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[dawn08]

Hi
Is there anyone out there that has been successful being referred for WLS just on the grounds of a high BMI and no co mordilities to the Nhs please ?

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[G'G]

Yes myself, for this you need to be 50 bmi then it becomes a first line treatment for the patient I believe. Otherwise according to the nice guidelines you need to do further weight management for 12-24 months with a bmi of 40 or more. Other than that you need 35 bmi or greater in the presence of other significant diseases.

 

[dawn08]

Thank you G,G I'm nearly 45 bmi but touch wood at the moment I've nothing else other than depression related to my size x

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[G'G]

Thank you G,G I'm nearly 45 bmi but touch wood at the moment I've nothing else other than depression related to my size x

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Me either luckily, but I have recently been tested again for sleep apnoea by the hospital requested by the surgeon (awaiting results). However like I say you need to be 50 bmi plus for it to become a first line option. I'm sure with 45 bmi you can get still get the help you need but you may need to jump through 1 or 2 more hoops to get there.

Good Luck

 

[dawn08]

You too G'G and thanks again x

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[Lincs Lass]

I was no co-morbidities. Around here it's also over a BMI of 50 if no other health issues.

Good luck with your referral xx

 

[Muizenberg]

Same here but the whole process still took nearly two years incl. lots of pestering for a surgery date. Probably doesn't help when your surgeon only works part- time.

 

[dawn08]

Thanks everyone although I'm sure my bmi will be 50 before the ball starts rolling x

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[dawn08]

G,G what area are you in ? X

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[Badgerpink]

Me too over 50 here no co morbidities only back and joint pain, only had to do 6 months weight management then I was referred. Started feb 11 looking at by feb 13 for my op. All the. Best on your journey x

 

[Nkpjkb56]

Bmi

I live in wales I had a bmi of 52 and some other problems and I was refused for funding so I went private hope it comes through for you

 

[dawn08]

Thanks everyone it seems every area has different requirements and timescales x

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[2nd timer]

Me either luckily, but I have recently been tested again for sleep apnoea by the hospital requested by the surgeon (awaiting results). However like I say you need to be 50 bmi plus for it to become a first line option. I'm sure with 45 bmi you can get still get the help you need but you may need to jump through 1 or 2 more hoops to get there.

Good Luck

Hi, I have sleep apnoea and for ages I battled after my band was removed, as soon as my sleep apnea was diagnosed n I have to sleep on a c pap machine, it automatically made me qualify for funding for surgery . So bad, but good
Fingers crossed then xx

 

[Yvessa]

I had BMI 68 and comorbs and was initially refused funding. Postcode lottery I'm afraid

 

[dawn08]

That's unbelievable yvessa I think your right x

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[shell-]

Wow Yvessa. That's horrible!

 

[Yvessa]

It's not a big deal for me as my gp fought and won. But I was the last person in our area to get through.