gastric surgery

[ditzy cherry]

Hi All!

I'm new to this so please bare with me.. I went to my GP 3 weeks ago, he said he is going to refer me to the relevant contacts to see if I can be approved for weight loss surgery on the NHS. He told me not to get my hopes up but I was just wondering how long I would have to wait for at least decision to see if i've been "accepted" and how likely you think it is that i'll get accepted? To give you guys an idea I weigh 21 stone, BMI 48, i'm 25, have tried all slimming methods including prescribed slimming pills, My left knee needs surgery due to weight and my family has a history of heart problems. I just have no clue how long I can expect to wait for a decision and then if "yes!" ( fingers crossed ) how long do I wait to have the actual surgery? sorry for all the questions as you can imagine am just really keen to get an idea.. Thanks!!! oh and I live in Berkshire, don't know if it makes a difference? looking forward to hearing from you! xxx

 

[weight loss hopeful]

Welcome to minimins. I hear it is a postcode lottery as to whether you get funding. It does sound like you have a high enough bmi and some health related complications (which helps). There is a thread with a link to the pct which would give you an idea for your area what they look for in order to fund you. I can not find it at the mo but Im sure someone will be along in a mo to let you know it. Good luck with it all. Take care x

 

[teen]

Hi Ditzy cherry and welcome to the minimins Im sure someone in the no will be along to asnswer your ?
:bliss:

 

[ditzy cherry]

Thank you! I had read somewhere different area's had different criteria's.. I'll keep reading and hopefully someone may know more?! x

 

[tesmaralda]

took this from the BOSPA Site

Berkshire East
BMI over 50 with diabetes or severe dismobility due to obesity sufficient to affect essential activities of daily living and who have been receiving treatment which has included diet and exercise support, pharmacological therapy and counselling in a specialist obesity management service and failed to respond adequately. Access to surgery is only via specialist obesity management service.

Berkshire West

BMI over 50 with diabetes or severe dismobility due to obesity sufficient to affect essential activities of daily living and who have been receiving treatment which has included diet and exercise support, pharmacological therapy and counselling in a specialist obesity management service and failed to respond adequately. Access to surgery is only via specialist obesity management service.

 

[ditzy cherry]

thanks for that.. oohh berkshire looks like a fussy area!

 

[ditzy cherry]

i'm trying to find out my local PCT.. if I get the contact details for them is it worth giving them a call or just leave it with my GP?

 

[tesmaralda]

by the looks of it berkshire is split into the above pcts and they both have the same criteria, if you haven't heardfrom your gp by the end of the week give them a call and whilst you are on the phone ask themwhat your local pct is and contact them direct to find out for definate their criteria.

 

[ditzy cherry]

will do! thanks for your help! x

 

[ditzyangeluk]

From a Ditzy to a Ditzy ...

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[shelbell]

Hi Cherry, welcome to Mini's Berkshire sure looks like a tough area for funding Still you'll get all the help and support you need here to fight the fight! I used to live down there, just outside Reading.

 

[donnax658]

Just wanted to wish you lots of luck. I hope you get an answer soon xx

 

[tendersage]

Hi welcome to mini's you will find lots of help and advice from various members

 

[kee28]

where are u from hun im in enfield and ot my fundidng from enfield pct with a bmi of 42 and no other healt probs apart from having a famey hisory of hart probs and dibetis so think this helped me plus i had tried all sorts of diets and pills

 

[kee28]

i had the gastric banding done not the bypass tho think u have to meet a diffrent critera for that not sure tho so dont quot me as im a bander not a bypasser lol

 

[ditzy cherry]

i live in bracknell, its just so frustrating not knowing anything.. to see if i either get accepted and waiting times etc.. like i say my doctor referred me only 3 weeks ago, he doesnt even know how long i will have to wait for an answer! xx