Anybody else starting their journey at Walsall Manor Hospital?

[Tracietxx]

Hi guys. My first appointment was back in January, saw Mr Mirza, Dr Hartland and the dietician. Got my next appointment next Wednesday and I'm bricking it now!

Good luck on your next appointment. .hope it goes fast for you ..Can I ask what they do at the first appointment please x

 

[Sazul78]

Good luck on your next appointment. .hope it goes fast for you ..Can I ask what they do at the first appointment please x

Hi Tracie
I was advised it could be up to 4 hours, I was actually there for 2. I was weighed first and had my height taken so they could calculate my BMI.
Then I saw Mr Mira and he asked me medical history questions and explained each of the procedures in turn, giving me handouts on each. Then I saw Dr Hartland who explained that you need to see several specialists before surgery to make sure that you are well informed and understand the surgery, the risks, the benefits, the diet before and after surgery and that you generally understand what's going on. After that he re-explained the three procedures with helpful diagrams and told me I didn't *need* to make my mind up then and there (I've already chosen sleeve as it has the most benefit for diabetics) when I told him my reasons for choosing sleeve, he agreed and took thw other two leaflets back lol
Then I was given a mental health/physical exercise questionnaire to complete and once that was done I saw the dietician who gave me some dietary advice and a target weight loss.
After that I had bloods taken and was sent home.
Quite a lot was done really and it went pretty quickly. I was in for 9.05 and home by 11.15 (I live in Wolverhampton)
Saz
x

 

[Tracietxx]

Hi Tracie
I was advised it could be up to 4 hours, I was actually there for 2. I was weighed first and had my height taken so they could calculate my BMI.
Then I saw Mr Mira and he asked me medical history questions and explained each of the procedures in turn, giving me handouts on each. Then I saw Dr Hartland who explained that you need to see several specialists before surgery to make sure that you are well informed and understand the surgery, the risks, the benefits, the diet before and after surgery and that you generally understand what's going on. After that he re-explained the three procedures with helpful diagrams and told me I didn't *need* to make my mind up then and there (I've already chosen sleeve as it has the most benefit for diabetics) when I told him my reasons for choosing sleeve, he agreed and took thw other two leaflets back lol
Then I was given a mental health/physical exercise questionnaire to complete and once that was done I saw the dietician who gave me some dietary advice and a target weight loss.
After that I had bloods taken and was sent home.
Quite a lot was done really and it went pretty quickly. I was in for 9.05 and home by 11.15 (I live in Wolverhampton)
Saz
x

Thanks for that .Was wondering y so long..lol ..I'm so excited to be doing this I don't mind the wait between appointments as each appointment is a step in the right direction..I'm originally from Wolverhampton was there all my life but moved to Birmingham for work 6 years ago .hope to keep in touch and ill be watching and waiting for your posts as your 1 step ahead of me xxx thanks for reply x

 

[Kathryn81]

Hi guys. My first appointment was back in January, saw Mr Mirza, Dr Hartland and the dietician. Got my next appointment next Wednesday and I'm bricking it now!

Snap!!! my first appointment was January and I've got my psychologist appointment on Friday 7th. I should have had a weight management appointment on 22nd March but that has been moved to May by hospital.
Wishing u luck on your journey. Xxx

 

[Tracietxx]

Snap!!! my first appointment was January and I've got my psychologist appointment on Friday 7th. I should have had a weight management appointment on 22nd March but that has been moved to May by hospital.
Wishing u luck on your journey. Xxx

Good luck on your journey ill be watching and waiting for updates xx

 

[Kathryn81]

Well had my appointment with Mr Kendrick on Friday it was interesting. He really knew me from the questionnaire I'd filled in back in January. He was lovely and although he was firm and straight talking but he was fair. He wants to see me again but is happy to put me forward.

 

[Tracietxx]

Well had my appointment with Mr Kendrick on Friday it was interesting. He really knew me from the questionnaire I'd filled in back in January. He was lovely and although he was firm and straight talking but he was fair. He wants to see me again but is happy to put me forward.

That's absolutely brilliant. .realy happy for you ..my first appointment is next week can't wait now xx

 

[Kathryn81]

Hi all just wanted to update you on my progress. I rang today to be told I'd been discussed at Mdt and need to see surgeon and dietician. This was then followed up by them ringing me to say they will all be at my next appointment in May. So things are moving fast now.

 

[Tracietxx]

Hi all just wanted to update you on my progress. I rang today to be told I'd been discussed at Mdt and need to see surgeon and dietician. This was then followed up by them ringing me to say they will all be at my next appointment in May. So things are moving fast now.

Your gonna be on tha looser bench b4 u no it hun ..keep us updated ill be watching and waiting for the updates ..nd congratulations xxx