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jadeedie

By jadeedie, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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jadeedie    7

jadeedie
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Hi all.

I am still awaiting my GP to send my application which should be done on the 6th so I know I have a long wait ahead of me. I started slimming world back in September and so far have lost 18pounds should I continue with this or now wait until i have my meeting with the hospital as I am unsure if they will take into consideration the weight I have already lost.

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_Kate_    2,224

_Kate_
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Are you hoping to have WLS on the NHS?

Whats your height and starting weight?

What are your co-morbidities?

How long have you been overweight and how old are you?

Kate

p:s: Give people time to answer, especially in the UK support group, especially over the holidays ;)

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jadeedie    7

jadeedie
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Hi. Yes hoping for NHS. I currently am 20stone 5lbs. Was 21.8 hight 5.4 and have high blood pressure under active thyroid and pcos. Over weight always and 29 x

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cayamin    4

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Hi. i am 31 and also have pcos and struggled with my weight all my life. i weigh 19 stone 5lbs, height 5.7. otherwise i have no co-morbidities. My GP referred me to the NHS hospital in August and i had my first appointment in September. I met with a surgeon and dietitian in November, got accepted and now i am having my pre-assessment on 4th Jan. im not sure about the weight you already lost, but once you have your appointment at the hospital they expect you to either keep your weight stable or lose.

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cayamin    4

cayamin
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i am at the UCLH in London. I havent lost much weight since my first appointment, just 4lb. i am struggling.

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sk101    67

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I went down the NHS route. Took me 2 years to get to the operation but it was well worth it. When you do the course and the weigh ins you will be able to fire as many questions as you like and I do recommend that you ask any that you have. It may seem like a long time from start to finish but I found that I was more prepared for it than many people who have it done privately.

I had mine done in October 2016 at Kings College Hospital and have since lost 70lb. I've dropped two of my 3 blood pressure pills. My medication for my type 2 has been halved and my sleep apnea problem has eased of considerably.

The whole process is not without its problems. There will be mental and physical discomfort for a while but hell, it's worth it :)

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klette0147    91

klette0147
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You are very lucky to get it on NHS. In West of Scotland you need to be diabetic or sleep apnea. Otherwise forget it!! Or private. Used my husbands pension.

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gryffen    176

gryffen
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I'm Glasgow and am seeing surgeon with nhs at gartnavel on Friday. I have no known comorbs apart form PCOS but Glasgow weight management can make exceptions to that rule.

Fridge Pickers Wear Bigger Knickers ????

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cayamin    4

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I started my journey in mid August 2016 when i went to my GP to be referred to the bariatric clinic in the hospital. i'm a 'healthy' obese women with no comorbids. after getting a green light for surgery, i called the hospital yesterday to ask for a surgery date. they gave me 16th March (with warning that it can be changed...typical NHS) So if surgery will be in March, thats 7 months from beginning to end under the NHS. not too bad.

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klette0147    91

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You are very lucky with your local NHS criteria. Many parts of the UK it's virtually impossible! Good luck x

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sk101    67

sk101
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You are very lucky to get it on NHS. In West of Scotland you need to be diabetic or sleep apnea. Otherwise forget it!! Or private. Used my husbands pension.

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I qualified on many health issues including both of those you mentioned. Although, I must say. like everyone, I'd rather have had my health instead lol. Top those off with 8 heart ops (not weight related and the surgery was recommended by heart specialists as well) and add one or two more minor things and I had a full house lol.

The CPAP machine is now on its lowest setting and Diabetes meds have been halved so life is improving

Yes, I'm lucky to get it on the NHS ;)

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