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Lap wait time in South West UK?

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Hi friends, just wondering if anyone knows what the wait times are looking like for a laparoscopy in my area on the NHS Specifically I'm in Swindon. I was put on the waiting list yesterday but will have to wait two weeks to find out how long, And I'm so worried about it! I like to plan ahead haha.

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It really depends on how busy they are and how many specialists there are.

Averages generally are a few months which is rubbish :( I'm in Gloucester, and my NHS appointment for a general gynae came through two months after I'd seen a private specialist and had my diagnostic lap with excision of endo! So I would have waited three months just to see someone.

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Strawbies in reply to luthien

Thank you!! Gosh that is a long time to wait :( I'm considering asking to be put on the cancellation list, since I'm self employed and need no notice!

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Blb21 in reply to luthien

Hey farahziya, do you mind me asking which private specialist you saw?? I am looking for a specialist in this area who does excision, alot just do ablation but I'm potentially looking for excision! Thank you x

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luthien in reply to Blb21

I've messaged you :)

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Nicjane

I live in mid glamorgan and booked my lap in October and had it in March! Deffo keep checking for cancellations ect!😊 good luck!

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catsandyoga

I had my lap done at GWH Swindon and it probably took about 6 months for me to get a date. I had the lap confirmed in September but wasn’t given a date until middle of March the following year and the actual date was 31st March, which wasn’t a lot of notice.

I hope it comes round quickly for you and it all goes well x

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Blb21

Hey, just stumbled across your post as I posted something similar, do you mind me asking if you have seen anyone yet and if so who and your experience? I'm based in swindon and looking for a specialist who practices excision and also has multidisciplinary on hand for any bowel/diaphragm issues! Thanks x

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