Newbie - Has any one had their ops done by Mr Khan at Walsall Manor

[WeightlossWannabee]

Oh my gosh I really don't want open surgery I think I may ask whether I could put some of my own money on top and have keyhole. I will let u all know how I get on sorry teen for asking loads of question I read it back it was a mouthful

Hi, Natalie,
I've thought about asking about that too. I don't want open surgery either.
Please let me know how you get on when you ask.
Perhaps you could pm me.

 

[teen]

Hello teen u got seen pretty quick then really I hope I get done as quick as that was yours open or keyhole how has your experience been have u lost much weight can u feel a difference in yourself do u still feel some discomfort what was your pre op diet like which option did u pick and did u have to inject yourself every day they say I might have to do that but I am not a fan of needles did u lose weight with your pre op diet sorry to ask loads of questions I am just really curious

Hi Nat yes i got seen very quick I saw the anethsatist and he offered me 5 dates when they were not busy lol, so i opted for 2nd Jan. I had open surgery was told that to have it lap would cost the NHS an extra £4000 so i think Walsall do open to save money.

I still feel discomfort but that is getting easier and I have lost 26lbs. Pre op diet was ok I just cut out the crap I ate and cut down on carbs apart from xmas day and i had big dinner and pudding lol lost 8lbs,

I inject myself well my fella does, you have to do this for a month.

My wound is infected at the mo just at one end so on antibiotics now aswell

 

[Brunetteandred]

Hi Tina,

What PCT are you under?

It's the PCT that foots the bill, so the procedure used is dependent on what they will pay for.

 

[teen]

stoke-on-trent pct but we get sent to Walsall at the mo

 

[chivasgirl]

Hi Teen - of course at some point in the future UHNS will be doing surgery for Stoke PCT patients. Stoke have agreed to commission from UHNS when they get their bariatric surgery department up and running. I hope they get a good surgeon!! My own PCT has refused to commission from Stoke until UHNS is granted status by the government as a designated centre. Will be interesting to see what happens in the future. The new budgets will be coming in in April, and with that usually comes alot of changes to policies.

 

[Sambucca]

It's the PCT that foots the bill, so the procedure used is dependent on what they will pay for.

Red is right, its down to the PCT whether you can have keyhole or open. I asked the question at my consultation last wednesday and was told unfortunately that my PCT (BEN) will only do open due to the cost differences.

You might be lucky in that your PCT will fund keyhole. Many do, so don't rule it out yet.

 

[natalie 2009]

Hi wannabe I phoned the hospital about paying the difference between open and keyhole surgery they said it can be done but u have to call the pct mine is sandwell and I have to talk 2 sylvia but she wasn't there today so I will let u know tomorrow Hun

 

[ladybird_gal]

Miss H

Was interested that Miss Heitmann did your op. I am with her too. I hadn't heard of her, so I am pleased you mentioned it.

 

[ladybird_gal]

Have sent my reply to the wrong person first! I am to have Miss Heitmann too, so am really interested to hear from someone else who has been operated on by her.

 

[tesmaralda]

hi chick mis hietmann is a well known breast suegeon at walsall and has been lending a hand doing bariatrics for a few months now have a look in the walsall massiiivvee thread there are a whole bunch of us at walsall having mr khan or miss heitmann

 

[ladybird_gal]

I thought she was, because I looked her up on internet and breast surgery came up - panicked slightly incase the wrong thing was being done! How do i check out that link?

 

[tesmaralda]

here the link chick

http://www.minimins.com/surgical-weight-loss/84061-walsall-masssiiiiiiivvvve.html

 

[alii]

hi im new to this forum and still waiting for a letter back for a consultation, and i was wondering how long it normally takes? i went to see the doctor on 11th may and he sent the referral then. need some advice xx

 

[strawberry twig]

Awwww I just read the start of Terri and Angela friendship lol....soooo sweet.

This site is great isn't it lol.

 

[tesmaralda]

hi im new to this forum and still waiting for a letter back for a consultation, and i was wondering how long it normally takes? i went to see the doctor on 11th may and he sent the referral then. need some advice xx

Every journey varies, have a look at the walsall masive thread and have a look for the name of the lady that deals with referals and see if they have received your gp referal and then take it from there.

There are quite a few going through things at the moment or have been through already and we are all afriendly bunch. Welcome to the site x x x

 

[alii]

Thank you so much terri how do i do that? - the lady whats her name do you no? xx

 

[tesmaralda]

I can't remember as that role has been changed so many times it could be lesley hannah?

 

[alii]

i dont no nothing about the process as my doctor isn't very good all he told me was that he has sent the referral off but then what do i receive a letter or have i got to call some one im confused.

 

[alii]

I can't remember as that role has been changed so many times it could be lesley hannah?

Thankyou x

 

[tesmaralda]

i dont no nothing about the process as my doctor isn't very good all he told me was that he has sent the referral off but then what do i receive a letter or have i got to call some one im confused.

You should receive a letter asing you to see one of the team to discuss wls. However drs don't always send referals off straight away and walsall manor are well known for not rushing, if you give it about 4-6 weeks from drs referal and just ask them if they have received it from your gp.