clairyb

I have received a letter from the Individual Funding Request Panel ( My doctor di d that for me) and its no again, Im gutted. Apparently Im am not high risk enough and not enough exceptional clinical need.....aagggghhhhrrrrrr. I am 47 and have sleep apnoea and drive for a living. In my books that qualifies according to their guidelines! Im not sure what to do....keep fighting? It is so soul destroying when you know that life as it is is going to get more painfull to walk, sleep etc etc, It is interferrieng with my work really, it makes it difficult. Ive been struggling with depression and this is making matters worse, I am thinking of going back on the tablets.
Any advice for what I can possibly do? Cheers!

Sophie 124

I didnt want to read and leave but I don't really have much advice other than to keep fighting the decision if you feel like it's the wrong one.
I had a band and went private... Not that I could afford it (had to get a loan over 3 years!) .... Would getting a loan and going private be an option for you? If your life is suffering as much as you say, then it would be worth every penny - that was my reasoning anyway.
Hope you get things sorted. I know how much our weight problems can get us down. Xx

Caren

i hear ya clairy!! im the same, just waiting for my rejection letter

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Dietician 10th November 2011
sleep apnoea test 8th December 2011
Sleep Apnoea results 9th December 2011 (inconclusive)
Embletta test 22nd December 2011 awaiting results
6th January 2012 its official, im a hosehead
Wednesday 25th January Referral sent
Tuesday 21st February 2012 funding refused
Op booked privately for 23rd May 2012

Dinda

Caren, PLEASE stop saying that!!!!! positive thoughts can lead to positive actions. I am one of many people wishing you luck!

Claire, please keep trying if it is what you really want - the depression caused by weight and its effects can be another factor towards the need for surgery. Have a quick cry, smash something small and worthless - then come out fighting for the appeal x good luck

Caren

thanks Dinda, but im just being realistic lol xxx

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Dietician 10th November 2011
sleep apnoea test 8th December 2011
Sleep Apnoea results 9th December 2011 (inconclusive)
Embletta test 22nd December 2011 awaiting results
6th January 2012 its official, im a hosehead
Wednesday 25th January Referral sent
Tuesday 21st February 2012 funding refused
Op booked privately for 23rd May 2012

Dinda

The last time you were turned down you were not a confirmed hose head Caren (yes, I know Clairyb seems to be in a similar position but she is in a different area, so you never know)
There is a fine line between being realistic and being pessimistic. Keep going and you will get there somehow.

Caren

im doing my best lol the criteria for my pct is severe sleep apnoea, and mine is mild, and apparently they are strict, so im hoping, but not holding my breath lol xxx

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Dietician 10th November 2011
sleep apnoea test 8th December 2011
Sleep Apnoea results 9th December 2011 (inconclusive)
Embletta test 22nd December 2011 awaiting results
6th January 2012 its official, im a hosehead
Wednesday 25th January Referral sent
Tuesday 21st February 2012 funding refused
Op booked privately for 23rd May 2012

Bellydancer57

This link is for kidney cancer funding appeal but in my opinion could be used for any funding refusal as principles are the same. Look through it & see if it helps.
http://www.kidneycancersupportnetwor...p%20%20%20.pdf
Good luck

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clairyb

Caren....same here with the sleep apneoa, just having it isnt good enough so it seems, it has to be severe!! Im hoping that because I drive coaches and NEED to wear the mask to keep my licence that might help, maybe clutching at straws I feel though. It is hard to be positive in this situation isnt it!

clairyb

Thanks for that too bellydancer......very interesting and helpful!

newcy

You must be so disappointed! Take a deep breath and fight on - there's a few people on here who've had their op after being turned down more than once initially.

Stay positive and you will attract positive things x

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Slimmingnix

Gosh - seems to be a lot of funding being refused at the moment. (not great, as I am waiting to hear too!)
Stay strong - appeal if you can.
Good Luck!
SN

dragonflyshar

So sorry you got refused, keep positive and YES keep fighting, you know you are entitled to it so keep on, keep moving forward with your head up and hopefully some day soon ~ you will be listened to. Have faith

cu16

Keep fighting for it and good luck Pauline x

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Seminar September 2010
Appointment with Nurse & Dietian W L Target agreed January 2011
Appointment with Consultant WLT Exceeded June 2011
Endoscopy Septmeber 2011
Gastric Bypass January 10th 2012

daisydaye

chin up and keep thinging positive. It took me 18 months of no's to get my yes but I am there now so you can be too.

Emma xx