I've just met with Mr Manure's junior person - well, one of them - and now I'm waiting to have bloodwork done.

He poked around my tum and took some details in a rather no-nonsense and distracted fashion. He said they'd refer me now to a bariatric doctor and a dietician. After those appointments, then I'll follow up with the surgeon and a decision will be made. Actually, two decisions - whether or not to do the surgery and what type of surgery to do.

He said my follow up appointment would be in 2-3 months time. I'm hoping that I can get those other two appointments done and then press for a closer appointment.

When they decide to do surgery, they'll apply for for funding. It's so going to be a long journey!

Just had bloodwork done and made a date for the follow up apointment. 22 November. Lovely.