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Waiting time for NHS abdominal hysterectomy?

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Glennie68
Glennie68

Just wanting to get my head round waiting times right now. I had my pre-op almost a week ago now - I know I am on 'the list' but after repeated calls to my consultants secretary - or at least her answerphone -( I did get a human once who said 'she would get her to ring back' ) I am no further forward! I read some pretty depressing stats tonight - which make me fear my pre-op will run out before I get anywhere near an operating theatre! How long have you people across the UK had to wait to be fixed? I am seriously going back to my docs if it's a long wait - my back is getting worse - and I am losing a lot of sleep. Sometimes I am so tired at work I almost fall asleep! HELP!

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  • susan39623
    susan39623 Glennie68

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    Yes it does depend on where you live and the urgency. I had TAH done in June 2015, but originally it should have been in the april but was postponed. First time I waited a month second time 6 wks. Hope you hear pretty soon and not waiting long . I came under Knowsley Trust. (nr Liverpool).
    • Glennie68
      Glennie68 susan39623

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      Thanks for replying. It's awful when surgery gets cancelled. I don't know how I would handle getting a date then having it cancelled and done 6 weeks later - hell!!! I had an op a couple of years ago delayed by just a couple of days - and I was really upset! You get yourself into that head space and you just want it over!!! I guess I wanted my operation done so I could have a nice holiday later in the year. I cancelled my June holiday - and that upsets me too!

  • sammy7sons
    sammy7sons Glennie68

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    Hiya if this helps AT all I have JUST had my dater for April 11th after having my previous op on Jan 9th!

    I made 14 phone calls to my consultant and after 5 weeks had a reply in Feb to say as bed situation is so bad it may be month's. They first operate on cancer patients then emergencies then routine patients on a list basis.

    I decided to e mail my own GP who sent my e mail directly to my consultant.within a week I got my date.

    I must add I have been waiting since last May when I was 1st consulted.

    Sammy

    • Glennie68
      Glennie68 sammy7sons

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      Thanks for your reply Sammy - I have got my date now = 21st April - I hope it's not cancelled! It's really frustrating when you just want fixed. There's no hard and fast rule to how long you wait in the UK - every area is different - and there's the type of hysterectomy and why you are having it.  I hope your operation goes well and have a fast recovery!

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