Private Hospitals for Hysterectomy

Hi there

After seeing my consultant at the end of May and being told I needed a full hysterectomy due to abscesses in my Fallopian tubes, endo & fibroids I would be looking at a wait of 3-6 months; I have since been told it will be 12 months plus 😩.

I am now making enquiries at private hospitals and wondered if anyone had any experience of private hospitals in the South East (Uk).

Take care all 😊

[Busymumof2]

Sorry to hear you have been suffering you certainly have alot going on.Believe me they is light at the end its hard to think it now.

I waited 2 years for hysterectomy because of back log due to covid delay..

Best thing I've ever done.

[AngelaL]

Hi I am in the east and was told only 2 weeks ago I need a full hysterectomy, then my consultant dropped the bombshell the waiting like is likely to be 2 years. He has written to my gp and asked her to carry on with Zoladex and tibolone until my surgery. I discussed private with my consultant but why should we have to pay. My fatigue is chronic and I am self employed. I just feel trapped in an NHS that is struggling.

[Hidden in reply to AngelaL]

Sorry to hear that.I am in that place of want it done asap but like you feel reluctant to have to pay.

Never had an op before and only been in hospital when I gave birth to my son!

It’s such a shame that the NHS doesn’t get more funding, they are amazing when you get to see them.

Take care xx

[Quilting95]

I’ve just gone through exactly the same situation. I was looking at at least another 6-9 months wait on the NHS, that was after 2 years of trying various treatments before settling on a hysterectomy. So I chose to go private. I had a very positive experience at our local private hospital in NW Kent, I had my surgery last week and all is going really well so far.

I would say though that private hospitals are also incredibly busy at the moment dealing with overflow from the NHS. A colleague had surgery a few years ago and was in within two weeks of deciding to go ahead with her op. I had to wait almost 12 weeks even via the private hospital.

For me it was definitely worth the money/short wait. Wishing you all the best with your treatment.