Do the surgeries have "january sales"?

[Tif]

Here's my thoughts.

I start "trying" to change my eating patterens from now untill xmas - then look at the prices for my birthday (Jan 25) I work in a school so I could possibly book in for Feb half term.

But is there such a thing and Surgical Discount??

 

[slimmerkay]

Well it's a nice thought but I don't think it works that way - sorry. Do you have some prices to compare?

 

[Tif]

Well I've been quoted 4800 for a band in Belgium with 2 yrs UK based after care. Or 5495 in the uk with 2 yrs after care

 

[slimmerkay]

So £695 difference but presumably you have to make your own way to Belgium and will need some hotel stay?

Is this WLSG? I considered them for my bypass but I wanted Mr Ammori so went direct to him.

Personally? I'd have the op in the UK. At least you'll have the option of having family with you.

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

Dont get a band abroad, the after care can be very hard to maintain as in recieving fills ect, and worse still if theres complications and you need to see a surgeon that can cause difficulties x

 

[Tif]

So £695 difference but presumably you have to make your own way to Belgium and will need some hotel stay?

Is this WLSG? I considered them for my bypass but I wanted Mr Ammori so went direct to him.

Personally? I'd have the op in the UK. At least you'll have the option of having family with you.

The hotel is paid for and the flights are about 100...not to bad>?

 

[Tif]

Dont get a band abroad, the after care can be very hard to maintain as in recieving fills ect, and worse still if theres complications and you need to see a surgeon that can cause difficulties x

well i thought this - but all after care and fills are in the UK

 

[cazbandy]

I know you want this surgery quite quickly but maybe you could hold off for a little bit and save some more and do a lot more research into as many private companies as possible.

A band is not something to rush into, you need to know all the possible good points and bad points and be mentally ready to change your eating habits for life.

Don't just go with the cheapest.....

 

[Tif]

I know you want this surgery quite quickly but maybe you could hold off for a little bit and save some more and do a lot more research into as many private companies as possible.

A band is not something to rush into, you need to know all the possible good points and bad points and be mentally ready to change your eating habits for life.

Don't just go with the cheapest.....

I really have looked into the procedure its self quite alot, The only thing that baffled me was all the varying prices, The problem is, i have this money now and I would never be in this position again ( i have alot of commitments so rarely able to save)

So unfortunately the cheapest option is the only option for me - but thank you, i appreciate your advice, if i was in a better financial position I would heed every word

 

[dawny]

after listening to some of the problems that our wls girls have initially after their ops, i would think twice about going abroad, your going to be sore afterwards, and even a car drive home is sometimes a painful experience, but to even think about flying, would really put me off, plus theres only usually a day or so post surgery before you fly home, without incurring extra costs, on a longer hotel stay etc. whereabouts in the uk would you go for your aftercare, is it near you, or do you have to travel for it, i know that money is tight for you hun, but have you tried looking at all the options available in the uk.
i hope whatever you decide to do, everything goes great for you, big hugs xxx

 

[wildthing]

I went with the Hospital Group, I know they have had bad press especially with the after care but I haven't had any probs and I didn't pay for aftercare so was cheaper. Only thing is every time I need a fill or a defill now I have to pay £250 so that is one disadvantage. But I agree with the others - I wouldn't have like to travel from aborad after my op - I came from Bromley to South Wales in the car and that was bad enought especially when my friend went over a bump too fast lol!!!

 

[Tif]

I think its a needs must girls - I cant go on looking and feeling like i do. i have tried every diet, councellor, hypnotherapy there is and I cant keep the weight off - if i dont do something soon...i dread to think what I'll do.

the after care for this belguim place is in birmingham which is the next city to me.

I have £5000, no more no less and no chance of saving. I have a weight problem that is killing me mind body and sole. So really the belgium one is the only option unless an find a UK based hospital that is only charging £5000...which it apprears there is not.

I DO HONESTLY appreciate all your comments and I am taking them all into account xxxxxxx

 

[angie790]

I haven't really got any recent experience of WLS research, but one thing I was aware of a few years ago when I was looking, is they do sometimes have 'deals' or 'discounts' in the New Year. I think the one resounding fact in all this advice is if you are able, try to get any aftercare within the UK, even if you can't afford to have the op here. Might I suggest you ring around these places you are considering and bluntly ask them about any upcoming promotions? While you are at it, what about asking for a discount for the UK based places? Be honest, explain what you are wanting, but that funds are limited and although you would much prefer to get done in the UK, you only have X amont of money to spend....see what they say. If their costs are only a bit over £5000, they might consider dropping a bit? I dunno if you'll have any luck, but my husband is a right cheeky git & always says if you don't ask, you don't get....sometimes it's worth a shot xxx

 

[Tif]

I'll give that a try

 

[Emma Louise]

I think its a needs must girls - I cant go on looking and feeling like i do. i have tried every diet, councellor, hypnotherapy there is and I cant keep the weight off - if i dont do something soon...i dread to think what I'll do.

the after care for this belguim place is in birmingham which is the next city to me.

I have £5000, no more no less and no chance of saving. I have a weight problem that is killing me mind body and sole. So really the belgium one is the only option unless an find a UK based hospital that is only charging £5000...which it apprears there is not.

I DO HONESTLY appreciate all your comments and I am taking them all into account xxxxxxx

I think if you want to go abroad you should go for it. i did and i dont regret it.
I had a sleeve which is a more complicated op than the band and i was ok to fly home. I wouldnt say i felt brilliant but it was managable. I also had to drive 5 hours from London to Devon which was the worse part especially since our car broke down an hour away from home and we then had to wait longer for a pick up truck.

If this is what you want go for it. It isnt a backwards country. xxx

 

[lisa x]

I would have thought in January the prices would raise as this is the time when people are at there lowest about there weight after the xmas binge and usually(in my case anyhow) the failure of the new year diet...
i have never seen a sale to be honest...Its what is the best package really..
I wish you luck in which ever place you chose to get the op...xx

 

[Neen]

Hope you get the right package for you Tif, I understand how you feel about the urgency of it.
We're just trying to make sure you realise it will take a lot of effort on your part after the band is in place but you say that you have taken on board what we have said.

I hope it works out good for you Tif and I'm sure the rest of us, banders and everyone else, will be more than happy to help you make a success of it and find it within yourself to lose the weight and feel better about yourself.

 

[maxfactor]

Hi there.
I,ve done a lot of research on this and Dr Chris debruyne does banding for £3500 (Belgium)
He,s been doing bands for years and seems to have the most experience.
He does after care all around the uk.
If I was having a band I,d go with him
Good luck

 

[maxfactor]

ps If I get refused by my pct.
I,ll be going to czech republic for the sleeve
Without the hand holding service

 

[cah-ching]

Here's my thoughts.

I start "trying" to change my eating patterens from now untill xmas - then look at the prices for my birthday (Jan 25) I work in a school so I could possibly book in for Feb half term.

But is there such a thing and Surgical Discount??

Hi Tif,

I think I replied to your post two days ago ... yes they do have January 'sales'.

Oh and .... if you get a cheaper quote elsewhere please do have the balls to haggle .. thats what I did.