Walsall Manor Posse

[Sambucca]

how long did you all wait between getting your waiting list letter, and then getting your letter with the pre op appointments on?

 

[tesmaralda]

fantastic news Sam, yes mine was the same that letter was dated the 23/12 and then my pre op letters were dated 2/1 so its about 2 /3 weeks between the 2. So not long to wait now chick.

 

[teen]

think mine was 2/3 weeks one pre op tests the other for the anethsatist

 

[Alexa]

The first appointment is all the physical and medical tests the second is just a chat with the anesthetists. He basically has the final say on whether surgery go's ahead as a result of the physical and medical tests.

It's very normal to sign consent papers on the morning of surgery....

I'm at Walsall tomorrow for my post op any one there? Think I'm booked in for 3pm ish....

 

[Craftygirl34]

WOW Terri...thats brill news. Hopefully it wont be too long after for your op...as it sounds like he is doing even more surgeries. xxx

 

[natalie 2009]

Cheers chickadees.

Shame about the red wine and port not being official diet; it's very easy to follow

So, charliegirl is on her way and Allie is recovering.

Terri has less than a week to her 1st pre-op and me and Natalie are pre-opping on the same days. Sam has finally had funding news & Lorna is getting her boxing gloves on.

It's a-movin' on.

What time are your appointments Natalie?

Hi red my appointment is at 2pm on 20th and 3.30 on 24th what time is yours

 

[natalie 2009]

hi all terri I saw mr khan because of my gallstones and I had to sign to say I want him to take my gall bladder out so it maybe coz of ur stones did they say they were removing them as it may fall in your stomach duct which can be really dangerous during the procedure sorry for rambling

 

[tesmaralda]

no when I spoke to dr hartland ages ago he just said that they would remove the gall bladder at the same time.

 

[Brunetteandred]

Hi red my appointment is at 2pm on 20th and 3.30 on 24th what time is yours

1.30pm 20th March & 2.30pm on 24th.

 

[Brunetteandred]

how long did you all wait between getting your waiting list letter, and then getting your letter with the pre op appointments on?

I got my letter on 17th Jan saying I was on waiting list.

My MBE with pre-op dates in arrived on 19th Jan!

 

[chivasgirl]

no only ever met dr hartland didn't even meet ana at my first appt so am quite looking forward to meeting him

How are things going with you

Mr Khan is very nice, an extremely warm person.

I'm fine, things progressing slowly. Spoke to the PCT on Friday who have told me when their next panel date is (12 March), and basically told me the hospital were using the wrong information. I decided there was no point apportioning blame and wasting energy on that, so had a nice conversation with the lady who had called, about the state of the postcode lottery etc! She said she would keep an eye out for the individual funding application to come through and let the hospital know if there were any bits missing which they needed. Oh, and the reason I was refused was because my BMI is not over 50. I did say it had been last year but that I'd been too embarrassed to tell my doctor (particularly as I thought the criteria was over 40, hence no need to tell him the shameful truth, he could use the previously recorded weight!!!).

Today I phoned the hospital but unfortunately apparently Mr Khan wasn't available when Tracy went to see him on Friday, but she will try to get the application off this week. She knows the panel date now. I have also sent Ana a couple of points I would like included, if appropriate at this point.

So, I have done everything I can at the moment! It's a pain it's this time of year, too close to the end of the financial year. I'm staying positive though, it will happen one day!

 

[Sambucca]

sounds like you are taking all the positive steps that you can Lorna. I do hope you get there in the end. Fingers crossed for good news on 12th then xx

 

[chivasgirl]

how long did you all wait between getting your waiting list letter, and then getting your letter with the pre op appointments on?

Sam, CONGRATULATIONS on your letter!! Mine said 18 weeks, so they are obviously being a bit more cautious! My pre-op letters were about a week to 10 days after, not long anyway. Tick, tick, tick!!

 

[chivasgirl]

Hey all,
I have spoken to Dr.Hartland and i asked for a rough estimate (timeline)

he said that i am looking at September...and told me what sort of procedure i will be going through so...yay!!

xx

Hi Rach, I know it's not really what you wanted to hear, but it does make alot more sense. September would be the 20 weeks waiting time they're quoting at the moment. It must feel good to get some clarification finally too You can sit back and relax a bit now, wait for your appt in April which will be fine, I promise you!

Lorns.x

 

[naughtypuppy]

did he clear up what the appt was for rach?

As far as i am aware it is for my pre-op

xx

 

[Brunetteandred]

Am glad you have got some stuff done towards getting you sorted, Lorna. You have been very gracious on here and it is very admired and appreciated. :hug99:

Be ready for us to back you up should you need to step up the fight!

 

[naughtypuppy]

Ive now received official confirmation in writing that I am on Mr Khans waiting list!

The letter is dated 20th Feb and says the current waiting time is approx 20 weeks which will take us to 10th July!

That is brilliant hun
xx

 

[naughtypuppy]

great news Rach... now you know it won't clash with your holidays!

As terri said though, do you know what your next appointment is for now? Have you got funding yet?

Well i mentioned funding and he told me not to worry about it...so i was like...erm ok..

 

[Brunetteandred]

Well i mentioned funding and he told me not to worry about it...so i was like...erm ok..

That's because he doesn't deal with it! lol! Until Lorna's unfortunate and upsetting experience, one could have assumed funding was in place, but being the old cynic that I am, I like to ensure I'm on the correct track before taking my flag down, so as to speak.

It might be worth ringing Tracey Lowe to see if your funding has been applied for.

 

[naughtypuppy]

Mr Khan is very nice, an extremely warm person.

I'm fine, things progressing slowly. Spoke to the PCT on Friday who have told me when their next panel date is (12 March), and basically told me the hospital were using the wrong information. I decided there was no point apportioning blame and wasting energy on that, so had a nice conversation with the lady who had called, about the state of the postcode lottery etc! She said she would keep an eye out for the individual funding application to come through and let the hospital know if there were any bits missing which they needed. Oh, and the reason I was refused was because my BMI is not over 50. I did say it had been last year but that I'd been too embarrassed to tell my doctor (particularly as I thought the criteria was over 40, hence no need to tell him the shameful truth, he could use the previously recorded weight!!!).

Today I phoned the hospital but unfortunately apparently Mr Khan wasn't available when Tracy went to see him on Friday, but she will try to get the application off this week. She knows the panel date now. I have also sent Ana a couple of points I would like included, if appropriate at this point.

So, I have done everything I can at the moment! It's a pain it's this time of year, too close to the end of the financial year. I'm staying positive though, it will happen one day!

Called the

good luck hun
xx