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Hi all. I was hoping someone can help explain what this means. I received a letter in the post today from St thomas' asking me to attend a group education session to discuss bariatric surgery. This is my first appointment. What does this mean? What happens after this appointment? Does this...

I have got my letter (attached is a copy) saying following my MDT meeting, it has been confirmed that i meet National Clinical Commissioning Policy and I am eligible for weight loss surgery with Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham :) Once I have attended the Seminar, chosen my surgery and met...

Met the weight management doctor at the hospital today who says I am a really good candidate for surgery. He says I have to attend SLiM sessions once a month for 6 months and lose 1 st in the 6months in order to be put forward for surgery/funding. I hope I can do this, feels like nothing has...

Hi all, Im 28 years old 5ft 7, 23 st (and some) and a BMI over 50. I also have nerve pain from the waist down limiting the amount of exercise i can do (doctors dont know what caused it but are hoping weight loss will help it). Ive tried everything to lose weight for years now but...

Hi everyone I am still trying to find my way around this site and am struggling a bit because I am a bit dim when it comes to navigation! I have noticed some other members are from Medway but I haven't quite worked out how to say hello and view your profiles etc - but if you want to be my...

After waiting for 2 years just heard I've got funding for gastric band in Cornwall does anyone know how long it will be before surgery ?

Hi all I'm new to this site and am hoping for some support and guidance. I have been accepted for gastric bypass outside of my pct and meet all the criteria for the surgery under the NICE guidelines for Havering. Had a quick chat with my GP who seems to think it will be almost impossible to...

Hello everyone, How are you all doing? Hope you all have enjoyed a lot on Valentine's Day. I haven't really been here actively for few weeks. Was very busy with my husband as he had a surgery done recently. He is doing fine now. I called Diane this morning to ask her about my case. she said my...

Hi guys, I am visiting my GP today to ask if I can be referred for Gastric Bypass surgery. I live in Swansea, which has be named the WORST postcode in the UK for funding for weight loss surgery. In 2006/2007 there were 130 requests for funding all of which satisfied the NICE guidelines and...