GP is supportive

[Trim T]

I had my GP appointment today, and he was really supportive of me having a tummy tuck, I didn't even have to ask for one!!

I told him about my weightloss and the fact i'd been left with excess skin and a small apron, and he said we need a plastics referral..... I was stunned!

He then went on to praise me for my weightloss and said that, they should put photos of me in the surgery as i would be an inspiration to many people there. (he didn't mean literally!!)

I now have an appointment to see an NHS surgeon next Wednesday, and while i'm trying not to get my hopes up.....i'm soooo excited. I just hope that my surgeon is as nice and supportive as my GP.

T xx

 

[FocusedTer]

Excellent news - well done! I can't wait to keep a check on your progress! Again it's reassuring to hear of people being successful with the GP... Can I ask what area you live as I think it can sometimes be a postcode lottery with referrals...?

 

[charliegirl]

Thats great news you must be delighted....hope it all goes well for you and look forward to hearing all about it...xx

 

[Diet4-40]

Good luck Trim T, i have been following your progress with interest and wish you every success, i think the NHS surgeon will be very sympathetic..

Good luck

 

[Trim T]

Thank you everyone, this is just the first hurdle, i'm sure there'll be many more along the way that may trip me up.

I live in Birmingham, i'm not sure what the chances are of the pct saying yes yet, i'm just crossing my fingers....

 

[emmie83]

Hi!

Glad you got your appointment i didnt get that far! my gp recommended me and sent off a letter on my behalf, i got my appointment though only to get a letter through about 2 weeks before saying that tummy tuck etc were no longer on the NHS list and that the only choice was to go privately!! that was back in may so i hope things have looked up since then!!
xxxx

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

good luck trim and congratulations, i also had a nhs t/t.

liz x

 

[Trim T]

Had my consultation yesterday and the surgeon said YES!!!! I should be having my tt some time in January. He also took my number and said if they could do it before xmas would i be available?? ............hmmmm let me think........hell yes!

It's been such a quick process, I'm still in a bit of shock, can't believe how easy it's been. I got myself all worked up and stressed in the lead up to this appointment....... and it was absolutely fine.

My surgeon is lovely and was thrilled about my weightloss, and i trust him completely. I will now be able to go on holiday in June without any anxiety about wearing a bikini.

I shall let you know when my date is confirmed and thank you all so much for your support. I love this forum xxx

 

[emmie83]

that is SSOOOO brilliant im so happy for you!!!!!! there might be hope for the rest of us!!!!!!!! youll have to give us the best things to say when i hopefully go in the next few months!!!! (ive moved doctors now so hoping to try again!) CONGRATULATIONS!! again hun i hope it makes you really happy!!!
xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Trim T]

Hi Em, I really didn't have to say anything. My GP wrote a lovely letter about my weightloss and that seemed to be enough. The surgeon took 1 look at my tummy and it seemd like his mind was already made up.

I can't stop smiling since he said yes, still can't quite believe it's happening. Thank you so much for being supportive, you've been great and i hope your journey has a happy ending like mine xxx

 

[emmie83]

me to chick!!! let us all know how it goes (which will be beautifully!) and dont forget to post pics!!! im so pleased for you hun knowing how much i want it too after being told that they didnt do it anymore im so pleased that someones having it coz i know how much it hurts!!
Good luck chick you will be fine and walking round in bra and pants all teh time!! hehe!!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[FocusedTer]

Hi TrimT. Glad to hear you are getting your tuck. I'll keep checking in to see any updates. It would be great if you could do similar to Poppypoo and keep a diary. Are you or will you be doing any photos?

 

[Trim T]

I have taken before pics on the day of my surgeon consultation, will post them when i have taken my new improved after pics. Too embarrassed to post them before the problem is sorted!