Hello Everyone.. I'm so pleased to have found you all!

[Clare*]

Hello There,

Im so pleased to have found this website and all the members. I have just had funding approved for bariatric surgery! I am thrilled , but know that i will need support from like minded friends.. I have a spinal condition , and i cant have it fixed until i lose weight , which is almost impossible , so its a race against time , im on morphine , so its all abit grim :sigh:... but there is light at the end of the tunnel .. i have tried to find information about St Richards Hospital in Chichester, waiting times and the surgeons ... but i cant find a reliable source ... can anyone out there help me ?

I have read so many of your stories ... and its just amazing.

Once i get the hang of the the chat room , i will be in there often .

Thank you for your time .

Much Love

Clare*

 

[DaisyMaesy]

I had the option of going to St.Richard's but chose Chelsea and Westminster, big mistake. I am still waiting although my friend who was granted funding in January 2011 (I was granted funding in July last year) had her operation at St.Richard's last month so you are a lucky girl to be there. I think her name on here is poppyowner so look out for her posts

 

[DaisyMaesy]

Not sure if anyone uses the chat room Clare, I certainly have never found anyone in there when I have entered

 

[goingtobehappy]

Hi Claire, welcome to the site, sorry can'ty help re your hospital as I have no knowledge of them.

Which surgery will you be having?

 

[i-wanna-be-slim]

Hi and welcome, congrats on getting your funding hun.

 

[Neen]

Welcome Clare xxx Hope that you enjoy being here , there's lots of info and support available to you now x

 

[newcy]

Welcome. I'm from a different PCT but I wish you luck on your journey x

 

[wobblyshirl]

Hi Clare, I can't help you with the information you wanted but welcome aboard.
Shirl x

 

[charm55]

Hi Clare and Welcome. Sorry cant help with your information but just wanted to say hello.

 

[Clare*]

Thank you all so much for your help , all your advice is very precious to me ..

Its lovely to meet you all !

I have tried to find poppyowner , but i need more posts ... (this is a learning curve for me )

I have sent my questionaire to St Richards ... so i'm just waiting for a reply , Does anyone know how long i will be likly to wait before i get seen ?

Thank you , hope you are having a lovely weekend xxx

 

[JaneNewcastle]

I'm new also, having my bypass next month. I'm just learning how the site works too

 

[Clare*]

Fantastic ! Congratulations ....you must be so excited ! i look forward to hearing about your journey
xx

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Hi Claire & welcome... have a look in my signature & you can see how quick my journey was at Chichester. You'll be in great hands there, they are an amazing team. x

 

[JaneNewcastle]

Wow Chichester is amazing, it takes longer than 3 months for your initial consultation from referral here and you had your bypass in that time!!

 

[mandym1]

:welcome2: Clare & Jane

I am under a different PCT but have just had my funding agreed. I'm just waiting to be seen which will take a few weeks but my bypass should be within the next 2 months (so I'm told).

Looking forward to sharing my journey with you x

 

[Clare*]

Thank you all very much for your time, Im told that an appointment is in the post on its way to me ... i wait at the door mat everyday like a faithful puppy lol ...I cant stop thinking about it !

 

[Lilyscent]

Hi Claire
Welcome to the group, Im new here too and love how friendly and supportive everyone is here.
Im still at an early stage too, I have my seminar in June.
Good Luck with your journey x