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I have been placed on the waiting list for the new procedure called lynx Operation at
Exeter hospital. I have had lots of tests.
my gp then applied for funding for this
Procedure to be done through the nhs
This was applied for from the individual
Funding panel in my area Somerset.
I was turned down and told Somerset do
Not commission this procedure.
I am now looking into appealing.
Has anyone had this procedure done
Through the nhs and how did they apply
For funding. I would appreciate any info.
Thank you
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explayboybunny summer200
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Pam
summer200 explayboybunny
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I have had Endoscopy, 24 hour acid
Level test. Xray swallow test.
I have seen the consultant and Exeter hospital who placed me on the
Waiting list. The lynx operation is a
Much faster recovery time. I am a full
Time carer for 2 people so the
Longer I am recovering effects them.
I was given information for both
Operation but both myself and my gp
Felt the lynx operation would be the
Better option. I'm not sure how much
Lynx operation would cost .
summer200
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Lynx operation and how there
Experience with cost and funding
Applications where dealt with
Please comment as this may
Help other people looking into
Funding.
Thanks
explayboybunny summer200
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summer200 explayboybunny
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Inserted but I would say not as bad as
An endoscopy. It was difficult to sleep with it in. I could eat and drink. It didn't seem too long to have it fitted.
Good luck having it done..
explayboybunny summer200
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Thanks for the info.
Pam
summer200 explayboybunny
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Inserted. You have to sip a drink
When told to at points and this makes
It easier.
When are you due to have it done?
jo57613 summer200
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summer200 jo57613
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Would be helpful
carina62 summer200
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summer200 carina62
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Gerd acid reflux.
If you look on the website there is lots of info on this procedure
wknight summer200
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You can ask any hospital to give you a quote for the procedure, my guess would about £1500 but it is just that a guess, given what an endscopy costs.
You can also read the NICE guidelines to see whether you fit the criteria. It sounds so new that I can understand why funding could be difficult and you also need a surgeon familiar with the procedure.
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wknight summer200
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I guess the linx device must be very expensive because a 1day stay with op is around £2000 exclusing dr fees
summer200 wknight
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Stage of seeing the surgeon at Exeter hospital. Being placed on the waiting list. Somerset NHS will not fund the
Procedure. Has anyone had this
Procedure done at Exeter from
Outside Exeter NHS trust??
wknight summer200
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