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Hi,

After being recommded by LESLEYDB (who i met through The Dibb) I have finally decided to post after much lurking over the last week or so. Thanks Lesley.

I have an appointment with Dr Galloway at the Nuffield in Glasgow in a couple of weeks time to see about having a Gastric Band. Unfortunatley I am not in the correct "Postcode" for this to be considered under the NHS so I am having to go private....

I have been thinking of surgery for the last few years and finally decided on trying to get the gastric band earlier this year. My dad passed away earlier this year from cancer and I decided I had to lose this weight and be healthy for my family so my daughter doesn't have to go through something like this one day with me :(

Anyway I have read loads about the operation but wondered if someone can help me with a few questions - please..

Has anybody been to see Dr Galloway?
If you are paying for it can they say no?
How long to wait for Private?
What questions should I ask at consultation?
What is the recovery time in terms of time of work? Do you tell work why you are off?

One last thing - how do I get a jazzy signature.

sorry lots of questions.

Thanks

Sam
 
Hi Sam and WELCOME to minis:)

This is a great weight loss forum and there are people at different stages of their weight loss journey who will be able to help you no matter what your problem would be.

I have found this site invaluable for hints/tips/support and the feeling you are not alone that there are so many people who are all in the same boat and who will care for you throughout your journey.

Looking forward to getting to know you better - take care x:)
 
hi doves, sorry i cant help as im still waiting for surgery myself but i didn't want to just read and run :). hopefully someone will be along in a minute who can help but good luck anyway. tasha xxx
 
Hiya again Sam and welcome to Minis you will find all the help and support you need on here. Look for posts by 2 band liz as she is a great help and will be able to answer just about any question you have.
Speak soon either on here or on DIBB
Take Care xx
 
Hi Sam and:welcome2: to mini's. Sorry I can't help with the questions on the Nuffield and the paying private as I was nhs in sheffield. I'm glad you know Lesley she is a freind of mine and as been a great help to me. She's such a lovely lady so down to earth and easy to talk to.
Good luck and keep posting as there will be someone along soon to help you. xxGaynorxx
 
Hiya Sam - welcome to minis...GL with your weight loss journey x
 
:welcome2: Sam, just wanted to say hi.

Unfortunately i cant help with your questions but hopefully someone will come along soon with some answers. I am still waiting for surgery but feel very lucky as my postcode seems to be ok. It just doesnt seem fair does it. There are lots of people struggling the same as you! Good luck and hope you gets lots of useful info xxx :D
 
DOVES said:
Hi,

After being recommded by LESLEYDB (who i met through The Dibb) I have finally decided to post after much lurking over the last week or so. Thanks Lesley.

I have an appointment with Dr Galloway at the Nuffield in Glasgow in a couple of weeks time to see about having a Gastric Band. Unfortunatley I am not in the correct "Postcode" for this to be considered under the NHS so I am having to go private....

I have been thinking of surgery for the last few years and finally decided on trying to get the gastric band earlier this year. My dad passed away earlier this year from cancer and I decided I had to lose this weight and be healthy for my family so my daughter doesn't have to go through something like this one day with me :(

Anyway I have read loads about the operation but wondered if someone can help me with a few questions - please..

Has anybody been to see Dr Galloway?
If you are paying for it can they say no?
How long to wait for Private?
What questions should I ask at consultation?
What is the recovery time in terms of time of work? Do you tell work why you are off?

One last thing - how do I get a jazzy signature.

sorry lots of questions.

Thanks

Sam
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hi sam im nhs banded so i cant answer all your questions but i will answer the ones i can.

QUESTIONS AT CONSULTATION SHOULD BE WHAT IS OFFERED IN THERE AFTERCARE PACKAGE, IS THERE TELEPHONE SUPPORT IF NEEDED, HOW MANY DIETICIAN APPOINTMENTS DO I GET IN THE PRICE TO SEE HOW IM DEALING WITH THE NEW WAY/LIFESTYLE OF EATING AND ALSO HOW MANY FILLS IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.

TIME OFF WORK DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF WORK YOU DO, IF ITS A SIT DOWN JOB LIKE IN A OFFICE 2 WEEKS APPROX IF ITS A MANUAL JOB LONGER MAY BE REQUIRED.

TELLING WORK IS YOUR DECISION, YOU CAN GET YOUR SURGEON TO PUT THE MINIMUM BASICS IN YOUR SICK NOTE IF REQUIRED.

JAZZY SIG IS FROM GLITTER SITES THEN UPLOAD IN TO THE SIGNATURE THROUGH USER CP AT THE TOP.
HERE IS A LINK FOR THE GLITTERS.
Glitterfy.com - Glitter your Pictures, MySpace Glitter Graphics
 
DOVES said:
Hi,



Anyway I have read loads about the operation but wondered if someone can help me with a few questions - please..

Has anybody been to see Dr Galloway?
If you are paying for it can they say no?
How long to wait for Private?
What questions should I ask at consultation?
What is the recovery time in terms of time of work? Do you tell work why you are off?

One last thing - how do I get a jazzy signature.

sorry lots of questions.

Thanks

Sam
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firstly let me say welcome to mini's you have found a great source for support and advice.

The only reasons for a private company to turn you down would be a low BMI to start with, and that they considered surgery on you at that time to be a huge risk.

Once you have spoken to the consultant and decided you want to have WLS through them you can pick an op date that he is free on and settle your account with them (full fee) the date could be just a few days after everything has cleared through the system ( thats immediate they work fast for your money) or you might want to wait a few weeks/month ect to ensure you have help around the home when you come out of hospital. Recovery time varies for everyone, and as a bypasser i can't say wht the norm is for a bander
 
Hi Doves
Welcome to Mini's.
I had my band on Saturday and have to say it went well in terms of pain etc. I feel that I could go back to work Monday no problem (work in an office).
I am also Private, and found that it was really quick for me to get a date of the Surgeon. I could have gone to meet the Surgeon and the Bareatric Nurse within 2 weeks and had my Op within 2 weeks from then, I did however set my own date later due to commitments.
As you are paying you have choices, like for e.g I asked could I go down first for Surgery and my Surgeon said yes.
As for work I told them why I was going in and used my own leave. If I was NHS I woud have got time allowed, but if not NHS they look at it as Cosmetic Surgery which is our own choice. I wasn't bothered about this as I didn't expect them to give me the time, they have however been very supportive of me and have offered me shorter days if needed when I return etc... I won't be needing them as I am fine.

The best advice I can give you is research the Surgeon as he is the first priority then go from there. I chose Basil Amouri at Spire Manchester as if you google him you will see why, he has a lot of fans on this site too.
Don't rush, take your time and goodluck.
Go with reputation.
 
Hi Sam
Welcome from a fellow Glasgwegian to minis. It really is a great site to be part of. I'm due to have a bypass op by Mr Ammori on 7th August and am travelling to Manchester only because there is a distinct lack of surgeons in Glasgow who carry out this op. Nuffield in Glasgow is the "specialist hospital" in weight loss so i'm sure you will be in good hands. I also spoke to my GP about Scottish surgeons and Dr Galloway and Mr Stuart at Rosshall was the two she mentioned. I once tried to go through NHS in Glasgow a good few years back and attended the Royal Infirminary. Wait for it under the watchful eye of "professer LEAN" how's that for a name for a top weight loss expert! The process was long and mentally stressful so if you can go private i would reccommend it especially in Glasgow. When i enquired about waiting times ( privately) i was told i could get it done very quickly. As Liz says take your time google the surgeons and do your research as going privately tends not to make time a prob. There are so many helpful and supportive people on this site so you have def come to the right place. Sorry can't help with the IT skills i'm useless lol xx
 
Hi Doves

Welcome to Mini's :)

Can't help with your enquiry as Im in London and still waiting bypass lol!
 
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