co-morbidities ?????????

[teen]

I was just fat but healthy and I wasnt penalised for not having any other illnesses. Hope it all goes well

 

[kphorrox]

so i dont understand why that is the reason they are saying no

 

[teen]

Differant PCT and from me seeing my doctor to having the op was 16 weeks a lot quicker than most people who wait for up to 2 years in some cases

 

[kphorrox]

did you have to go on a weigjht managment clinic

 

[teen]

No didnt go to weightloss management Saw my Dr end off August Saw Dr hartland beginning of november Anethsatist end of November had op 2nd jan could have had it before xmas as I was offered about 5/6 dates

 

[kphorrox]

good for you i have doctor onside just cant get past pct ......
aaarrrggghhhh

 

[shelbell]

You can ask PALS for help, how much help they'll be varies but they can be good.

 

[Mazza]

Hi

I cant find Preston as a PCT on the BOSPA website to check what their criteria are. Do you know what you PCT is called?

Mazx

 

[PinkyButtonz]

If you come under Central or North Lancashire Its "NICE Guidelines criteria".


BOSPA - The British Obesity Surgery Patient Association

 

[kphorrox]

its central lancs pct at jubilee house in leyland

 

[zetacatty]

Kerry - Central Lancs follows NICE guidelines - do you know what your BMI is?

 

[kphorrox]

im 5ft 10 and weigh 24 stone 3 pounds so i worked my bmi out to be 48.2