Can you push the process along yourself??

Hi all



I thought my doc had referred me to the weight management team but just found out that she hasn't. I don't think she really knows what she is doing - I will have to have a word with her again when she is in on friday.



I have done a bit of research myself and found out that the next weight management course in my area starts in january.



Does anyone know if I can just sign up for the 12 week course and then get my doc on board for a referral to surgery or does she have to get me on the course in the first place?



I don't want to join the course first if it means I can not be referred for surgery.



My BMI is 47 at the moment so according to the NICE guidelines I should be eligible for surgery if I successfully complete the 12 week course. Am I right about that?



Has anyone got any experience with this?

Can you push the process along yourself??