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Good morning, Has anyone ever had complications with a gastric plication? I had mine 9 years ago and have had some serious stomach pain recently, stabbing after food, unbearable. I’m going through some investigations with my NHS GP. I originally funded my surgery privately. If revision work is...

Hello, I have just finished Tier 3 (NHS) and have just recieved a letter with a choice of hospitals.. as St. Richards in Chichester is closest to me I think that will be my choice.. has anybody else had their surgery there? If so could you tell me a little about the experience? Also what...

Hola! I was wondering if there was anyone out there with Diabetes hoping to get WLS on the NHS, or who has already had the surgery? Does having this condition make any difference to waiting times? I'm diabetic myself, have high blood pressure and suspected sleep apnoea. It's not made much of...

Hi all, Apologies for the long post. I had a gastric band fitted back in 2012 when I was 18 by Prof. Patel in Kings College hospital, during the 8 weeks liquid diet afterwards I lost around 2 stone and then a further 1 in the months following. After around 6 months I had stopped loosing...

Hello all, just new here to the page. Im Brian from Dundee in Scotland. Looking for some advice. As of today here are my particulars: Height 183cm Weight 146.4kg BMI 43.7 I have had a look of several NHS websites and due to my BMI found the following statements on these...

I started my pre-op diet yesterday. I have opted for the NHS Slimfast diet. Yesterday started as normal, I was full of energy and ready to go but by mid afternoon I was dizzy, my thoughts were all over the place and I had to leave work early. I was in bed by 7pm (normally I'm a midnight girl)...

Hello Everyone, I'm new :) Have been referred to Specialist Weight Management Service, have been waiting 3 months for my appointment, its this Wednesday. Does anyone know the process from this starting point, have u been through it yourselves, do you have any pointers that will help me? Sorry...

I have now received my letter to go to my first appointment at Walsall Manor Hospital to meet all of the staff. I go on Friday 18th October at 9am and it says I could be there over 4 hours to meet everyone.:eek: Could anyone tell me when and where the next support group meet up is for the...

Hi all, I am very very much a newbie, as I was only asked 10 days ago at my GP Surgery if I had ever considered a Gastric Band, and told that if I was interested, my GP would be happy to refer me. I don't personally know anyone who has had weight loss surgery, so since then I have been...

Hi all its me again lol. As you can tell im quite excited i finally got my NHS tummy tuck funding big woop :D. I was hoping to hear some success stories from you lovely ladies and gents if you have any. I was also hoping for how long it took you to get the op from seeing your plastic...

Hi all, Some of you may have read my previous post (please see threads called 'Save My Marriage' and 'Wandsworth PCT') about my ongoing surgery struggle but I'm sitting here thinking about it (again) and wondering if I should make a complaint? I feel that I'm being left to fend for myself and...

Hi all, Just wondered if anyone has had any dealings with Wandsworth PCT? I've been waiting for over 5 months since having my initial appointment with my GP's surgery and asking for a referral for a tummy tuck and so far I have had a telephone assessment and 2 sessions with a psychologist. My...

hi all, i had my tummy tuck on the NHS in Norfolk 2 weeks ago. I havent been given any advice on anything except not to drive for 2-3 weeks. I've not even been told how long to keep my corset on for!!! I did ask the nurse on my dressing change yesterday, and she said 3 months but i doubt her...

hi all just wondering id u can help...i want a tummy tuch but cannot afford one... i use to be a model but got pregnant and as i am very tiny my belly has really stretched n i cant do modelling anymore it really depresses me although i love my son to bits... but modelling was my dream.. i dont...