I finally asked my GP to refer me for gastric band surgery, as I gave up trying to fund it myself - can't get credit. I got a copy letter from Dorset Healthcare to my GP asking why I would benefit from the surgery more than someone else in my position. Thats a difficult one!! I wrote to my GP with some thoughts and I have now received another copy letter in the post saying that I met Nice guidelines for level 2 and would be referred for an assessment with the consultant at Bournemouth Hospital. I am not sure if this is a hopeful sign or not. Can anyone tell me what to expect from the assessment so that I can prepare myself? Has anyone been to Bournemouth Hosp and knows what the waiting list times are like?
June
June