Confused ...tier 3

[L Marcelle]

Hello everyone.

I was hoping someone will be able to help me.

Is the tier 3 part all the stuff you have done to try to lose weight before being refered for bariatric surgery from the gp for example orlistat.

If i have proof of trying to lose weight for 12 months before being refered would i still need to complete a tier 3 programme through the hospital or does that count towards it.

My bmi is 50. I have an underactive thyroid, sarcoidosis and delayed lymphatic drainage. I also have suspe ted systematic sclerosis which needs to be investigated.

Thank you in advance for your response.

 

[Mazza]

Hello!

No, tier three is the process after you've been referred.

Each hospital or care commissioning group have their own criteria for what tier 3 involves and how you can then progress to tier 4 / surgery.

All of your past efforts would support your referral.

 

[L Marcelle]

Thank you