lollycakes
New Member
Hi, I have a few questions and this seems to be the place to ask them.
Just a little back story: Almost 2 weeks ago I finally plucked up the courage to talk to my GP about getting a gastric band. She agreed to refer me for one, as well as booking me in for blood tests (which, thankfully, all came back as normal). When I asked her about what hospital she was refering me to and how long it would take, she really didn't know anything.
So, now for my questions.
1. How will I find out about my hospital/referral appointment? Will I receive a letter with an appointment date?
2. If I will receive a letter, roughly how long will it take before I get it?
3. If there's no letter, how do I find out?
4. Is there any point contacting my GP again, given that she didn't know much herself at my first appointment?
5. After the hospital appointment, what comes next?
If anyone has any general info on the run up to getting a gastric band, I would really appreciate it. I am just completely lost and confused on how I am supposed to go about getting one via the NHS. I don't want to go about it the wrong way and mess the whole thing up, as this is something I desperately need. :cry:
Thanks,
Laura
Just a little back story: Almost 2 weeks ago I finally plucked up the courage to talk to my GP about getting a gastric band. She agreed to refer me for one, as well as booking me in for blood tests (which, thankfully, all came back as normal). When I asked her about what hospital she was refering me to and how long it would take, she really didn't know anything.
So, now for my questions.
1. How will I find out about my hospital/referral appointment? Will I receive a letter with an appointment date?
2. If I will receive a letter, roughly how long will it take before I get it?
3. If there's no letter, how do I find out?
4. Is there any point contacting my GP again, given that she didn't know much herself at my first appointment?
5. After the hospital appointment, what comes next?
If anyone has any general info on the run up to getting a gastric band, I would really appreciate it. I am just completely lost and confused on how I am supposed to go about getting one via the NHS. I don't want to go about it the wrong way and mess the whole thing up, as this is something I desperately need. :cry:
Thanks,
Laura