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Hi,

I'm based in Wales and just got added to the surgery list which was horrendous before covid. It's now 5-6 years.

Does anyone have a rough idea of what private costs might look like? Some google searches say 2k but others add up all the way to 20k.

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AllthatGlitters

I had a laparoscopy private, the consultation, lap, follow up and a 1 night stay in a private hospital was £5,500 x

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Nicjane

Hi I'm from Wales too, been thinking of trying to get another lap, old gyne who wasnt specialist left my pouch pf douglas which still causes most of my horrific pain, i even made a post about it! I saw it on news its 4-5 years and I'm worried about costs since i cant work because of the pains at the moment. Please keep us updated in how you plan your treatment going forward be interesting to see what others in wales do. My health board said before they wont send me to Cardiff specalist because we aren't a part of thier board! So frustrating here hopefully i be bale to argue otherwise.I recommendd phoning the provzte place up for an enquiry to estimate based on your history ect from what i saw in qales about 4k but who knows with covid presures now Good luck!😊

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Ash24601 in reply toNicjane

I'm just outside of cardiff but I have been under them for about 10 years now. I've had 6 laps in the time. I'm lucky I stayed under them as they cannot accept anymore due to the covid pressures. They're a 5-6 year wait too.

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Nicjane in reply toAsh24601

Waiting lists are mad especially having not mant doctors in Wales hope that changes for us, I'm about half hour drive from cardiff but GP never let me there not even years ago. Thanks for replying i hope you get the treatment you need soon 🤞

Hello Ash,

I am seven-weeks post private surgery. An all inclusive package including a one night stay cost me £3,600 with Spire healthcare. I believe they have consultants and hospitals across the UK. I will say that it’s absolutely the best thing that I’ve ever done. I was taken care of so well and I trusted the consultant much more than I’ve ever trusted any doctor or specialist from within the NHS.

Best of luck with everything!

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MMich15

Hey Ash, I had mine recently in central London and was fortunate to be covered by work insurance. My surgery was quite extensive as I also had to have a bowel resection and stayed in hospital 3 nights. Total cost from what I’ve seen my insurer billed so far is £16-17k. The surgeon (and anaesthetists) costs were about £4-5k so I’m sure if you go to a non London hospital their charges won’t be as high. X

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Hol2509

Following as I am also looking for the same answers as you!

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Tuyet93

I was in the same situation, ask your GP for an open referral and that will give you the option to book at any hospitals that is local to you, it will include private hospitals that accept NHS patients and you don't have to pay.

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Ash24601 in reply toTuyet93

Yes spire do allow some surgical time for my surgeon to operate under the nhs. It's still a 5-6 year wait

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Tuyet93 in reply toAsh24601

It could also depends on the area you live in as well and that is possible for the long waiting time.

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Ash24601

I'm in south wales. You might want to check our the fair treatment for women in wales fb group. I dont use fb but have helped and been helped by ftww

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e-sian7

Hi, I went to a highly recommended surgeon in Birmingham through BMI hospital - can’t name him because of the rules of the group- but I believe he is considered one of the best in the country. Surgery and overnight stay, follow up consultation etc was all included and it was £8.5k which is far more than other places but I have no regrets about it and feel I was in the best hands- good luck, I hope you can get one soon x

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