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LETIZIA · 11-07-2007, 08:57 AM

I think i have made my decision it's scare the hell out of me but I will do it.

I have sent an e-mail to doctor Dillemans(from a previous post) but no reply yet.
Now I 'm trying to find out what is the best way to do it,
this forum seem full of very nice people and I would love it to hear from you all self pay people in belgium, I have read a couple of post but I'm none the wiser.
Basically what i would like to know, is it better to organize hotel and flight myself and just pay the doctor for the surgery and what about aftercare where to i get checked for my follow ups and so on..
Has anybody used an organization such as direct health or directly done it themselves.
please advise
love letizia

maline · 11-07-2007, 11:21 AM

HI LETIZIA

I HAVE HAD THE LAP RNY GASTIC BYPASS AT AZ SINT-JAN AV HOSPITAL BELGIUM BY DR DILLEMAN
IF YOU LOOK AT SITE www.obesitycare.co.uk YOU CAN FILL IN THE FORM ON LINE AND IT WILL TELL YOU THE PRICE OF OP AND HOTELS AVAILABLE
I HAD EVERY THING ORGANISED BY THEM GIVING ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED. MARC VAN DE RYSE IS DR Ds. PA WHO DEALS WITH ALL THE INTERNAL TRAVEL IN BELGIUM. YOU ONLY HAVE TO GET YOURSELF THERE BY TRAIN, PLANE OR CAR. I CAN ONLY SPEAK HIGHLY OF THEM AND FELT SAFE & COMFORTABLE WITH EVERYTHING, YOU NEED A COMPANON AT LEAST TO HELP YOU TRAVELLING BACK HOME (NO LIFTING). YOU WILL MEET AT LEAST 3 OTHER PEOPLE THERE HAVING THE SAME DONE SO YOU WILL BE IN COMPANY

MINE WAS DONE 13 JUNE 07 AND NOW LOST 104lbs
IF YOU NEED MORE INFO PSE COME BACK

MALINE (SPAIN)

PS MARC HAS HAD THE OP HIMSELF

LETIZIA · 11-07-2007, 01:05 PM

Hi Maline First Of All Let Me Thank You For Replying And Congratulation On Loosing So Much Well Done.but I Was Wondering Maybe If Could Organize My Own Travel And Hotel Seen That I 'm A Travel Agent And Maybe Just Pay For The Operation Do You Know Of Anybody Who Did That And How Do I Do It, I Have E-mailed Dr Dillemans But So Far No Reply.

maline · 11-07-2007, 05:08 PM

Hi Again Letizia

You Can Make Your Own Arrangements For Travel & Hotel But The Two Hotels Recomended Have The Nurse Visit You After Leaving The Hospital To Do Dressings & To Check You Out, Give Injection And Supply Tablets.
The Brugge Hotel Is On The Ring Road To The Hospital The Acacia Is In Town,
Any More ? Come Back

Regards

Maline(spain)

Vim&Vigour · 11-10-2007, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LETIZIA

I think i have made my decision it's scare the hell out of me but I will do it.

I have sent an e-mail to doctor Dillemans(from a previous post) but no reply yet.
Now I 'm trying to find out what is the best way to do it,
this forum seem full of very nice people and I would love it to hear from you all self pay people in belgium, I have read a couple of post but I'm none the wiser.
Basically what i would like to know, is it better to organize hotel and flight myself and just pay the doctor for the surgery and what about aftercare where to i get checked for my follow ups and so on..
Has anybody used an organization such as direct health or directly done it themselves.
please advise
love letizia

Hej Letizia,
I have contacted direct healthcare for surgery with Dr. Dillemans. I filled in the questionnaire, submitted some additional questions of my own. Amanda Perino is the admin contact I have had. She has been helpful on the phone but I have a little concern to finalise my booking. This is due to waiting to hear from him directly about my queries and am also waiting to pay my deposit. I have a place provisionally booked for 5th December. Look around this website http://www.direct-healthcare.com/st-jans.htm. Hope to see you there then!
Keep me informed about the path you are taking. I prefer direct healthcare to european obesity. All the best!
Vim&Vigour

LETIZIA · 11-10-2007, 05:36 AM

Hi vim, so you think that direct would be my best bet but arent they really expensive?
And what about after care do you know what happens is it included in the package i'm still unclear about that!

Wannabe brugge babe

Vim&Vigour · 11-10-2007, 05:46 AM

Hej Letizia,
the price list is on the website. The whole event is expensive, but considerably less than in the UK.
There is a place in Leeds which seems good, but more expensive.
Another consideration, an essential one for me, is the MRSA killer bug in UK hospitals, where 1 in 4 contract it! Ugh!
One of the advantages of going package is that there is a medical insurance included should things go wrong. The website is pretty good.
I have contacted GWEN to hear her views on her stay in Bruges. Hopefully she will kindly reply soon!
Keep me updated!
Cheers for now,

trinket · 11-10-2007, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vim&Vigour

Hej Letizia,
I have contacted direct healthcare for surgery with Dr. Dillemans. I filled in the questionnaire, submitted some additional questions of my own. Amanda Perino is the admin contact I have had. She has been helpful on the phone but I have a little concern to finalise my booking. This is due to waiting to hear from him directly about my queries and am also waiting to pay my deposit. I have a place provisionally booked for 5th December. Look around this website http://www.direct-healthcare.com/st-jans.htm. Hope to see you there then!
Keep me informed about the path you are taking. I prefer direct healthcare to european obesity. All the best!
Vim&Vigour

Hi there

Just let you know, I also booked through direct-healthcare and Amanda Perino was my contact. She was great and everything went through really smoothly. When I did all the sums, it looked a bit more expensive than the bare minimum price but because of being very busy at work etc, I really wanted someone else to organise the whole package for me i.e. flights from Stansted, taxi's from airport to hotel and then to and from the hospital etc. They even threw in taxi's for my husband every day to and from the hospital (so might be worth asking about this too!). I wanted a really stress-free trip and got one.

Overall, if I had paid for the separate bits myself, it would not have been that much cheaper and I didn't have the hassle of organising it all. I also had the peace of mind of added health insurance.

p.s the hotel was exceptionally good - really luxurious and also offered free bariatirc meals (for the patient) after the op.

Good luck with all.

Cheers!
Trinket

Lap RNY - 1st October 2007

Age-41
height-5ft 5"
Surgery/Current/Goal
243lb/ 221lb/140lbs - dare I?!!?

Vim&Vigour · 11-10-2007, 10:17 AM

Thank you London Trinket! Your reply is peace of mind! I can now look forward and not fret! Also thanks for the details! I'm impressed with your details. Keep up your good work! And keep those before during and after photographs! One soon forgets!
Bon week-end!
Cheers,
London
Vim&Vigour!