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[ally 0]

Ive been lurking around this site for quite a long time, and now have finally plucked up courage and joined - so bee gentle! I live in Derbyshire, England and am on the waiting list to be banded.

[inuk 0]

Hi there, nice to meet you, looks like we are in the same situation.

How long have you been waiting? where are you getting yours fitted?

Kind regards Hx

[edieparks 2]

Welcome and I am happy for you to be on the "list".

You will find this site so helpful. I am two hours away from doctor so if I needed an answer fast I looked or asked here.

Best wishes from the states,

edie:)

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to LBT! Glad to have you aboard! Glad you came out and posted, now you can join in all the conversations!

[juliegeraci 7]

Ally, welcome to lapband talk forum. Congrats on your decision. Hopefully your wait will not be that long.

[ally 0]

Thanks for making me so welcome. Hi Inuk where abouts in the UK are you? - I originally asked my Dr last October about refering me, then I got an appointment for last week to see the consultant in Derby, for our area he says there is around a 5 month wait, not as bad as I anticipated for the NHS, I expected this to then be put infront of the local PCT but apparently they have already passed the finance for it, otherwise I wouldnt have got to see the consultant. My greatest fear was I was going to get all positive about this and then someone would say "No - she's not eligable" but so far, so good! With very high BP, BMI of 40 and a family history of strokes and heart attacks I feel this is my last lifeline - everytime I've been on a diet I ended up getting more down and putting weight on because I felt hungry so ...roll on September I hope!