Wait times privately in the UK?

[Memoryissues 13]

Hi All, I have decided to get the sleeve, and am having it done privately as I can not bear the thought of attempting to diet for another 3 years for the NHS, I've already done 11 years!

2 slightly niche questions:

Any info on how long it took from 1st consultation to surgery privately, either with or without insurance?

Has anyone here used Nuffield, how was your experience (my consultation is in Tonbridge with Dr Hamouda)?

Thanks

[summerseeker 2,151]

7 hours ago, Memoryissues said:

Hi All, I have decided to get the sleeve, and am having it done privately as I can not bear the thought of attempting to diet for another 3 years for the NHS, I've already done 11 years!

2 slightly niche questions:

Any info on how long it took from 1st consultation to surgery privately, either with or without insurance?

Has anyone here used Nuffield, how was your experience (my consultation is in Tonbridge with Dr Hamouda)?

Thanks

Hello and welcome to this great site.

My nearest private hospital was once Bupa and now is Spire. I started this process in late March. I saw the doctor at the end of April. I have been given my date, 10th November 2021.. I think many people have had the same thought that life is too short and the NHS is too busy to reinstate Bariatrics any time soon, So even going private isn't quick. I have had to see a raft of people to see if I am suitable.

I dont know if the long wait time is due to the hospital being busy because of covid and the amount of surgery cases postponed by the NHS

[Memoryissues 13]

Hi sorry for never saying thank you for the reply was really helpful!

Just updating for any future searchers, by huge coincidence, my surgery is now also scheduled for the 10 November 2021, wait times are about 6 to 10 weeks apparently average for Nuffield, and NHS had gone up to 5 years atm. Mines a bit on the quicker side as I am incredibly boring health-wise with no medications, risks other than obesity, or history of digestive issues of any kind.