Nhs time wasting

[Lexi1995]

So the nhs won’t perform laparoscopy and removal of endometriosis cyst on ovary untill I have my op for my deviated septum done first. They seem to think that it may affect the annithetic...

My nose op in due in August/September as well as the laproscopy. They are currently checking at the moment if I can have both ops done in the same month.

I’ve written a letter to the gp to ask if he could contact my surgeon to push forward my nose op so I don’t delay the laproscopy...

I’ve already called admissions department and they told me to write a letter to my gp to explain the situation. I’ve been on the waiting list for my nose since August 2017.

Any suggestions???? Bare in mind my lower abdominal pain is not getting any easier

[Nikki84]

Could you not ask them to do both at the same time so you only have to go under once?

[Lexi1995 in reply to Nikki84]

It’s at different hospital both of them

[NW248]

Have you had an MRI to see how advanced the endo is? If you haven't, that might be a way to push them to hurry things up. But honestly, I can't see how a deviated septum is going to affect anaesthetic because they put a tube down your throat for breathing.

[Lexi1995 in reply to NW248]

I think by the time I get a gp appointment wait for a referral for mri and then get the results will take longer... I’ve only got to wait till September

[Lottie80 in reply to NW248]

Nasal septum problems can definitely be a problem if you are given an anaesthetic and have problems getting the tube down. Definitely wait to get that done first!!!

[SEB88]

I agree with nw248. A nose issue isnt a problem under the ga. In recovery could be a little challenging but if you are of a good weight and fit i dont see why it your lap cant be done.

Both being done at the same time may not be possible as they might need different theatres because of the equipment needed. Never hurts to ask and a call to pals may be needed.

[Lottie80 in reply to SEB88]

Nasal septum problems can definitely be a problem if you are given an anaesthetic and have problems getting the tube down. Definitely wait to get that done first!!!

[Clairey007]

It could be they're concerned about you have two lots of anaesthetic in the same month rather than the GA causing issues for the nose op itself. Everyone reacts differently to anaesthetic, it could take you longer to recover from the GA, and it might be that they'd use different types of anaesthesia for the two different operations, there could be some reaction between the two drugs which could cause problems for you. While the majority of the anaesthetic should be out of your system in the space of a few days, I think it's possible that there will still be a residual amount in your system for a time after most of it has gone.

The hospital will have made that recommendation for your health and safety, not because they're trying to delay either of your operations or make things difficult for you, and they will certainly not want to waste your time. Getting your GP onto it and explaining fully to them your concerns about waiting for the lap is the way to go to start with, you could also ask for more details around why they don't want to do the two in the same month, them just saying it's to do with the anaesthetic is vague and not particularly helpful for you, so asking for more details about that particular issue so you can make a decision isn't an unreasonable request. However, it may come down to a choice for you as to whether you're willing to wait a little longer for one of your operations, and which you'd be prepared to wait longer for.

Hope you get your issues resolved quickly so you can have some peace of mind about it xx

[Lexi1995 in reply to Clairey007]

Thank you for your kind words and support all makes a bit more sense now!

I mean I’ve already been on the waiting list a year for my nose, so I can wait longer to have that done and make my endo a priority which I spoke to the gynaecologist about. But yet he still wants me to have my nose done first...

my nose is only partially blocked one side but it’s not too bad. The only reason I need it fixed because it won’t change and maybe become more worse later on.

[luthien]

The deviated septum can affect breathing so I guess they won't do the lap until that's fixed so it reduces breathing difficulties when going under (gas mask) and coming round (tube removed)....makes sense. It's because should anything go wrong before / during / after a gynae surgery that specialist isn't able to deal with it, and thus it could endanger your life. they're just telling you the risks and mentioning what they're not happy with. Same goes for heart conditions etc.

Do you have medical insurance through work that you could use? Is there a training hospital near you (one that is linked to a university and teaches doctors? Both of these can reduce waiting times. Even finding a specialist clinic thats still NHS could help...

[Lexi1995 in reply to luthien]

Hahaha If I went to my university hospital the wait is considerably longer hence why I picked sidcup hospital.

[luthien in reply to Lexi1995]

ah

[Lottie80]

Definitely need to sort nose first before any other elective op!xxxxxxx