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how long did u wait for surgery?
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highspirit
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Hi i am just starting out too could we keep in touch ? I'm jenny from middlesex and im 400 lbs and 35 years old!!!
highspirit
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How long does funding take?
highspirit
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Emma Louise
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I'm just starting out too, but from what i have gathered from resding the posts on here, it really does vary from place to place. Some places only a matter of months, some places a couple of years.
Just keep staying positive.
Just keep staying positive.
highspirit
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wow !!! youre doing well, aren't you?!
Was this a good decision for you I bet it wasn't an easy one!
elffie01
Im Meellttinngg!! :)
hi to both of you and welcome to mini's
Hoping - I went to my GP in October last year, who referred me for funding and surgery,. I was advised there was a 6month waiting list to get to see the surgeon initially so I left it to run its course.
I chased again the beginning of July this year and was told I had been referred the previous week.
From then I was in to see the surgeon and op all completed by 17th August
All PCT's run different processes and criteria so its a guessing game in a fashion. You could however contact your local PALS service which is attached to your hospital, they should be able to give you info as to how long or what the procedure is in your PCT
All the best in your journey, you too highspirit, keep us updated how you go, and if you have any questions dont be afraid to ask on here as we are a lovely bunch, if I do say so myself.
Hoping - I went to my GP in October last year, who referred me for funding and surgery,. I was advised there was a 6month waiting list to get to see the surgeon initially so I left it to run its course.
I chased again the beginning of July this year and was told I had been referred the previous week.
From then I was in to see the surgeon and op all completed by 17th August
All PCT's run different processes and criteria so its a guessing game in a fashion. You could however contact your local PALS service which is attached to your hospital, they should be able to give you info as to how long or what the procedure is in your PCT
All the best in your journey, you too highspirit, keep us updated how you go, and if you have any questions dont be afraid to ask on here as we are a lovely bunch, if I do say so myself.
highspirit
Member
I'm just starting out too, but from what i have gathered from resding the posts on here, it really does vary from place to place. Some places only a matter of months, some places a couple of years.
Just keep staying positive.
Thanks darlin ..I will x
highspirit
Member
thanks and yes you are all a lovely bunch xhi to both of you and welcome to mini's
Hoping - I went to my GP in October last year, who referred me for funding and surgery,. I was advised there was a 6month waiting list to get to see the surgeon initially so I left it to run its course.
I chased again the beginning of July this year and was told I had been referred the previous week.
From then I was in to see the surgeon and op all completed by 17th August
All PCT's run different processes and criteria so its a guessing game in a fashion. You could however contact your local PALS service which is attached to your hospital, they should be able to give you info as to how long or what the procedure is in your PCT
All the best in your journey, you too highspirit, keep us updated how you go, and if you have any questions dont be afraid to ask on here as we are a lovely bunch, if I do say so myself.
fairyringuk
free your spirit
Got my funding in April this year, have had my first and second lot of appts. and due to go back Sept 14th to see medics as am on milk diet to reduce weight by 5% before op, not all providers do this.
Was told at last appt that likely to see surgeon end Oct beg Nov, then will be about 6 weeks to op, so will wait and see.
However as you say all areas different, I am at Luton, so just keep the faith and good luck ladies
Jay xx
Was told at last appt that likely to see surgeon end Oct beg Nov, then will be about 6 weeks to op, so will wait and see.
However as you say all areas different, I am at Luton, so just keep the faith and good luck ladies
Jay xx
Karlos
New Member
I was told "If you want to be here ten years from now the operation is your only choice" so yes lover it was the easiest decision I've ever made
Meggie
New Member
It is a bit weird as I have only just got my funding AND I'm going to be a bridesmaid next year. I had to check that I hadn't written this message last night and forgotten about it!! DUH!!!
Here's to hoping they sort us out quickly and we look super-stunning on the wedding day!! My biggest fear is being "that big fat bridesmaid" and spoiling the photos!!! When is your wedding?? Mine is May 1st!!
claudia24
hoping to be a mummy soon
that was my biggest fear as well, i didnt wanna feel like id spoil the photos, not sure when the wedding is but i know my friend wants to get married next year. well got my fundin approved last week so im back at my doctors 7 sept, hopefully no more then but i wanna know now lol xx
gaelic girl
Loving Being a Loser
I had my bypass 3 weeks ago and it's the best decision i have made. i went privately so can't help on timescales sorry x
Roch
Shrinking away nicely :)
Hi Jenny i live in Middlesex 2 and i am just on the begining of my journey which hospital are ya under. I am at the Whit xx
Gail-michelle
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I went to my G.P on the 8th April 09 and had my surgery 10th July 09. my surgery basicly was approx 4 x weeks after funding had been passed. I know that different P.C.Ts work at different time lengths though, therefore all in all 12 weeks. Gail
I first saw my GP last October and she didn't refer me until March'09 because I had to go through the sleep clinic CPAP mask etc., I saw the consultant and dietician at Derby (apparently no bariatric surgery done on NHS in Nottingham) in July ... I have now had to wait 3 months for another appointment I reckon it should come through for beginning of October, well I'm hoping. The consultant told me that gastric bypass was carried out in Leeds but I don't know exactly where. He also said that Derby were waiting for 'funding' to do bypasses there and that he should have news of this by the end of July, therefore, if they did I would have it done in Derby. Confusing eh? Needless to say I still don't feel any further that I did originally ... I don't have anything positive to go by. What should I expect at the next visit - has anyone got any ideas?
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