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  1. L Marcelle

    Confused? What does this mean?

    Hi all. I was hoping someone can help explain what this means. I received a letter in the post today from St thomas' asking me to attend a group education session to discuss bariatric surgery. This is my first appointment. What does this mean? What happens after this appointment? Does this...
  2. chunkyMunky25

    NHS Birmingham....Received MDT approval and seminar date ... what next?

    I have got my letter (attached is a copy) saying following my MDT meeting, it has been confirmed that i meet National Clinical Commissioning Policy and I am eligible for weight loss surgery with Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham :) Once I have attended the Seminar, chosen my surgery and met...
  3. chunkyMunky25

    tier 3 and beyond...

    Met the weight management doctor at the hospital today who says I am a really good candidate for surgery. He says I have to attend SLiM sessions once a month for 6 months and lose 1 st in the 6months in order to be put forward for surgery/funding. I hope I can do this, feels like nothing has...
  4. chunkyMunky25

    Dont know if im coming or going ....in Birmingham

    Hi all, Im 28 years old 5ft 7, 23 st (and some) and a BMI over 50. I also have nerve pain from the waist down limiting the amount of exercise i can do (doctors dont know what caused it but are hoping weight loss will help it). Ive tried everything to lose weight for years now but...
  5. A

    Tier 3 - Medway Misery :-(

    Hi everyone I am still trying to find my way around this site and am struggling a bit because I am a bit dim when it comes to navigation! I have noticed some other members are from Medway but I haven't quite worked out how to say hello and view your profiles etc - but if you want to be my...
  6. S

    Got Funding any ideas on time till op?

    After waiting for 2 years just heard I've got funding for gastric band in Cornwall does anyone know how long it will be before surgery ?
  7. K

    Funding confusion!

    Hi all I'm new to this site and am hoping for some support and guidance. I have been accepted for gastric bypass outside of my pct and meet all the criteria for the surgery under the NICE guidelines for Havering. Had a quick chat with my GP who seems to think it will be almost impossible to...
  8. farzu

    For Homerton patients....

    Hello everyone, How are you all doing? Hope you all have enjoyed a lot on Valentine's Day. I haven't really been here actively for few weeks. Was very busy with my husband as he had a surgery done recently. He is doing fine now. I called Diane this morning to ask her about my case. she said my...
  9. S

    Asking my GP today? Is this OK to say to him?

    Hi guys, I am visiting my GP today to ask if I can be referred for Gastric Bypass surgery. I live in Swansea, which has be named the WORST postcode in the UK for funding for weight loss surgery. In 2006/2007 there were 130 requests for funding all of which satisfied the NICE guidelines and...
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