How long is the normal waiting time after referal?

[grumbletumble]

I was refered by my gp 7 weeks ago today for gastric banding.
I was just wondering how long the normal waiting time is to hear back to see if i have got funding for banding?
The longer the time goes on the more nervous i am! I suffer from panic attacks and haven't been further than 10 miles from my house in 4 years I would have to go to Chichester (i've been told anyway) for the appointment (which is 50 miles away)and the not knowing whether i have an appointment is freaking me out! I'd like to know one way or another so i can sych myself up for it.

Sorry to have a ramble, I haven't wanted to worry my partner or parents so haven't said anything to them, so had to ramble somewhere

 

[SCOOBYDOOBYDOO]

Hi,
It varies so much from area to area. I first went to my G.P in august of last year, got the funding approved a few weeks later, first hospital apointment in december and had my bypass in may this year so about 9 months in total.
Good luck x

 

[grumbletumble]

Thank you
What area are you in if you don't mind me asking?
I'm in east sussex.

 

[gemmas85]

im under sunderland and was referred in october and i've just had my letter to see the surgeon on 19th july

 

[SCOOBYDOOBYDOO]

I'm in Northamptonshire but got offered Birmingham or Luton for my op. I chose Birmingham x

 

[grumbletumble]

im under sunderland and was referred in october and i've just had my letter to see the surgeon on 19th july

wow that is a long wait just to be refered. my gp said it could take about 8 weeks! long wait ahead it seems! Good luck with your appointment!

 

[angie790]

I was refered by my gp 7 weeks ago today for gastric banding.
I was just wondering how long the normal waiting time is to hear back to see if i have got funding for banding?
The longer the time goes on the more nervous i am! I suffer from panic attacks and haven't been further than 10 miles from my house in 4 years I would have to go to Chichester (i've been told anyway) for the appointment (which is 50 miles away)and the not knowing whether i have an appointment is freaking me out! I'd like to know one way or another so i can sych myself up for it.

Sorry to have a ramble, I haven't wanted to worry my partner or parents so haven't said anything to them, so had to ramble somewhere

I am Cornwall & IoS PCT; from July '09 it took me 2 months to get my 1st appointment with the obesity consultant, several other appointments (respiratory, exercise, nutrition) & 2 more visits with the consultant BEFORE funding was applied for in February, then I heard in May I had got the funding. I'm now waiting for pre-op appointment in July!

 

[gemmas85]

the thing is i've already had my bypass as i went privately

 

[Twiggie]

I was refered by my gp 7 weeks ago today for gastric banding.
I was just wondering how long the normal waiting time is to hear back to see if i have got funding for banding?
The longer the time goes on the more nervous i am! I suffer from panic attacks and haven't been further than 10 miles from my house in 4 years I would have to go to Chichester (i've been told anyway) for the appointment (which is 50 miles away)and the not knowing whether i have an appointment is freaking me out! I'd like to know one way or another so i can sych myself up for it.

Sorry to have a ramble, I haven't wanted to worry my partner or parents so haven't said anything to them, so had to ramble somewhere

Hi there, I can't help with waiting times as each hospital differs in procedure. My journey took just under a year from referral to surgery. Hope you hear something soon xx

 

[lisa x]

Hi,
It varies so much from area to area. I first went to my G.P in august of last year, got the funding approved a few weeks later, first hospital apointment in december and had my bypass in may this year so about 9 months in total.
Good luck x

wow that's nice to know. i am off to gp tomorrow,to demand for referral.do you mind me asking what part of Northampton you are in.i am just wondering if you are in the same pct area as me(i am east Northampton)
lisa x

 

[mazbrad]

hello welldone on taking first step to hapiness, i went for my first appointment last night, seminar was helpful, whole procedure takes around 9mths however they trying to get it down to 6mths. soon will come round,second appointment will be in 3mths then around 3mths for next appointment , proving to them you are totally commited, I am so excited will count the days down lol. good luck with everything

 

[Chuffy_29]

HI

I am wondering how you all broached the subject of referral for gastric banding with your GP? My GP's not great but i think it's time to do something drastic as i discovered that i am now morbidly obese!

 

[petshell]

Essex
exactly 5 months from gp letter to op x

 

[buttery]

I wondered if you could help me, i got reffered from my gp to walsall manor hospital in December, i then got a letter to say i had got to attend a weight course for 24 weeks did people who have had surgery have to go threw this programme? x

 

[Linski]

I believe if you live in Walsall you have to go through this to satisfy the PCT. If you are from outdide the borough and funding is automatic then you don't.

 

[phatmomma]

Linski is almost correct! People who come under Walsall PCT do have to attend weight management, however those from outside the area do not have to attend... Some of us who are lucky and come from areas that automatically fund don't need to worry about getting funding or weight management, actually Wolverhampton is very very good as all we need to be is obese, comorbidities are not a necessity.....

 

[soon2Byummymummy!]

Funding in south wales???

Hey guys we lurking around this forum for acouple of weeks me and my mum have been dieting my whole life or past part of thirty years anyway lol tried everything under the sun currently lipotrim!! Succeeding and failing in equal measure then starting back again!!! Thinking of gastric band surgery was wondering if anyone knows if gp can get funding in wales??? Not sure how it all works any replies appreciated

 

[Grace]

Hi soontobeyummymummy
sorry I don't know about South Wales at all...maybe you could just go to see your GP and ask him/her what they know? You've got nothing to lose by asking!