Hi
I've just been added to the waiting list for a bypass today. I've been advised that it's a six month wait, and during the course of the discussion he mentioned I would need a gastroscopy. I happened to come across this on the forum earlier today. Until then I had no idea it was part of the pre-op process. It's also made me a bit worried that there is other information that doesn't get passed on ? Is it true that after this op you also need vitamin injections for the rest of your life ? If so where do you go to get them ?
My appointment was with Mr Schroeder (at least that's what the appointment letter said). Has anyone else had any appointments with him ? And is there anyone else just been added to the waiting list ? He seemed a bit fed up during the meeting and made me a feel a bit like other doctors have done. I could almost imagine him thinking "why don't you just lose the weight yourself!" I didnt feel at all at ease. If my first meeting was with him, will he be doing my surgery ? :-(
