How long did you have to wait for Op?

[PinkyButtonz]

Was just wondering how long the wait is for the Op.
I've been told it could be up to 6 month wait for Bypass Op.

 

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

6 months was average in my area thats now gone up to 1 year, your lucky being told 6 months. where do u live pink ?

 

[shelbell]

From outset, seeing GP, mine was about 20months. from seeing surgeon, mine was 3 months. Every area is different though, which surgeon/hospital are you under?

 

[teen]

Mine was 16 weeks from seeing my Dr about referal to having My bypass on NHS

 

[PinkyButtonz]

Live in North London.

Saw my surgeon Wednesday, he said it takes 3-4 months to get funding.

 

[charliegirl]

Mine was 21 weeks from asking my GP to refer me but I fought every step of the way...xx

 

[Mynewlife]

I saw Mr Sigurdsson for a consulation in May, and had my op in July (but it was private and not nhs, so that probably explains why it was so quick)
MNL

 

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

private speeds it up, but i couldnt afford the life long after care so i chose to wait on the nhs.

when im old and grey i dont want to shoved in a old ppls home with dementure with a band in me and they trying to force feed me a beef dinner on a sunday lol

 

[Mynewlife]

I did go to see my gp for referral for wls,and she sent me to an Obesity Clinic at Coventry & Warwick University Hospital. When I saw the consultant I asked if I could have a band fitted and he said no, I didnt qualify because I wasnt heavy enough and did not have enough illnesses. He said he would put me on diet pills and see how I got on. After the second lot of diet pills failed as miserably as the first lot,and after being under their care for a year and losing a whopping 2kg. I again asked for a band to be fitted as it was obvious the hoops they wanted me to jump through were not getting me anywhere. Again they refused, saying that I was not fat enough :wave_cry:. At this point I felt that I had done my part, and they would never agree to do the band on the nhs, so a month later, in May I went to see Mr Sigurdsson, and I had my band fitted in July. I have the best of both worlds in the fact that I still have the support of the Obesity Clinic at Coventry & Walsgrave, and after 6 months of trying, have got them to agree to do my band fills on the NHS. I waited long enough on the NHS for the band and it wasnt going to happen, I knew that was what I wanted, so saved and sorted myself out.
MNL

 

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

mnl, thats brillaint the nhs is looking after your after care after u payed private for your wls, thats great !

liz x

 

[thinkbethin]

Hi Pinky, I don't think I'll comment as my surgeons secretary forgot me but good luck on you wls journey xxx Gaynor xxx

 

[juliet64]

reffered in august 08, funding approved december 08, initial appointment with consultant april 09, he said i should have gastric bypass in 3-4 months, thats with the nhs.julie.x

 

[PinkyButtonz]

reffered in august 08, funding approved december 08, initial appointment with consultant april 09, he said i should have gastric bypass in 3-4 months, thats with the nhs.julie.x

The date between me being reffered and seeing the surgeon saw about 4-5 weeks.

 

[AA1234]

I am lucky enough to be going private. My package also comes with life aftercare so no worries about years down the line and finances.

 

[brett30]

where in north london pinky ?? and what hospital are you going too ?? my funding took 3 weeks

 

[PinkyButtonz]

where in north london pinky ?? and what hospital are you going too ?? my funding took 3 weeks

Homerton Hospital

 

[brett30]

ahh i think i rem now .. did u have a look at facebook group .. im going this sat for group meet with people from the homerton there all meeting in east ham starbucks from 2-4 if u wana come and ask what you like .. there all homerton people there apart from me lol

 

[PinkyButtonz]

Might sound sad, but not ready to meet others yet, want to stay anonomous for the moment.

 

[FEDup1981]

I saw my GP at the end of october, and had my op on tues, so about 5-6 months

 

[candie]

I went to my gp in July 08, funding got approved in Oct, and I saw consultant in Dec, and my op is meant to be in June