January 2010 - Helen (37) - Cardiff, UK

Hello Nick

I hope all is well at BBC DIRECT! I thought I would just write a note to you to say how well I am feeling after my tummy tuck operation in Prague.

As you know I was travelling with a friend, Louise who was having the same procedure at a different clinic.   You will remember me as that stroppy woman who was complaining on the phone about the length of time I had to stay in Prague after my operation when my friend was given the all clear after just a couple of days!  In fact at one point I was going to ignore your advice and the advice of the doctor at the clinic and travel home with my friend.   Well I am very glad I didn’t!  It was hard staying those extra few days when Louise had gone home but I thought I should tell you that she has had a lot of trouble since.  She has been in and out of the doctors’ surgery.  We have tried to get in touch with the clinic that she attended but with no luck at all, they just don’t want to know!  

I try not to rub it in about how well my op has gone, and I can see now that staying the right length of time after the operation is vital.    It has also been a great comfort to speak to you since I got home and I do appreciate the advice that you have given Louise.  I am quite convinced that she could have had the same excellent result as I have had if she had not been discharged so soon.

I will keep you informed of how things are going for Louise.  My scar has almost healed now and I love my new streamlined look that I can admire in the mirror.  I will certainly recommend you to anyone who is thinking of a procedure in Prague.  I used to think that all companies offering cosmetic surgery abroad were the same but the experience that I had compared to the experience Louise has had has convinced me that there is a big difference.

Wishing you and all the staff at the clinic all the best.

Helen Armstrong
Cardiff