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Hi All

I am just starting on my journey, I had my 1st consultation with Dr Ashton at the healthier weight centre on Sunday. My partner was very hesitant about me having surgery he thought it was mind over matter and that I should just go back on a diet take regular exercise and start taking Reductil again, all that changed after talking to Dr Ashton & has agreed to support me in my decision (yey)! I am definately ready but I am also feeling really nervous not sure how i will cope without food lol.

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Hey galaaxy im from ireland but was banded in belgium if you look up the thread 'anyone know of dr de bruyne chris' its mostly uk bansters we were all banded in belgium by dr chris except one who was banded in spire hospital all the folks on there are brilliant and you'l find loads of info and everyone will answer ur questions i went to belgium for the band the best decision ever i was done 9months ago and 6st 7lbs off it cost €4070 that included op night in hospital 3nights hotel and taxis care was brilliant even though i never drempt id go abroad but dr chris is one of the leading obesity surgeons in europe he comes to various locations in england such as manchester edinbrugh bristol to do fills and consultations every month but defo the band is great but its still very hard work it isnt as easy as i thought i have to watch every bite i put in my mouth i can still eat loads but if u need any help go to that thread even read over it cos u can be guranteed all ur questions will be answered

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