Newbie in Bolton :)

[specialk]

Hi All

i am new to the site, i have been browsing on and off for a few days picking up hints about the different proceedures.

i finally plucked up the courage to ask my doctor for a referal into the WLS system and i feel so alone now. i am 5ft 11" and weigh 26.6 stone

is it normal to feel so alone and down or is it just me?

i have not had any appointments or anything as i only asked for the referal on tuesday, but has any one from my area been through it?
i have read the information about my PCT and it doesnt give any specific time frames.

my main worry is i will start to develop further complications, i allready suffer horrendously with chest infections and breathing problems, i am more worried about further complications...:sigh:

i am looking for support and i hope i have found the right place

thanks Katy

 

[Rising_Sun]

Hi Katy. :welcome:

As you live in Bolton, I think you will be going through Salford Royal Hospital for your surgery when you eventually get there. There are quite a few of us who have or are going through Salford so there will be a few to share with you their experience. I have to say that the general agreement seems to be that the team at the hospital is a fantastic one.

The average waiting time from first consultation to surgery seems to be 6 months. It may be longer depending on how soon you've got your funding in place. For me, it will be a little over 7 months from 1st consultation at the hospital. However, don't get put off by the timescales because as we all know, time will pass anyway.

Best wishes on your quest for WLS.

 

[Mixman]

Hello and welcome to the nut-house

You're definitely not alone in the way you are feeling. We all chose WLS for different reasons. Some of the reasons are for what you are feeling right now!!

Don't worry about it, hopefully it won't be too long before you're feeling right at home here

 

[hayley1983]

Welcome

 

[Sambucca]

HI and welcome to Mini's.

I'm not from your area so can't help with timescales or what to expect, but just wanted to say Hello.

You've come to the right place and will get all the support you need here.

 

[Snowcrystal]

Hi All

i am new to the site, i have been browsing on and off for a few days picking up hints about the different proceedures.

i finally plucked up the courage to ask my doctor for a referal into the WLS system and i feel so alone now. i am 5ft 11" and weigh 26.6 stone

is it normal to feel so alone and down or is it just me?

i have not had any appointments or anything as i only asked for the referal on tuesday, but has any one from my area been through it?
i have read the information about my PCT and it doesnt give any specific time frames.

my main worry is i will start to develop further complications, i allready suffer horrendously with chest infections and breathing problems, i am more worried about further complications...:sigh:

i am looking for support and i hope i have found the right place

thanks Katy

Hi Katy

Just wanted to welcome your to Mini's and say that you'll definitely get a lot of good advice here...also you'll never feel alone here either.

Good luck on your journey.

(((hugs)))

 

[archiesmum]

Hello & welcome. This is a fab place to find help & support.

 

[elffie01]

hi Katy

You are not alone in your feelings , you will be suprised how common it is.
But you have been to the GP, thats your start and you found the best forum to join so you're onto a winner

Good luck in your journey

 

[hopelesscase]

hi katy as a fellow boltonian hiya and welcome. what area of bolton are you from? Im from moses gate and there are a few others from the area.
where your refered to all depends on yr GP. I wasnt refered for WLS from my GP but for weight management which recommended WLS where as my friend also from bolton went to her GP asking for a bypass. Her GP applied for funding and she went to the nuffield at leeds for her surgery. she hasnt had the same support or advice as me and i know which i would prefere based on out 2 experiances. If you fance meeting up for a coffee give me a shout.
good luck with your journey
carole

 

[Bonita]

Hello Katy.

Theres certainly no reason to feel alone now you've found this place, the people here are so supportive and will help you as much as they can.

Welcome to Mini's.

xx

 

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

just wanted to say welcome to mini's and you definatley wont feel alone here as theres lots of help and support here xxx

liz xx

 

[Fashionably Late]

Welcome! I wish I could help with how your area work but I am too far away.

How you are feeling is completely normal. I feel that way most of the time. Finding this forum has helped me gain so much courage. The people here are so lovely.

 

[Mummyof2]

Hiya katy this forum is fantastic you won't be alone here. I felt alone until I found this forum I feel relatively normal now it's fab. I've seen salford come up alot whilst fishing through the threads so I'm sure peeps will come forward with advice for you!

Clare x

 

[specialk]

hi katy as a fellow boltonian hiya and welcome. what area of bolton are you from? Im from moses gate and there are a few others from the area.
where your refered to all depends on yr GP. I wasnt refered for WLS from my GP but for weight management which recommended WLS where as my friend also from bolton went to her GP asking for a bypass. Her GP applied for funding and she went to the nuffield at leeds for her surgery. she hasnt had the same support or advice as me and i know which i would prefere based on out 2 experiances. If you fance meeting up for a coffee give me a shout.
good luck with your journey
carole

I am just around the corner, farnworth, near Dixon Green Labour club/Plodder Lane area.

I did ask for WLS as i have tried many things including dieticians and so on, non of that really helped as my life style now is different to that of growing up, when the weight piled on .

I hope it goes thru quickly!

Yeah meeting up for a drink sounds good, im busy over the next few weeks, with starting a new job, interviews for college and things but as soon as it all settles down tehn a drink sounds good to me, i wont be soooooooooooooooooooooooo alone

thank you for your advice

Katy x

 

[candie]

Welcome hun

 

[specialk]

Thank you all for your words of kind

I hope to feel at home soon xxx

Thank you again

Katy xxx

 

[fairyringuk]

Lots of lovely ladies in your area Katy so you need never be alone again and you are lucky in that sense, also the site is great and we will all always listen and help where can. We are all at different stages which is good as you get an overall picture, and there are some ladies and gents who are well on and can give great help and advice.
I am awaiting surgery in Luton. My process started July last year when I first asked GP. She applied for the funding eventually in Feb this year and I got the okay for funding in April and got an appt the next week for end of April
I am having my second appt. 18th August, so it is not a quick process but is well worth waiting for.
Welcome and good luck

Jay xx

 

[thinkbethin]

Hi Katy and :welcome2:to minis. Don't ever feel alone sweetheart because there is no need. There is always someone lurking around here and no matter what questions you may have we'll try and answer them for you. No question is a daft question so don't be afraid to ask. Jump on board and join the crew, we're all friendly and a little crazy at times but we're good peepsxxx

 

[katstofat]

hi katy welcome. im in little hulton on mount skip so very close to farnworth and im having my op at salford royal and they are right they are a great team there and we are very lucky as we have mr ammorie, you will see from the coments on here how highly regarded he is, so you will be fine. its nealy 12 months for me , i first saw my gp last september but just watin of my date now , my heart is in my mouth every time the phone rings.like the others said if you want to meet up for a drink or just to go round shops in boltongive us the word , maybee we could all get together........kath

 

[specialk]

Thank you for all the kind messages, i dont feel so lonly now