Hello Bird ! Welcome !
I had to self fund .. I chose to have a gastric band , because that's all could afford . Once I'd made my mind up I didn't want to wait another year while I saved up for other surgery , and to be honest I'd always thought about a band being fitted and not other types of surgery ..
I had mine fitted in 5th April , £5950 , though these guys
http://www.obesitysurgerycentre.com
So helpful and friendly from the very 1st phone call and never once hassled me into making a definite choice of date ..
I had one fitted at the Spire in Southampton by Dr Byrnes .. I havnt missed a beat since .. No side affects , no sickness , only weight loss of 4 stone so far . My BMI was 53 so I have a lot to lose .. I have my second band fill tomorrow .. I have 5mls so far .
Going abroad was taken off the table for me by my family as they donated funds towards my surgery , they didn't want me going abroad , so that was never an option or thought for me ..
Whichever route you choose , make sure you study , listen and choose wisely for you and your life style .. Be realistic as its not an easy road and it's not a magic wand that will work on its own as whatever surgery you have , you have to work hard along side it to make it work ..
Xxxxx