Waiting game

[Nayla21]

Hi guys,

I’ve been reading up for a while now and have decided it’s about time I introduced myself!
I living in Birmingham and my operation will be at Heartlands. I received my appointment today with the surgeon and it’s a month away-5th of November to be exact. Does anyone know how long after the surgeon appointment does the operation take place? I have heard it is approx 9 months to a year but I’m really hoping that is not true!

I will be having revisional surgery as previously I had a gastric band fitted in late 2011. At the time my weight was 115kg and I now weigh136kg. I did lose weight to begin with and went down to 90 kg but after I had my twin boys my weight just kept increasing and increasing. I found out this was because the band started leaking and was no longer functioning properly. Also I had my gastric band fitted privately and that has caused all sorts of issues with the nhs this time round. I’ve been told if you’re a private patient you have to abide by longer waiting times. Does anyone have any knowledge of this?

Looking forward to hearing from you guys soon.

 

[Parsnip]

Every hospital is SO different and even within each hospitals, journey length vary greatly. Your best bet is to ask at your appointment although even then... Take it with a pinch of salt.

Not really got much of a clue about revisions but hope your journey is straightforward from here in out x

 

[Bling Babe]

Hi guys,

I’ve been reading up for a while now and have decided it’s about time I introduced myself!
I living in Birmingham and my operation will be at Heartlands. I received my appointment today with the surgeon and it’s a month away-5th of November to be exact. Does anyone know how long after the surgeon appointment does the operation take place? I have heard it is approx 9 months to a year but I’m really hoping that is not true!

I will be having revisional surgery as previously I had a gastric band fitted in late 2011. At the time my weight was 115kg and I now weigh136kg. I did lose weight to begin with and went down to 90 kg but after I had my twin boys my weight just kept increasing and increasing. I found out this was because the band started leaking and was no longer functioning properly. Also I had my gastric band fitted privately and that has caused all sorts of issues with the nhs this time round. I’ve been told if you’re a private patient you have to abide by longer waiting times. Does anyone have any knowledge of this?

Looking forward to hearing from you guys soon.

Hi and welcome, I’m sorry I have no experience of bands, revision or nhs after private but wanted to wish you luc, keep us updated with your progress xx