Ablations booked

[LaceyLady]

Well, before Christmas had various appointments for Haemochromatisis and cardiology. Last year had more AF episodes than I realised till I looked at the heart ap. saw Consultant Cardiologist who referred me to The Prof for ablation consideration, looked like best option in case AF becoming permanent. So today it’s booked 20/2 😳

I’d even seen consultant on NHS just before Christmas, that was a surprise, thought I’d have a long wait, he’d said the same, ablation but could be at least 3 months.

[BenHall1]

Good fer you LL ............ tell me, which magic shop did you get yer magic wand from ..... I can't even get a private appointment for a shoulder Ultrasound !!!!

John

[LaceyLady in reply to BenHall1]

I’m in Berkshire, private cardiologist referred me to Professor who he knows 🤷🏼‍♀️ He’s also a Bart’s professor.

I was like 😳 when got NHS appt within 6-8 wks most, said to GP I’ve had nothing from NHS in decades as hubs has always had health care insurance. Thing with that is NHS has no records🤷🏼‍♀️ But told 3 months for NHS ablation and no guarantee who does it. And looking at the strikes could be LOT longer, meanwhile it gets worse and less effective

[BenHall1 in reply to LaceyLady]

Lacey Lady,

Very glad for you ..... Berkshire, Hmmmm sounds like a postcode lottery then, I'm in one of the poorest counties in UK ( Cornwall ). I'm originally from Surrey and I'm wondering what patients experience in that home county. I suspect better than here in Cornwall. Wishing you well with your treatment.

[sunlovah in reply to LaceyLady]

Lucky you, I am in Devon and have been told one year wait! (Although I am looking at hospitals 'up country '). Originally from Oxford shire I am thinking of the John Radcliffe , is this where you are going?

[LaceyLady in reply to sunlovah]

I’m going privately in London, Prof is from Bart’s. I’d been to Royal Berks consultant and he’s referred me to Barts. I’ve yet to get the insurance to agree but will cancel NHS as I won’t get the Prof or anyone I know. I’ve negative history with medics so trust is hard.

So you might look at Barts

[sunlovah in reply to LaceyLady]

Thank you for your reply. I would consider Barts but ,it's a bit further away from Devon where I live and I'd have to do the NHS route. So thinking..J.R or perhaps Bournmouth. Would like to check out Pulse Field ablation more .Sorry about your negative experience, I agree totally, it would be nice to know who will be doing procedure and have a good rapport with them. Wishing you well for February.

[LaceyLady in reply to sunlovah]

Barts is the NHS referral. Professors and consultants work in both private and NHS

[Teresa156]

Hopefully it will happen on the 20/2 🤞 well done in getting it sorted and good luck. Do let us know how you get on.

[LaceyLady in reply to Teresa156]

Thanks, it should happen as insurance should pay.