purplemel75
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I've been going through the assessment process at my local hospital for the past 18 months. At my first appointment I asked for their advice as I have bipolar disorder, albeit type 2,which is the milder version, and I was concerned about it coming between my chances of having the surgery. I was told at the time that it wouldn't affect my chances and that once funding had been approved, it was very, very rare to be refused, unless there were any contraindications.
Since then (March 2015) I've jumped through a million hoops, lost over 4 stone following a really restricted diet and managed to get through an extremely difficult 6 months in which my daughter walked out and refused any contact, putting us through absolute hell.
I was prescribed a drug for my bipolar which unfortunately made me gain a hell of a lot of weight, despite still being on slimming world. It didn't help in any way, so I made the decision to stop taking it and began to see results in my weight loss.
My last appointment was with the psychologist just before Christmas. I'd like to say it went well, but I was upset as I was really struggling with the situation with my daughter. However, I was honest with her, and explained the situation and that I was still in touch with my psychiatrist but had stopped taking the meds. I admitted having problems with emotional eating but that it was getting better and I had put systems in place to take my mind off turning to food, as I had in the past.
Last week, I emailed and checked to see when my next appointment would be as the last few had been really close together. I was told that I had actually completed the assessment process and she would submit my application to the MDT panel and my GP would have a letter by the end of the week. I thought it was really strange as I still hadn't had my appointment with the Dr or the final one with the surgeon as I was expecting.
Today I found out via the receptionist at the surgery that it'd all gone completely t*to up. My application has been unsuccessful at this time because I'd stopped taking my meds. I'm beyond devastated to say the least and haven't stopped crying.
I'm planning to speak to someone there tomorrow in the hope that I can put across my account of things, and see if I can appeal against the decision. I've tried to speak to my psychiatrist but naturally she's on annual leave until Monday but I think she'll write a letter in support as she's been helpful in the past. If anyone has any helpful advice, I'd be very grateful. Sorry for the rant but I'm really low and feel at the end of my tether. It's been a long road, and I can't stop now. Thanks for listening xx
Since then (March 2015) I've jumped through a million hoops, lost over 4 stone following a really restricted diet and managed to get through an extremely difficult 6 months in which my daughter walked out and refused any contact, putting us through absolute hell.
I was prescribed a drug for my bipolar which unfortunately made me gain a hell of a lot of weight, despite still being on slimming world. It didn't help in any way, so I made the decision to stop taking it and began to see results in my weight loss.
My last appointment was with the psychologist just before Christmas. I'd like to say it went well, but I was upset as I was really struggling with the situation with my daughter. However, I was honest with her, and explained the situation and that I was still in touch with my psychiatrist but had stopped taking the meds. I admitted having problems with emotional eating but that it was getting better and I had put systems in place to take my mind off turning to food, as I had in the past.
Last week, I emailed and checked to see when my next appointment would be as the last few had been really close together. I was told that I had actually completed the assessment process and she would submit my application to the MDT panel and my GP would have a letter by the end of the week. I thought it was really strange as I still hadn't had my appointment with the Dr or the final one with the surgeon as I was expecting.
Today I found out via the receptionist at the surgery that it'd all gone completely t*to up. My application has been unsuccessful at this time because I'd stopped taking my meds. I'm beyond devastated to say the least and haven't stopped crying.
I'm planning to speak to someone there tomorrow in the hope that I can put across my account of things, and see if I can appeal against the decision. I've tried to speak to my psychiatrist but naturally she's on annual leave until Monday but I think she'll write a letter in support as she's been helpful in the past. If anyone has any helpful advice, I'd be very grateful. Sorry for the rant but I'm really low and feel at the end of my tether. It's been a long road, and I can't stop now. Thanks for listening xx
huge hugs.... take some time and once your heads clearer set your sights on your next step x x x x x good luck
