Twiggie

Hi everyone!

I've just joined the forum tonight and have posted my introductory post here ...

http://www.minimins.com/introduction...-everyone.html

I've spent the last few hours reading various threads but I can't find any mention of the hospitals used in my area. Seems everyone is either up North or down South/London lol

When I saw my GP a couple of weeks ago he said he was referring me to the Obesity Clinic at Addenbrooke's hospital in Cambridge and if they agreed then I would most likely have my surgery at Luton & Dunstable hospital.

However, I received a phone call today from GP receptionist to tell me there were no places available at the clinic in Cambridge therefore they would refer me to West Suffolk hospital in Bury St Edmund's and that my surgery would also take place there.

Now, having done some research this evening I can't find any information about West Suffolk hospital performing any Bariatric surgery. I also discovered that almost all cases in East Anglia are refered either to Homerton in London or Luton & Dunstable, so now I'm left feeling rather confused!

Is there anyone else on here from the Suffolk area that might know anything about the clinic and/or surgery being performed at West Suffolk hospital please?

Also, has anyone else had surgery at the Homerton as given a choice between that and L&D then I'd opt for Homerton as it would be easier for me to travel to.

Thanks

quetiapina

Hi Twiggie, I don't have any answers sorry but just wanted to say Hi. I'm sure someone here will have the answers for you.

Jen x

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Note: BMI on Ticker is accurate - couldn't put a half inch on my height in "Details" section.
Note: I lost a couple of stone before op with Weight Man clinic.

Loser's Record: updated every 4ish weeks. Weight loss is from start Milk diet and then op.
11/04/09: 28lbs lost Op was on 22/3/09
7/05/09: 44lbs lost
4/06/09: 55lbs lost
2/07/09: 64lbs lost
30/7/09: 74lbs lost
Note: was not weighed for a while had hols and then was in hospital (not wls related).
17/9/09: 85lbs lost .
22/10/09: 93lbs lost.
26/11/09: 101lbs lost since surgery
8/01/10: 104 lost since surgery.

elffie01

hi there I cant help with the hospital, I also just wanted to welcome you to mini's. Someone will have a clue Im sure

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Snowcrystal

Hi Twiggy

Welcome to Mini's

Sorry I can't answer that question for you either...But a suggestion I do have... Maybe all your appointments will be at West Suffolk hospital because your consultant/surgeon might work out of there but do the operation in another hospital.

Hope you get it sorted soon.

(((huggs)))

Fashionably Late

Welcome! I believe the hospital is down to whichever hospital your PCT has contracts with. On another website, I found a bunch of ladies from your area that had their surgeries with Mr Jain at L&D.

You can always ring your PCT direct and ask them as well as the will know who they have contracts with.

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Ticker includes 8 pounds lost pre-op


To lose 1 stone
To lose 2 stone
To lose 3 stone
To lose 4 stone
To lose 5 stone
To lose 6 stone
To lose 7 stone
To lose 8 stone
To lose 9 stone
Reach goal weight of 8 stone 13 pounds

Twiggie

Thanks for the lovely welcome everyone

I've spoken with West Suffolk hospital today and they don't have any available appointments either, so I guess this isn't going to happen any time soon for me. To say I'm disappointed is an understatement

Fashionably Late

Can they refer you to L&D? I attend all of my appointments at a hospital 2 hours away.

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Ticker includes 8 pounds lost pre-op


To lose 1 stone
To lose 2 stone
To lose 3 stone
To lose 4 stone
To lose 5 stone
To lose 6 stone
To lose 7 stone
To lose 8 stone
To lose 9 stone
Reach goal weight of 8 stone 13 pounds

Twiggie

To be honest I have no idea! I was under the impression from GP that I had to have my initial assessment at an Obesity Clinic prior to being referred to a hospital, as apparently the GP can't make a direct referral

dreamofbeingslim

Hi and welcome to minis. I attended the obesity clinic at Addenbrookes for about 1 year. I was put on the milk diet and managed to loose 3 stone, as soon as I started eating again sadly it went back on. Dr Finer who was the consultant at the time was brilliant such a lovely man, always had time for you, suggested I have a bypass and applied for funding just before Christmas. I am still waiting for it to come through. He also told me Addenbrookes don't do the surgery and the 2 places I could go would be L&D or UCHL. He suggested I choose UCHL and Prof. Fiennes. He didn't mention anything about the west suffolk hospital. Hope you get sorted soon.

Twiggie

So you had to attend the clinic for A YEAR!!! prior to being referred for surgery???

Also, what is the 'milk diet'? I can't drink milk so what would they suggest instead?

I'm not sure where I'll be going now, if anywhere at all, as neither Addenbrooke's or West Suffolk hospital have any appointments available

marky v

keep your chin up, i've had a very smooth trip from my initial visit to the GP to having my op date, but i guess i've been lucky that my PCT had the room, but that not my point, do not lose faith, it can be a very very long and windy road (i feel a song comming on ) but you must never deviate from the final destination......a thinner you...if one door shuts, bang and bang again until someone lets you in

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CURRENT WEIGHT -------> 208 lbs

TOTAL LOST -------------> 191 lbs

WEIGHT TICKER -----> <28.7> 27.26.25.24.23.22.21.20.19.18.17.16.15 >14.12< 13

• LOSE 5% (20lbs)___(379lbs).....>>>.....achieved.....10/08/2009
• LOSE 10% (40lbs)__(359lbs).....>>>.....achieved.....31/08/2009
• LOSE 25% (100lbs)_(299lbs).....>>>.....achieved.....07/12/2009
• LOSE 37.5% (150lbs)_(249lbs)..>>>.....achieved.....15/06/2010
• LOSE 50% (200lbs)_(199lbs).....>>>.....achieved.....NOT YET

Twiggie

I've just looked on the UCHL website and apparently Dr Finer is one of the Obesity Physicians for the Bariatric team at this hospital, which explains why he suggested you choose UCHL and Dr Fiennes

Twiggie

Thanks for the support. I know it must seem that I'm giving up hope before I've even started the journey but I'm the sort of person who once I make the decision to do something then I have to get on with it immediately. Any delays or interruptions and I just lose complete interest

Sorry, I know this must sound incredibly selfish to those of you who have waited patiently for many months or even longer! I'm already considering going private if necessary even if it means going into severe debt to do so

thinkbethin

Hi Twiggie, sorry I can't help as I don't know your area but just wanted to say to minis and I hope you get the answers you need.

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Twiggie

Thanks Gaynor!

I'm so sorry about my last post yesterday, I could have handled that a LOT better than I did and if I'm reacting like this when faced with the first hurdle however will I cope with any further rejections down the line!

It seems there is still a glimmer of hope yet, having spoken to the lady who coordinates these 'choose & book' appointments at the surgery, as she is going to see if she can find another clinic/hospital with any appointments available for me!