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Which company to use

Tamgredan

wanna be happy!
Evening all,

I dont know which company to use for my WLS.

Spire have a surgery in wrexham where i live but will charge £7100 for banding - 1 year aftercare

Surgicare have a surgery in liverpool (not far) and charge £5450 for banding-2 year aftercare

THG are also in liverpool and charge £5950 for banding-2 year aftercare

Just wondering who you have used wether banding, bypass or sleeve?

Can you recommend anyone else?

I know spire is much more expensive but its right on my doorstep so easy if any problems and when needing a fill. Train to liverpool will cost £50 each time as i wont go on my own (big kid i know)

I have toyed with going to belgium with WLS but dont know if i would have the guts to go all by myself ;-(
 

penguina

New Member
Hi ya, sorry can't help with which to choose, but I think you have answered one of your own questions. If you won't go to Liverpool for a fill on your own, I don't think you could go to Belgium for surgery on your own. (Neither could I)

The two Liverpool ones may be more competitive as there is more competition in a big city. Really you can't beat personal recommendations, so hopefully someone will come from your area.
 

Mazza

Administrator
Staff member
Hi

I had my band with WLS Group, they offer a 3 year aftercare and fill package, depending where you have the op for £5950.

I think the nearest hospital to you would be Manchester and for fills you might have to have a nosey on their website.

I know what you mean about the hospital being near by BUT you will need more aftercare than 1 year. Anything after that will be charged for, fills could cost around £100 each - dearer than the train fare to Liverpool.

Anyway, just a few more thoughts for you ;)

Happy researching x
 

Tamgredan

wanna be happy!
Thanks all, i just dont know where to start or what to do. I think ill go and see a specialist and see what they advise (lets hope i can get an appointment free of charge). If they say sleeve or bypass god knows where ill get the money from :-(
 

Mazza

Administrator
Staff member
Hmmm good idea, WLS Group charge £7195 for a sleeve in Brussels, no adjustments needed but obviously its a bigger op.

What are your eating habbits and how much do you have to lose if you dont mind me asking? x
 

Tamgredan

wanna be happy!
I have about 10 stone to loose. As for eating habits i have to be full all the time i hate hunger pangs, i generally eat at night too on utter crap! i can be an angel all day but at night i snack loads and a bit of a secret binger if honest! im definately swaying more towards the bypass after a phone call off wls last night and may even brave the trip to brussels!
 

Mazza

Administrator
Staff member
Good luck, whichever option you chose. Im sure you will be well looked after if you do go to Brussels!
 

Wendy1

New Member
I had a bypass at spire on doorstep, it is supriseing how many times i had to go down for tests, glad it was close. it was more expensive but worth it, dont need much after care Good luck with your choice x
 

Bev

New Member
Sending a huge welcome and wishing you every success on your wls journey... love and hugs xxx
 
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