Hello. I've seen my gp today and they have suggested bariatric sleeve. How long does the process take on the nhs? Is it worth trying to go private?

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I went private. With the NHS I needed to do a years supported diet, then I would have had to wait a minimum of 3 years, THEN might have to wait longer if someone 'more deserving' came along. I have Hashiomotoes Thyroiditis (for 25 years +) Very high blood pressure, depression and was pre-diabetic.

Wish I had done it years ago!

Kate.

Hello. I've seen my gp today and they have suggested bariatric sleeve. How long does the process take on the nhs? Is it worth trying to go private?

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Hiya I live in the UK too, Lancashire. I was first referred to weight management 4 years ago by the NHS. Then finally after 2 years I was referred to the bariatric dept and chose Salford Royal in Manchester. From the first appointment with them to surgery date it was 2 years. I had my surgery on 3rd December 2016 and gotta say the care I had on the NHS was excellent. My advice is to push your GP to refer you and if you fully comply with your specialist at your chosen hospital and show that you're ready for a new lifestyle they'll do your surgery

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_kate_ how long does it take privately? This is an option for me but I have no clue what the expected time scales etc are. X

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I consulted privately at Glasgow Nuffield at end of May 16 and had my surgery on 23 August. In between, initial diet to lose 5 kilos, Psychologist and Dietician assessments, then 2 week pre-op liver shrinkage diet. Follow up in place. No regrets.

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I'm in Liverpool and I've been with the bariatrics team for a year I've done everything they have asked of me so they have rushed me through the whole process to the point that they called me at home yesterday to ask if I want the surgery in 2 weeks time!!! It may be different with different counties but mine has been fab!

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Hi there - I am going private. first consultation at the end of October and getting sleeved on 9th January. Could have been sooner but was my decision to wait until after the new year x

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It was just a few weeks, I picked the surgery date and it went really well.

I've gone private and it has taken 3months. I'm having my sleeve on the 25th January

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I'm going to have mine on the 24th January. Private....in brno which is just 2 hours outide prague. I've not been given a liquid diet just been told to cut down and no fizzy drinks

Lou

Had mine done on NHS

Took 2 years from initial referral to having it done in October. It may take longer this way but there was loads of support.

Cost me £9995 with Nuffield.

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Depends where you are in the UK as every PCT is different. Current date for surgery for me is 18th April and it's taken me 10 years to get this far. Glasgow/Scotland you have to do a long course before your considered for surgery and that's only if you don't lose more than 10lbs.