladyslim 0 Posted March 24, 2009 Hi there, Please can you tell me more about this doc I am looking into having a lap band. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steffik 0 Posted March 24, 2009 Hi Dr Dillemans is THE leading Bariatric surgeon in Belgium. He teaches gastric bands and by pass. I had my surgery on 7/1/2009 and have lost 2 stone in 10 weeks I have just had my second fill today with him. If you want details please e mail me at steffikittle@hotmail.co.uk and I will give you his PA number etc. I am delighted with my surgery and would recomend him to anyone. I booked direct with him and saved a fortune and got all my own flights hotel etc. I personally go to him in Belgium for fills but he can arrange in UK and Ireland, my feeling is after all that effort best to go to a specialist who really knows how to fill properly. Stef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gillian 4 Posted March 25, 2009 Hi there, Please can you tell me more about this doc I am looking into having a lap band. Thanks hi fatladyslim!..this thread is lttle used now...for any advice or info on christiaan de bruyne please visit the other thread" anyone know of dr de bruyne chris"..youll find the link at the bottom of this page..we have all had, having, or contemplating having surgery with dr de bruyne...there are pages and pages of info..and lots of posts every day..you can ask anyone on there anything at all. hope to see you there, gillian x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richardson 1 Posted March 28, 2009 Hello I have been banded by Dr Christiaan De Bruyne on the 15 Jan 2008 in Belgium .... He is a very good - Excellent Dr/Sergeon.... If there are any specific questions you were thinking of that I can help with let me know Hi there!! I am due to have my Banding done 29th May and am excited but a bit apprehensive about the management of the band once done! Can you summarize for me what I will be expected to do in the first 4 week period? I see you have done very well... CDB is doing my surgery and I am staying at the Campanile @Vilvoorde... Look forward to hearing from you Dawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richardson 1 Posted March 28, 2009 I was also banded by Dr DeBruyne in December 2007 and am really happy with how it all went - feel free to pm if you have any questions. Hi My Name is Dawn I am due to have a Band by CDB on 29th May in Brussles... I obviously am apprehensive...are there any factors I should be aware of in my first 4 weeks how much will I be expected to lose I have to take off 84 lbs in all... Hope you can Help with some advice??? Dawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites