Cancelled operation and discharged for Gynecologist

[potteryandpancakes]

Hi lovely endo team,

Last week I had a phone call from my Gynecologist saying that I was being discharged and my operation cancelled. I was due to have a laparoscopy in July to fully diagnose what is currently "suspected endometriosis". Therefore I have been discharged without a diagnosis. I have a mirena coil which was put in by my Gynecologist a year ago, after I was first referred - my symptoms are much improved but I still have significant pain, bloating and painful sex. I'm just not really sure what to do now? The Gynecologist said to seek another referral in a couple of years if there is no further improvement and at that time they hope the NHS will be in a position to offer laparoscopys again for suspected endometriosis patients.

Has anybody had a similar experience? Any advise of what I should do now? Also, does anybody use alternative medicine and is there any you would recommend?

[Afrohair]

Omg that is not on a couple of years I’d tell them no I want the laparoscopy now your not in a position to wait.complain to the pals team tell them you are still in pain and need treatment

[Bubblepoppy]

That's disgusting you need a lap I'd get in touch with PALS they can't just fob you off like that I hope you get sorted soon xx

[Moon_maiden]

I agree with the others. Seems like if they can get away with this they will to try to avoid breaking the ‘18 wk’ time slot to get operations completed. I think it’s 18 wks or thereabouts. It’s not as though everyone in the whole country isn’t aware of delays.

Good luck

[Moon_maiden]

PS would it be worth a referral to a different gynae or were they a specialist?

[Gingernut74]

It might also be worth joining Benenden health, it’s not like private health but once you get a appointment they can fast track you & you do go through the private side of the hospital, it’s approx £10 a month & covers you for tests etc