Surgery Wait?

[Seaguller]

I am expecting to need surgery soon nd was wondering how long people have been waiting? Is it safe if you wait long or it gets postponed?

[Isobel1]

Hello Seaguller, I'm afraid it's all too common at the moment for people to have their surgery postponed ( Covid etc ) It varies how long people get their surgery delayed for. From what people have told me, it can be up to 3 months

All I can suggest is that you ring your surgeon's secretary, and ask her to ask your surgeon under what circumstances your operation needs to be moved up the waiting list

( ie a change in symptoms, breathlessness, chest pain etc ) Then get confirmation from your surgeon, that if any of your new symptoms concern him, you will be brought in sooner, or in the last resort , as an emergency. Good luck, I hope you don't have to wait long.

[Quoideneuf]

Agree with @isobel1 about chasing the secretary and like you had a 3 month wait for my op last yr. A good oppirtunity to get your mind and body super fit though - i made sure I did loads of gentle exercise in the build up . .

[Bonham123 in reply to Quoideneuf]

Great advice. I only waited 6 weeks for my stent but in that time, I began healthy eating and started to come to terms with the fact that I'm not immortal. That took some mental gymnastics after years of partying , travelling and living life at a million miles an hour. Massive wake up call and a chance to start the next chapter in my adventure at a serene and dignified pace. Good luck OP