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well after thinking my anterior repair that i had done in febuary had failed , my doctor is sure it is the rectocele that was not repaired that has came down and not my cystocele, i am being refered back to to the urogyneologist for another surgery ,my doctor thinks it was take around 12 weeks for my appointment then another 12 weeks for surgery so think it will be nearer xmas before i get surgery
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Jan999 helen73p
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helen I'm so pleased you've now got a diagnosis because there's nothing worse than worrying about failed surgery. I hope you get seen before 12 weeks so you can feel well for Christmas.
carolyn011254 Jan999
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Jan999 carolyn011254
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helen73p Jan999
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Kegel8Stephanie helen73p
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Imnotadoctor helen73p
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Hi Helen,
I'm in much the same position as you. I'm seeing a urogynaecologist (thanks to Matron for advice on that) for a second opinion this week. I have a rectocele which is causing quite a few bathroom issues but also my anterior repair may have partially failed. I need her advice on what to do as it took me ages to recover from the first op I am hoping it will just be the rectocele but I fear there may be more going on up there!
My rectocele has definitely got worse since the anterior repair, I think this is because the bladder was holding it up. They say it's "moderate" but it has taken over my life. I want to get it sorted which is why I'm having this second opinion.
At least you know your first op is ok and hopefully they can repair you before the end of the year - you can start 2017 as a new woman! Good luck.
Jan999 Imnotadoctor
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Pleased you're seeing a Urogynaecologist Imnotadoctor xx
Imnotadoctor Jan999
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I will let you know how I get on. š
helen73p Imnotadoctor
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carolyn011254 helen73p
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helen73p carolyn011254
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Ellie1943 helen73p
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Hi Helen. On my original letter it said waiting time limit was 18 weeks from 1st appointment with a gynae. I though that was government ruling. Might be worth enquiring about it locally. I'm waiting to get a posterior prolapse done then maybe a vaginal vault prolapse if all goes well. I'm beginning to think my 70's is not going to be a good decade! Take care, Pollyanna UK
Jan999 Ellie1943
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It is 18 weeks Pollyanna and if hospitals don't meet that timescale they are fined or their rating downgraded x
carolyn011254 Ellie1943
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That's correct, it's the RTTimes date, referral to treatment. It starts from when the hospital first accept your referrall from the gp not when you see the consultant. The clock is already ticking by the time your seen.
carolyn011254 Ellie1943
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That's correct, it's the RTTimes date, referral to treatment. It starts from when the hospital first accept your referrall from the gp not when you see the consultant. The clock is already ticking by the time your seen.
helen73p Ellie1943
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helen73p Jan999
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carolyn011254 helen73p
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No not from seeing your gp. If your hospital use choose and book it starts from the moment you contact them to make an appointment, that starts the clock. It's up to individual hospitals how they work it. They could see you at week 12 but then only have 6 weeks for tests and treatment, all this should be within 18 weeks.
helen73p carolyn011254
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helen73p Ellie1943
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Jan999 helen73p
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Some health trusts are struggling helen as you are probably aware. It's due to lack of doctors, nurses or both. They can inform the Department of Health if they are struggling with timescales and as long as they are forewarned there will be leeway. It's the case right across the country. The Health Trust I'm involved with have vacancies for Staff Nurses in almost all departments.
Jan999 helen73p
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Ellie1943 helen73p
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It was 18 weeks from referral to treatment as I remember but that was for two problems. The first, ovarian cyst was operated on in April, about 4 months after 1st letter to choose and book, (hospital) online. Next appointment is August after I've fully recovered from that, then I will be told roughly how long for the Posterior prolapse I believe. It seems to depend where you live, Matron said similar I think. You could phone Pals and ask them, they're very good as a rule with correct info for you area. Good luck, Pollyanna. x
helen73p Ellie1943
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Jan999 helen73p
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Choose & Book is used by lots of Health Trusts throughout the UK (I know definitely England and Scotland) and it allows you to choose your hospital and gives you an idea of the waiting times to see a consultant. Lots of private hospitals are available to book because Trusts use them for NHS patients to help clear waiting lists.
Ellie1943 helen73p
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Hi Helen and Matron. Matron has answered you better than I can. I'm in England so if you phone the local hospital where you live and ask for the the PALS number or if they can transfer your call to them. Best wishes, Pollyanna. x
moira13817 Jan999
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Living in London (and previously working in a London hospital) Choose & Book has been around since around 2008 and in my area we now have a referral management service as an extra layer of management (or delay!) as well as Choose & Book. It's not online so you have to rely on verbal information as to which hospital you should go to and it didn't give me the option of my local hospital which my GP had recommended.
Jan999 moira13817
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Is Choose & Book no longer online moira? I know it was when I booked my initial outpatient appointment in 2010 but I've not heard very much about it recently.
Ellie1943 Jan999
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Hi Matron. It's still happening here in The East Midlands where I live. did my booking that way and chose my local hospital. Maybe it varies in different parts of the country. I can also chose to receive letters from the hospital as emails if I prefer.
Jan999 Ellie1943
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I'm pleased they still use Choose & Book in some areas and they probably do in mine. It gives patients a much better choice. Thanks for letting me know Pollyanna.
moira13817 Jan999
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It is online in some areas and for some services and not for others. For those with referral management services it's different again and some of these use online C&B and my one doesn't. As an NHS worker as well as a patient, I think C&B is awful and causes lots of hassle.
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