texasmorning
Full Member
Hey, ya'll,
I have been having great success (31 pounds so far). However,the day I started with CD, I handed my forms in to the GP with a letter, saying that I would prefer to try Cambridge first, and not see the surgeon regarding gastric bypass surgery (for which I had been referred). I felt that, if I could do it myself, without a permanent restriction, that it would be better for me in the long run. I thought this was really sensible...yeah?
I only just received the forms back (my CDC let me start before having them signed, as I am an RGN, etc.) with a letter from his secretary saying, "The practice does not endorse VLCD so Dr. xxx will not sign these forms. Our practice prefers that individuals follow a low fat diet and take exercise." Then added, "Dr. xxx wishes you the best in your attempts at weight loss."
Sydney Fuddrucker!!!!!
I can't believe this...as if the bypass isn't a forever-after VLCD!
However, I had been adding a meal this past week, (and still lost 10 pounds! ). So, my CDC and I have opted for the 1200 cal. plan (taking 2 Cambridge shakes per day). Suits me fine. This way I do not have to have a GP's approval. So much for sense.
Sometimes I am embarrassed to say that I work for the NHS.
BTW, did you know that the Department of Health changed it's logo from DoH to DH, because of Homer Simpson?
It's TRUE!!!
(I think they should have kept it as doh, because it is more appropriate.)
I hope that none of the forum monitors is on my local Health Board...
texasmorning
I have been having great success (31 pounds so far). However,the day I started with CD, I handed my forms in to the GP with a letter, saying that I would prefer to try Cambridge first, and not see the surgeon regarding gastric bypass surgery (for which I had been referred). I felt that, if I could do it myself, without a permanent restriction, that it would be better for me in the long run. I thought this was really sensible...yeah?
I only just received the forms back (my CDC let me start before having them signed, as I am an RGN, etc.) with a letter from his secretary saying, "The practice does not endorse VLCD so Dr. xxx will not sign these forms. Our practice prefers that individuals follow a low fat diet and take exercise." Then added, "Dr. xxx wishes you the best in your attempts at weight loss."
Sydney Fuddrucker!!!!!
I can't believe this...as if the bypass isn't a forever-after VLCD!
However, I had been adding a meal this past week, (and still lost 10 pounds! ). So, my CDC and I have opted for the 1200 cal. plan (taking 2 Cambridge shakes per day). Suits me fine. This way I do not have to have a GP's approval. So much for sense.
Sometimes I am embarrassed to say that I work for the NHS.
BTW, did you know that the Department of Health changed it's logo from DoH to DH, because of Homer Simpson?
It's TRUE!!!
(I think they should have kept it as doh, because it is more appropriate.)
I hope that none of the forum monitors is on my local Health Board...
texasmorning