Hi all,
I'm in Uk, i was on waiting list at St Georges, Tooting, London for a year from dec 2009 to dec 2010, my BMI went between 42-44 and when accepted on the list the minimum BMI was 40 they then changed that in dec 2010 to BMI 50 so immediately i didnt fit the criteria and wouldnt be automatically considered for surgery. They advised me to get my GP to apply to the PCT for funding which could take a year and i may or maynot get it.
I was devastated and decided i couldnt wait another year to be told no so went abroad and paid for gastric bypass surgery (just over £5k) best thing i ever did, im 26 days post op and have lost nearly 28lbs.
These forums are my lifeline, my GP is amazing and i have contact with the surgeon who answers any questions is can thinnk of but its here and another uk site that i get most of my support/knowledge.
I know it is a long and continuous journey but a life giver and the best decision i have ever made.
All my very best wishes to everyone here, Roberta x x x
I'm in Uk, i was on waiting list at St Georges, Tooting, London for a year from dec 2009 to dec 2010, my BMI went between 42-44 and when accepted on the list the minimum BMI was 40 they then changed that in dec 2010 to BMI 50 so immediately i didnt fit the criteria and wouldnt be automatically considered for surgery. They advised me to get my GP to apply to the PCT for funding which could take a year and i may or maynot get it.
I was devastated and decided i couldnt wait another year to be told no so went abroad and paid for gastric bypass surgery (just over £5k) best thing i ever did, im 26 days post op and have lost nearly 28lbs.
These forums are my lifeline, my GP is amazing and i have contact with the surgeon who answers any questions is can thinnk of but its here and another uk site that i get most of my support/knowledge.
I know it is a long and continuous journey but a life giver and the best decision i have ever made.
All my very best wishes to everyone here, Roberta x x x