Endo appointment

[Afaghieh]

I have been referred to for review. I have been given appointment for Jan 19th

I feel it is too long.

[shaws Administrator]

Unfortunately, appointments are usually quite far ahead, especially if someone is feeling very unwell.

[Afaghieh in reply to shaws]

Thanks Shaws

I have made a mistake. It's for 19th March. senior moment.

[Rmichelle]

Hi there it is a long wait but some people can wait 3 months, i did the 1st app and the next one is a 2 months wait, its sad when we have to wait around like shaws says but the waiting lists are as long as your arm- i even went out of area to get a earlier appointment as it is a 5 month wait where i am in shropshire.good luck.😆

[Afaghieh in reply to Rmichelle]

Thanks Rmichelle.

I have made a mistake. it is for 19th March.

[Rmichelle in reply to Afaghieh]

Well thats even longer but it is normal for some areas of the country. Good luck.😊

[Clutter]

Afaghieh,

That's not a long wait. Many people wait 6-9 months to see an endo on the NHS. If you went private you might not get an appointment much before 19th Jan.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

I gave up waiting for my NHS lung consultant appointment after 6 months as I was so unwell so I paid to see him privately. My NHS appointment came through eventually, 12 months after referral!

[Afaghieh in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks Seaside Susie

I have made a mistake the date is 19th March. In the past I have seen Prof. Wass

Now I am a poor pensioner.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Afaghieh]

I'm a pensioner too, but I was so unwell and couldn't wait 12 months, so I prioritised. I saw him once privately then asked if he would transfer me back to NHS and continue on from there. He was very happy to do that and I had a CT scan come through very quickly which was done on the NHS and follow up appointments are now NHS.

[silverfox7]

Might be worth writing to him and explain your circumstances and ask if you can see him on the NHS. OK I suppose he could say no but you never know.

[Afaghieh]

Hi That was a long time ago since he has left. i have appt. for March I just have to waite.