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vik302001 · July 2, 2008

hi, i am thinking about having weight loss surgery,

i am 37 and 17st, i suffer chronic back pain, and have ahd gall stones in past,

does anyone have any advice on where to have op??

uk or abroad??

have seen cosmetic bliss advertised on web??

or do you recommend bupa/bmi??

thanks for any advice

vicky

susiepollard37 · July 2, 2008

hi vicki im am due to have surgery on the 21st july i am currently on the pre op diet i am excited but i am in australia but look for lap band docs in the uk i have been told theirs plenty over their'

i am only 37 as well and my bmi was'nt quite high enoughbut he said he would still do it for me so i was lucky

susie

katie1974 · July 2, 2008

Hello Vicky

I have spent the last month or so trying to find the right place to have my surgery - it's really confusing isn't it? There are so many places. There is lots of advice available on here though. I am still pre op but have decided to go with streamline at chichester hospital as it's good value, near me and I have had good feedback from others who have been there. I have also been to see the consultant at Healthier weight centres and was very impressed - they also have a good reputation but are pricey. Where are you in the country? For me it was important to find somewhere nearby as the aftercare is very important with a band - although some people have aftercare in the uk and surgery abroad, so that can work too.

take care

Katie

blondekerri79 · July 2, 2008

Hi Katie

I've got my surgery booked with WGA, I think it's a minefield as WGA has very mixed reviews on here, but the cost is what has made me decide to go with them, I wish it wasn't like that but I can't afford the extra £3000 for aftercare, but need the surgery for my own sanity!! From my consultation they seemed good though and I was happy with my surgeon. I have researed surgery for the last 4mths, I hope you find someone you feel happy with!!!

Good Luck, Happy Searching!!

Kerri xx

katie1974 · July 3, 2008

Thanks Kerri - it must feel good to know you are all booked up and ready to go. I'm looking forward to that - hopefully just a week or so and I'll have a date!

Luckily the chichester surgery & one year aftercare basic package is £5100 so a bit less than lots of private hospitals, so that's why I reckon I will go with them. I'm sure lots of people have had good experiences with WGA, and if you are happy with them so far that's a really good sign.

Good luck

Katie

debbie1705 · July 3, 2008

Hi Katie

The surgery and 1yr aftercare for £5100 is a very good price, you will need the aftercare...! Its very easy to get so stuck on just getting the band fitted, but its actually the aftercare/fills that actually make us lose weight. I too went with WGA and all the weight i have lost is down the diet and not the band, so like i said aftercare is very important.

Kerri be prepared to chase WGA after your surgery cause they are excellent up to the point of surgery its after that they are very poor. Where are you going to have your surgery ..?

Debbie