I enquired about WLS a few years back and was told that as our PCT requires a BMI of 60, that my BMI of 50 wouldn't qualify because i have no significant illnesses (except chronic asthma and depression but they don't count that) I was offered no alternatives and just told to get on with it basically. Well 4 years on, my BMI is still around 50, i'm more miserable then ever, tried everything and nothing works. My main issue is the depression and anxiety, which drs have said stems from lack of self eesteem and confidence which comes from the weight/food issues.
My cousin is due to give birth any day now and with the NHS choices thing she has opted to give birth in a hospital outside our PCT, we live on the border of 2 so its not so far away. This hospital specialises in weight loss surgery and i've been advised that if i ask to be refered to this hospital then i fall under their criteria which are the NICE guidelines of 40 in which case i may have a shot.
I no its a long journey and i've not even begun it but i feel i have run out of options, i can't be fat and happy, i can't fix myself at this weight and i need help. Even though its a glimmer of hope, its still hope.
Has anyone else been refered to a hospital outside their PCT and been successful in getting funding? do you think i have a shot?
My cousin is due to give birth any day now and with the NHS choices thing she has opted to give birth in a hospital outside our PCT, we live on the border of 2 so its not so far away. This hospital specialises in weight loss surgery and i've been advised that if i ask to be refered to this hospital then i fall under their criteria which are the NICE guidelines of 40 in which case i may have a shot.
I no its a long journey and i've not even begun it but i feel i have run out of options, i can't be fat and happy, i can't fix myself at this weight and i need help. Even though its a glimmer of hope, its still hope.
Has anyone else been refered to a hospital outside their PCT and been successful in getting funding? do you think i have a shot?