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Bariatric Nurse
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Birdie01
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No Hun! I asked my dietician what it was about and her reply was that some people see the dr and others the nurse and that I'll still have the MDT at the hospital! When I called Chichester last week they confirmed receiving my food diary and questionnaire but that it was going to be a bit of a wait for an appointment for the MDT - I don't mind I just want a friggin date already!! :-/
Birdie01
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Hate this waiting - I have heard we could still be in for a long wait.. Well me at least! I might phone again tomorrow and pester about the MDT appt. Probably not worth it though as they'll just tell me to take a ticket and stand in line! *sigh* well Hun if you need to chat you know where I am! (Happy to email too!) 
Lumpybumpy
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How did you get on hunni? X
Birdie01
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Hi Lumpy
Well it was actually better than I thought it would be! We both agreed that it should have happened before my referral to Chichester but thought it was probably just a box that they forgot to tick. Anyway, we just discussed things like medical history and previous operations, as well as current morbidities and what surgery I want.
We spoke about both sleeve and bypass and she weighed me (lost 4lbs! Yay!) and she said all in all she was happy with everything.
I asked, so what happens when I get my MDT appointment and she explained the meeting with the surgeon, dietitian and psychologist and that they would meet either same day or after and then give me a surgery date. So I asked if it was possible in her opinion that I might be turned down at the MDT and she said she didn't think there was any reason why I could be turned down.
But was told to continue getting fitter for surgery to strengthen the heart so that there are no complications on the table - although I have no heart problems at the moment, I think it was just general advice. Also gave some tips to give skin more elasticity... Exfoliate the whole body and moisturise at least once a week.
Left feeling relieved and excited!
Well it was actually better than I thought it would be! We both agreed that it should have happened before my referral to Chichester but thought it was probably just a box that they forgot to tick. Anyway, we just discussed things like medical history and previous operations, as well as current morbidities and what surgery I want.
We spoke about both sleeve and bypass and she weighed me (lost 4lbs! Yay!) and she said all in all she was happy with everything.
I asked, so what happens when I get my MDT appointment and she explained the meeting with the surgeon, dietitian and psychologist and that they would meet either same day or after and then give me a surgery date. So I asked if it was possible in her opinion that I might be turned down at the MDT and she said she didn't think there was any reason why I could be turned down.
But was told to continue getting fitter for surgery to strengthen the heart so that there are no complications on the table - although I have no heart problems at the moment, I think it was just general advice. Also gave some tips to give skin more elasticity... Exfoliate the whole body and moisturise at least once a week.
Left feeling relieved and excited!
Lumpybumpy
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Oh how fantastic! I bet your chuffed!!! I bet it's nice just to have a little reassurance that you will get there! Ohhh you must be so excited! I'm excited for you lol sounds like you got some good advise, best get that moisturising cream out lol
Really hoping I get passed on by the team, I won't know for a good month or so yet x
Following your progress intently as we are both hoping to go to the same hospital, so nice to be able to talk to someone going through the same process x
Really hoping I get passed on by the team, I won't know for a good month or so yet x
Following your progress intently as we are both hoping to go to the same hospital, so nice to be able to talk to someone going through the same process x
