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Whittington Hospital, London Anyone?

Hello Judy,
Nice to meet you and thankyou for your goodluck/well wishes.
Congratulations on your own surgery, would you mind sharing your experience from when you were first refered untill now? I think it helps and calms those who are waiting for their surgery to hear about other patients who have been through same experience.
Regards xx
 
hi all im sooooo pleased ive found this post ive been looking all day for one,
my doctor refered me on 22nd june to the whittington hospital too and i got a letter with an appointment for the 6th august 2009 and was wondering what will happen at the appointment gotta got go to N19 MEETING ROOM so im guessing this will not be an appointment with consultation it will be the meeting can any one let me know if im right?
would love to hear anyone story who is post op and im sooooooooooo really nervous about it and dont know alot about the hospital as im all the way in milton keynes
great to find more people who are at same hospital
any info would be helpful xxxxxxxxxxxx
 
Hi Pinklady and welcome!
yes you are right, that meeting will be a three hour education session with a group of around 10 other patients and the Bariatric nurse and dietician. It is to teach everyone about the different types of surgery that the whit offers and the pros and cons to each type. Also about the pathway to surgery. Meaning the steps that will need to taken. Also a q and a part where your questions can be anonymous. You will also receive an info pack at this time. The obesity surgery handbook became my bible!!! There is a break half way through. Think i covered it! Anything else i can help with, just ask away!!!
 
thanks amy so how long in total has it took you to get to where you are now? from my referal my doc sent it was only 2 weeks later that i got the appointment but ive read different story of how long or short the waiting game is, i was just wondering if there was a rough guideline as to how long it takes with the whittington hospital cos i know all are different
sorry to be a pain xxx
 
No probs! It depends on each person to be honest. Have you got your funding yet? Do you have any other health problems? I will have waited 11 months in total when i have my surgery next month.
 
well my BMI is over 50 and having problems with my knees giving way when im doing anything really , i was told( it says on their website) the hospital will apply for funding?? so dont know, should i look in to it also?
how do i find out how my local Primary Care Trust (PCT) as? iknow it might be a silly question but i havent got a clue and have been searching the net for over 2 hrs trying to find out who it is?
 
ok ive found out who it is but the criteria is : BuckinghamshireBMI over 50 with diabetes or severe dismobility due to obesity sufficient to affect essential activities of daily living and who have been receiving treatment which has included diet and exercise support, pharmacological therapy and counselling in a specialist obesity management service and failed to respond adequately. Access to surgery is only via specialist obesity management service.

fingerscrossed ill meet them but am a bit worried now but ill have to wait and see
should i contact them to see wot they say or wait for hospital?
 
I would suggest contacting your pct and ask them direct if you fulfil their criteria. Fingers crossed for you x
 
pinkladyMK said:
hi all im sooooo pleased ive found this post ive been looking all day for one,
my doctor refered me on 22nd june to the whittington hospital too and i got a letter with an appointment for the 6th august 2009 and was wondering what will happen at the appointment gotta got go to N19 MEETING ROOM so im guessing this will not be an appointment with consultation it will be the meeting can any one let me know if im right?
would love to hear anyone story who is post op and im sooooooooooo really nervous about it and dont know alot about the hospital as im all the way in milton keynes
great to find more people who are at same hospital
any info would be helpful xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Hey pinklady. Are you also going to the Whittington? I have my appoinment on the 6th too!!! How exciting!!!
 
Wow Brett! Thats great! Long time no speak. Read that you'd moved up north. Hope your enjoying it! Don't know if you saw my previous post, but i finally got my date 21st august!!! Really bricking it already! Got my pre op on tues and not sure what to expect at that appt!?!? Any tips would greatly appreciated! Also, how did you deal with the nerves?
 
hi all and fantastic news amy .. you will be fine hun there great there ..

pre op .. is bloods weight hight .. blood gases they can be painfull .. thats about all hun they tell you what to expect where to come on the day and your diet etc ....

whittington treat me lovley i never had one issue with the whole process nurse kirsten is the best ever .. the support groups are great ..

and hospital staff was great and thetre staff was lovley ..

if u look at my posts you will see i have wrote down my experiance it a very long story lol if theres anything you want to know or ask just ask and i will be able to tell you that way .. eayser..

lost another 5 kg thats 46kg since may
 
Thanks Brett, you are a star. And congratulations on your amazing loss so far. How much have you got to lose in total? Got pre op in morning and thinking thats when its really going to sink in and become real! My biggest problem is that i'm needle phobic and never had a drip before so thats really scaring me. Also the catheter, never had one of those either! Hope they do it when you are put out!!!
 
amysbypass said:
Thanks Brett, you are a star. And congratulations on your amazing loss so far. How much have you got to lose in total? Got pre op in morning and thinking thats when its really going to sink in and become real! My biggest problem is that i'm needle phobic and never had a drip before so thats really scaring me. Also the catheter, never had one of those either! Hope they do it when you are put out!!!
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I have had a drip put in a few times now (I was in a bad car crash) and have to say it was never that bad. I think giving blood was far more painful.......guessing if you have a phobia of needles then you haven't done that but try not to worry. I know, easier said than done!!!

Good luck!!!
 
Newbie at Whittington

Hi all, I'm new to the site. Was looking for some more info from people who've had their ops at the Whit and came across the site. I'm under Sufi. Had my first appointment (with Heath) this week and have been referred for sleep study. Anyone else had this done? Wondering what goes on. Also wondering how long people have had to wait once on the waiting list - i've been told 8 weeks from then. Should go onto list on 2nd Nov so hoping it will be done in Jan. What do you guys reckon? Am I kidding myself?
 
Hey hun,
Is it the blood-test pre-op? I had mine on Thursday. Basically you have two sets of blood tests, an ECG (Get ready to get ya baps out!!!), and a quick chat with a lovely nurse who takes you through a few things and asks questions about your medical history (e.g. other surgeries, current health status etc). I think you'll be ok by yourself as they just give you the pre-op information and make you sign the contract for your date!

Hope that helps!!! When is your appointment? Have you had your op date yet??
 
Hi Lisa i 2 am under Mr Sufi and i am having my op on March 2nd, when are u booked in for x
 
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