Mr Delmonte.........he say yes!

[LBD]

I have been back to my GP today to have a proper discussion about me having a gastric band.

He has agreed to write to the PCT and refer me for a band.....

He was extremely understanding and commented that my reasons for wanting WLS were valid. He was impressed with my research of WLS and said I had articulated my case very well and had a clear understanding of the risks involved.

So now I wait! He said if I hadn't heard anything within 6 weeks then I should ring his secretary.

I am so chuffed! I know it's only the first step but at least I haven't fallen at the first hurdle.

Lisa x

 

[bypass.sarah]

well done your one step closer to a new you x x x sarah

 

[zetacatty]

Congratulations Lisa - fingers crossed for funding now. Zxx

 

[tendersage]

that is great news he obviously thinks you qualify otherwise he would not refer you this is a major breakthrough for you you must be so pleased

 

[twinklyhb]

well done !

 

[farzu]

WOW!! Lisa well done love. how did u do it? its too hard to get a referral from GP's now a days as i'm still strugling with this...

 

[emmarfrost]

well done you, first step completed then. Hooray!
Em xxx

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

well done lisa your now 1 step closer to sitting on the losers bench x

 

[topsy]

Great news Liss - one step down and you will get through all the other steps until you reach your goal Wooooohoooo

 

[farzu]

I don't know when i'll be able to give you guys suck good news....things seems to be stuck in the same place for ever.

 

[LBD]

WOW!! Lisa well done love. how did u do it? its too hard to get a referral from GP's now a days as i'm still strugling with this...

In all honesty I don't know! It was far easier than I was expecting.

I just told him that I was concerned about my health now and in the future. He made me tell him everything I knew about WLS and the risks involved - I think it was a bit of a test!

I expressed my concerns about my current health problems and those that are in my family.

I went through my previous attempts at losing weight. He could see from my records that I had been a lot lighter on previous occasions when I had visited the doctors.

The only point he made is that I hadn't tried medication and he thought the PCT might want me to try this first. However his attitude was "let's ask them and see what happens". He also said he didn't think medication would be prescribed as many are prohibited if the patient has high blood pressure, which I do.

I hope this helps. I think the main point was ensuring he knew this wasn't a whim and that I had done my research and had been thinking about WLS for over a year now.

Lisa x

 

[LBD]

Don't give up all hope Farzu. Keep pestering your GP!

 

[farzu]

Thanks Lisa, That was a great bit of info. I don't know whats happening with my GP... they said they don't refer and only the specialists does.

 

[LBD]

Thanks Lisa, That was a great bit of info. I don't know whats happening with my GP... they said they don't refer and only the specialists does.

Hmmmm I'm not convinced that is correct but I am no expert. If I were you I would go back to the GP loaded with information!

Lisa x

 

[julia in bath]

well done LBD, i'm only one week ahead of you, i saw my GP last thurs and she has agreed to write to my pct for me and ask for funding, I am finding waiting for the news almost unbearable, i'm even annoying myself with my excitement/impatients! good luck, hope the pct are as understanding as your GP

 

[baby jayne]

Well done, you must of impressed him.

Good luck with PCT.