Patsy
New Member
Hi All, as I mentioned in a previous thread my doctor has referred me for a lap band procedure (or so I thought) @ City Hosp Birmingham.
I was a bit concerned re funding so I contacted the PALS dept for my PCT (lovely lady). The lady I spoke to said I met the criteria and funding should be in place, she then offered to phone my drs surgery and see what was happening.
She has called me back today to tell me I am actually being sent for a clinical assessment at the hospital where (I'm assuming) the Dr's will decide whether I am a suitable candidate for the procudure.
Did anybody else go through this procedure (band and bypass) - is this standard or am I just worrying too much:wave_cry:.
Thanks (sorry about the length lol).
I was a bit concerned re funding so I contacted the PALS dept for my PCT (lovely lady). The lady I spoke to said I met the criteria and funding should be in place, she then offered to phone my drs surgery and see what was happening.
She has called me back today to tell me I am actually being sent for a clinical assessment at the hospital where (I'm assuming) the Dr's will decide whether I am a suitable candidate for the procudure.
Did anybody else go through this procedure (band and bypass) - is this standard or am I just worrying too much:wave_cry:.
Thanks (sorry about the length lol).