I went to the doctors on Tuesday and thankfully my GP was very supportive. I went armed with a referral form that I had downloaded from the BOSPA website and had filled it in from my perspective. I am so glad I did this as there is no way I would have been able to say all I wanted to say in a 10mins doctor's slot.
I have got to have blood tests done on Friday (checking for high cholesterol/diabetes etc I suppose) and then my GP will do the referral.
Since the weekend I have spent hours researching on the internet trying to get as much information as possible for the different procedures. I have gone from wanting a gastric band to a Gastric Bypass and my current favourite is a Sleeve Gastrectomy!! I think I may be getting a bit ahead of myself here but on the other hand I think it is very important to understand all the different options.
I just cannot stop myself getting excited about the fact that by my 45th birthday (in nearly 4 years time) I may actually be fit enough and confident enough to contemplate having that belated 40th birthday party that I never had!
Then I have to remind myself that the referral letter hasn't even left the surgery yet!
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