Anyone getting banded in January

[Allison McD 0]

Hi,

I am due to be lap banded in Belgium on 23rd January by Dr De Bruyne in Vilvoorde, however they are now trying to charge me an extra £720.00. I originally paid for this in November (£3,250.00). They are now telling m ethat due to the exchange rate the surgery will cost more. I have sent them an email as I would have expected the exchange rate in November to be applied to my funds and not todays.

I know that there are a few people form the UK scheduled for surgery on the same date. Has anyone else been advised of this?

They did tell me if I don't agree to pay the extra they will refund me but I have already bought the flights etc so will loose out on this too.

[debbie_7155 0]

I hope you don't mind a Londoner joining the mix - I am having my op on 21st January - very excited, but I am quite scared! My pre-op diet starts on Thursday and I am not sure what to eat - any advice? Is it totally fat-free, or are we allowed a trace of fat? Not looking forward to the build-up, but I am looking forward to taking positive action against my weight. x :tongue2:

Hi Natalie,

Im from the UK too..LINCOLN..im getting banded 21st Jan too

did you not get a diet letter from the hospital?

mine consists of:

NO FATS/SPREADS/SUGARS

eggs = 1 a day

milk = 1/4 pint daily

1 slice medium bread

all foods weighing 100grams

fish

meat

vegetables

cheese

cereals = 1 Cereal bar ie.. 1 shredded wheat with milk

Water,tea,cofee,diluted orange squash = free flow throughout the day

[debbie_7155 0]

Hi,

I am due to be lap banded in Belgium on 23rd January by Dr De Bruyne in Vilvoorde, however they are now trying to charge me an extra £720.00. I originally paid for this in November (£3,250.00). They are now telling m ethat due to the exchange rate the surgery will cost more. I have sent them an email as I would have expected the exchange rate in November to be applied to my funds and not todays.

I know that there are a few people form the UK scheduled for surgery on the same date. Has anyone else been advised of this?

They did tell me if I don't agree to pay the extra they will refund me but I have already bought the flights etc so will loose out on this too.

Hi Alison, that sucks...in your original letter was there anything mentioned about exchange rates?..

i guess they can do pretty much what they like as they have you over a barrel..

my surgery is in the UK, i was going to opt for Belgium then i got asked if i wanted it on the NHS & only had to wait 5 months, whats 5 months waiting time out of a lifetime bad habbits?

good luck hope there is something you can do or maybe see if they will compromise ?

[vaschbacher 0]

I am scheduled for January 13, 2009 at 7:30 am. I am so ready, a little nervous though. Like you all probably, I have tried just about everything. WW helped the most, I lost 75 lbs on it, but I gained it all back. I have been yo yoing all my life. I am 52 and my health has paid for the weight. :frown:

[Carolina Mom 0]

I know what you mean about WW. I lost weight and then gained it all back. That hurts so bad. Good luck with the band. I hope to get my date tomorrow.

[Juji 0]

Hi Maureen,

Do you live in Heidelberg? Beautiful there, for sure! I haven't been since 2001, but would love to return sometime soon. Best wishes for your surgery.

Julieann

[daqui26 4]

hey all

we are so close to getting started.....YEA

whose getting banded jan 2 so we can get this ball rolling:lol::party::tt1:

[GlenSand 1]

Hi, I'm getting banded on January 6th! I only have on week to go! Am I the only person who has gained weight leading up to my surgery or does it happen a lot?

[swellmom 0]

Surgery date 1/21. I am very excited and nervous!

[Allison McD 0]

Hi Alison, that sucks...in your original letter was there anything mentioned about exchange rates?..

i guess they can do pretty much what they like as they have you over a barrel..

my surgery is in the UK, i was going to opt for Belgium then i got asked if i wanted it on the NHS & only had to wait 5 months, whats 5 months waiting time out of a lifetime bad habbits?

good luck hope there is something you can do or maybe see if they will compromise ?

Hi,

Nothing in my original letter, however they did say that if I paid in November (which I did). The price would be guaranteed. I have sent them an email asking when they converted the funds to EUR's as the exchange rate in November is different to what it is today and I don't believe they still have the funds in sterling. I could have sent them EUR's however they asked for a sterling payment.

I am awaiting their response.

[gixxer54 0]

Hi, brand new in here.. im going in on the 8th too..

[Nessa22 0]

Hi everyone yes I am getting banded on 5th jan

New Year - New Life - New Me !

Just moved to live in Singapore with partner

Just might find it difficult to find low cal drinkd etc here everything imported

If anyone in singapore can help I will be pleased

Vanessa

[Ronda1966 0]

Just received my approval ,I don't know the date yet ,but will today .Congrats to you all !!!

[tamisu 0]

Hi,

I am due to be lap banded in Belgium on 23rd January by Dr De Bruyne in Vilvoorde, however they are now trying to charge me an extra £720.00. I originally paid for this in November (£3,250.00). They are now telling m ethat due to the exchange rate the surgery will cost more. I have sent them an email as I would have expected the exchange rate in November to be applied to my funds and not todays.

I know that there are a few people form the UK scheduled for surgery on the same date. Has anyone else been advised of this?

They did tell me if I don't agree to pay the extra they will refund me but I have already bought the flights etc so will loose out on this too.

Hi Allison,

I'm also scheduled for the 23rd. I booked with Frederik so I'm paying in Euros 4070, I haven't heard anything about a price change. I hope all works out for you, I am really looking forward to meeting you on the 22nd! Keep us up to date with this issue.-T

[Allison McD 0]

Hi Allison,

I'm also scheduled for the 23rd. I booked with Frederik so I'm paying in Euros 4070, I haven't heard anything about a price change. I hope all works out for you, I am really looking forward to meeting you on the 22nd! Keep us up to date with this issue.-T

Hi Tamisu,

When I paid the sterling the value was approx EUR 4,000.00. I have sent them an email as their website is still advertising in sterling, also my sister was interested but this has now put her off.

Have you been given a diet to follow (pre op)?

See you on 22nd, I am staying at the Camponile