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Wow, no one had banding on NHS? Anyone suggest another site please x This is a discussion on Wow, no one had banding on NHS? Anyone suggest another site please x within the Elsewhere Local Lap-Band Support forums.
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01-17-2007, 06:23 AM
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#1 | | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 33
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| Wow, no one had banding on NHS? Anyone suggest another site please x
:straight Wow , no one replied to my last thread.
Not that the answer really matters I am just curious to find other people in a sim situation as myself.
This site is full of exellent advice and friendly people.
I hope the UK support site I just found is as good.Although apparently you have to pay.
Going to go check it out.
Helen
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01-17-2007, 06:50 AM
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#2 | | Trying To Get There
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What is NHS?
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01-17-2007, 11:53 AM
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#3 | | Saving hard for a band!!
Join Date: May 2006 Age: 28
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Hi helen
I have been asking the same questions as you!!
You might have some luck if you post on the other boards as I don't think this is the busiest.
I will let you know if I manage to get anyinfo
GOOD LUCK!!!
X Katie
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01-17-2007, 12:01 PM
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#4 | | Registered User
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| hi
Id respond but I don"t know what NHS is:biggrin1: !!!
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01-17-2007, 06:18 PM
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#5 | | Super Moderator
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We don't HAVE a 'NHS' in the US....National Health Service....
Medicare does seem to cover some of the Bands for some folks, but I don't know the details.
Mostly, those with private insurance (the majority in the US) have defined benefits which may or may not include Banding.
The rest pay cash. Some go out of country to do so.
NHS is a UK thing I think. Let us know what you do find out....
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01-18-2007, 02:08 AM
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#6 | | Saving hard for a band!!
Join Date: May 2006 Age: 28
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NHS stands for National Health Service which is free for all and is paid for by our taxes.
Some people have been able to have their operations done by the NHS free of charge but it would seem you have to have a strong case and the waiting lists are usually long. I am trying to find out some more info and will post anything I find.
X Katie
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01-18-2007, 05:41 AM
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#7 | | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 33
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| Thank you everyone
Thanks for answering everyone.
I guess you guys cant help if you dont know what NHS is.
I really appreciate your trying.
Thanks for setting the record straight Katie.
Looks like were might have to pay £15 mate x
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01-18-2007, 07:08 AM
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#8 | | Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005 Age: 40
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Hi,
I got my band on the NHS in Glasgow. I waited just over year for it. You have to start by going to see your GP and having them refer you to a surgeon. Then when you see the surgeon they'll let you know how long the waiting list is. I think you need to have had some complications from the weight gain too, such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
I haven't seen your other thread so just ask and I'll help if I can.
Take care,
Yvonne
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