Curvy_Kapricorn
New Member
Hi everyone,
This is my very first post :wave_cry:. I came across this site and now I'm hooked. I love reading about all your experiences as they are so inspiring.
My story is, I've been overweight since childhood and have tried every diet known to man, I am now 32 and I am heavier than Ive ever been at just over 21 stone. I have come to a brick wall and after much research i know the only way forward for me personally is the gastric bypass op.
I had an appointment with my GP this morning and was hoping to get an understanding Dr as my surgery has around 10 Dr's, anyways, the female Dr was nice but she said she cannot refer me to the hospital until she has tried me on Zenical for a month (i have been on this in 2005 with old GP before i moved house), I did tell her ive tried weight loss drugs before, but i only lost a little. Then she proceeded to tell me (in her size 6 suit) that i can lose weight without surgery and that its very drastic blah blah blah. I pleaded with her that if i was going to lose weight alone, i would have done it by now, but she wouldnt have it and said, "lets see how you get on, come back in a month's time and see the nurse, if you lose lots, you wont need surgery". Arrggggggg
Has everyone else been through similar before being referred, is this the norm? As the Dr said the hospital would do this anyway before surgery even if i was referred? I just feel like she is wasting time because i have tried Zenical before. :sigh:
I would be most grateful for advice and opinions???
Thanking you in advance
Curvy xxxxxxxxx
This is my very first post :wave_cry:. I came across this site and now I'm hooked. I love reading about all your experiences as they are so inspiring.
My story is, I've been overweight since childhood and have tried every diet known to man, I am now 32 and I am heavier than Ive ever been at just over 21 stone. I have come to a brick wall and after much research i know the only way forward for me personally is the gastric bypass op.
I had an appointment with my GP this morning and was hoping to get an understanding Dr as my surgery has around 10 Dr's, anyways, the female Dr was nice but she said she cannot refer me to the hospital until she has tried me on Zenical for a month (i have been on this in 2005 with old GP before i moved house), I did tell her ive tried weight loss drugs before, but i only lost a little. Then she proceeded to tell me (in her size 6 suit) that i can lose weight without surgery and that its very drastic blah blah blah. I pleaded with her that if i was going to lose weight alone, i would have done it by now, but she wouldnt have it and said, "lets see how you get on, come back in a month's time and see the nurse, if you lose lots, you wont need surgery". Arrggggggg
Has everyone else been through similar before being referred, is this the norm? As the Dr said the hospital would do this anyway before surgery even if i was referred? I just feel like she is wasting time because i have tried Zenical before. :sigh:
I would be most grateful for advice and opinions???
Thanking you in advance
Curvy xxxxxxxxx