First Consultation Post Op

[BlondeMoment]

Hi Minis ,

I have just got back from a appointment to seeing my bariatric surgeon/consultant,but i didnt see him,i saw a dietician which i found strange as this was my first appointment since my op,i thought i would have seen him to discuss the progress so far and maybe check the wounds.
Is this normal practice,did other wls members see a dietician on their first appointment ?,Gaynor (thinkbethin)was also there as well for her first appointment and she only saw the dietician.

Another reason for asking is i remember when Fedup1981 posted a while back and she sees the same consultant Mr Ackroyd (Sheffield),she said that he was pleased with her progress,maybe he just had a busy clinic today.

Thanx Again

 

[Red 42]

Hi Di,

didn't want to read and run, at least you got to see a dietician...mine stood me up today....Grrrr!

aftercare really is a lottery

 

[debbiejane]

been told that may happen at st richards as the surgeons getting so busy now xx

 

[Lisa J]

i was supposed to see the dietician but she didnt turn up so i saw a member of my surgeons team instead who checked my wounds ect. i was glad in away as this gave me peace of mind that everything was ok. not so bothered about the dietician as get all my info on here!!!!

 

[babyflower]

It seems usual on NHS to only see dietician / bariatric nurse post op. Usually only see surgeon if there's a problem.

 

[thinkbethin]

I totally agree Di, we should have seen Mr Ackroyd or at least one of his team not just the dietician.