Sunderland - waiting times

[borogirl]

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Hi
I go back in July to show I have lost my weight target, does anyone know how long the waiting time will be after this?
Thanks in advance x
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[newcy]

After meeting the surgeon its about another 2 months wait for an endoscopy and then another 6 months to the op - so about another 10 months in total from now x

 

[borogirl]

Hi
Didnt think I would have to have endoscopy with a sleeve - thought I would be done by the end of the year! The nurse (Kim) said I wouldnt need one. Gutted now!!! x

 

[newcy]

I'm getting a sleeve and had to have an endo - as far as I know all bypass/sleeve patients have one now x

 

[borogirl]

Hi Thanks, Kim told me at my appointment that it wouldnt be needed but things change. Hope your appointment comes through soon x

 

[newcy]

Maybe they've changed again - you never know. Thanks hun x

 

[toxic_biatch]

I had my endo in feb and mr small said then it would be 18 weeks from then until surgery so end of June but some who had there endo done a few weeks before me has got their date for this month so hopefully won't be long

 

[newcy]

I had my endo on 22 Dec and not got a date yet - told 6 months so mid-end June x

 

[borogirl]

Cheers for letting me know! It just seems like forever constant waiting - how long did you have to wait for your endoscopy from your appointment to decide which weight procedure and to see if you lost weight?

 

[anita-b]

hi borogirl can i just ask how long after seeing kim did you wait for your surgeon appointment.its just i seen kim on 20th april and just wondering how long til my next appointment a keep running to the door to see if the postman has my next appiontment xx

 

[borogirl]

Hi I went to the seminar in June 10, then had my appointment with Kim Jan 11. I have an appointment mid July 12, she said it would be 3-4 months so I was disappinted when it was over 6 months. I think it took about 1 month to come through. I called to ask if I could be considered for any cancellations however was told this would not happen as people do no cancel at this stage. I have looked into transfering to James Cook, will let you know how I get on. My GP tried to refer me to James Cook however it took me back to weightloss meetings, to then see if funding would be approved. Whereas at Sunderland, if you attend a seminar you know it has been approved. I want to transfer waiting lists but it isnt as simple. I have emailed my GP now to see if I can be referred to the consultant direct oppose to this weight loss group. Will let you know how I get on x

 

[HoPe*87*]

I'm a sleever and I didn't have endo I think no offence intended at all but they go on how over weight you are and if u suffer from acid reflux etc, I had seminar nov 2010 and had surgery feb 2012. It seems like a long wait but honestly I'm so pleased they didn't rush as I think it's alot to get ur head around xx

 

[newcy]

I was told everyone was having an endo now but if not then you might be right about reflux?!? My weight isn't that high in comparison to others but I do suffer from reflux so maybe that was the reason I had an endo? X

 

[HoPe*87*]

They could have changed it so that everyone has to have one I saw the surgeon in October and he said I wouldn't have to have one so put me straight on the waiting list, policies change constantly so it probably has changed since then x

 

[toxic_biatch]

I rang the hospital up today and all they said was you'll be done by August lol

 

[goofy07]

waiting times at Sunderland thats a joke!

I had seminar Jan 2011 and still waiting to see Mr Small. I saw dietitian in May 2011 and not seeing surgeon till end of may 2012. No tests required just appointment cancellation. Which is annoying as they ask us to jump through so many hoops but they dont appear to jump through any for us and as far as explaining things unless you can look it up online they are not bery forthcoming with information.

I have been told that I will probably not get my bypass until 2013 which at the current rate at which I am losing my mobility i could be immobile.

Sorry for the moan but as you can tell I am very disappointed and disenchanted with the whole process at sunderland.

I could start again with Darlington but as 3 members of our family have died in their care i am very reluctant to do this.

Moan over move on