Healthier Weight v Chichester

[katie1974 7]

Hello everyone - I continue in my search to find the right place to have my band surgery & aftercare.

I have now got it down between two places Healthier Weight in London or with Guy Slater in Chichester.

HW is much more expensive but the aftercare includes unlimited fills for a year, and it's at a private hospital. Chichester is cheaper, at the NHS hospital and includes 2 band fills in the first year. Does anyone have any experience or information of either of them?

Am considering consultations with both but you have to pay to see them initially, with the cost taken off if you book surgery. I am confused so any advice or information will be greatly received !!!!!!!!

Thanks katiex

[wendy230154 0]

hi ; had my band done by chichester last may 2007 l had shaw somers l paid 4,990 thats his patrner that included all fills appointments ect

wendy

[katie1974 7]

Thanks for this Wendy - I am seeing him next week, I am pretty sure I will go with Chichester. Have they been good with the aftercare & support stuff?

Thanks

Katie

[toni39 0]

hi i was thinking of going with guy slater at chichester too, but the waiting list for privately paying yourself to stay in a nhs ward is 2 months, so thats put me off really, i wanted mine done within a month.

i dont know what the waiting list is to stay on a private bed.

[katie1974 7]

I have been told 4-6 weeks, but just via email. I know what you mean, as I really want my surgery towards the beginning of the summer holidays because of childcare. I went for a consultation at Healthier Weight last week and they could do it the following week, so it's tempting. Although in the long run waiting another month and having the right surgeon and aftercare I reckon is the more sensible option....

Keep me posted on what you decide x

katie

[toni39 0]

hi katie, was the 4-6 week wait, staying in a nhs bed or private bed ?

will def keep u posted.