hi my name is ann and i have just got my letter to say i have been approved for bariatric surgery at salford royal.. does anyone have any idea how long the wait is likely to be for my op.. i applied for the band but dont know what they will offer when i get there ... i have been overweight most of my life have done every kind of diet going at the moment im weighing 18st plus not my heavest which was 22st... i have been going to slimming world for nearly 12months and have lost and gained the whole time so i have managed to stay at 18st this site will be invaluable to me over the next few months so glad i found it