Wow that seems fast, have you been to seminar and done weight management course that most seem to do? When were you referred? Sorry about all the Q's x?
its fine, My first appointment was the seminar, then I was told to lose 6kg (I lost 7) an appointment got lost in post so I rang them in april, I was given consultation with Mr Dresner and dietician, then asked at the same appointment which was a good time for me, I chose July but prob could have been sooner, I HAD TO FOLLOW THE LIVER REDUCING DIET FOR 1 WEEK BEFORE OP. AN AMAZING TEAM, MR DRESNER IS A LEGEND.
Thanks Gyp it's great hearing from someone who has been to James cook. What did they cover in the seminar, was is the milk lrd? Also do you know if you can take anyone with you? I live about 40 miles away and hubby is driving me, but he'd like to come in with me if he can ??
Hi loulabelle, I'm currently on Sunderland's books, but am transferring to North Tees. Apparently the rules changed again last April and you have to do some kind of weight management course if your Bmi is under 50. If it's over 50 you can be accepted straight away. I was also told I would have to be under the hospital for 6 months before I could have surgery. X
my GP tried to fob me off with the 6 months weight management too, but I insisted that I have tried weight loss programmes umpteen times and with a BMI of 46 for at least the last three years with a few fluctuations but nothing major persuaded him that the 6 month course would not benefit me, he made the referral, which I expected to be to sunderland, but I received a letter inviting me to Seminar at James Cook on monday 8th Sept... so am about to embark on my journey... I have lost 2st 3lb since GP referred me on 31st July x
.Aaah that makes sense does that include the bariatric team Blondie?