Hi all,
Went to doctors first thing this morning with tonsilitis and already feeling low. Guess what? GP recieved 'standard' pre generated letter basically saying every patient needs to fit the criteria in particular having to have completed 12 month diet and excercise plan, had counselling and been monitored and exhausted all other diet channels and referred him to an enclosed fact sheet. WTF!!!!!!!!
I am feeling too poorly today to get my head around this although I am really upset about it. The letter my GP did was excellent. He stated my journey as far back as 27 years, listed all the diet pills I have tried, my weight losses and gains. Thyroid problem, depression, arthiritis, and just about everything relevant to my quest for surgery. He said he supported me whole heartedly and felt I was committed to making a bypass work. He felt bthis was the only option left for me after years of exhausting every other avenue, counselling included. Excercise is limited due to arthiritis etc.
When I started this journey it was automatic funding for my BMI and the BOSPA & NICE guidlines were all met with ease. I still meet the criteria as I have a BMI of 52 and sleep apnea which is a co-morbility.
Although they have not actually written they have denied funding, where the hell am I supposed to go from here?????????
My question is....
I am on the waiting list at Walsall Manor after being given the ok by Mr Kendrick. I only asked GP to apply for funding as I was considering going to Derby and funding has to be in place prior to referral.
Shall I appeal OR leave it to Walsall Manor to apply now?
You opinions would be much appreciated.
A very fed up Linski. xxx
Went to doctors first thing this morning with tonsilitis and already feeling low. Guess what? GP recieved 'standard' pre generated letter basically saying every patient needs to fit the criteria in particular having to have completed 12 month diet and excercise plan, had counselling and been monitored and exhausted all other diet channels and referred him to an enclosed fact sheet. WTF!!!!!!!!
I am feeling too poorly today to get my head around this although I am really upset about it. The letter my GP did was excellent. He stated my journey as far back as 27 years, listed all the diet pills I have tried, my weight losses and gains. Thyroid problem, depression, arthiritis, and just about everything relevant to my quest for surgery. He said he supported me whole heartedly and felt I was committed to making a bypass work. He felt bthis was the only option left for me after years of exhausting every other avenue, counselling included. Excercise is limited due to arthiritis etc.
When I started this journey it was automatic funding for my BMI and the BOSPA & NICE guidlines were all met with ease. I still meet the criteria as I have a BMI of 52 and sleep apnea which is a co-morbility.
Although they have not actually written they have denied funding, where the hell am I supposed to go from here?????????
My question is....
I am on the waiting list at Walsall Manor after being given the ok by Mr Kendrick. I only asked GP to apply for funding as I was considering going to Derby and funding has to be in place prior to referral.
Shall I appeal OR leave it to Walsall Manor to apply now?
You opinions would be much appreciated.
A very fed up Linski. xxx