Follow up appointment

[Moon_maiden]

Hi

I’d been referred through NHS for gynaecologist appointment, but doubted the direction it was going. I’d discovered recently that there were fibroids. Although I had frequency, the referral was to Urogynecology. I decided to see someone privately and they said Endometriosis, do Laparoscopy and treat at the same time if it was there. Bit of a shock, I’d gone for advice on fibroids 😂. He added me to his NHS list, but couldn’t give a time scale. I’m really tempted to go private, not that I want an op at all in any shape or form. But at least I’d know who was actually doing it.

After looking at posts here, some great advice and experiences, thank you, I have questions I want to ask the consultant. Is it too much to have a follow up appointment? Would he think I’m wasting his time?

I’ve constantly gone back to GP over the last year and not got anywhere. Even if I’m paying I’m feeling like it’s all overkill now.

[CelestialFluff]

Hi,

I found NHS gynae bad so I went private too and am now on the private guy's NHS list. If you are happy to pay don't think it is too much to have follow up? You are paying... however, could you ring the secretary involved and find out timescale for NHS app? Just thinking that may impact if you need a private follow up? I have bothered NHS consultant secretaries for help and it has sometimes even sped things up!

Good luck xxx

[Moon_maiden in reply to CelestialFluff]

Thank you for the reply, appreciate it 😊.

Just been in so much discomfort and pain recently that if it needs to happen just want it over with and who’s doing it. Not sure I want anyone in training for this. The more I look at postings this seems really important.

His private secretary is really nice and back on Monday. I’m not sure about NHS sec., will definitely give it a thought and see.