Hi SN,
yes my journey was very fast. Origionally I mt referal was sent to St georges as that is where all kingston PCt sends then UNLESS you ask otherwise. I went along to the st Georges info evening and was told that it was at least a 1 year wait till the next lot of appointments and on average people with them are waiting between 2-3 years for their ops. i was really disapointed. BUt whilst on this site Icame across someone else that lived in Kingston & had had their op at CX, so did what you have done and asked their opinion and info, and she could speak highly enough of them. So I called the PCT (they are based in Holyfield Road Surbiton) and asked for them to change my referal to Cx hospital.
The longest wait I had with CX was for the group info appointment, that was about 8 weeks, all the other appointments were aout 6 weeks appart, and I had my op a week ago today. Everyone there was wonderful the nurses couldnt do enough for yoy, and even the surgeons came to see me everyday I was in hospital. the only thing is now they have moved their bariatric department to St Marys in Paddington, but I was informed that as its now a dedicated bariatric depatment the possibility is there will be more appointments avaliable as before they had to share the clinic with other things so could only run it twice a week.
Sorry really babbled on a bit. But if you need anymore info or just want a chat drop me a Pm or I could give you my number if you would prefere.xxx