24 March - St Richards

[Spikeyjaycee]

Is anyone due for their op on or just before that date who may like a visitor? I have to go for my 6 week check up and I'd like to pop into the ward to say hi to the nurses and wondered if anyone else would like a visitor?
Let me know
All the best

 

[angelpie]

Hi julie, I have my 1st check up on that day at 10.30am. What times yours?. lol karen x

 

[Spikeyjaycee]

Hi julie, I have my 1st check up on that day at 10.30am. What times yours?. lol karen x

Hi Karen - I'm at 1.10pm so will probably miss you :cry:

 

[Fizzypeach]

I would love to have my surgery on that date, but I haven't got my first appointment until this Friday on the 26th Feb. Can you tell what what is likely to happen during my first visit?

 

[Spikeyjaycee]

Hi fizzy.
Is it the first appt with the consultant or the dietician/anathatist/psychologist?

If its the consultant - they'll talk to you about your eating habits, explain all procedures to you and then advise which is best for you. Normally if you're a quantity eater, the band is best. If (like me) sweets and biscuits are your downfall, bypass is better.

If its the dietician, anathatist,psychologist - you'll see each person and they'll discuss your eating habits, your medical history, check weight and height, BP etc. Can take a few hours so be prepared!
Have to say tho - St Richards are fantastic and you couldn't be in better hands!

 

[Fizzypeach]

Thanks Spikeyjaycee, I am actually seeing everyone in 1 day apparently. It is a new process that I am testing to see if they can get the referal pathway working for the 18 week turnaround. So I think that I am in for quite a session. I have to do a bit of mystery shopping for the PCT so could be interesting.

Thanks