My GP is normally fantastic, had the same DR since I was a year old so he’s known me for 27 years, I’ve only ever seen the one Dr as its only him at the surgery (unusual in a city) went to him in march because I had been falling asleep after meals (regards of meal size etc) he gave me a full MOT which I failed, never mentioned my weight despite me weighing 25 stone, he did how ever find two lumps in my throat and referred me to the hospital to have them out, and never mentioned my falling asleep after meals.
Fast forward 4 months and 3 hospital appointments later and I was all set for my op, the consultant was shocked I have been waiting so long as in his words “they are mighty strange and should be out sooner rather than later”. Then the anesthetist came... told me I was too much of a high risk and they wouldn’t be operating on me due to my falling asleep and my weight, she’s concerned about possible sleep apea. She’s referred me to a specialist (appointment came through this morning, not till the end of August)
Anyway this all happened last Monday, I got a phone call Tuesday from my GP asking me to pop in, So I did, wasn’t with him but was with the Nurse, she told me I had to loose weight (as if I didn’t already know that, the anesthetist had already put the fear of god in me with what she was saying, highly unpleasant woman with no tact made me feel an inch tall, however it is what I needed to hear) she then mentioned Slimming world on referral. I was thinking fantastic they are going to help me, give me a little support. She explained everything about it, what’s expected what help and support I can expect etc.... then looked in her draw and said.. “Oh we’re out of referral vouchers, you’ll have to come back in 3 to 4 months” and that was it. Didn’t offer any other support didn’t offer to monitor my progress, just come back in 3-4 months to see if we have any vouchers.
I wasn’t asking her for help, I’m a proud 28 year old independent man, and asking for help doesn’t come easy to me, but she offered me help, got my hopes up for all of 5 minutes then was cold and said come back in 3-4 months.
All this has given me the kick up the arse I need. from last Wednesday I’ve cut out all the crap, eating only fresh healthy foods and have been walking an average of 2 mile a day (will need a mighty good chiropodist in the next few weeks my feet are killing me) I’ve lost 7lbs though and have more determination than ever before. I’ve realised the only help and support I need is from my self, close friends and family (and of course this forum)