Hi all,
Does anyone have any experience of having revisional surgery performed through the NHS post April 2013 and without medical urgency?

I have had two failed lap bands (the first was unsuccessful and leaked). I have had the approval of our local funding body but Luton and Dunstable are saying that my GP cannot refer until I can prove 12 months of dietary support in the community. I have argued that I have been fighting for revisional well before April 2013 when the NICE recommendations changed. Does anyone know if other hospitals referral system is different? Any hospitals East or Central that would offer revisional surgery without this 12 month hoop jumping? Im nearly 50 years old and been dieting for 4 decades in one form or another. I have lost 20 or 30 stone in my life time and gained the same. Getting under that magic 40 bmi would render me not suitable for surgery, seems ridiculous as I know it will bounce right back on again.

Are you from the U.K.? I don't know your hospital system and how you are approved. I've seen a post in which they had very competent inexpensive sleeve surgery in Jordan.

Thanks, yes Im in the UK. We are really lucky to have the NHS, but we still pay for it through our taxes. I would be terrified to go abroad for surgery, Ive heard too many horror stories...