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Got my first appointment with St Richards! Lucy from Eastbourne
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Emma1504
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Welcome
Research as much as you can. There is lots of information on this forum use it. The ladies & gentlemen in here are so helpful. Ask your questions and I am sure someone will be able to help.
Every area has different time scales & procedures. But someone might be from your area.
If doing the NHS route it’s a long journey so don’t give up. My journey took 1 1/2 years some others have taken 3 years.
Here to help x
Research as much as you can. There is lots of information on this forum use it. The ladies & gentlemen in here are so helpful. Ask your questions and I am sure someone will be able to help.
Every area has different time scales & procedures. But someone might be from your area.
If doing the NHS route it’s a long journey so don’t give up. My journey took 1 1/2 years some others have taken 3 years.
Here to help x
Bling Babe
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Hi and welcome I can’t advice on timescale for your hospital I’m afraid, mine was 22 months at Luton but it’s a great opportunity to research research research and the time will fly by although that’s hard to believe when your waiting
Good luck keep in touch I look forward to following your journey x
Good luck keep in touch I look forward to following your journey x
Lucy S
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Lucy S
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starryeyed
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Hi welcome to the forums! Any questions ask ask ask away.. xx
Sarnie
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Hi and welcome. It does vary quite a bit from area to area. I was first referred by my doc last February, I got my 1st appointment at Luton & Dunstable hospital last April and have had a few appointments since. Next appointment is on 15th March to see the surgeon and get out on the waiting list. If you look at my Signature below, it gives a bit more info, but your hospital could be very different. Good luck, keep us posted how you are getting on x
Maria61
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Welcome to the group. I am also a Luton patient as are quite a few of us. I was lucky and only took 17 months from seeing my GP to having surgery. I wish you good luck xx
Hi Lucy. Im in Eastbourne too. Not sure if this will help or not but I have just got my surgery date (13th February 2020) after being initially referred in Novermber 2017. My 4 sessions (Tier 3 I think) ran from November 2018 to May 2019 then my MDT was on 20th Sepember 2019. I was told the wait would be 4-6 months from November (I was delayed being put on "The List" due to another medical condition) and I got the call this week with the date. Apparently Chichester have recently taken on a new surgeon so hopefully the wait will be a little less for you. There is a local support group in Eastbourne which is very helpful. I can give you the details if you would like them? If I am allowed?
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did you lose the 5% recommended? Wow 13th February that's amazing!! I lost a little but certainly not 5% although i was on some medication that increased my weight part way through so had that to lose too. I was recommended the sleve but have opted for the bypass. My BMI is 43. It feels very odd to finally have a date after waiting for so long.
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