Hi, does anyone know what the Nottinghamshire criteria is for having a gastric bypass? I've been looking in to having a gastric band, but have come to realise that I probably need a bypass instead. I know I qualify if they follow the NICE criteria, but my doctor is sooo unhelpful
I have a BMI of 55 and I'm 27yo. I've been on Reductil for about 6 months and this has made no great change to my weight. The last 2 times I have been to see my doctor he suggested a gastric band and when I asked him (the last time just 2 weeks ago) if I would be entitled to it on the NHS he asked me what my weight was (couldn't even be bothered to weigh me!) I told him that I weigh 23st, he said 'you'd have to be about 28st. There is a private clinic...'. I'm sure this is a load of rubbish, and it makes me so mad.
I am so depressed at mo. I left feeling worse. Can anyone give me any information- all it says on the BOSPA website is that they are awaiting info- not helpful!
I have a BMI of 55 and I'm 27yo. I've been on Reductil for about 6 months and this has made no great change to my weight. The last 2 times I have been to see my doctor he suggested a gastric band and when I asked him (the last time just 2 weeks ago) if I would be entitled to it on the NHS he asked me what my weight was (couldn't even be bothered to weigh me!) I told him that I weigh 23st, he said 'you'd have to be about 28st. There is a private clinic...'. I'm sure this is a load of rubbish, and it makes me so mad.
I am so depressed at mo. I left feeling worse. Can anyone give me any information- all it says on the BOSPA website is that they are awaiting info- not helpful!