As an Australian, surgery is very expensive and I was planning on moving to the UK, where surgery is also very expensive, so while I had
been wrestling with the idea of surgery for years, it wasn't f
As an Australian, surgery is very expensive and I was planning on moving to the UK, where surgery is also very expensive, so while I had
been wrestling with the idea of surgery for years, it wasn't financially viable for me in either of these places. My asthma getting
worse, weight not going anywhere, and generally feeling very uncomfortable with my body, on the day I turned 31 I made the decision to
book.
The Bariatric Services in Tallinn were one of a couple of international clinics I was looking at, but I was very impressed with
Merle (the program coordinator) and her fast feedback and assistance with my questions. I had a lot of questions about things like after
care, specific problems I may have in surgery, and once they were all answered I booked in to have my surgery 2 weeks later!
I spent
5 days in Tallinn, the first day I was able to walk around the city which was fantastic, and then the rest of the week was hospital
time! Merle was there to meet me at the airport and took me to my hotel, as well as helping me to find out where to see! The next day
she picked me up and took me to the hospital where I was given my own room! I met the team of doctors before surgery and asked lots of
questions, ran some tests, and then it was time for the surgery.
The entire process was amazing - I was very very nervous, not only
because I was away from home but also because I hadn't had a major surgery since I was about 4 years old. The entire team were
incredibly helpful in making sure I felt comfortable and well informed at every stage! Not only was I taken care of in hospital, but I
was given a fantastically detailed plan to take home and follow for the next stage of my life. I'm happy to say I had no complications
and honestly feel like a new person!
For people who may be interested in travelling overseas for bariatric surgery, I would highly
recommend coming to Tallinn and doing it through Bariatric Services. Not only is it cost effective, the hospital is fantastic, and the
team will always be on hand for you if you need assistance.
I want to thank Merle, Dr Miidla, Dr Kaur and Kristel (RN and
nutritionist) for making this process so easy and for giving me a new lease on life!
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Username: | FAustin |
Age: | 25-34 |
Location: | London, UK (Australian) |
Gender: | female |
Operation or treatment: | Gastric Bypass |
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