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[tinkerboom]

But do i need to appeal as i have not been seen by anyone only my gp/practice nurse thats it !!!!!!!! walsall pct say i will still go on 24 weeks specialist weight management programme but what happens after the 6 months ???????

 

[tinkerboom]

Hi i have just rang PALS and there no one available to take my call so waiting for them to call me back

 

[dottychic]

PALS Really helped me, I was "lost" in the system for about 3 months and PALS sorted it out for me and even though I didnt make up the full 3 months they got it so that I got through a little bit quicker, and I got an apology XX

 

[tinkerboom]

walsall pct have told me i can expect at least a 3 month wait for an appointment for specialist weight management programme ,but what when i finish the programme THEN WHAT !!!! surely its more of an intrest to nhs to treat over weight people who are bound to get co-mobidities over time than actually waiting till they have them.....

 

[buttery]

Well i finished my 24 week weight programme 16 weeks ago and Dr Heartland said he was going to refer me for weight loss surgery but i have not heard nothing yet i have rang the pct sent letters rang Dr Heartland and have got no where i have give up hope now of getting surgery and have started WW again because i am so desperate i dont no what else to do xxx

 

[Big an Bouncy]

I would ring again and ask for an answer to some questions,ie why have they not answered your previous phonecalls. Maz x

 

[cheekybum]

There is another list of co morbidities that may help if you need to appeal, have a look through it and see if you have any of them. The system is getting really stupid, having to have a bmi of 50 and a co morbidity i am sure one or the other should be enough. I know the bmi of 50 was enough for me.
1. Diabetes
2. Neuropathy
3. Hypertension
4. Family history of heart disease
5. Family history of stroke
6. Family history of Diabetes
7. Family history of heart attacks
8. Thickened heart walls due to weight/hypertension
9. Intracranial hypertension (psudeotumor cerebra)
10. Migraines/Headaches directly related to obesity/cranial hypertension
11. Bells Palsy
12. Cardiac Arrhythmias
13. Ocular Hypertension
14. High Cholesterol (hypercholesteralemia)
15. Elevated Triglycerides
16. Hypothyroidism
17. Excess Testosterone
18. Excess Facial & Body Hair (Hirsutism)
19. Acne
20. Rashes
21. Chronic Skin Infections
22. Excess Sweating
23. frequent yeast infections
24. Hormonal Abnormalities
25. Infertility
26. Polycystic Ovaries
27. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
28. Amenorrhea related to obesity
29. Incontinence related to obesity
30. Lower Back Pain and muscle spasms
31. Ankle/knees swelling
32. Asthma or Shortness of breath upon exertion
33. Decreased Exercise Tolerance
34. Hip pain
35. Sleep apnea and Heavy Snoring
36. GURD or Acid Reflux
37. Lack of Self Esteem
38. Social Rejection
39. Loss of Job Potential
40. Inappropriate Coping Strategies
41. Anxiety
42. Severe Depression due to weight, inability to exercise
43. Chronic Fatigue
44. Fluid retention
45. Gall Bladder removed due to weight and dieting
46. Activity Intolerance; shortness of breath and severe fatigue even with minimal activity
47. Decreased endurance limiting daily activities, including, but not limited to; walking, housework, working, dressing, standing, getting up, bathing, sitting, travel
48. Depression related to difficulty coping with frequent failures at diet attempts
49. Frequent constipation alternating with frequent diarrhea
50. Stress incontinence
51. Fibrocystic breast disease
52. Abdominal gas and frequent nausea
53. Hemorrhoids
54. History of colon polyps
55. Hip pain and joint pain
56. Varicose Veins
I hope this helps anybody who needs to appeal, just list the ones relevant to you, and most of them is due to weight so the appeal board has to take them into consideration. I f you need any more help PM me xx

 

[Mecca123]

Hi what is the criteria at Walsall manor thanks

 

[shelbell]

It depends on your pct, not the hospital. Which pct are you under?

 

[tinkerboom]

walsall pct is 50+ and a comorbidity x

 

[Amrac1]

Where I live in Gloucestershire, they have changed their criteria twice to my knowledge in the last year. In September WLS was for people with BMI over 50, now apparently they have added 'at least 1 co-morbidity' Acfcording to my practise nurse they recently referred someone with BMI 50+ and with type 2 diabetes and this person was refused! I accept in this day and age there are cut back everywhere but this is so shortsighted. WLS saves money over the medium and long term.

 

[Mecca123]

It depends on your pct, not the hospital. Which pct are you under?

Hi I'm under Sandwell pct diabetic type two and need knee replacement ? 49 bmi 26 stone can't work due to my knee .thanks

 

[bubblyangie]

Why not try asking your GP to refer you to Heartlands Weight Management, I know walsall manor hospital are having a bad time right now with being over whelmed by patients, and Heartlands have had a complete new unit designed for weight management and had new funding etc, it might be worth a shot!!

hang in there..............