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Hi

So I’m thinking of joining bupa as I’m sick of being in constant pain on tramadol and waiting for gyny. I just want to get back to work. Has anyone gone private? Do they cover laparoscopy and surgery including hysterectomys? Many thanks

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thara9643

Buy a pen and notebook. Going private is a good idea but carefully vet the specialist first.

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BZSD

Hi,

You might find it difficult to access private health insurance if you have already began investigations through nhs. I had been seeing my GP in relation to pelvic pain initially and then tried to get private insurance and was told that it was now classed as a pre-existing condition and they wouldn’t cover Laps etc

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Bethrussell in reply to BZSD

Oh gosh thank you. Well that’s out the question then

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BZSD in reply to Bethrussell

Might be worth phoning them directly to make sure the case is the same for you but that was my experience

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Bethrussell in reply to BZSD

Thank you

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Jen1234567

As this is an ongoing issue you don’t be able to start private health insurance to sort it out. But what you can do is see a private Gynaecologist and just pay for the consultations etc. I’ve just done this with a urologist and pelvic physio.

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Rjb_88

Some BUPA schemes cover existing illness, the one I had through work did. But it might be a policy specific thing so you could call and ask if they can cover you?

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Bethrussell

Thanks I’m going to call them tomorrow xx

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lakeside123

I had the same thoughts but they didn’t cover me as pre existing condition. I was really lucky to get an nhs referral to a local private hospital due to long waiting times at the other local nhs hospitals

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IndigoTiger

I went private for my lap. It was ~£2000 but was scheduled instantly. I was a bit surprised that I also had to pay for the follow-up consultation (about £175).

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Bethrussell in reply to IndigoTiger

Gosh I wish I had the money

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