Can anyone shed any light about going private for your appointment and then having your operation privately? How much did you pay? What were your wait times like?
I’ve been told I’ll need an op but my first specialist said he wasn’t specialist enough to tackle the bowel/bladder situation so I’ve been referred to an endometriosis centre. Their wait time for initial consultation is about 10 months. They say if an operation is needed, it could be an additional year from the first consultation.
I’m absolutely terrified of the thought of just shy of two years doing this.
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Hi I paid £130 for appointment. Then £8337 for my operation next week. And £7000 in 2021. That's nuffield. Was lucky my Dad helped me last time. Only just afforded it this time. You can get payment plans. My wait time from emailing secretary to surgery is 4 weeks
That’s an insane wait time. I just don’t have that kind of money is so disheartening!
I’ve emailed the secretary of the surgeon at the centre I’ve been referred to. I’m wondering if they have an option to see him privately so initial consultation and then have the op on the nhs. At least that might cut 10 months off. I imagine if that were possible everyone would be doing it though!
Yes that is possible. A lot of people do that with my consultant because he gives you that option. I think most people just don't know you can or don't ask. It should cut the wait time. Then get on cancellation list, chase secretary. Get gp to chase and so on
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