Well each area seems to have their own little ways, I never heard anything about funding from my docs but then got aseminar date which apparently means funding is sorted and in place, some people on here have been refused funding, and have had a phone call or letter telling them just that. I found i had sleep apnea after filling in a questionnaire at hospital at my first appointment. I had to get a cpap machine to use on a night. I had to be established on the mqachine before i could have my wls, I got the machine in January and had my op in August. This year after managing to lose bout 41/2 stone by Jan i had another sleep test which showed my breathing was now in the normal range, my machine went back and i am fin enow, i don't snore anymore. I like you had no other medical problems, it takes some people less time to get their op than for others all depends on how many patients they have listed for wls in that area. In my area its 18 months- 24 mo nths, unless you get a cancellation that is. At your first appointment they will take your weight and discuss what options will be best for you, thye take into account your diet and how you eat, wether you snack or graze or just eat large amounts, they will discuss your options and then they will give you a target amount of weight they expect you to lose before the next app, mine was 10lb. You will be assessed to see if you are pyschologically fit for the op and if not they will work with you until they see fit. I t can be along and tiresome road but well worth it in the long run. I had a bypass, wish i had done it years ago. xx Good luck with the journey xx
