Rejected for surgery

[Motherhen1961]

Been rejected for neck surgery as I am BMI of 40. They did not however say what I've got to get down to. Anyway started today trying to shift some weight.

[nhs2015]

You will do it

[Motherhen1961 in reply to nhs2015]

Thank you. I have a supportive family. My main problem is the comfort eating when I am alone in the house.

[tania999]

You've got one of the best reasons to do it. Making a start is the hard part - once your first few pounds start coming off it will get easier. Good luck

[Motherhen1961 in reply to tania999]

Thank you

[binksk]

I work in theatres & have worked on spinal surgery, they haven't given you a weight to get down to because it can depend on where you weigh carries, and if they said get down to X stone & you did, it may still be unsafe to operate. which can often upset the patients! I do know however that they don't expect you to be a size 6.. Try losing as much as possible & you may find your consultant says yes before long!! Good Luck xx

[Motherhen1961 in reply to binksk]

Thank you for your reply. The main issue i have is that I did not even get a consultation to enable them to assess where my weight is a problem. My GP felt that was a little unhelpful. I am now being referred for a private consultation so at least we can see what we are looking at. Currently I am unable to do my job as a teacher with the nerve pain.

[BAW17]

I have a similar problem but the nurse who gave my consultant my BMI said it was 40 and it actually was 38 at the time so I was told to lose weight and I am trying now but annoyed that she gave the wrong number to start with