Anyone had Lap Band on the NHS? how long was the waiting list?

helenuk · January 8, 2007

Hi ,

I am still at the research stage at the moment.

I would like to talk to local people ,who have been banded in the UK on NHS.

I was wondering how long the waiting list was for people on NHS .

Any stories,advice, info , would be much appreciated.

H x

sugarplum · February 15, 2007

Hi helen i had my band done on nhs, the waiting list in my area is 6 months from being put on a list.

Yvonne · February 15, 2007

Hi Helen,

I was on the waiting list for just over a year. I'm in Glasgow but have heard that other people only wait a few months - just depends where you are.

The first time I asked my gp she wouldn't refer me - it took me another year to build up courage to ask again - I even wrote her a letter before going in to talk about it again - else I would've burst into tears - I also wrote to every surgeon I could find who performed the surgery - but in the end she did refer me - I had an appointment with the surgeon shortly afterwards - I was never aware of any funding problems as this was never mentioned.

One thing I have become aware of is that the aftercare from the NHS can leave a lot to be desired - I have to wait 5 months for my first fill - I've heard of others only having 2/3 fills per year - but this isn't always the case - some people have excellent care - again it all depends where you are.

Good luck and let us know how you get on,

Yvonne

x

SaggiJ · February 23, 2007

Hi helen i had my band done on nhs, the waiting list in my area is 6 months from being put on a list.

Dear Sugarplum,

Im very interested in your history and weightlost. I see that you have your bands op back in 2005 ie. near 15months ago and you have lose an incredible amount of weight. I've mine done privately in Belgium back in Sept 06, so only 5months ago. Have lost 21lbs todate and have 35lbs to go. My band can take 7ml (or is it cc?) fill and I've been filled to near max near 3wkes ago, but weight lost has stopped even though I barely can eat anything.)

You have done so well. Did your weight plateau at some point in yr 15months?? And if it did, how did you get it to start losing again?? Can you tell me are you fill to near max too?? What is your daily intake of food like?? Please can you advise. Truly grateful for any help.

Sincerely,:rolleyes

SaggiJ

midnightvelvet · March 29, 2007

Hi

I asked my GP about banding last July, got my first consultation at the begining of September, second consultation 13th December, banded 9th February 2007.

Hope that helps.

Love

MV

daisey22 · April 9, 2007

I live near London is there anyone who knows where I would go for NHS banding?

anon · April 10, 2007

Your first port of call should always be your GP if you are looking to have a band on the NHS, you will need a referral from your GP.

Each PCT has a protocol to follow and so it would be wrong to try and second guess what will happen where you are. In some PCT's they refer you to an endocrinologist, others have an obesity clinic set up. Some just refer straight to the bariatric surgeon.

Good luck with your journey.

Hx

daisey22 · April 21, 2007

I went to see my GP last week, explained what I would like to have done. I actually have a chronic backproblem so he knows it would be benefitial to me. He has written to a Mr Boyle immediatly as he hopes he will be able to help me, if not put me in the right direction.

I will keep a diary of every move in this route of getting banded as it will help others.

Cheers,

Very Hopeful Daisy

daisey22 · April 21, 2007

Hi
I asked my GP about banding last July, got my first consultation at the begining of September, second consultation 13th December, banded 9th February 2007.

Hope that helps.

Love

MV

How are you getting on? would love to know

Regards Daisey22

inuk · May 30, 2007

Hi,

I have my first consultation on wednesday.

I have prepared my pro's and con's and questions list for my surgeon.

So fingers crossed he will put me on the list.

I have been told the list is 4 months were I live.

Keep you posted ,

XxX

How are you getting on? would love to know
Regards Daisey22

inuk · June 14, 2007

:clap2:

My surgeon said he wil put me on his list after I have seen the dietition...my next appointment with my surgeon is in september, when he will put me on his list, the waiting time will be between 4-6 months, apparently that is how long it will take to go thru the motions for funding etc.

By the way, this post was started by me, but I lost my password.

Hx

Hi,
I have my first consultation on wednesday.

I have prepared my pro's and con's and questions list for my surgeon.

So fingers crossed he will put me on the list.

I have been told the list is 4 months were I live.

Keep you posted ,

XxX

saira · October 18, 2007

Well I Am On Nhs Waiting List At The Momet It Curently Stands At Six Months But I Have Sine Prior To List Been 5 Monthsw All In All 8 Months

janice m r · October 26, 2007

hello everyone, have just joined up, my story so far, i have researched on the net about lap banding and went to ask my dr for a referal letter to have it done at a private clinic, which she did for me after she had consulted with my other dr, got in touch with the private clinic who approached the pct on my behalf, the pct want me to go to the clinic on 5th november for a consultation and to fill in a form for the pct, so fingers crossed, my dr says the waiting list for nhs is 3 years [boo].

i am the only person that has asked for this at my dr's ,i am so desperate for this operation i have now been a non smoker for 5 weeks, if only i could give food up this easy!

Maincat · November 21, 2007

Hi,

I was put on the list in March 2007 and had my operation in November. Although I live in the Newark and Sherwood NHS Trust area my operation took place in Derby.