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Hi, everyone!

Does anyone know whether it is possible to get any Plastic Surgery done on the NHS in England? If so, are there any criteria to fulfil! And does it matter if you originally had the op on the NHS? Or would they consider surgery for someone who was self-pay?

Its a long way off for me, cos I'm only at the start of my journey & I'm actually hoping that I won't need to have it (I have been overweight for years, but haven't ever been pregnant, don't have many stretchmarks & my skin seems fairly firm, which other postings seem to suggest this is a positive sign - but you never know!) but I probably will need a breast reduction (I'm a 38J & am expecting that, by the time this journey ends, I'll probably be able to polish my shoes as I walk!!! If you get my drift!! :biggrin:) I might consider surgery on my upper arms, if I get the "bingo wing" effect. If I go the whole hog & go for breast/tummy tuck/upper arms, I dread to think how much that will cost!! I need to know whether I've got to start saving, all over again!

Any stories/previous experiences would be really helpful!

Suzi ;0)

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hi suzi

one of reasons i agreed to lapband was that. my gp has promised:biggrin2: me A boob reduction:biggrin2: and a tummy tuck:biggrin2: when I have lost enough weight. on the NHS. someone i made friends with at hosp we both had band fitted same day. she didnt know that she could have these ops either on nhs. ask next time you go to g.p.

cant weight

sad fact this is when i squash my boobs:blushing: now half of the 48h cup is empty lol

so the weight is coming of just cant realy see where from till i do things like above.

from a sad old git

Ann (mrs J.B.J 1)

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Hey, Mrs JBJ1

Good to hear from you! Hope you're well!

My GP was a waste of time when it came to surgery :biggrin: (hence Self-Pay!) but I'm thinking of trying to change GPs. I just wondered if there is any specific criteria to meet? I'm currently a J Cup! Its never really bothered me before, but they are already round my waist without a bra, so god knows what state I'll be in later!! I don't seem to be losing the weight from up top at the moment, though.

One bit of good news is that I'm down 2 sizes in jeans! I ordered a pair of Next Jeans (Size 20) & they were TOO BIG!! :biggrin: Waheeey! Looks like I'll soon be shopping in normal shops, not just Evans, etc!!

Keep in touch!

Mrs JBJ2 xx

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[quote name=rockchick;942892

One bit of good news is that I'm down 2 sizes in jeans! I ordered a pair of Next Jeans (Size 20) & they were TOO BIG!! :cursing: Waheeey! Looks like I'll soon be shopping in normal shops' date=' not just Evans, etc!![/quote]

I'm seriously jealous now :scared2:

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