referral

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, 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...

hiya all :) after many years of dieting, many many pills and many months of fighting with doctors.. iv finally been referred for bariatric surgery seen as my reductil got discontinued.. anyone know what to expect next ? does this mean i will get the op or just a maybe? thanks Gemma

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...