Hi folks I'm new to the app etc. Can I ask if there are many UK members?

I have me date set for 11th Jan. I can't wait to start my journey but I'm obviously nervous.

I'm 36 and weigh 212lbs or 15st 2lbs

I have opted for the sleeve. Most of my family are in total support. Just one or two she aren't but I knew they wouldn't.

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Welcome. Good luck as you continue your journey.

There are definitely a few active UK members. Most of us are from the US.

I'm from Scotland and was sleeved, self pay, at Glasgow Nuffield on 23 Aug 16. I'm aged 60 and a slow loser but am going in the right direction, despite a few bumps along the road!

HW 270

SW 252

CW 224

Happy to share my experience.

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@@kimiko80 - Are you using the public health service, or self pay? Not trying to discourage you if you are using the government system, well there were some people with some problems using it who have posted here. It can pay to shop around for alternatives. That said, I'm in the US, always glad to meet someone who I feel separated from by our common language.

I'm self pay which is very expensive! However my local health authority only consider you for surgery if Type 2 diabetes or Sleep Apnea. Very happy with surgeon and hospital/aftercare.

There is a support group for folks from the UK. At the main page of the gastric sleeve forum, go to the support groups. From there go to social groups. It's on the bottom. From there you will see different groups. One is UK.

GOOD Luck!

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Thanks folks.

I'm paying private via Ramsey Heath care

Didn't want to wait ages for NHS also I not sure I would fit NHS criteria

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I'm from the UK! Having the sleeve done on Monday, also self pay through Ramsay Health

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UK here!

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Am from UK. Just got home from my pre assessment. Now can't wait for the phonecall with surgery date. Probably jan. Having the sleeve. Having mine on NHS and at UCLH in London

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Ow wow. Congratulations. How long did this take up from seeing your doctor to this stage. I've just started the process

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I had to be in the program nearly two years from first enrolment to surgery date. Seven months post op now.

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Does it depend on what area as some say a year. All so different

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Ow wow. Congratulations. How long did this take up from seeing your doctor to this stage. I've just started the process

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I saw my doctor in april 2015 who referred me. Had first meeting at uclh in june to discuss different surgeries available. Then had appointment for blood tests etc and then a further appointment with psycologist. Then received good news saying approved. Finally had pre op assessment dec 7th. Got my date for surgery today 3rd feb 2016. Am so ready and quite excited now.

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Ay, congratulations to you. How exciting... you much feel so relived x

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