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[Chuffy_29]

Hi everyone

I called Streamline Surgical (Shaw Somers et al.) today to talk through some options. I am still hoping i might be lucky on the NHS funding but i want to keep my options open!
I spoke to a really nice lady called Stacey who talked to me about options (band is definately not on!) and i got some prices. I am thinking i might pay for an initial consult to discuss bypass and sleeve options further with one of the consultants (Chris Pring or Guy Slater). Does anyone think this is a waste of time/money or is it likely to be beneficial?

 

[luv2bskinny]

i am in the same situation as your self, i ave been refered to the nhs but i am lookin in2 privete cover lyk your sekf to keep my options open!!! i ave spoke to a few clinics so far and ave a couple more ringin me over the weekend, can i just ask why you wouldnt get the band?

thanxs nikki xx

 

[gaelic girl]

I don't think it would be a waste of time, i went privately and found my consultation very helpful xx

 

[Chuffy_29]

I am a "snacker" and in particular chocolate is a weakness (about 3 large bars per week plus a couple of turkish delights a day) and i graze so could "cheat" the band, and that's why i think (and they agreed) it's not the best choice for me. I am now torn between sleeve and bypass

 

[ladylite]

I had my surgey with Guy Somers and Streamline. They were brilliant, I did have my first consultation with Guy Slater, but was disappointed when they were going to delay my surgery for a month because he was going on holiday.

After speaking to Stacey she had everything transferred to Guy Somers and to be honest I have never looked back.

Going private does have a lot of benefits the only drawback, you end up skint, but I am saving money on food......

 

[gaelic girl]

Lol Mary yes my shares in Cadbury's and Galaxy have plumeted. Chuffy you are the same kind of eater as me thats why i had the bypass needed the full no going back option. x

 

[Chuffy_29]

Skint doesn't even begin to cover it lol!
Good to know that you benefitted. I have no concerns about them, the surgeons are all the ones who would do my op on the NHS anyway as they cover South Coast PCT.

 

[ditzeeblonde]

They are absolutely fabulous there too.... I really can't praise them highly enough, all of the staff there are amazing. xx

 

[tango]

Hi everyone

I called Streamline Surgical (Shaw Somers et al.) today to talk through some options. I am still hoping i might be lucky on the NHS funding but i want to keep my options open!
I spoke to a really nice lady called Stacey who talked to me about options (band is definately not on!) and i got some prices. I am thinking i might pay for an initial consult to discuss bypass and sleeve options further with one of the consultants (Chris Pring or Guy Slater). Does anyone think this is a waste of time/money or is it likely to be beneficial?

I met with Shaw Somers in June and he advised me to go for NHS funding. I did and they came through 2 months later, I now have an appointment with Chichester in Oct for assesment and then hopefully will have op by end of year or early next year. This is saving me £12,000 so I think that the applying for the NHS route is definately worth it, what PCT are you with, Im with Surrey.

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Tango... are you not in on the 8th Sept anymore? xx

 

[Chuffy_29]

Tango i'm with what was Sussex, now South Coast or something similar. How did you get round to discussing NHS funding? I just have one issue with the NHS form so it would be useful to know why he suggested it.