NHS waiting times for hysterectomy

[Funpizza42]

Hi,

I am currently waiting for a hysterectomy, been on the NHS waiting list for since August 2024, I just wondered on average how long you have to wait for the operation. I appreciate this is different for everyone and decided yo

[Regenallotment]

hello, I’m in the West Midlands / Welsh border and the local hospital said 9-12 months minimum, 18 months isn’t unheard of. There is even a wait for the local private hospital… was 2 months to see the specialist gynae for an appointment. 🫠

[Funpizza42 in reply to Regenallotment]

Thank you, I am considering going private but have no health insurance - so it’s going to be costly. Can’t keep living with these symptoms for another 12 months though. I know I’m not alone and so many of us are going through the same battles.

[Regenallotment in reply to Funpizza42]

Same. Laparoscopic hysterectomy is just over £8000 here privately.

[Funpizza42 in reply to Regenallotment]

I know not cheap at all. Will start to look into it if I get nowhere with the nhs consultant in a few weeks

[1Poppy1234]

I am in east midlands I was told two years after labour got in as the waiting lists were tweaked. I was told by the waiting list line that your Doctor can push your referral up the list but whether the consultants take it on board is debatable. I asked my doctor as I just was dreadful with pain etc. I got a cancellation two weeks later. Good luck. X

[Funpizza42 in reply to 1Poppy1234]

Thank you, I am due to see my consultant in January, I will ask if I can be put on a cancellations list

[Qanngoth]

I waited 18 months for my hysterectomy. That was 18 months from referral to the endometriosis specialist. But it was 13 months from my appointment with the specialist. I hope you don't have to wait too long!

[Funpizza42 in reply to Qanngoth]

Thank you. I hope so too, did the hysterectomy greatly help your symptoms?

[Qanngoth in reply to Funpizza42]

I honestly feel like a new woman. I'm 3 weeks post op today and have been pain free since Thursday. I know everyone is different, but for me so far so good.

[Funpizza42 in reply to Qanngoth]

That’s wonderful to hear, I am so pleased for you, hopefully we all get there at some stage.

[Qanngoth]

Yea, I feel very lucky. I'm tired today, but had a very busy weekend with family visiting. Even though I feel so much better I keep forgetting that I've had major surgery!

[KM1986]

I'm in the Scottish Borders and was given a 2 year wait time from Edinburgh. I've been on the list since September 2023.

[Funpizza42 in reply to KM1986]

I hope it comes through for you very soon, you’ve been waiting for so long. I cannot believe how long women’s health waiting times are.

[Chartolfrey]

Im in the south of england and i been told 12-18 months. Signed my forms in may 2024