have you done EVERYTHING the PCT have asked and still got turned down?

[vampalicious]

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[angiemason]

I was turned down 3 Times but every time they said I hadn't fulfilled some criteria or other , I just kept doing it and no way was I going to give up and say ah well not for me then xxx but when I did get accepted I cried like a baby so I can't really say after I'd done everything they asked I was turned down , I truly hope they help you this time coz I can't think of anything you've not done xxx

 

[rickysmrs]

Good Luck Vamp I realy hope its a yes for you xxx

 

[vampalicious]

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[Samsara]

the reasons were "lack of clinical evidence" and failure to undergo services"

What does this actually mean in laymans terms? x x

 

[vampalicious]

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[angiemason]

mine where same reasons basically they thought I'd not followed dietician plan as they expected orlistat not for long enough there was another pill which I was never offered but they said I should've tried , another was hadn't lost as much weight as they expected , they said didn't reach pct requirements for co morbidities but doc had missed putting them on the form hope that helps but there are many reasons to be refused and many people . get accepted straight away xx

 

[Samsara]

i have no idea samsara seen as they never explained any of it to me xx

Well, that is unfair and they should explain it to you in clear terms that you can understand I would write to (or email) the PCT and ask them to clearly state the reasons to you if you get turned down again. But it could be a yes and we'll keep everything crossed for you on here that it will be! x x x :grouphugg:

 

[BlueDiamond]

Wishing you all the best for the 13th xx

 

[embrace1204]

yeah it happened to me, I was sent away and another appt was given to me to discuss options so I enquired re. wait times if I was accepted at the next appointment and was told it would be 5 months....not long when I've been waiting 4 years already, but I decided enough was enough and have today committed to go to Prague for the sleeve as I'm sick of having aload of bureaucrats turn me down when i'm soooooo ready to do this. Feb 25th is surgery day

 

[Angela1310]

Its madness this applying to be turned down!

I didnt apply, I saw a Specialist about my knees, he wrote to my Dr. Before I knew it he had referred me for WLS. Total time end of August to Jan 14 not even 5 months!

We should all be treated the same, its crazy, its like a lottery.

Keep fighting!! They need to justify why they say no and just keep giving reasons why they are silly not to do it. Main one being cost to the NHS if you remain overweight.

Soap Box anyone? xx

 

[wannabeminime]

yeah it happened to me, I was sent away and another appt was given to me to discuss options so I enquired re. wait times if I was accepted at the next appointment and was told it would be 5 months....not long when I've been waiting 4 years already, but I decided enough was enough and have today committed to go to Prague for the sleeve as I'm sick of having aload of bureaucrats turn me down when i'm soooooo ready to do this. Feb 25th is surgery day

Hey embrace, congrats on your decision, where are you having surgery?

 

[embrace1204]

not heard from your man as he's out of office so as long as he gets back to me on Monday and can do the date I want then i'll be going there, if not I have another provider lined up.

 

[wannabeminime]

Well done!

 

[embrace1204]

cover all angles I could still have the wrap too if I wanted but even after reading Scooter's horrific time with her sleeve - I still think it's right for me.

 

[mummy2309]

its taken me 4 long long years to get the yes for funding, i did 3 courses, counciling, got consultants to write letters this time for my sleep apnea and depression and i got a yes i had given up and was waiting for the no which should of been the middle of jan but got a call out of the blue sayig i got the funding i felt like i had won the lotto and more, i've bee given a chance to see mychildren grow up keep going for it hun and good luck emma x