On My Way (maybe)

[Mister]

Hi everyone
I went to my GP today to start the ball rolling.
As I am aged 63 with some weight related health issues including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure & sleep apneoh? I was not sure if I would get help from the NHS? He said he was not fully up to date with the funding criteria but would find out for me and if I qualified he would put me forward. One thing he did suggest was for me to see a consultant privately £150-200, and any recommendation he made should make it easier for him to get me funding.
I trust my GP he's the very best and I am sure of his support if its in my best interest. I told him I will let him know on monday.
I am sure I have read somewhere that I can get free consultation with a WLS surgeon to find out what options are best for me.
Any help or advice will be greatfully recieved.

 

[Fading Grace]

Hey,
My Mum was around your age and had all of the weight related health issues that you listed and she was given the sleeve gastrectomy.
I would try and get a free consultation before forking out your own cash.
The key to success is persistence. I was like a Bulldog with a bone until I got the help that I needed. lol

 

[Wolfeyes]

Aww brilliant Mister I am pleased for you and fingers crossed all will fine for you and you get the funding
Kaz
x

 

[Lincs Lass]

I'm pleased you got a positive reaction from your GP.

I don't know about all areas but there a friend of my mother's had a bypass last year which, knowing how old her son is, would make her early 60s.

 

[rubyred15]

HI,Mister,,,that's great positive news,,,,,,,look at weight loss providers in your area,,my company was Surgicare. They are part of the hospital group,,,they will do a free consultation for you ,I had my surgery at Dolan park Birmingham, there will be other providers in your area for you to contact .ring them up , book a consultation , they will tell you if you would be a good candidate for surgery once you tell them your medical history ect , ect , then go back to your doctor and tell him her what they said .Good luck on your journey .Rubyred15