Referral

[prmdc098]

So today I was at the dietitian and have finally lost the 10% required for them to refer me to the wls surgeons, now the wait for an appointment, they did say the Tayside waiting list is not long atoll so hopefully hear in the next few weeks. My only worry is I've lost 2lbs short of 3 stone. Will the surgeon say I don't need surgeon I can clearly do it alone? And my BMI now is under the threshold for surgery funding, dose that matter or will they go on what my BMI was?

 

[SAM55]

So today I was at the dietitian and have finally lost the 10% required for them to refer me to the wls surgeons, now the wait for an appointment, they did say the Tayside waiting list is not long atoll so hopefully hear in the next few weeks. My only worry is I've lost 2lbs short of 3 stone. Will the surgeon say I don't need surgeon I can clearly do it alone? And my BMI now is under the threshold for surgery funding, dose that matter or will they go on what my BMI was?

Well done on your loss. It shows you have commitment. With your BMI I would say it won't be a problem. It isn't just the getting it off, its the keeping it off. Do you have a history of losing and gaining? Also have you had a psychology appointment yet to check whether your head will be able to cope with significant weight loss, and sleep clinic to check for sleep apnoea? I also had to see a physician as well.

 

[prmdc098]

I had sleep apnea yea had that diagnosed before I started with the weight management team, I've not had an psychology appointment yet although I do see a psychologist about my depression and anxiety

 

[SAM55]

I had sleep apnea yea had that diagnosed before I started with the weight management team, I've not had an psychology appointment yet although I do see a psychologist about my depression and anxiety

That's good you have one in place already as that will help, particularly afterwards. I did too when I saw psychologist in Aug 2015 but he died a couple of months later, and have had trouble in getting another one for the past year, but finally start next week. Are you finding it helpful?